Bio: Rapidly becoming one of the Cohen Defense Group’s most experienced trial attorneys, Zachary Merliss is a fierce litigator. He has been recognized by SuperLawyers Magazine as a Northern California Rising Star in the field of DUI defense, chosen by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” in California for criminal defense, and selected as a Sacramento Magazine “Top Lawyer”. Zach’s litigation talents are particularly well-suited to fighting DUI and drug charges. An active member of the National College for DUI Defense, Zach hones his skills by undergoing the same training programs that qualify police officers for DUI investigation: he successfully completed the 3-day “Standardized Field Sobriety Test Academy” and the 2-day “Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement Training” designed for experienced police officers. He also attended a 6-day “Serious Science” seminar where he personally prepared blood alcohol samples in a lab. Going the extra mile to get this kind of training gives Zach the upper hand when it comes to cross examining prosecution witnesses and dismantling the DA’s case against his client. Zach seeks out special training because, as he says, “Everyone deserves protection under the constitution, but you need a skilled advocate to invoke those protections. California has been passing more favorable laws for DUI and drug cases and I’m happy to be able to use those laws for my clients’ benefit.”

Bio: 22 years experience in all areas of criminal defense with a concentration in the defense of those accused of DUI.

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Bio: Mr. Middlebrook is a ten-year Southern California Super Lawyer and is considered the preeminent DUI attorney in Central California. He focuses on the representation of persons accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and the forensic science associated with those areas. Richard has 30 years of legal experience that's specifically focused on DUI law. He spends hundreds of hours a year attending, moderating and lecturing at DUI seminars throughout the world to assist those defending allegations of DUI. He is a Founding Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association serving on the Board and Executive Committee in various roles for over a decade. He is also a Sustaining Member of National College of DUI Defense and a Specialist Member of the California DUI Lawyers Association. He is trained as an Instructor in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.He has tried over 290 DUI cases throughout his career with only 8 losses. He has acted as lead counsel in over 15,000 administrative hearings, writ proceedings, motions, and appeals. His success rates in those proceedings are unmatched anywhere in California. He holds over 80 published appellate cases with over a 95% win rate on appeal. He is the only lawyer in California who holds all the following distinctions:ACS-CHAL Lawyer Scientist, Martindale.com AV rating, AVVO rating perfect 10, and Southern California SuperLawyer.

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Bio: Fresno DUI Attorney, Michael Mitchell, has over 19 years of experience handling DUI Defense in Fresno, California and throughout the Central Valley. He has handled serious homicide DUI offenses, as well as DUI’s in Federal Court and on Appeal. He has received training as both a field sobriety practitioner and instructor. Mr. Mitchell is a veteran trial attorney who started his career in a Public Criminal Defense Firm for Fresno County- Barker & Associates. He has had several not guilty verdicts during his career, in both State and Federal Court. He has also been able to obtain dismissals on pre-trial motions for clients as well. Mr. Mitchell is also a former member of the Central California Appellate Panel (CCAP) and has extensive knowledge and experience in criminal as well as DMV writs and appeals. In addition, he has served, “of counsel,” to other Criminal and DUI firms in the country, including, the Shouse Law Group and Kavinoky Law Firm.

Bio: 23 years as a criminal defense attorney.

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