A real attorney for your toughest moment.
Since 2009, Ron Chini has defended Southern Californians facing DUI and criminal charges and helped families clear overwhelming debt. You work directly with Ron. Arrested for DUI? You have just 10 days to save your license.
SoCal families
One trusted attorney for life's toughest cases
Whatever you're facing, the first step is the same: a free, no-pressure conversation about your options.
DUI / DWI Defense
Arrested for DUI? You have just 10 days to save your license. Ron has focused on DUI defense since 2009 — and fights both the criminal case and the DMV.
DUI defenseCriminal Defense
Misdemeanor or felony charges across Southern California. Protect your record, your freedom, and your future with a defense built around your facts.
Criminal defenseChapter 7 Bankruptcy
Overwhelmed by debt? Chapter 7 wipes out eligible debt and stops garnishment and collection calls — most cases close in months, not years.
BankruptcyServing all of Southern California
From our Irvine office, Ron defends DUI cases across the region — appearing in person at courthouses where the law requires it.
Orange County
Home base. DUI cases heard across Orange County's justice centers — Santa Ana, Newport, Fullerton, Westminster.
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Inland Empire. DUI cases span Riverside, the I-15 corridor, and the Coachella Valley.
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Inland Empire. DUI cases span the valley, the West Valley, and the High Desert.
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DUI cases across LA County — from Metro to the Valley to the South Bay.
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Central San Diego to Vista, El Cajon, and Chula Vista — served remotely from Irvine.
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You work directly with Ron — not a call center.
"Since 2009, I've stood beside clients during some of the hardest moments of their lives — a DUI arrest, a criminal charge, a financial crisis — and I take that responsibility personally."
Ron Chini is a DUI, criminal defense, and bankruptcy attorney based in Irvine, California, where DUI defense has been his primary focus since 2009. Recognized among the "Best DUI Lawyers in Irvine" and rated Avvo 10.0 "Superb," he provides personalized representation in English and Farsi — clear communication, careful case analysis, and a real attorney who answers when you call. Awards and recognition are listed subject to attorney verification.
How Ron helps, from your first call on
We listen, explain your options and the deadlines that matter, and then go to work — directly.
Free Consultation
Call or fill out the form. We review your situation in a free 30-minute conversation — no pressure, just honest answers.
A Clear Plan
Ron explains your options and the road ahead in plain language — including a clear quote and flexible payment plans, so there are no surprises.
We Go to Work
Whether it's the courtroom, the DMV, or the bankruptcy trustee, Ron represents you directly and fights for the best outcome available.
What our clients say
Real outcomes from clients across Southern California.
"I was facing jail time for my second DUI and was scared and beyond stressed, but Ron took that weight off me and got me the best deal — 2 months house arrest. I trusted Ron and put my faith in him; he works with his clients one-on-one, and the payment plan was affordable."
"Mr. Chini is nothing short of a magician... I was facing serious felony charges, and although I was facing significant prison time, I never served 1 day. He got my felony charges changed to misdemeanors. I can't say enough good things about Ron Chini."
Ron has 346 client reviews across Google, Yelp, Avvo & Customer Lobby — real outcomes across DUI, criminal, and bankruptcy cases.
Straight answers, before you decide
Plain-English legal guides — written and reviewed by Ron Chini.
How much does a DUI lawyer cost in California?
Flat fee vs. hourly, what drives the price, and options if you can't afford one right now.
Read the guide AnswerWill a DUI affect my job in California?
Background checks, the Fair Chance Act, CDL rules, and professional licenses — plus how expungement can help.
Read the answer GuideHow long does a DUI stay on your record?
A CA DUI touches three separate records — priorability, DMV, and criminal. Here's how each one works.
Read the guideLet's talk. The first call is free.
A free, confidential conversation with a real attorney — no obligation, no pressure. Find out where you stand and what's possible.