Beaverton, OR DUI Attorneys

Our Beaverton DUI attorneys work out of the same building as Beaverton City Hall, giving our team daily proximity to the courts deciding most Washington County DUI cases.

Key Takeaways:

• A DUI arrest sets off two separate cases: a DMV license process and a criminal charge.
• Refusing a breath test lengthens the suspension under Oregon’s implied consent law.
• Reynolds Defense Firm clients get free access to their Client Care Program.

A DUI arrest in Beaverton can feel like the ground shifted overnight, especially before anyone has explained what the paperwork actually means. Oregon’s DUII law covers alcohol, cannabis, and any substance shown to affect driving, so the specifics of your stop matter from the very first conversation.

Our Beaverton DUI attorneys at Reynolds Defense Firm have worked in the Beaverton court system for over 20 years, so nothing about the local process is unfamiliar to our team, from the paperwork to the people behind the bench.

Schedule your free consultation and let us walk you through what happens next.

What Happens After a Beaverton DUI Arrest

The first 48 hours set the tone. You’re released with a citation or booked, and the clock starts on two separate processes at once: the DMV side and the criminal side.

Within ten days, you have to request a DMV hearing or the license suspension becomes automatic, regardless of how the criminal case turns out later.

The first court date, typically an arraignment, follows within days to a few weeks, depending on which court you were cited into. Beaverton DUI cases are handled through Beaverton Municipal Court or Washington County Circuit Court, and each has its own pace and procedures. Knowing which one applies to your case ahead of time saves a lot of unnecessary stress on the actual court date.

BAC isn’t the only trigger either. Oregon can bring a DUI charge based on cannabis, prescription medication, or any substance shown to affect a driver’s ability, not just alcohol above the legal threshold.

Common Mistakes After a Beaverton DUI Arrest

A few decisions in the first days after an arrest tend to shape a case more than people realize, long before an attorney ever gets involved.

• Talking too much at the scene. Officers document everything you say, and small talk you think is harmless often becomes evidence later.
• Skipping the DMV hearing request. Missing the ten-day window closes off one of the only direct chances to challenge the suspension, and gather important information which can impact the criminal case.
• Posting about the arrest online. Social media posts you create to explain your position may be reviewed by prosecutors.
• Waiting too long to get help. Evidence like dashcam footage and witness memory doesn’t improve with time, and an early start gives our Beaverton DUI attorneys more to work with.

None of these mistakes are fatal to a case on their own, but each one narrows the options available later.

Why Our Beaverton DUI Attorneys Stand Out

• Recognized industry-wide. Reynolds Defense Firm has been voted the best DUI law firm in the Willamette Valley for four years in a row and won many other awards and recognition.
• Former prosecutors on staff. Several of our attorneys have worked the other side of a courtroom.
• The RDF team approach. You get attorneys with over 100 years of combined knowledge and experience in Oregon DUI law.
• Our Client Care Program. Every client gets free access to counseling, coaching and other support alongside the legal work.

Our team’s approach traces back to MacDaniel Reynolds’s own DUI arrest years ago, and that history still shapes how the firm treats a first mistake today, as one bad moment rather than a life sentence that follows someone around forever. Many clients come out stronger on the other side of a case like this, with a clearer sense of direction than they had going in.

Reach Out to Reynolds Defense Firm

You don’t need every detail figured out before you call. Our dedicated Beaverton DUI attorneys are ready to look at your case and lay out real, specific options rather than generic reassurances.

Schedule your free consultation and take that first step today.