David Uthman

David Uthman is an experienced trial litigator and San Francisco DMV lawyer with a track record of success defending criminal, DUI, and DMV cases. As a former police officer and Public Defender he brings insight, knowledge and commitment to defending his clients. The Uthman Law Office has assembled a team of expert witnesses, private investigators, and full-time legal assistants, that can investigate and present a defense that is tailored to each client. If you are facing criminal charges, David Uthman strives to have those charges dismissed or reduced so the consequences are less severe. Through meticulous preparation and a creative use of motions, David Uthman has won dismissals of numerous cases before trial. When cases cannot be dismissed, David Uthman will seek to reduce the charges and consequences, so that you can return to your life and normal routine. In many misdemeanor cases, he will make all court appearances without the client having to appear in court and lose time from work or family. David Uthman has years of experience representing drivers who have lose their driving privilege or are facing loss or suspension of their licenses. He has an intricate and practical knowledge of DMV law and DMV hearing. He has an excellent professional relationship with DMV Hearing Officers and knows how to optimize your ability to retain or regain your driving privilege. Uthman Law Office represents people in all administrative proceedings at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), in matters such as negligent operator hearings (accumulating too many DMV points or accidents); lack of skill hearings (where a police officer refers you to the DMV because they observed alleged problems with your driving); fraud hearings (accusations of cheating on tests or obtaining a license under false pretenses); age discrimination and all matters involving a suspension or revocation of your privilege to drive. When faced with the risk of losing your driver’s license, legal representation during administrative proceedings can be just as important as in a criminal court. Also, in California, an arrest for driving under the influence prompts administrative charges with the DMV in addition to any criminal proceedings. Regardless of whether you are convicted or even charged with an offense, the arrest will result in an administrative driver’s license suspension unless you request a hearing to fight the decision. With only a 10-day window in which to request a hearing, it is imperative to contact a San Francisco DMV attorney as soon as possible after a DUI arrest, or if you have received a notice of suspension or revocation of your license. It is unlawful to drive while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California. An adult can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) for operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level (BAC) of .08 or above, or if there is probable cause that they were driving while under the influence of any amount of alcohol or drugs. A first-time DUI offense may result in a driver’s license suspension, possible jail time, DUI school, the installation of an ignition interlock device on the driver’s vehicle, three to five years of informal probation, and fines. The penalties upon a conviction can be more severe if the defendant had a prior DUI, caused an accident or injuries, had an extremely high BAC level, or was driving with a minor in the vehicle.