Ventura DUI Attorney Mindy H. McQueen has helped thousands of people, including other Ventura defense attorneys, and she can help you too. Mindy has been practicing criminal law both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney for over 31 years. She has handled more than 75 jury trials and has taught police officers, police academy trainees, prosecutors and has provided consultation and assistance to many other DUI defense attorneys.
Mindy has also been trained and certified to conduct standardized drunk driving field sobriety tests according to the specifications laid out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Mindy enjoys a superior reputation as an aggressive and successful DUI and DMV defense attorney, and receives many referrals from retired judges, attorneys, and past and current clients.
Mindy has also been trained and certified to conduct standardized drunk driving field sobriety tests according to the specifications laid out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Mindy enjoys a superior reputation as an aggressive and successful DUI and DMV defense attorney, and receives many referrals from retired judges, attorneys, and past and current clients.
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My nightmare started in a rental car on my way from LAX up through Ventura where I got pulled over and arrested for DUI. Not good. I blew a.20 and this was after I had been driving for an hour. I was in Cali for work, and am from New York, so I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown.
The next day after they released me from the absolute hellhole I was kept in (with 5 other inmates), I googled DWI lawyers Ventura and called the first person that popped up.Mindy called me immediately and started explaining everything to me. The good and the bad.
The next day after they released me from the absolute hellhole I was kept in (with 5 other inmates), I googled DWI lawyers Ventura and called the first person that popped up.Mindy called me immediately and started explaining everything to me. The good and the bad.
When someone has been arrested of DUI in California, the accused must also deal with the administrative license suspension at a DMV proceeding, which is separate and apart from the Court proceedings. The officers are not supposed to seize an out-of-state driver's license, although they often do.
Generally California DMV hearings should be requested even if you have an out-of-state driver's license; please contact us to discuss that matter on a case-by-case basis.A first offense involves a four-month license suspension, while a refusal or a second or subsequent offense within ten years triggers a one-year suspension.
Generally California DMV hearings should be requested even if you have an out-of-state driver's license; please contact us to discuss that matter on a case-by-case basis.A first offense involves a four-month license suspension, while a refusal or a second or subsequent offense within ten years triggers a one-year suspension.
A Ventura county DUI defense to a DUI case generally fall into 3 categories: Driving, officer observations/field sobriety tests and chemical testing. Remember that 12 jurors must agree on the guilt of the accused in order to convict.
A skilled DUI defense attorney or DMV lawyer is your best hope for creating doubt in these areas and rendering the prosecution's evidence an unreliable basis for the jury to return a guilty verdict, or the DMW to suspend your hearing.A skilled DUI defense attorney can highlight those areas where the defendant's driving was actually consistent with sobriety.
A skilled DUI defense attorney or DMV lawyer is your best hope for creating doubt in these areas and rendering the prosecution's evidence an unreliable basis for the jury to return a guilty verdict, or the DMW to suspend your hearing.A skilled DUI defense attorney can highlight those areas where the defendant's driving was actually consistent with sobriety.
It sounds simple, but don't drink and drive. Take a taxi, designate a driver, walk, call a friend, but no matter what, do not drink and drive. Possibly, it is also unlawful to drive with your normal faculties impaired (by alcohol and/or drugs). Normal faculties are those faculties of a person, such as the ability to walk, talk, judge distances, drive an automobile, make judgments, act in emergencies, etc.
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Aj S.
Oct 02, 2021
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Donald Worley
Dec 27, 2020
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I have known Mindy McQueen for 20 years and still continue to be amazed at her skill and her commitment to achieving the best outcome in every DUI case that she handles. For most lawyers, each new case represents just another job-for Mindy, each case represents another opportunity to achieve outstanding results. I can not recommend her strongly enough.
Karla Taylor-Welch
Dec 19, 2020
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I am an attorney and practiced law with Mindy McQueen for several years when she lived in Alaska. Mindy is a phenomenal trial attorney. Intelligent, well-spoken and always prepared. Mindy is respected by fellow lawyers as well as judges. She possesses extensive knowledge and experience in criminal law which gives her clients assurance that they are receiving top-notch representation.
Candace Mitchell
Dec 15, 2020
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I highly recommend Mindy if you are looking for a DUI attorney. She came highly recommended from a friend of mine and I'm thankful for the recommendation. Mindy helped me put a horrible experience into perspective. She listened without judgement and helped put me at ease. She was kind and caring, and very responsive to emails and phone calls. She informed me of every step in the process so there were no surprises. She was honest and forthright. I truly believe I had the best possible outcome for my case due to her knowledge and experience. Once I had completed everything and an appropriate amount
Lexi Irwin
Dec 03, 2020
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Mindy was referred to me from a friend of mine who practices Civil Law and I seriously can't thank her enough for everything she has done for me. Since I hired her, she has made light in such a terrible experience and has helped me tremendously in understanding every detail in my case. She got me a DMV hearing although I had missed the deadline and now I am able to drive with full privileges until the outcome of that at the end of November. If I hadn't hired her I would've had my license suspended as of Oct. 20th. I would highly recommend Mindy as a DUI Defense Lawyer to everyone, she is truly
Christian
Sep 25, 2020
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Mindy McQueen helped me through my 2nd DUI. I could not have asked for a better attorney though the most difficult time in my life. She was always there for me whenever I needed her. And kept me out of jail! There are attorney's that say they care and do simply do not, but are in contract. There are attorney's that say they will treat you like family, one of their own, and they do. Mindy McQueen did just that. My brother reached out to her to find the best attorney in the county. When I called her, I new immediately after the first conversation she was the one I wanted on my team. She is intelligent
Deanna Conway
Aug 17, 2020
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The best DUI lawyer in Ventura County. In the first 5 min phone call with Mindy I felt more at ease than I had in 3 previous face to face meetings with other lawyers. Every case is different, and mine was pretty bad, but she had my case pegged from the beginning and everything she said came true for me. She made it happen. If you want a dedicated, supportive, honest woman on your side, go with Mindy "DUI Queen" McQueen.
Alexander White
May 20, 2020
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I was in the military on active duty when I ended up getting a DUI in Ventura county. Mindy fought for me and was able to get me into Vet Court which I wasn't even aware of or thought was an option and Vet court sure did save me. She also took care of literally everything throughout the entire process from the DMV through court. She was also very responsive via email and phone and was able to accurately and concisely answer all of the questions I had throughout the process. She was also incredibly organized and knowledgeable about everything which really made me feel confident and comfortable that
