Apr
18
CDLA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPRING DINNER MEETING
Are you a Southern California lawyer who may be interested in joining our vibrant Association?
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Early/discounted conference registration rates and significant hotel discount are effective for all registrations by June 30.
Mar
30
2025 ANNUAL KUWATCH CONFERENCE THEME ANNOUNCED!
The theme of the 2025 Annual Kuwatch Conference is Defending DUI Cases: Science, Strategy, and Hands-On Workshops.
At CDLA’s annual two-day conference, attorneys will learn how to attack and litigate blood test results, breathalyzer evidence, and drug-related DUI cases—from pre-trial strategy to courtroom execution—all in a relaxed, coastal setting perfect for sharpening skills in beautiful downtown San Diego.
Registration opens on Monday, May 5.
Please reserve the dates of Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 2025, so you may join your fellow CDLA colleagues at Margaritaville at Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego.
The Conference Planning Committee has been working diligently during the past several months to offer an exceptional program which will feature "deep dives" (with actual case reviews) into DUI defense strategies in the focused areas of blood, breath, and drugs.
In addition, Judge Christopher Plourd will open our conference with a featured keynote address. The Friday evening networking reception as well as the Saturday Awards Luncheon will be held in the rooftop It's 5:00 O'clock Somewhere Bar.
Additional information and a registration link will be available via the CDLA website.
For additional information about CDLA or its annual two-day conference, contact CDLA Executive Director Dr. Roger C. Andersen at [email protected]
Interested in joining CDLA?
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Mar
16
Are you a California attorney who handles a significant number of DUI cases as part of your legal practice?
As Executive Director of the California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA), I encourage you to join our vibrant group of 350+ lawyers, "home of the top DUI attorneys in California."
Founded over 35 years ago, CDLA is believed to be the oldest DUI-defense lawyers association in the nation.
CDLA offers 9 free webinars annually. All qualify for MCLE credit. We also host in-person meetings in both Northern California and Southern California. Our "signature" event is a two-day conference in mid-August. (The 2024 Annual Kuwatch Conference was recently held in San Francisco and was attended by 107 people.
Our listserv is a heavily used interactive forum that assists lawyers by requesting and sharing advice about specific legal matters, seeking referrals or appearances, providing updates on key court cases, etc. CDLA also features an extensive Law Library and an Experts Guide.
For a one-year period of membership, the following categories and rates apply:
General (attorneys): $200
Associate (non-attorney; out-of-state attorney): $100
General/PD (attorney - public defenders): $100
Specialist (attorneys qualified as specialists): $275 (requires review and approval)
Application can be made using the JOIN/RENEW NOW button on the main page of our website:
Please let me know if you need any additional information regarding our Association.
Roger
Dr. Roger C. Andersen, Executive Director, California DUI Lawyers Association
Happy Birthday to our Founder!
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Mar
08
Today (Saturday, March 8, 2025) marks the birthday of our late Founder, Edward “Fast Eddie” Kuwatch.
Eddie was a prominent California attorney who founded the California DUI Deuce Defenders in 1989 - which became the California DUI Lawyers Association. A colorful expert in DUI law who called himself “Fast Eddie” and once ran for California attorney general, Eddie passed away on February 26, 2005, at the age of 57.
Eddie published many books through his Fast Eddie Publishing Co., including the popular two-volume “California Drunk Driving Law” and its frequent updates.
CDLA's annual conference as well as its most prestigious and distinguished award is named after CDLA Founder Eddie Kuwatch.
CDLA's 2025 Annual Kuwatch Conference is scheduled for Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Margaritaville hotel in Gaslamp Village in San Diego. (NOTE: The link to register is available on the CDLA website.)
CDLA President Richard Middlebrook will be presenting the Edward Kuwatch Lifetime Achievement Award during Saturday's Awards Luncheon.
Mar
04
Are you a Southern California lawyer who may be interested in joining our vibrant Association?
If so, you are invited to attend the:
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Dec
23
Peter Johnson (Board of Directors) and Richard Middlebrook (President, CDLA Board of Directors) delivered an excellent program on Thursday, December 19, 2024 to 68 CDLA members & guests at Trader Vic’s in Emeryville.
Their program - All Things DMV – covered many different and varied topics and earned members 1.5 MCLE credit hours.
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Nov
24
Are you a California lawyer who may be interested in joining our vibrant Association?
If so, you are invited to attend CDLA's Annual Northern California Holiday Dinner Meeting:
DATE: Thursday, December 19, 2024
TIME: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
PLACE: Trader Vic's
9 Anchor Drive
Emeryville, CA; 94608
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Peter Johnson, CDLA Board of Directors
PROGRAM & PRESENTERS: An Attorney Collaboration lead by Peter Johnson & Richard MiddlebrookW.T.F.D.M.V. : All Things DMV
MCLE: 1.5 Credit HoursGUESTS: Welcomed!
FOR MEMBER/GUEST: $110/person (includes buffet dinner; drink coupon; raffle ticket!)
CLOSEST HOTEL: Hilton Garden Inn SF/Oakland Bay Bridge
(one mile from restaurant):
1800 Powell Street; Emeryville, CA 94608
510-658-9300
The Hilton is extending a 15% discount to their best available rate to CDLA members and their guests.
You can make reservations directly from:
REGISTER EARLY! This event has sold out the past two years!
QUESTIONS ®ISTRATION ISSUES?
Dr. Roger C. AndersenExecutive DirectorCalifornia DUI Lawyers Association
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Aug
25
Are you a California attorney who handles a significant number of DUI cases as part of your legal practice?
As Executive Director of the California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA), I encourage you to join our vibrant group of 360+ lawyers, "home of the top DUI attorneys in California."
CDLA offers 9 free webinars annually. All qualify for MCLE credit. We also host in-person meetings in both Northern California and Southern California. Our "signature" event is a two-day conference in mid-August. (The 2024 Annual Kuwatch Conference was recently held in San Francisco and was attended by 07 people.
Our listserv is a heavily used interactive forum that assists lawyers by requesting and sharing advice about specific legal matters, seeking referrals or appearances, providing updates on key court cases, etc. CDLA also features an extensive Law Library.
For a one-year period of membership, the following categories and rates apply:
General (attorneys): $200
Associate (non-attorney; out-of-state attorney): $100
General/PD (attorney - public defenders): $100
Specialist (attorneys qualified as specialists): $275 (requires review and approval)
Application can be made using the JOIN/RENEW NOW button on the main page of our website:
Please let me know if you need any additional information regarding our Association.
Dr. Roger C. Andersen, Executive Director, California DUI Lawyers Association
Jul
25
Our annual two-day conference is only 8 days away!
The updated conference flyer is available via a tab on the CDLA website.
As earlier noted, CDLA Expert Dr. Adam Kaye will be presenting Nuts & Bolts of Marijuana DUI's on Saturday morning, replacing the session that Virginia Landry was to present on Voir Dire.
Answers to (actual!) questions members have asked me:
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Will the conference be live-streamed or recorded?
No.
2) How many MCLE credit hours is the conference?
9.0 credit hours
Registrants will receive their MCLE Certificate of Attendance the week following the conference
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Is the hotel discount still available?
Yes, the Hyatt Centric has extended this discounted rate through Monday, July 29,
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When can we check-in and receive our badge & conference materials?The conference kicks off on Friday, August 2 at 1:00 p.m.
Registrants can check-in at the CDLA Registration Desk at 12:00 Noon.
Note that all of our Sponsor booths will also be available to browse at this time.
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Can I only attend on Saturday?
Yes, but you need to pay the full conference registration fee. (I.e., there is no per-day fee.)
(Saturday-only attendees will receive an MCLE Certificate of Attendance for 4.5 credit hours)
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Which Sponsors will have booths at the conference?10 of our 12 Sponsors will be participating:
Breathe Easy Insurance
LifeSafer of Northern California & LifeSafer of Southern California
Driver Safety Awareness Program
MIS Insurance Services
Casify
New Bridge Foundation
SCRAM Systems
AM Health Care
Premier Bail Bonds
DMS Options
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Will there be raffle prizes this year?
Yes, there are two raffle sessions to be held on Saturday: one during the Sponsor Presentations (11:00 - 11:30 a.m.) and the other at the end of the conference (3:45 - 4:00 p.m.) to encourage attendees to stay until the end!
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Will attendees receive copies of the Speakers' presentations?
Yes, attendees will be emailed a folder with all presentations the morning of Saturday, August 3.
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Is CDLA allowing "walk-in" registrations on Friday, August 2 or Saturday, August 3?
Yes, you can register on-site at the CDLA Registration Desk which will be open on Friday from 12:00 to 5:15 p.m. and
on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (There is no late registration charge.)
9) What is the dress for the conference?
Business Casual
10) Is the Friday evening Networking Reception a dinner?
No, appetizers and a cash-bar will be available during the 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening reception.
For your convenience:
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.californiaduilawyers.org/2024-annual-conference
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
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CDLA has arranged for a special rate for all reservations made before Monday, July 29, 2024.This rate is applicable for Thursday, August 1; Friday, August 2; and Saturday, August 3.1. Click on the reservation web link2. Select your preferred check in and check out date, by clicking the“Edit” button.3. Select the Room Type, then click “Select & Book” and “Book”4. Complete the following fields5. Click “Book My Stay”HYATT PHONE: 415-563-1234(Mention CDLA Conference August 2-3, 2024 for special rate)Please contact me with questions regarding this conference.We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Annual Kuwatch Conference in August!
Dr. Roger C. Andersen
Executive Director
California DUI Lawyers Association
Jul
19
CDLA's Annual Kuwatch Conference is just 14 days away!
Our conference will be held on Friday, August 2 (starts at 1:00 p.m.) and Saturday, August 3, 2024 (ends at 4:00 p.m.) at the beautiful Hyatt Centric at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
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Jul
17
CDLA is pleased to announce that New Bridge Foundation is now a CDLA Sponsor!
The New Bridge Foundation, Inc., located in Berkeley, is a non-profit drug and alcohol treatment agency, established in 1968. We are ranked by Newsweek magazine as one of America’s “Best Addiction Treatment Centers”. NBF's expertise in working with criminal justice clients is based on over 55 years of practice. We understand that addiction is a disease and effective treatment must be client-centered and treat the whole person with collaborative care. Treatment plans are individualized, based upon assessed needs and client-centered goals.
We offer a structured program for chemically dependent adults. We have a full continuum of care including detoxification, long and short-term residential treatment, intensive outpatient services and free aftercare for life. NBF has extensive experience working with clients who have been referred through the criminal justice system and assists clients in meeting all of their legal obligations.
We utilize several evidence-based practices including: Motivational Interviewing; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Trauma-informed Services, and provide a weekly criminal justice group.
In addition to our expertise in working with individuals within the criminal justice system, NBF also specializes in working with adults who struggle with co-occurring conditions. Commonly referred to as a dual diagnosis, a co-occurring disorder is diagnosed when an individual has a co-existing mental illness in conjunction with a substance use disorder.
We developed this program 40 years ago due to the overwhelming need for specialized services for this population. Our co-occurring disorders services include psychological assessment, psychotropic medication management, licensed therapists, individual and group counseling, including specialized groups to assist in the stabilization of the client's functioning, educational counseling; anger management; co-occurring disorder group; family support and education; and discharge/transition care planning.
New Bridge Foundation is licensed and certified by the State of California Department of Health Care Services to provide Substance Use Disorder services, Detoxification services and Incidental Medical services in a 3.2 WM, 3.1 and 3.5 ASAM designated facility. We are accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation.
Contact
510-548-7270
800-784-2400
2323 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
Jul
16
CDLA Welcomes New Bronze Sponsor: SCRAM Systems!
SCRAM Systems® is the world’s leading provider of electronic monitoring and software solutions for the criminal justice industry. The company’s flagship product, SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring® (SCRAM CAM®), launched in 2003, revolutionized the way courts, agencies, and treatment providers monitor and manage alcohol-involved offenders. In 2013, the company launched the industry’s most comprehensive suite of electronic monitoring technologies, including SCRAM Remote Breath® Pro, SCRAM GPS®, and SCRAM House Arrest®. In 2021, SCRAM Systems merged with LMG Holdings to offer LifeSafer® Ignition Interlock Devices (IID), and an expanded suite of monitoring products and world-class customer service experts.
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Jul
12
CDLA's Annual Kuwatch Conference starts in three weeks!
Our conference will be held on Friday, August 2 (starts at 1:00 p.m.) and Saturday, August 3, 2024 (ends at 4:00 p.m.) at the beautiful Hyatt Centric at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
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Jul
01
The Early Registration Discount and Hotel Discounts for the 2024 Annual Kuwatch Conference have been extended to Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
CDLA is back in San Francisco for its 2024 Annual Kuwatch Conference!
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Jul
01
The Early Registration Discount and Hotel Discounts for the 2024 Annual Kuwatch Conference have been extended to Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
CDLA is back in San Francisco for its 2024 Annual Kuwatch Conference!
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Jun
20
In only six weeks, CDLA will launch its two-day annual conference that will celebrate its 35th anniversary.
Our annual conference will be held on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Hyatt Centric at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Please click on the 2024 ANNUAL KUWATCH CONFERENCE tab at the top of our website for the conference schedule, presenters, cost, etc.
Conference attendees will earn 9.5 MCLE credit hours.
CDLA is offering 10% discount for all registrations made on or before July 1, 2024.
Conference registration link: https://www.californiaduilawyers.org/2024-annual-conference
CDLA has arranged for a discounted group of rooms for attendees for reservations made by July 1, 2024.
Hotel registration link: https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/sfofw?checkinDate=2024-08-01&checkoutDate=2024-08-04&rooms=1&adults=1&kids=0&corp_id=G-CDUI
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information about this conference,
Dr. Roger C. Andersen, Executive Director, [email protected]
Jun
04
In less than 60 days, CDLA will launch its two-day annual conference that will celebrate its 35th anniversary.
Our annual conference will be held on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Hyatt Centric at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Please click on the 2024 ANNUAL KUWATCH CONFERENCE tab at the top of our website for the conference schedule, presenters, cost, etc.
Conference attendees will earn 9.5 MCLE credit hours.
CDLA is offering 10% discount for all registrations made on or before July 1, 2024.
Conference registration link: https://www.californiaduilawyers.org/2024-annual-conference
CDLA has arranged for a discounted group of rooms for attendees for reservations made by July 1, 2024.
Hotel registration link: https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/sfofw?checkinDate=2024-08-01&checkoutDate=2024-08-04&rooms=1&adults=1&kids=0&corp_id=G-CDUI
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information about this conference,
Dr. Roger C. Andersen, Executive Director, [email protected]
May
18
TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF IN SAN FRANCISCO THIS AUGUST
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CDLA'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY 2024 ANNUAL KUWATCH CONFERENCE!
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Ghirardelli Square
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Sea Lion Center
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Pier 39
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Umbrella Alley
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Aquatic Park Pier
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Cartoon Art Museum
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USS Pampanito & SS Jeremiah O'Brien
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Aquarium of the Bay
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Madame Tussauds
We hope you are able to join us for the 35th anniversary of our Association at the 2024 Annual Kuwatch Conference in San Francisco.
In addition to our two-day conference, there's so much to do within walking distance of the Hyatt Centric!
ANNUAL KUWATCH CONFERENCE 2024
DATES: Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 2024
VENUE: Hyatt Centric at Fisherman's Wharf - San Francisco
MCLE: 9.5 MCLE credit hours
CONFERENCE FLYER & SCHEDULE: See Tab on Website
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
CDLA has arranged for a special room rate at the Hyatt for all reservations made before Monday, July 1, 2024.
Register via weblink (highly recommended!) or telephone.
Early/discounted conference registration rates and significant hotel discount are effective for all registrations by June 30.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Dr. Roger C. Andersen, Executive Director, California DUI Lawyers Association
May
13
STRATEGIES FOR THE NEW DMV HEARING PARADIGM
Richard Middlebrook
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May
02
In only 90 days from today, CDLA will launch its two-day annual conference.
Registration is now open!
Our annual conference will be held on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Hyatt Centric at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Please click on the 2024 ANNUAL KUWATCH CONFERENCE tab at the top of our website for the conference schedule, cost, etc.
Conference attendees will earn 9.5 MCLE credit hours.
CDLA is offering 10% discount for all registrations made on or before July 1, 2024.
Conference registration link: https://www.californiaduilawyers.org/2024-annual-conference
CDLA has arranged for a discounted group of rooms for attendees for reservations made by July 1, 2024.
Hotel registration link: https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/sfofw?checkinDate=2024-08-01&checkoutDate=2024-08-04&rooms=1&adults=1&kids=0&corp_id=G-CDUI
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information about this conference where CDLA will be celebrating its 35th year!
Dr. Roger C. Andersen, Executive Director, [email protected]