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DUI Defense in Orange County

Orange County is home turf. Ron Chini has defended DUI cases from his Irvine office since 2009, in every Orange County justice center — and he knows how the county's courts and the DMV handle these cases. If you've been arrested anywhere in OC, the 10-day DMV clock is already running.

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Reviewed by Ron Chini, Esq. · CA State Bar No. 263308 · DUI defense attorney in Irvine, CA since 2009.
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A DUI arrest in Orange County starts two cases at once — a criminal case in one of the county's justice centers, and a separate DMV case that can suspend your license. This page explains where your case is heard, the deadline that can't wait, and how Ron Chini defends DUIs across OC.

Where your Orange County DUI is heard

Orange County routes DUI cases to one of four justice centers based on where the arrest happened. Each has its own region, its own arresting agencies, and its own local rhythm. Find yours:

Central Justice Center (Santa Ana) Harbor Justice Center (Newport Beach) North Justice Center (Fullerton) West Justice Center (Westminster)

Orange County cities we defend DUI cases in

Orange County's cities mostly run their own police departments, and each files its DUI arrests into one of four county justice centers — so where you were stopped sets both the enforcement style and the courthouse. Pick your city for its local enforcement and court details:

Irvine Santa Ana Anaheim Huntington Beach Newport Beach Fullerton Garden Grove Costa Mesa

The 10-day DMV deadline applies countywide

No matter which OC courthouse your case lands in, the DMV gives you only 10 days from your arrest to request a hearing and protect your license. Miss it and you lose the right to fight the suspension. Learn how the DMV hearing works →

Orange County prosecutes DUIs aggressively

In Orange County, DUIs are filed by the Orange County District Attorney rather than a city prosecutor, and the office routinely stacks enhancements — a high BAC, a chemical-test refusal, an accident or injury, a child in the car. Those add-ons are where an early, experienced defense earns its keep.

Why work with Ron Chini in Orange County

Ron is an Orange County DUI attorney based in Irvine — this is the community he practices in. You work directly with him, in whichever OC justice center your case is set, with a free consultation and flexible payment plans. He is an experienced DUI defense attorney, not a certified specialist, and no result is guaranteed.

Which Orange County court will my DUI go to?

It depends on the city where you were arrested — OC has four justice centers (Central/Santa Ana, Harbor/Newport Beach, North/Fullerton, West/Westminster), each serving a different part of the county. The pages above explain which cities route to each.

Do you handle DUIs in all of Orange County?

Yes. Ron defends DUI cases in every Orange County justice center, from his Irvine office.

How long do I have to protect my license?

Generally 10 days from arrest to request a DMV hearing, countywide. See our DMV hearing page.

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Ron Chini, Esq.

DUI Defense Attorney · CA State Bar No. 263308

Ron defends DUI cases across Southern California from his Irvine office — and works directly with you, not a call center.

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