Mesa DUI Attorney

Defending DUI Charges in Mesa

When a person is stopped for a DUI investigation in Mesa, AZ and field sobriety tests and breath & blood tests show that he/she has been driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, a guilty verdict in the case can seem inevitable. Test results, however, can be inaccurate if the proper testing procedures weren’t followed, if the equipment was faulty, if there was contamination of samples, if the testing kit was out-of-date, or if the test was conducted by an unqualified individual, among other potential issues that may arise during the testing of the blood sample. An experienced Mesa DUI defense attorney can identify these and other deficiencies in a case, including unlawful police procedures, such as an illegal stop or an illegal search. Any weaknesses identified in the prosecution’s case can be used as leverage in negotiating a reduction of charges, or even a dismissal in some cases.

The Law Offices of Trent R. Buckallew, PC has successfully represented countless clients charged with DUI offenses in Mesa, including Underage DUI, Minor in Consumption, Super Extreme DUI, DUI with Injury or Death, Extreme DUI, Aggravated DUI, DUI & Drugs, First Time DUI and Leaving the Scene of a DUI Accident. The Firm also provides representation at MVD hearings, where an administrative law judge will determine whether your license should be suspended. This is a separate administrative hearing that has no bearing on your criminal case but could lead to the loss of your driving privileges.

Experienced DUI Attorney in Mesa

Trent R. Buckallew, Esq., was raised in Tempe, Arizona. He attended Arizona State University, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies (1996). Immediately thereafter, Mr. Buckallew attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA where he graduated and received his Juris Doctorate degree (1999). Upon graduation from law school and passing the Arizona bar exam, he accepted a position with the Mohave County Public Defender’s Office, and subsequently, the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, before entering private practice in 2004. While serving with these public defense firms he gained invaluable trial experience, and an extensive knowledge of our often-complicated criminal justice system.

Work With a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist

Mr. Buckallew is a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, certified by the State Bar of Arizona, and has extensive experience handling the defense of all types of DUI cases, including both misdemeanors and felonies as well as serious and complex DUI Homicide jury trials. Mr. Buckallew has extensive experience resolving difficult DUI and criminal cases utilizing pre-trial negotiations, settlement conferences and, where appropriate, contested trials – including both bench trials and jury trials.

If you have been arrested for DUI, contact a Mesa DUI lawyer from our office for legal advice regarding your case. An experienced DUI Attorney at our Firm can explain the DUI process and discuss possible defense strategies in resolving your case and achieving the best outcome possible.

See What Clients Are Saying

“Mr. Buckallew represented me last year and did a great job. I was looking at 2 counts aggravated assault with a deadly weapon 1 count disorderly conduct and leaving the scene of an accident. My first plea was for 3 1/2 years in prison and my public defender was not going to help me at all. So I picked up the phone and had about 12 consultations and the way Mr. Buckallew wanted to handle my case and the way he presented himself blew every other lawyer out of the water. So I hired him to represent me. My case went on for 2 to 3 months and I was never in the dark about what was going on and feel I got the best defense there is. I ended up getting 6 months in county jail and standard probation. Mr. Buckallew did everything he said he was going to do and I could see he actually cares about the well being of his clients. I felt like a horrible person after talking to some of the other lawyers and Mr. Buckallew never made me feel that way. So I just wanted to thank Mr. Buckallew and I would recommend him on any criminal case. He is a great lawyer and good person. Thanks.” (Avvo Review, 5/17/2013)

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