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Albuquerque Criminal Attorney

Albuquerque Criminal AttorneyALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE ATTORNEY DAVID C. SERNA

EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE EQUALS
EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS

New Mexico DUI/DWI Attorney David C. Serna is a Board Certified Criminal Defense Specialist who is dedicated to fighting DUI and DWI traffic-related cases. Attorney Serna understands that the preservation of a DUI/DWI defendant’s license is priority; he aggressively defends DMV suspension actions and overturns many improper actions taken in trial proceedings. Albuquerque drunk driving defense Attorney David C. Serna specializes in DUI and DWI defense and provides legal representation that can:

  • Reduce the likelihood of a referral to an aftercare program
  • Protect your standing with your insurance company
  • Secure occupational driving privileges

Unlike many law firms, the New Mexico Law Offices of David C. Serna understands that the preservation of a DUI defendant’s license is priority. Not only does Attorney Serna challenge the Courts of the State of New Mexico for clemency, but also the Department of Motor Vehicles within the following areas:

  • DRUNK DRIVING
  • DUI
  • DUI ALCOHOL
    DUI DRUGS & PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
  • DUI WITH PRIOR CONVICTIONS
  • DUI WITH ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
  • DUI MANSLAUGHTER
  • DUI MURDER
  • DUI ZERO TOLERANCE- JUVENILES
  • DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE
  • DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION
  • OTHER TRAFFIC CRIMES
  • CRIMINAL DEFENSE
  • SOBRIETY ROADBLOCKS
  • BREATH TESTS
  • BLOOD & URINE ANALYSIS
  • OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS
  • INTERSTATE LICENSE SUSPENSION

magazineMr. Serna has been named one of the "Top Lawyers Of Albuquerque" by Albuquerque Magazine in its July 2006 issue. The magazine asked a random sampling of other Albuquerque attorneys the following questions: 1) "Which three lawyers in the city of Albuquerque do you feel most uphold the spirit of your profession with their demeanor, skills, methods, and the respect they command?", and 2) "Which individual lawyer in the city of Albuquerque would you most want representing you in a courtroom setting, based on their passion, skills, and desire to win a case?". We are honored that Mr. Serna received multiple votes and was selected by the magazine.

SE HABLA ESPANOL

Albuquerque, New Mexico DUI/DWI lawyer David C. Serna [link to About Us], is a native Spanish speaker. He has guided scores of Spanish-speaking clients from all over the world through even the most difficult of State and Federal criminal litigation. Attorney David C. Serna’s paralegal is also completely fluent in Spanish. Spanish speaking clients and callers can feel confident that they will receive professional and accurate answers to their questions in their own native language.

A STRONG ADVOCATE WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGH

Individuals found to be guilty of a DUI/DWI whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury are subject to fines, imprisonment, and probation and community service, among other penalties. The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and strategy of the government and defense. Albuquerque, New Mexico DUI/DWI lawyer David C. Serna will navigate you through this complicated legal process.

DO’S AND DO NOT DO’S WHEN STOPPED FOR DRUNK DRIVING

DO:
• have your driver's license, registration, and insurance card ready for police
• submit to a "pat down" search, handcuffing and arrest
• ask for a lawyer
• be polite, but...
 
DO NOT:
• answer police questions
• volunteer information or engage in small talk
• lie
• do balance tests
• Consent to police searching your car
• sign anything
 
DO’S AND DO NOT DO’S WHEN ARRESTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING

DO:
• ask for a lawyer again
• give breath samples
• submit to fingerprinting
• go to a hospital or doctor as soon as you are released
• insist that the hospital test your blood for ethanol
• hire competent lawyer on the next business day

DO NOT:
• answer police questions
• volunteer information or engage in small talk
• do balance tests
• Consent to blood tests
• sign anything

If you or someone you know in Albuquerque, New Mexico, or anywhere within the State of New Mexico needs the assistance or legal counsel of an experienced DUI/DWI defense lawyer, contact the Law Offices of David C. Serna today at 866-654-8163, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule a free consultation with a dedicated New Mexico drunk driving attorney.

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Albuquerque Criminal Attorney

Albuquerque Criminal AttorneyThe NCDD, Summer Programs at Harvard Law School, was created in 1995.

That year, David was the only Albuquerque criminal attorney (and one of only 60 nationwide) to be accepted.

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