Aggressive DUI Defense in Bakersfield, California
If you have been arrested for a DUI, you deserve aggressive defense from a lawyer who is committed to finding the best possible outcome. Whether you are facing a first offense or a more serious drunk-driving charge like a hit and run, the Law Office of John Tello has the resources and experience to provide you with a smart and strong defense.
A Local Attorney With More Than 30 Years' Experience
From our office in Bakersfield, we represent clients throughout Kern County, California. Our law firm is led by local lawyer John Tello, a former deputy district attorney and public defender in the Bakersfield area. Now in private practice, Mr. Tello remains committed to providing criminal defense services for the community he has always served.
A Smart DUI Defense Lawyer Who Asks the Right Questions
No DUI defense lawyer can guarantee you any particular outcome. At the Law Office of John Tello, we promise to work hard on your behalf, and we promise that we know the right questions to ask. We use answers to questions like these to build a strong defense on your behalf:
- Who were you with when you were arrested?
- Where were you coming from, and where were you going?
- Do you have any prior arrests, including prior DUIs?
- What exactly do you remember about the arrest process? Do you remember what time it was? Do you remember what types of field sobriety tests were administered?
- Were there any special circumstances that caused you to get behind the wheel? Was there a family emergency or other extenuating circumstances?
As part of our dedication to providing the best possible representation for our clients, we try to involve our clients' family members in strategy sessions and decision-making processes when appropriate. For that reason, we will also ask questions about your family:
- What work do you do? Does your family depend on your income?
- Do your family members have special needs that require you to have a driver's license — do children have special medical or school appointments?
- What is the immigration status of yourself and your family members? For arrestees who are not citizens of the United States, deportation is always a concern. As a former immigration law attorney, Mr. Tello can analyze your circumstances to determine what — if any — affect your arrest or possible DUI conviction may have on your immigration status.
Straight Answers From a Protective Attorney
At the Law Office of John Tello, it's our job as a DUI defense law firm to take the worry off our clients' shoulders as much as possible. We are accessible and straight-talking people, who try to always give our clients the straight answers. We will encourage you to let us worry about your case until it is time to start attending court hearings. At the same time, we will ask you to help us as much as possible as we begin to build a defense on your behalf. We will need to know as much as we can about the circumstances of your arrest — and your day-to-day life — in order to create the best possible chance of minimizing the negative consequences.
Schedule a Free and Confidential Initial Consultation
If you are looking for a DUI defense lawyer in the Bakersfield area, we encourage you to find out more about the Law Office of John Tello. To schedule a free and confidential initial meeting with DUI defense lawyer John Tello, call toll free 866-959-6439 or contact us online.
For answers to general questions about criminal defense, visit our FAQ page.
