3 Best DWI & DUI Lawyers in Salinas, CA

"William V. Pernik earned his B.A. from UC Davis and his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law. As a public defender, he secured numerous acquittals in complex felony cases and gained extensive trial experience in Monterey County and surrounding areas. He trained under some of the top trial attorneys in the field. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, California Public Defenders Association, and State Bar of California. William V. Pernik is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of William V. Pernik, a dedicated legal team known for taking on tough opponents and winning in court. Their attorneys handle everything from misdemeanors to serious felony charges like murder, acquittals, charge reductions, and dismissals in hundreds of cases. They are committed to fighting for justice for every client, regardless of their background or charges. Contact them to get a free consultation.

"Brian M. Worthington earned his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law and his B.A. in Modern Literature from the University of California. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is licensed to practice in the California trial and supreme courts, the California Court of Appeals-Sixth District, and the United States District Court–Northern District of California. Brian frequently represents non-citizen defendants and has a strong track record of helping clients avoid deportation, handling over 100 such cases successfully. He is part of the Worthington Law Centre, a family-owned criminal defense firm with over 150 years of combined legal experience. Since its founding 50 years ago, the firm has built a welcoming and supportive environment for clients. The Worthington team includes experienced lawyers, investigators, and a multilingual support staff who are dedicated to guiding clients through their cases with care. They serve clients in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito County, and the greater Bay Area. Free consultations are available.

"Charles H. Shivers, Esq. began his legal career as a public defender, serving in San Diego, Fresno, and Monterey counties. He graduated from the California Western SOL. He focuses on criminal defense, earning a strong reputation for his courtroom tenacity, dedication to clients, and fearless advocacy even in front of tough judges and prosecutors. He regularly appears in Monterey County Superior Court and the surrounding counties of San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara. He is a sole practitioner at Charles H. Shivers, Attorney at Law. He brings extensive experience and skill to some of his clients' most challenging cases. He has successfully tried serious felony cases, including white-collar fraud, perjury, and violent crimes. Charles is known for fighting hard to protect his client's rights. He offers a free initial consultation and flexible payment plans. They serve in Salinas, Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina, Watsonville, Aptos, Santa Cruz, Hollister, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and San Jose. Their office is next to the criminal court in downtown Salinas, with a Carmel location for their Peninsula clients.