Atascadero Criminal Defense Attorney

Handling Criminal Charges in San Luis Obispo County & the Surrounding Areas

Criminal charges, accusations, and arrests should be taken seriously, as even minor issues can have lasting impacts on your life. If you have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony in California, it is essential that you seek qualified legal representation from an experienced Atascadero criminal defense lawyer.

We at the Law Offices of William Ausman pride ourselves on offering a full range of services to clients in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, and the surrounding areas who are dealing with driver’s license issues. Since our firm’s founding in 1998, we have put our clients’ needs and goals at the forefront of every case. We understand how vital driving is to our clients’ everyday lives. We work to see that either your driver’s license is retained whenever possible or the suspension time is limited.

For additional information about how driver’s license suspensions are handled by our office, please contact our firm today.

Drug Charges

Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor drug crime involving marijuana, or a felony drug crime involving something like cocaine, we will stand up for your rights in all types of drug cases, including:

Drug possession
Drug trafficking
Sale/distribution or intent to sell/distribute
Drug manufacturing and cultivation
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Prescription drug possession
Prescription forgery

DUI

We have extensive experience representing clients who have been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving or have been formally charged with DUI (driving under the influence). Regardless if this is your first DUI or a subsequent DUI charge, it is important that you have a lawyer on your side to ensure that your rights are protected.

Other Criminal Matters

In addition to handling drug charges and DUI defense for our California clients, we fight for clients’ rights in cases such as:

The Consequences of a Conviction

If you are convicted on a criminal charge, the penalties can range from minor to severe. Regardless of the severity of the crime, you may be facing monetary fines, jail time, and a permanent criminal record. Our Atascadero criminal defense attorney can help you understand the impact your case may have on your life, the types of penalties that may be imposed upon you if you are convicted, and how it may be possible to fight the criminal charges you are facing.

Contact a San Luis Obispo Defense Attorney

Call us at (805) 919-8889 or send us an e-mail to schedule an initial consultation with an aggressive and experienced criminal lawyer at our firm.