Torrance DUI Attorney

There are few things in life that are as terrifying as being arrested for a DUI. The moments after the occurrence are fraught with worry, fear, distress and concern about your drivers license and potential criminal consequences. Torrance DUI Attorney Matthew J. Ruff can help to alleviate the anxiety and address your concerns about what immediate steps need to be taken to mitigate the damage and prepare for Court and the DMV ramifications.

Contact Torrance DUI Lawyer Matthew Ruff now at (310) 527-4100!

DUI enforcement in the South Bay has always been an area of emphasis for the local Police Department. Programs such as the South Bay DUI Task Force have been in existence for many years with the stated goal of aggresively enforcing drunk driving laws. A local Torrance DUI Attorney can examine the arresting officers handling of the case and look for improprieties and evidentiary problems that can give the defense leverage in negotiating a favorable disposition. For example, most driving under the influence cases involve the use of a breath test to prove the driver's blood alcohol level at the time of driving. What many people do not know is that these tests are governed by state regulations which dictate the manner is which the test is to be administered and how the machines are maintained. DUI attorney Matthew Ruff knows these regs better than most cops and prosecutors and uses them as a sword to attack and get the breath test thrown out. In one recent case, for example, the lawyer found a problem with the test when he was examining the breath machine records. The sample it turns out was taken in violation of the regulation requiring a 15 minute continuous observation of the subject and he proved that the rules were not followed and got the case dismissed at the DMV even though the BAC level was a purported .17%.

Having a local Torrance DUI Attorney on your side in Court also allows for better negotiations because the prosecutor knows that the lawyer is not afraid to go to trial if necessary. Matthew Ruff has won many jury trials in Torrance DUI cases. In one case, the attorney represented a young man who worked in the aerospace industry, he was accused of driving while intoxicated and refusing to submit to a chemical test. The client was adamant that he was not inebriated and the Torrance Police were treating him unfairly. Matthew took the case to a jury even though the prosecution offered a reduced charge, and the jury sided with Mr. Ruff and acquitted his client of all counts. Our Torrance DUI Law Firm takes the approach that all cases are resolved much more favorably when you negotiate from a position of strength.

All DMV hearing regarding an individual's drivers license after a Torrance DUI arrest take place at the El Segundo Driver Safety Office on Sepulveda Blvd. Matthew Ruff has litigated hundreds of hearings at this location and knows all the hearing officers by first name. If your license is important to you, a DMV hearing must be scheduled within 10 calendar days of the arrest. Our firm has one of the highest success rates at DMV hearings. With an intricate knowledge of APS rules and procedures, the lawyer is able to save his clients from a license suspension in most cases.

A DUI arrest ending with an appearance in the Torrance Court can originate in a number of the cities located in the South Bay, including Rancho Palos Verdes, Lomita, Gardena, Hermosa Beach, Rolling Hills, Manhattan Beach. If you were taken into custody within the borders of the city of Torrance then you were likely issued a notice to appear in Division P of the Court where all DUI cases are ultimately adjudicated. Torrance DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff has personally defended over a thousand matters in the Torrance/South Bay Courthouse on Maple Avenue. Due in large part to the proximity of his office at 18411 Crenshaw Blvd. in Torrance, Matthew knows the ins and outs of the local Judicial system including knowing who the Judges are that will be hearing your case, including their likes and dislikes. He also is personally familiar with the local prosecutors that will be pursuing the charges against you. All of this local knowledge adds up to a huge advantage for his clients DUI cases.

Call Matthew Ruff if you or someone you care about is facing a DUI charge in Torrance, he can be reached directly at (310) 527-4100.