California Criminal Defense & DUI Defense
Over 30 Years of Criminal Defense Experience
Former Prosecutor • Certified Criminal Law Specialist • Proven Trial Attorney. Aggressive representation for DUI, criminal defense, firearms cases, domestic violence, juvenile matters, appeals, writs, and serious felony charges throughout California.
Immediate Defense Help
- DUI Arrests & DMV Hearings
- Felony & Misdemeanor Defense
- Firearms & Weapons Cases
- Domestic Violence Defense
- Juvenile Defense
- Appeals & Writs
DUI Defense in California
A DUI arrest can threaten your license, job, reputation, and freedom. The firm provides immediate, focused representation in DUI court proceedings and DMV matters.
DUI Cases Handled
Immediate DUI Help
The first days after a DUI arrest are critical. Deadlines may apply to DMV hearings, license suspension issues, evidence preservation, and court strategy.
Call now for experienced DUI defense from a California criminal defense attorney with over three decades of experience.
Call 559-625-2626Firearms & Weapons Defense
California firearms laws are complex. The firm defends clients facing weapons-related allegations, firearm possession charges, DOJ seizure issues, and firearm rights consequences.
Aggressive Defense for California Firearms Cases
A firearms case can impact your freedom, record, employment, professional licensing, and future ability to lawfully own or possess firearms. The firm can work with qualified firearms experts when technical firearm issues, classification questions, or use-of-force evidence need careful analysis.
Cases Include
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Prohibited person possession
- Assault weapon allegations
- Ghost gun cases
- CCW violations
- Negligent discharge
- Large capacity magazine allegations
- Firearm enhancements
Firearm Issues Reviewed
- Firearm legality under California law
- Assault weapon classifications
- Magazine capacity questions
- Firearm function and operability
- Self-defense and use-of-force issues
- DOJ firearm seizure procedures
- Firearm return hearings
- Firearm rights restoration
Practice Areas
Experienced legal defense for serious criminal, DUI, firearms, juvenile, and family-related matters.
Criminal Defense
Representation in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.
- Serious felonies
- Theft allegations
- Drug charges
- Probation violations
DUI Defense
Strategic DUI defense in court and DMV proceedings.
- First DUI
- Felony DUI
- DUI with injury
- DMV hearings
Firearms Defense
Defense for weapons charges and firearm-related investigations.
- Possession cases
- CCW violations
- Assault weapon allegations
- Firearm return issues
Domestic Violence
Defense in sensitive domestic violence cases and protective order matters.
- Battery allegations
- Criminal threats
- Restraining order issues
- False allegation defense
Juvenile Defense
Representation for minors and families facing juvenile court proceedings.
- Juvenile petitions
- School-related cases
- Detention hearings
- Disposition advocacy
Appeals & Writs
Post-conviction and appellate advocacy for complex legal issues.
- Criminal appeals
- Writ petitions
- Trial court errors
- Post-conviction relief
Experienced Trial Representation
The Law Offices of Derek P. Wisehart provides focused criminal defense representation built on trial experience, courtroom preparation, and detailed case analysis.
With over 30 years of criminal defense experience, Derek P. Wisehart represents clients facing DUI, criminal, firearms, domestic violence, juvenile, appeals, and writ matters. The firm understands how a criminal charge can affect every part of a client's life and works to protect the client's rights at every stage of the case.
Charged With a Crime or DUI?
Do not wait. Contact the Law Offices of Derek P. Wisehart for immediate help with DUI, criminal defense, firearms defense, and serious felony matters.
Call 559-625-2626