Bridgewater DWI Attorney

Bridgewater NJ is the busiest municipality in Somerset County for DWI charges. While you might expect a higher incidence of DUI than most, with a ranking of second in population and third in square miles, this would not explain its top ranking every year. The enhanced vehicular traffic created by Bridgewater Commons, TD Bank Ballpark and other commercial enterprises in the town is the logical explanation. Irrespective of why this is the case, you have presumably found yourself also charged with this offense in Bridgewater. As the largest DWI defense firm in the state with multiple former prosecutors and an office located right in the Township, we know what is entailed in successfully fighting a driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of drugs case. Special training secured by few in the state including certification by Draeger Laboratories on the Alcotest and in standardized field sobriety testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, allow our defense lawyers to more readily identify holes in the prosecutor’s case than many. To discuss the facts of your case with an attorney in our Bridgewater Office, call us at 908-722-1011 for a free consultation.

Arrested for DUI in Bridgewater Township New Jersey

The police patrolling the roadways in Bridgewater, including Interstate 287, U.S. 78, and Foothill Road, arrested 160 motorists on suspicion of DUI during 2014-15. DWI Summonses issued within the town by both the New Jersey State Police and the township police are handled in the Bridgewater Municipal Court located at 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Judge William T. Kelleher, Jr., proceeds over all matters in court sessions that are conducted every Wednesday and the first and third Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Daily operation of the municipal court is the responsibility of the Administrator, Audrey Lipinkski. The office is available by telephone at 908-725-6375. Your appearance is required in all DWI, DUI and Refusal cases absent a waiver of your appearance by a representative of the court. Failure to appear will usually result in issuance of a warrant so it is important that you take prompt action to insure that your interests are protected. You may refer to the website for Bridgewater Municipal Court for additional information.

Bridgewater NJ DWI Defense Lawyer

An effective DWI defense typically requires considerable time and attention. There is no plea bargaining so it will be necessary for your lawyer to invest what is needed to develop a persuasive argument that throws the state’s case into doubt. The thought that you are going to resolve your charge quickly in Bridgewater and secure something other than a guilty finding on your DUI offense probably is not reality. You should therefore assume that significant effort will have to be undertaken by your representative in order to secure a favorable outcome. This point is often missed in the selection process as if the prosecutor and judge has discretion to give whomever you select whatever they want. This is not the case and this is a primary reason why the attorney representing be both committed and skilled in drunk driving. The team at our firm definitely fits this bill and is ready to do what is necessary to help you. For a free consultation, call 908-722-1011.