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DUI Defense

A DUI charge in Alabama can have serious, long-lasting consequences. At The Odum Firm, we provide strategic, experienced defense for clients in Dothan and across southeast Alabama—because one mistake shouldn’t define your future.

DUI Defense Lawyer in Dothan, Alabama

A DUI conviction in Alabama can result in jail time, steep fines, license suspension, and a permanent criminal record. It can also affect your job, housing options, and insurance rates for years to come. That’s why it’s critical to act quickly, and to work with a defense attorney who understands the law and the stakes.

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At The Odum Firm, Attorney Bill Odum thoroughly examines every detail of your DUI case. From challenging field sobriety and breathalyzer results to investigating whether your traffic stop was legal, we’ll work to minimize the impact on your life, or fight for a full dismissal when possible. Whether this is your first offense or a repeat charge, we’ll protect your rights and build the strongest possible defense.

DUI Defense in Alabama FAQs

1. What are the penalties for a DUI in Alabama?

Penalties may include license suspension, fines, mandatory classes, increased insurance rates, and even jail time—especially for repeat offenses or high BAC levels.

2. Can I fight a DUI charge if I failed a breathalyzer test?

Yes. Breathalyzer results can be challenged if the device was improperly calibrated, administered incorrectly, or affected by medical conditions. An experienced DUI lawyer can evaluate the test’s validity.

3. How soon should I contact a lawyer after a DUI arrest in Dothan?

Immediately. Early legal intervention can protect your rights, preserve evidence, and give your attorney time to develop an effective defense strategy.

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Attorney Bill Odum is here to help clients in Dothan, Alabama and surrounding areas in matters related to divorce, family law, DUI defense, and personal injury.

Office Address

110 North Bell Street

Dothan, Alabama 36303

Office Hours

Mon – Fri : 9am to 5:00 pm
Sat – Sun: Call for Availability

DISCLAIMER: The information presented on this website should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Therefore, no information of any kind that you provide us before such a relationship is created is confidential or privileged. These recoveries and testimonials are not an indication of future results. Every case is different, and regardless of what friends, family, or other individuals may say about what a case is worth, each case must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances as they apply to the law. The valuation of a case depends on the facts, the injuries, the jurisdiction, the venue, the witnesses, the parties, and the testimony, among other factors. Furthermore, no representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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