🚨 Arrested for DUI in Broward? Local Experience Changes Everything.
A DUI arrest in Broward County is serious. You could lose your license, your job, and your freedom.
But just because you’ve been charged doesn’t mean you’ll be convicted.
At Michael White, P.A., we’ve defended hundreds of DUI cases across Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and all of Broward.
We use local strategy, courtroom insight, and legal precision to fight back.
✅ Why Local Strategy Matters in Broward DUI Cases
Every courthouse runs a little differently—and Broward is no exception.
We know:
Which judges are receptive to pretrial motions
How prosecutors approach wet reckless offers
What evidence can persuade a local jury—or suppress a traffic stop
🧠 What a Broward County DUI Lawyer Does for You
📁 Files a formal hearing request within 10 days to protect your license
⚖️ Challenges probable cause for the stop or arrest
🧪 Reviews breath and blood test procedures
🎥 Requests and analyzes bodycam footage
🤝 Negotiates with prosecutors for reductions or diversion
🧑⚖️ Prepares your case for trial to gain leverage or win outright
🔍 Legal Strategies That Work in Broward
Motion to suppress due to illegal stop
Cross-examination of officer on field sobriety exercises
Breathalyzer calibration challenges
Presentation of medical defenses or lack of actual physical control
Negotiating down to wet recklessor careless driving
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🛡️ What We Aim to Avoid
Permanent criminal record
License suspension
Jail time
DUI conviction that cannot be sealed or expunged
We don’t plead clients out unless that’s the best possible outcome.
We fight to protect your record now—and your future options.
📞 Arrested for DUI in Broward? Talk to a Lawyer Who Knows These Courts.
If you’ve been charged with DUI in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere in Broward, we’re ready to help.
Let’s act quickly to preserve your license and build your defense.
📲 Call (954) 270-0769 or schedule your consultation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📆 What should I do right after a DUI arrest in Broward County?
You have just 10 days to request a formal review hearing with the DHSMV to fight your license suspension.
Contact a DUI lawyer immediately to preserve your rights and begin building your defense.
⚖️ Can a DUI lawyer in Broward County help reduce my charges?
Yes. Many DUI charges—especially first-time offenses—can be reduced to reckless driving or careless driving, avoiding a permanent DUI conviction.
🧠 What legal strategies work in Broward DUI cases?
We frequently use:
Motions to suppress unlawful traffic stops
Challenges to field sobriety exercises
Breath test calibration defenses
Negotiation leverage through trial readiness
🧑⚖️ How does local experience help in a DUI case?
Local knowledge means understanding:
Which judges are open to pretrial diversion
How local prosecutors approach wet reckless offers
What works (and what doesn’t) in Broward courtrooms
🚫 Can I avoid jail time for a DUI in Broward?
Yes. Most first-time offenders avoid jail entirely with the right defense strategy.
We aim for outcomes like withhold of adjudication, diversion, or reduction to non-criminal infractions whenever possible.