Serving San Luis Obispo, CA
1320 Osos St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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FAQ
FAQ
I'm facing criminal charges. Should I get an attorney?
Yes, you should get an attorney. Without the assistance of a criminal defense attorney, you will be at a grave disadvantage. Without the assistance of a skilled criminal defense attorney, you will not know what defenses might be available to you or how to properly present them in court. Without the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney, you will not know if you are being treated fairly. Even if you think there is nothing an attorney can do for you, you should still get a criminal defense attorney
I'm under investigation. Should I get an attorney?
Yes, you should get an attorney. If you are under investigation, investigators are probably trying to contact you. They're probably contacting the people around you. It is important that you get an attorney at this stage so he/she can advise you of your rights and how to conduct yourself. It is important that your attorney help you gather information that your attorney can then use in order to prevent formal criminal charges from being filed. The sooner you get an attorney, the better chance you have of protecting yourself against criminal charges.
I was arrested for a DUI. What should I do next?
If you were arrested for a DUI, law enforcement probably took your physical license from you and gave you a temporary license. The temporary license is usually a pink sheet of paper that contains a lot of information. The temporary license tells you that it is only effective for 30 days following your arrest. After that 30 days is up, your license will be suspended. However, you can challenge the DMV's action against your license.
If you contact the DMV within 10 days of your arrest and request a hearing, the DMV will send you another temporary license that will last indefinitely, pending the outcome of the DMV hearing. At Fisher Law Office, we will make that request for you at no expense to you regardless of whether you retain us or not.
If you are arrested for a DUI, you should immediately contact an attorney so that your driving privilege can be preserved.
How do I fight DUI charges?
DUI's are highly technical violations of the law. It is important to retain an attorney who has a lot of experience handling DUI cases. Your attorney should know whether the traffic stop was legal or not. Your attorney should know the proper procedures for field sobriety tests, breath test and blood tests. Your attorney should know how breath tests are supposed to be administered and how the breath machines are supposed to be maintained. Your attorney should know the proper procedure for obtaining, maintaining and testing blood samples. Your attorney should know the advisements you must be given before submitting to chemical tests. The list goes on. If you are charged with a DUI, it is important to get a criminal defense attorney who is experienced and skilled in fighting DUI charges.
What is an arraignment?
An arraignment is the first court date in a criminal court case. At the arraignment, the judge will officially state the charges against the defendant and the defendant will have the opportunity to enter a plea of Not Guilty, No Contest, or Guilty. Issues like bail and protective orders are commonly addressed at the arraignment.
At the arraignment, the district attorney and the defense attorney will usually have private discussions about the case. Sometimes, cases can be resolved at the arraignment, but, more often than not, additional court dates are required before a case can be resolved. It is common for the defense to require additional evidence or information that is not available at the arraignment before a case can resolved. It is common for the defense to need more time to review the prosecution's evidence and to do their own investigation before a case can be resolved.
How long will it take to resolve my case?
It depends on several factors. Some case may be resolved fairly quickly, but others, due to their complex nature, take longer to resolve. Some cases require certain items of evidence that take longer to obtain or investigation that takes longer to complete. Additionally, negotiations with the district attorney may take some time.
At Fisher Law Office, we are always mindful of the fact that our clients would like to put these matters behind them as soon as possible. Therefore, we always try to move things to a resolution as quickly as possible. However, our number one priority is obtaining the best possible result for our clients. The results of a criminal case could have long-term impacts on a person's life. For that reason, we will always handle our cases in the most thorough, careful manner, even if that means it takes a little more time to get to a resolution.
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Patrick Fisher and Andrea are the best! Andrea went above and beyond to find court info for me from San Diego, she didn't have to do it but she did it anyway! And Patrick, I dont even know where to start. He is one hell of an attorney, incredibly understanding and sees the best in everyone! If you need an attorney, this is the way to go!- Marina Lindemans. 1/27/2020![]()
I came to Patrick Fisher after my first two attorneys just weren't getting the job done. After a lot of hard work, Patrick was able to get my entire case dismissed. This was a huge deal to me because the charges I was facing were very serious and completely false. I am thankful for all the work he did on my behalf. I would highly recommend retaining Patrick Fisher if you or anyone you care about is facing criminal charges.- Tonya . 0/2/2020![]()
I have been a licensed private investigator specializing in criminal defense for over 20 years. During that time -- while working on more than 2,000 criminal defense cases -- it has been my pleasure and honor to work with many fine attorneys throughout California. Among them is Patrick Fisher of The Fisher Law Firm in San Luis Obispo. I have worked with Mr. Fisher now for several years and believe his dedication to his clients and to achieving good outcomes for his clients is as good as it gets. I trust his lawyering skills absolutely and would recommend him without reservation to anyone looking for an attorney.- Stevan Rosenlind. 0/3/2019![]()
I hired Patrick Fisher and he was very kind, understanding and helpful.- Stacey Alazne. 4/20/2018![]()
I highly recommend Patrick Fisher. He walked us through the legal process patiently and truly cares for the well-being of his clients. He was always timely in answering any questions we had and made himself available to provide advice and guidance. He is dedicated to representing his clients and does so with much skill and wisdom.- Jeremiah Blackwell. 4/7/2018![]()
Patrick Fisher is by far the best and hardest working lawyer that I have ever had. He really cares about his clients and works hard to make sure that you get the best possible outcome. I recommend him to all of my friends.- Savage Karuk. 2/9/2018![]()
I had a wonderful experience with Fisher Law. I called a few attorneys in the area and got the best feeling and advice from Patrick Fisher. Not only did he help me step by step, he answered all my questions throughout the process and represented me through and through. I called and emailed this office several times and got a reply promptly. The secretary Leticia was wonderful as well, and provided me with all the tedious paperwork I needed. I HIGHLY recommend Fisher Law. I had a really positive experience.- Erin Shea. 2/5/2018![]()
My name is Ulises and I had a wonderful experience with this Lawyer, Patrick Fisher. He was very efficient and his representation of my case was wonderful. I highly recommend him. I was very please with my outcome.- blanca Flores. 10/13/2017![]()
Well it takes a big man to admit being wrong .there firm a vary good fealing as well as POSITIVE energy they brought. Stright to the court room . Our Family is in your debt . patrick and his father david really have hwld there own and profesional but more importaintly I Support you can count on . dont go it alone in san luis obispo stand up . know your rights and call them . i was sceptical . nit no more thank guys .- glenn ohagan. 7/17/2017
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