We are John Hill & Associates. We can help you if you or a family member have been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor driving offense such as:

We have had a great deal of success in defending those charged with driving offenses in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego Counties.

Our success is greater than other criminal defense firms who practice only criminal defense law because our firm has an active civil practice with a history of defending those sued in traffic accidents. For a summary of some of our successes, please refer to the "List of Auto Cases".

If you or a family member have been arrested for a driving offense, please call us today for a free 45 minute consultation. (310) 782-2500.

Serious Driving Offense Facts

The District Attorney may charge a serious driving offense as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending upon the facts and depending upon whether the defendant has prior similar convictions. Punishments may include significant fines, jail or prison and suspension of one’s license. If drag racing is involved, or the possession of contraband or drugs, a defendant may also lose his or her car. What may start as a simple traffic stop can result in felony charges if drugs, concealed or loaded weapons, open containers of alcohol, or if police discovery other illegal items in one’s vehicle. Alternative sentences may be given in all such cases. However, because of the potentially severe penalties, it is prudent to retain a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. A skilled and experienced attorney's familiarity with all defenses, the available sentencing guidelines, and alternative sentencing options will be critical to reaching the best outcome under the facts and applicable law of your case.

	John Hill & Associates Will Help You By:
1	Using our experience to advise you and keep you accurately advised on the status of your case.
2	Arguing for decreased bail.
3	Defending you during the DMV license revocation hearing by presenting evidence, challenging the arresting officer’s description of the arrest, objecting to evidence and arguing that you deserve to keep your driving privileges.
4	Investigating your case and gathering relevant evidence to support your defense.
5	Filing motions with the court. These may a request for dismissal based on a civil compromise, a motion to exclude certain evidence, a motion to remove a strike for sentencing and other motions.
6	Evaluating all defenses appropriate for you. These may include calling the court’s attention to mistakes or inaccurate measurements made by officer making the arrest, evidence that you simply were not driving, an improper arrest, as well as other defenses. Additional technical defenses related to Breathalyzer machine problems and road conditions may be appropriate in you are charged with driving under the influence.
7	Seeking reduced charges.
8	Representing you during a plea bargain or at trial. In the majority of misdemeanor cases, our office will appear for you in court.
9	Presenting the court, based on our familiarity with many judge’s sympathies and idiosyncrasies, the best arguments for your case.
10	Seeking alternative sentencing. Alternative sentences can include alcohol or drug rehabilitation programs, or community service, or other forms of punishment.

	More Benefits To Hiring John Hill & Associates:
11	Available every day, every hour. 24-hour in-person answering.
12	Over 60 years of combined experience in traffic felony and traffic misdemeanor cases, a track record of success, over 100 criminal trials, tough negotiators and savvy enough to use their familiarity with local judges and district attorneys to your advantage. John Hill & Associates, unlike many other criminal defense firms, also has an active civil practice with a history of defending those sued for their part in traffic accidents. For a summary of some of our firm’s more notable results, please see the summary listed below.
13	Top quality services at reasonable rates.
14	Free 45 minute consultation.
15	All major credit cards accepted.
16	Immediate, courteous response.
17	Office near Torrance Courthouse with free parking.

We have defended many people charged with traffic offenses in Southern California, including DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, vehicular homicide, speed contests and/or street drag racing, and where a vehicle is involved with other offenses, such as drug possession or gun charges.  If you or someone in your family has been arrested on one of these charges, please call us for a free 45 minute consultation to learn how we can help you.  John Hill & Associates provides a top quality defense at a reasonable fee.  We accept all major credit cards.