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DUI Lawyers - How to become one of the good ones

Daniel Jaffe
September 19, 2008

DUI law is getting tougher each year. It is a political hot issue that is always at the forefront, especially in election years. With the growing publicity and penalties, more lawyers are trying to break into the practice of DUI defense.



While there is always room for more good DUI Defense Lawyers, the glut of attorneys advertising that they do DUI defense work makes it difficult for the average consumer to sort out the experienced from the neophyte.



If you need a DUI defense lawyer, don't assume that just because a lawyer has been in practice for a long time that he or she is qualified to handle drunk driving cases with the skill necessary to get a great result. DWI defense is now a highly specialized field. It takes dedication and a near exclusive focus to be near the top of the field. This is because there is a vast amount of DUI law and science to master. There is also the art of negotiation and the theater of trial. These skills can not be learned overnight.



While membership in any organization does not ensure the quality of the individual member, it is important for DUI lawyers to socialize and network with others in their profession. To this end, the National College For DUI Defense is the leading national group. Their web site lists all member attorneys by geographical area, so it is easy to check.



At my DUI Lawyer web site, I provide a lot of free and useful information for those accused in Arizona. The information is also relevant to other jurisdictions to a certain extent. My theory is that good lawyers give information away for free. It is the service, or implementation of that information, that we charge for.



If you are a lawyer seeking to get into the practice of DUI defense, I highly recommend joining the National College. You can also feel free to contact me to discuss the logistics of starting up and getting competent. I enjoy taking on a mentor role, and am happy to help anybody who is serious about developing a high quality, client-centered drunk driving defense practice.

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Daniel Jaffe

Mr. Jaffe is an experienced litigation attorney in Arizona and is a veteran of close to 100 trials and evidentiary hearings.

Daniel Jaffe knows what it takes to win a DUI case. He knows the real stress, uncertainty, fear and pain that come with a DUI charge. He knows that the political climate disfavors those accused of DUI. He knows that every case involves a fight, and he fights hard for each client, every day.