Why Choose Douglas Richards, a Criminal DWI Defense Attorney?
“With over 34 years of experience I will fight hard to keep you from being convicted of a DWI charge and also from losing your driver’s license in the Criminal DWI case and in the DOR Administrative Alcohol Hearing process. I will give your case the personal attention it deserves.”
Clear Explanations
I will have a free consultation with you to go over the facts of your case and discuss the best defensive tactics available.
Clear Communication
I will always keep lines of communication open. You can directly call me, text me, email or stop by my office to talk about your case.
Regular Updates
I will keep you informed throughout the entirety of your case. I will send you copies of all police reports, videos and any other discovery that has been turned over as required by law. What I have, you will have.
Affordability
My fees are reasonable and payment plans are available.
You’ve been arrested by the police and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving While Under the Influence (DUI) and you have received the 15 day notice that your driver’s license will be suspended by the DOR because your blood alcohol content was over .08%, or because you refused to submit to a chemical test.
What do you do now? You have all sorts of questions going through your mind, such as:
What is going to happen to your driver’s license? The police officer said your license will be suspended in 15 days as a result of the DOR Administrative Alcohol Hearing process. How are you going to be able to continue to drive? You need to be able to drive. You have to be able to drive. How do you stop this DOR Administrative Alcohol Suspension from happening? Are you going to have to get an Ignition Interlock Device installed on your car? Are you going to have to wear a SCRAM device on your ankle? Are you going to have to miss work to go to these Court dates? Are you going to lose your job because of this arrest? Are you going to end up having to spend time in jail? How do you stop the points from going on your license? How do you stop from being convicted of a DWI Criminal Charge or DUI Charge?
The most important question you have is:
Who do you call to get the Best Criminal DWI Defense or Best DUI Defense help you need to make sure all these things do not happen to you?
You need an experienced DWI Criminal Defense Attorney who will fight to keep you from being convicted of a DWI Charge or a DUI Charge;
You need a knowledgeable DWI Criminal Defense Attorney who will fight to keep your drivers license from being suspended from both the Criminal DWI Charge and the DOR Administrative Alcohol Hearing process;
You need a dedicated DWI Criminal Defense Attorney who will give your case the personal attention it deserves and who will achieve the best possible outcome for you in both the Criminal DWI Case and the DOR Administrative Alcohol Hearing process.
Since graduating from Washington University Law School in 1986, I have been aggressively and successfully defending people who have been charged with DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) or DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and who also have received the 15 day notice of the upcoming DOR Administrative Alcohol Suspension.
By looking into ALL the details and facts of your case, I will find ALL the mistakes made by the police. These mistakes can serve as the basis to arrange for the DWI Charge or DUI Charge to be reduced or amended to a lesser offense, or even for the complete dismissal of the DWI Charge or DUI Charge itself.
It is also these mistakes that are the basis for how I win and stop the DOR Administrative Alcohol Suspension of your drivers license.
Call me to set up a free case evaluation at 314-517-5756 or 636-256-7300 or fill out the contact form on the right.
For over the past 34 years, I, Douglas Richards, a Criminal DWI Defense Attorney, have aggressively and successfully defended people who have been charged with a DWI or a DUI and who also received the notice of the DOR Administrative Alcohol Hearing process throughout the areas of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Franklin County, Jefferson County, Warren County, Lincoln County and other cities such as, but are not limited to: Arnold, Ballwin, Breckenridge Hills, Brentwood, Bridgeton, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Clayton, Cottleville, Crestwood, Creve Coeur, Des Peres, Ellisville, Eureka, Fenton, Florissant, Frontenac, Glendale, Hazelwood, Hillsboro, Jennings, Kirkwood, Ladue, Lake St. Louis, Manchester, Maplewood, Maryland Heights, Moscow Mills, O’Fallon, Olivette, Overland, Pacific, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, Shrewsbury, Saint Ann, St. John, St. Peters, St. Charles City, St. Charles, St. Louis City, St. Louis, Sunset Hills, Town and Country, Troy, Union, University City, Valley Park, Webster Groves, Wentzville, Winfield and Wildwood.
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Practice Areas
DWI Defense – DUI Defense
Defending drivers against unjust allegations or excessive consequences for a Criminal DWI Charge or DUI Charge and the DOR Administrative Alcohol Hearing process is what I love to do. Let me help you keep your driver’s license.
Criminal Defense
I can represent you against a range of criminal felony and misdemeanor charges, including stealing or theft charges, drug sales or drug possession charges, assault or domestic assault charges, gun or weapons charges, and many more.
Traffic Ticket Defense
Any traffic violation can result in a fine and points being assessed against your driving record. I can help keep points off your license, which in time can lead toward a license suspension and your auto insurance rates being increased.
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