Berkeley Heights DUI Attorney

If you have been charged or arrested for a DWI in Berkeley Heights New Jersey it is important that you speak with an experienced defense lawyer to learn your options and the potential penalties. If you are convicted or plead guilty to a DWI you may lose your driver’s license for up to 6 months, even for a first time offender. License suspensions become increasingly longer for those convicted of second, third, or subsequent offenses. Other consequences include installation of an interlock device in your car, community service, thousands in fines and surcharges, and even jail time. An experienced DWI lawyer can challenge your charges and exploit areas of reasonable doubt to work out a downgrade or even a complete dismissal. At William Proetta Criminal Law, we take DWI defense very seriously and have successfully handled hundreds of DUI cases over years throughout Union County and New Jersey. The law firm’s founding attorney, Will Proetta, has credentials which include certification as a Standard Field Sobriety Testing Instructor and certified Alcotest operator trained by the breathalyzer manufacturer. If you would like to learn more about how we can help you or your loved one then please contact us at (908) 838-0150 for a free initial consultation with an experienced DUI lawyer who can answer your questions.

Arrested for DWI in Berkeley Heights

Berkeley Heights is a small wealthy suburban town that processes a high amount of DWI tickets each year. This is predominantly due to the fact that a large stretch of I-78 runs through along the southern part of the town. Traffic stops along Mountain Ave and Springfield Ave also contribute to the annual DUI arrests. If you are arrested for drunken driving in Berkeley Heights then you will be required to appear in the Berkeley Heights Municipal Court which is located at 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence NJ 07974. Court sessions are held each Thursday at 9:00 a.m. The court’s normal business hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The Berkeley Heights Municipal Court phone number is (908) 743-1055. The Honorable Donald P. Bogosian is the municipal court judge and oversees all DWI charges in the town.

DUI Lawyers in Berkeley Heights New Jersey

If you are serious about fighting your DWI charges then you need to prepare yourself for a tough uphill battle. This is because DUI offenses are some of the most difficult charges to challenge in New Jersey municipal court since the state does not allow any plea bargaining for these cases. Furthermore, you have no right to a jury trial and the municipal judge has sole discretion to decide your fate. This is why it is so important to be represented by an experienced DWI defense lawyer who knows the system and how to successfully defend a driving while intoxicated case. If you would like to learn more about how our firm can help you, then call us at (908) 838-0150 for a free initial consultation with an attorney over the phone or to schedule an appointment at our Cranford office.