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.