Attorneys

Paul S. Lewis has practiced law for 32 years. He is an alumnus of the Montgomery County State’s Attorney Office. During his tenure as a Prosecutor, he handled thousands of serious motor vehicle cases, many of which were Driving Under the Influence citations. Since entering private practice in 1984 he has continued to represent individuals charged with such matters, throughout the Metropolitan area.

“My philosophy is quite simple. I want to represent each client, as I would want to be represented, should I be faced with similar situations. This means that I will thoroughly educate my clients. I will promptly return all phone calls, e-mails and, most importantly I will be thoroughly prepared for each court appearance, to ensure that my client’s rights are protected.” – Paul S. Lewis

By the time you review this website, you may, have already been arrested for D.U.I., or a related offense As such, it is critical that action must be taken immediately. Certainly, the best way for you to understand your rights is to consult an attorney, at the earliest possible time.

In certain circumstances the police may have seized your driver’s license and issued a temporary driving permit (for example where you refused a Breathalyzer Test, or whenyour B.A.C. (blood alcohol content) reading is .08 or greater. If you do not act promptly to demand an Admininstrative Hearing then your license will be suspended for a period of time.

Approximately, 3 to 6 weeks after your arrest you will receive Notice of a trial date. It is impossible to predict when your actual trial will be scheduled, but it is important to begin preparing your defense, at the earliest possible time.

Our preparation includesactions to proactively protect your rights and to avoid the inposition of sometimes harsh penalties, we undertake the following:

 1. A careful analysis of the police reports.
2. Interviewing witnesses.
3. Obtaining proper documentation to avoid the administrative suspension of your license.
4. Obtaining an Alcohol Evaluation.
5. Setting up an Alcohol Education Program.
6. Collecting letters of support and other relevant documentation (driving records, resumes, etc…)