Do I need a lawyer for a first DUI offense?
If you were driving while intoxicated and there is strong evidence to back it up—such as elevated blood alcohol content (BAC), witnesses attesting to your erratic driving behavior, and failed field sobriety tests—the odds may seem stacked against you. Anytime you are arrested, you need the help of an experienced DUI attorney to defend your case.
A DUI lawyer can aid you in many ways, acting as your ally when it seems no one is on your side. Some scenarios might include:
- If there are facts about your case that could increase your penalty, such as an extremely high BAC, an accident that caused injuries, or having a child in the car at the time of DUI.
- If there were procedural issues during your arrest or questions about the accuracy of the BAC.
An experienced Cincinnati DUI lawyer can help you come up with a reasonable plan of action to reduce your penalties. For the best chance of success, remember that a lawyer who regularly handles DUI cases has more knowledge on the intricacies of DUI law and is more likely to get you a favorable outcome. Especially if your case isn’t straightforward, a DUI lawyer will be able to obtain a better outcome for you than you could alone
At The Farrish Law Firm, L.P.A., our DUI lawyers have been helping individuals across Cincinnati and Southwestern Ohio for 36 years. We’ll give you the information you need to make a decision about how to proceed with your DUI case. Whatever you decide, we’ll help you get there.
ATTORNEY KELLY FARRISH
Kelly Farrish always knew he wanted to be an attorney, but he the path he took to get there isn’t like most. He served five years in the United States Air Force and did two voluntary years in South Vietnam. When he returned to Cincinnati, he worked the midnight shift as a technician at Cincinnati Bell, all the while attending college full time year round for three years. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati. [ ATTORNEY BIO ]
"His years of experience and knowledge were clearly evident and un-refutable. From the moment we met him we had absolutely no doubt that we had complete professionalism at our service and we could not have chosen a more qualified attorney."
"I had a number of charges and ended up getting acquitted of all of them. I truly believe his knowledge and persistence is what got me through this case. I am very grateful and highly recommend him for his services."
"I highly recommend Mr. Farrish. He is very thorough and is well liked by all of the courts. A genuine attorney and you couldn't find a better in the area."
"The absolute best DUI lawyer in the tri state. Just short of a miracle worker"
Did you know there’s no real difference between the terms DUI, DWI, OMVI, and OVI? Ohio’s used all of these acronyms at one point or another in our history. Check out the timeline below and what they stand for here![...]
