West Chester DUI Attorney: Your Trusted Legal Ally

Have you recently been charged with a DUI? Whether it's your first offense or not, you'll need an expert West Chester DUI attorney that you can trust to get you the best outcome possible.

HoeyLegal is the leading personal injury and criminal defense law firm in the Chester County area, and we specialize in providing expert criminal defense services that help out DUI clients avoid financial losses, emotional pain, and long-lasting future damages.

DUI charges can be very serious and cause a ton of stress and financial strain that can change a life in an instant. While we always support drinking responsibly, we also understand that accidents happen, and we'll always do our best to ensure that your rights are protected and that you get the expert legal representation you need during such hard times.

No matter how severe the charges are, you can always rely on us to be your trusted legal ally throughout the entire duration of your case.

Don't trust anyone but the best DUI attorney that West Chester, PA has to offer. Contact HoeyLegal and get the expert legal representation you need for your DUI case today.

Why You Need Legal Representation From HoeyLegal After a DUI Charge

DUI charges are no laughing matter. Not only can they leave you with severe financial penalties, but they may also come along with long-lasting ramifications that leave you unable to drive or find future employment. In some cases, defendants may even receive jail time.

These punishments are severe, and with so little margin for error and such life-changing consequences, you simply can't risk taking on your charges alone.

That's where HoeyLegal comes in. Our expert legal team, led by Christian J. Hoey, ESQ., is one of the best in the business and takes great pride in providing the expert representation and legal advice that our clients need to come out on the other side unscathed.

If you are dealing with DUI charges in the Chester County area, here are just a few of the many reasons why you need legal representation from HoeyLegal.

Unmatched DUI Experience and Expertise

DUI law can be complicated, and navigating the complex legal system all by yourself can be nearly impossible without the plethora of knowledge you need to do so.

HoeyLegal’s expert team has decades of combined experience with DUI cases and has represented countless DUI clients in court. Regardless of the specific details of your case, you can always trust that our team has a level of experience and expertise that other law firms in the region simply can't match.

Expert Defense Strategy

Our team of legal experts knows all the ins and outs of Pennsylvania DUI law and can use that to ensure that you get the best outcome possible. We'll meticulously analyze every detail of your case so that we can spot weaknesses in the case brought against you and identify any and all aggravating and mitigating factors that may be able to affect the outcome of your case. All of this allows us to construct an expert defense strategy that has the potential to reduce the potential penalties that you receive.

Proceedings, Investigation, and Negotiations

Our team here at HoeyLegal also specializes in negotiating with the prosecution to ensure that you have a fair and just trial. We'll seek out additional evidence that may help your case and ensure that you submit all the necessary paperwork on time to avoid additional penalties, all of which may lead to reduced charges and penalties.

Legal Advice

Every DUI case is different, but our team will take the time to get to know you and your case so that we can provide you with the best legal advice possible. Whether it’s advising our clients against talking to insurance companies without a lawyer present or simply helping you decide whether it’s best to accept a plea deal or go to court, our team will always make sure that you’re taking the best path forward.

Avoid Stress and Save Time and Money

It’s no secret that dealing with DUI charges can be stressful, but that’s not nearly all. These legal proceedings can also be incredibly time-consuming and lead to expensive financial consequences, adding even more stress on top.

While we can’t promise to take all the stress out of the situation, we can guarantee that our legal fees are well worth the chance of reducing that stress, as well as the time commitment and potential fines and other consequences that could otherwise be coming your way.

Free Consultations

Here at HoeyLegal, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to defend themselves, which is why we’re proud to offer free consultations to all our new and returning clients. All you have to do is call or contact us on our website, and we’ll happily set up a no-obligation free consultation at a time that works for you. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, there's no reason not to schedule one.

A West Chester, PA DUI attorney reviewing a client's case

Contact HoeyLegal Today

Have you been charged with a DUI? Are you looking for West Chester, PA DUI lawyers who can help? Give us a call.

Our expert legal team is always here to answer your questions and will happily tell you more about how we can help you with your specific case. We’ll even find a convenient time to schedule a free consultation so that we can get to know you and your case and you can get the invaluable information you need to secure the best possible outcome.

Don’t take on your DUI charge alone. Call HoeyLegal and start working with the best DUI attorneys in West Chester, PA today!

Distracted Driving

Pennsylvania defines distracted driving as “an activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving.” Drivers have to focus on driving, so they can react to the information on the road, such as road conditions, hazards and other drivers. Distracted drivers do not react appropriately and thus put others at risk for severe injury or death. Examples of distractions, besides using cell phones and texting, include drinking, eating, adjusting the radio, adjusting climate controls, adjusting seats, combing hair, putting on make-up, daydreaming, reaching for dropped items, engaging in heavy conversations, and focusing on events outside of the car.

Driving Under the Influence

Driving under the influence typically refers to alcohol use, but drug use can also impair drivers and cause severe car accidents.  In either situation, enjoying cocktails at happy hour, celebrating with drugs or alcohol, drinking too much wine for dinner and unwinding after a long week at work results in too many motorists driving under the influence.  Controlled substances impact each person differently, making it common for someone to misjudge his or her level of impairment.  These poor judgments can lead to severe and sometimes fatal car accidents.

Driver Fatigue

Driving without enough sleep is commonplace for many in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and across the nation. Truck drivers, shift workers, and those with sleep disorders are most vulnerable to causing an accident because they are drowsy or fatigued. Not having enough rest slows down reaction time and impairs the senses. In fact, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) claims that eighteen (18) hours without sleep impairs a driver to the same extent as someone who has a 0.08 blood or breath alcohol concentration after consuming alcohol.

Speeding

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that one-third of all car accidents involve speeding. Drivers who rush, run late, or simply lack patience may choose to speed when they get behind the wheel. Speeding makes it more likely that a driver will lose control of his or her vehicle and makes it more difficult to react to road hazards and other vehicles. Speeding also increases the impact of a car accident and makes it far less likely that a negligent driver may maintain control of his vehicle sufficient to prevent a collision. High speed car accidents make it far more likely that those involved will suffer severe injuries or death.

OBTAIN NECESSARY COURT ORDERS TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE

At HoeyLegal, we know from our litigation experience that tractor-trailer drivers often operate at least one cellular phone which is in use at, during, or immediately prior to a tractor-trailer accident. Additionally, most tractor-trailers are equipped with data recorders which capture, in real-time, important vehicle operation events including speed, hard braking and other evasive maneuvers taken by the operator and the tractor-trailer.  It is imperative that this evidence be obtained before it is destroyed.  At HoeyLegal, our trial attorneys will obtain any necessary court order to preserve this evidence for trial.

IDENTIFY ALL AT-FAULT DEFENDANTS

Oftentimes, there are several defendants responsible for the tractor-trailer accident. In most cases, at least two defendants are responsible for the ownership and operation of the tractor-trailer.  There may be additional defendants responsible for the hiring and retention of the tractor-trailer driver.  At HoeyLegal, our investigators will promptly identify the responsible defendants and immediately request the preservation of all evidence related to the hiring and retention of the driver, inspection of the vehicles and the supervision and drug/alcohol testing of the vehicle operator.

LOCATE, EXAMINE AND INSPECT THE TRACTOR-TRAILER

Our accident investigators include mechanics who will immediately respond to the accident site and the location where the truck has been impounded in order to photograph the truck and conduct necessary mechanical inspections of the vehicle. In the event that a court order is necessary to examine and inspect the trucks, HoeyLegal Attorneys will promptly file the necessary motions to enable the HoeyLegal mechanics and inspectors to conduct a prompt evaluation of the mechanical function of the at-fault tractor-trailer

ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION

Our expert accident investigators include former Pennsylvania State Police accident investigators and nationally recognized engineers who will carefully photograph the accident scene and conduct all necessary measurements of skid marks, yaw marks, displacement of debris and thoroughly examine the accident site to preserve all evidence for the time of trial.

INTERVIEW ALL WITNESS

Our investigators will promptly interview and record all witnesses that observed the accident and collect all biographical information from the witnesses so they will available to testify on your behalf at trial.

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