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Awards & Recognition for our DUI Defense

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A DUI arrest is a very serious matter. Any DUI conviction can result in jail time, loss of driving privileges, ignition interlock requirements, increased insurance rates, employment consequences, and financial uncertainty.

California DUI law is one of the most complex areas of criminal law in the State of California. Defending a DUI case requires expertise in the law. More important, defending a DUI case successfully requires expertise in the procedures that relate to DUI investigations and the scientific issues that surround blood and breath testing for alcohol, prescription medications, and drugs. You need an expert in DUI defense to defend your case.

Attorney Manuel J. Barba is an expert in DUI defense, having been awarded the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation. In addition, Attorney Barba is an instructor in DUI investigations.

DUI-Criminal charges can have a major impact on your life – that’s why it’s important to secure an aggressive defense attorney on your behalf. While many firms will tout their years of experience, it takes more than that to win a case. Attorney Manuel J. Barba proudly distinguishes himself from other firms with a background firmly rooted in the sciences associated with defending a DUI case.

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Types Of Cases We Handle

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DUI Charges

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Drugs & Alcohol

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Meet Our Attorney

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Manuel J. Barba

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Attorney Manuel J. Barba only does one thing. He provides professional & experienced DUI Defense for the California Criminal Courts and the DMV. Southern California DUI Defense Attorney Manuel J. Barba is an expert in DUI Defense and has dedicated his law practice to defending people accused of DUI for alcohol and/or drugs, as well as other driving related cases.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Successfully Defended a High BAC DUI Case and Protected My Future

Mr. Barba defended me in a DUI trial to disprove a 0.3 BAC level AND SUCCEEDED. His detailed knowledge and team of forensic experts he works with in the sobriety field test and the blood alcohol testing saved me from having a devastating record. Both key evidence were out the window by the end of the trial. Instead, after an incident-free probation, I’ll be in a position to expunge the incident from my record. Throughout the 8-day trial I was so relieved to have Mr. Barba, an attorney so well-versed in every aspect of DUI, defending me. If you’ve stumbled on Mr. Barba’s website while looking for help with your DUI arrest like I did, your search is over. Mr. Barba’s professional help is sure to give some relief from the DUI nightmare you have.

- Rosa

Mr. Barba is the real deal

After reading about Mr. Barba’s successful representation of DUI cases, I decided to proceed with his services. I’d like to thank Mr. Barba for saving my future and keeping me away from serving jail time. I was facing a very serious and difficult DUI felony with violation of probation from a previous DUI. Mr. Barba fought aggressively and got every detail of evidence he could to defend me. He was able to get me a great deal. He was able to dismiss all felony DUI charges and settling it for a straight “wet reckless.“ I can’t ask for anything better after facing a potential state prison sentence. Thank you Mr. Barba I truly appreciate your time and dedication towards my case. The BEST on the field of DUI defense.

- Humberto

Best DUI Attorney

Mr. Barba represented me in a lengthy DUI case. He and his defense team worked tirelessly throughout every phase of my case. Client attorney communication was excellent. His knowledge in DUI defenses is second to none. I recommend him without hesitation.

- Anonymous

Two time experience

I hired Mr. Barba two times now and both times he had done an amazing job at getting my charges lowered down to a lower charge. Not only that but this time he keept me out of jail the most important thing to me.

- Anonymous

Guided Me Through a Stressful Time With Clarity and Support

Mr. Barba did great helping me with my case, with all the stress and confusion of the legal system and DMV. He navigated the entirety of it for me and explained everything clearly. Helped make the darkest time in my life a little lighter. So thankful

- Majella

Manual Barba “the best“

Mr. Barba was a great no nonsense attorney, he always told me the truth about everything that I was facing, he never gave me false hope but he was always on top of my case advising me what was happening, what to expect and when to appear and not appear. He had one of my cases reduced down and is still working diligently on the other, as of yet the DA hasn’t filed.

- Jack

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Two Separate Cases.
One Critical Defense Strategy

The Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba provides professional &
experienced DUI defense in Court and at the DMV.

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Did you know that a sizable percentage of all DUI
arrests in California end up in something other than
a DUI conviction?

When Arrested for DUI, there are Two Independent Proceedings that You Must Deal With.

First, the DMV will act to suspend your driver license.  You only have 10 days to request a DMV hearing.  This hearing will determine the outcome of your driver license.  If you fail to request a hearing within the first 10 days, you will waive your right to contest the suspension of your driver license, even if you are not guilty of DUI.  Although the DMV hearing is separate and independent of the Court case, it is an important part of the DUI defense process.

Second, the District Attorney will file charges in Court having the goal to punish you for violating the law.   It is essential to have a strong and effective defense strategy if you want to get the best resolution for your DUI case.   In short, all the evidence related to the DUI investigation and chemical tests must be gathered and analyzed.  Finding problems with the government’s evidence against you is crucial.

A thorough and effective DUI defense begins as soon as you have been arrested.  There are issues and defenses that may not be obvious to lawyers that lack expertise.   You need a lawyer that is dedicated and is an expert in DUI defense.   In addition, you need a lawyer with a track record for success in resolving DUI cases to minimize the damage to your life and future.

Attorney Manuel J. Barba knows how traumatic and frightening being arrested for a DUI or other crime can be.  The potential consequences can threaten your reputation, career, and freedom.   When you entrust the Law Offices of Manuel J Barba with your case, we devote ourselves to developing an effective defense plan-of-action and reaching a favorable resolution for your case.

A Defense Attorney
Who ONLY Defends DUI

There are many choices when it comes to choosing a DUI Lawyer/Attorney to defend you in court and at the DMV. Our expertise in DUI defense and our level of commitment is what makes us different from the rest. We have both the legal and scientific knowledge required to effectively defend your DUI case in Court and at the DMV. Attorney Manuel J. Barba has spent years developing his DUI defense expertise. He has developed many strategic and successful defenses. Although each case we handle is unique, clients can always count on:

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DUI Is All We Do, PERIOD!

Unlike most other attorneys, we only practice one thing – DUI Defense. Many attorneys that claim to defend DUI cases also practice other areas of the law. We ONLY defend DUI cases in the Courts and at the DMV. This is what we do, what we know, and more importantly this is the advantage we provide to our clients.

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DUI Experience

Manuel J. Barba has been awarded the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation. He is the ONLY DUI Defense attorney in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, & Imperial County with this designation. This gives Barba the knowledge & expertise to defend against the prosecution’s chemical test results better than other DUI attorneys.

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Local Attorney

Other attorneys claim to have offices and defend you all over California. The truth is you end up being represented by an “associated” lawyer, not the lawyer you thought you hired. We are located in the Riverside and San Bernardino County area, and we do not outsource our clients for a referral fee.

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Peace of Mind

The mission of attorney Manuel J. Barba is to deliver peace of mind to each and every person that needs us. We’re committed to defending each client and making sure their rights are protected.

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Aggressive Defense

Did you know there are many reasons breath and blood tests can be wrong? Attorney Manuel J. Barba examines all of the prosecution’s evidence against you, each leverage point is discovered, and every law enforcement action is questioned. No stone is left unturned in defending your case.

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Exceptional Service

We don’t just promise excellent service, we deliver it. We have a case manager that monitors your case and is always available to answer your questions and keep you informed about progress.

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What can a Lawyer with a
background in science do for me?

Proving blood alcohol, drug content, as well as other factors in DUI cases rely largely on scientific processes. From breath tests, blood tests, to other forms of evidence, your guilt or innocence will hinge on a variety of procedures that the average attorney only has a small understanding of. Fortunately for you, attorney Manuel J. Barba is not your average attorney.

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The Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba proudly serves the residents of Riverside and surrounding counties.  Attorney Barba is extremely familiar with court policies and law enforcement procedures throughout Southern California.

Attorney Manuel J. Barba provides complete defense representation in the California Criminal Courts. We have successfully defended DUI cases in the local courts, all the way through the jury trial phase countless times. We understand what it takes to successfully defend your DUI in court

When it comes to the DMV’s Administrative Per Se Hearing (DMV DUI Hearing), our team understands how to successfully represent you to help you keep your driving privilege. DMV DUI hearings are very complex and are entirely different from the court and we understand these differences.