Baltimore Drunk Driving Lawyer

ROBERT J. KESSLER

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Attorney Robert J. Kessler

ROBERT J. KESSLER
Baltimore Drunk Driving Lawyer
14 West Madison Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 963-6116

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ROBERT J. KESSLER

Robert earned his J.D. Degree from the University of Baltimore in 1978. Mr. Kessler immediately opened his own law firm and developed a private practice.  He joined the Maryland Public Defender's Office in Baltimore City, where he worked for eleven years handling a wide variety of criminal cases, while also maintaining a private civil practice.  His civil practice includes auto injury cases, medical malpractice, family law, workers compensation, wills, trusts, estates and a wide variety of legal cases depending on his client's needs.  In 1990, he left the Public Defender's Office to concentrate on his private practice.  Due to his reputation as a top criminal lawyer, his criminal practice began to thrive and through the years he has earned a reputation as a tough, fair and ethical trial lawyer who will go the extra mile for his clients.  The practice of law has allowed Mr. Kessler to fully realize his passion for helping people at all levels of litigation and protection.

Robert is active in a number of professional organizations including the Maryland State and Baltimore City Bar Associations.  He is a member of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' and a founding member of the Animal Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association.   He has been married for forty years to his wife, Honey and has two children, both of whom are trial lawyers.  He is a professional dog trainer and an avid ballroom dancer.

Maryland DUI Overview

Why You Need a DUI Lawyer?

Maryland has some sort of "drunk driving" statute. The term "drunk driving" is in quotes because none of these laws require that you be "drunk" or "intoxicated" to be guilty. All that is required is that your ability to operate a vehicle has been impaired to any extent at all or that your Blood alcohol level exceeds the state limit (which is now .08% in all states). Some states call it DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), but it refers to the same offense. The consequences of DUI differ drastically from state to state and are influenced by your age, blood alcohol limit (BAC), whether you have been arrested for DUI in the past, and whether you caused injury or death during the DUI.

A DUI Lawyer can help...

Assess your legal situation

An experienced DUI Defense lawyer can help you understand what you are up against and the fines you may be required to pay. A DUI lawyer mostly deals with DUI matters and knows the process inside and out – including options that a public defender may not tell you.

Explain the consequences

The consequences of a DUI vary greatly from state to state and a DUI lawyer will be able to explain how those consequences in your state apply to you such as (1) harsher punishments for those arrested with BAC limits over .08, (2) special laws for underage drivers arrested for DUI, (3) possible community service or plea bargaining, (4) overlapping jurisdiction of Courts and your state's motor vehicle licensing department to suspend or revoke your license, and (5) contingent license programs that allow you to use your vehicle to get to and from work.

Manage the process

Dealing with the motor vehicle department can be frustrating and time consuming. A DUI Lawyer can manage the process for you by completing the required forms; making phone calls; scheduling and/or representing you at a Motor Vehicle Department suspension hearing, and making other necessary arrangements.

Represent you in court

An experienced DUI Lawyer knows the ins and outs of the courtroom and may be able to obtain a lesser sentence for you if your situation and state law allows for it.

Don't know if a DUI Lawyer is right for you? Here are some general guidelines:

Definitely

Definitely hire a DUI Lawyer if you already have several DUI's and receive another; or if your DUI arrest was the result of an accident or if anyone was injured; or if you are a professional driver whose livelihood depends on keeping your license.

Probably

Seriously consider hiring a DUI Lawyer if you've been arrested for a second DUI (in the same or another state) or were arrested with a BAC limit over double the legal limit as harsher penalties may apply.

Maybe

You might want to hire a DUI Lawyer if you don't understand your rights or DUI laws, what you need to do, or the consequences you face. You also might want legal representation if you are in a profession (or plan to be) that requires bonding or in which any criminal conviction might prevent you from getting or keeping a professional license. If you don't know the requirements, then you need expert advice before handling the case yourself.