Fort Myers

Local office: 239-244-3032
Statewide DUI and Criminal Division: 800-625-5232

Why Choose Our Fort Myers DUI Lawyers?

A DUI charge can involve constitutional questions, scientific evidence, administrative deadlines and local court procedures. Every part of the investigation should be evaluated before decisions are made about the case.

Our Fort Myers DUI defense team may examine:

• The stated reason for the traffic stop
• Whether the officer had sufficient probable cause
• Body-camera and dashboard-camera recordings
• Field sobriety exercise instructions and administration
• Breath-testing procedures and instrument records
• Blood or urine collection and laboratory testing
• Medical conditions that could resemble impairment
• Statements attributed to the driver
• Witness accounts and surveillance recordings
• Conflicts between police reports and recorded evidence

An arrest does not establish guilt. The prosecution must prove every required element of the charge, and the available defenses depend on the facts and evidence in the individual case.

The Ticket Clinic offers clear pricing and flexible payment options, including installment plans in many cases.

What Happens After a DUI Arrest in Fort Myers?

After a DUI arrest, the person may be transported to a Lee County detention facility for booking and processing. This can include fingerprinting, photographs, medical screening and review of release or bond eligibility.

The arrest may then result in two separate proceedings:

1. A criminal DUI case in Lee County court
2. An administrative case involving the person’s Florida driving privileges

These proceedings have different deadlines and can produce different outcomes. A result in the criminal case does not automatically determine what happens in the administrative license proceeding.

After an arrest, it is generally helpful to:

• Keep every document provided by law enforcement, the jail and the court
• Record the date of the arrest and the 10-day license deadline
• Avoid discussing the allegations on social media
• Write down what happened while the events remain fresh
• Preserve receipts, photographs, messages and witness information
• Save ride-share, location and transaction records
• Avoid driving unless you are certain your license or permit remains valid
• Speak with a Fort Myers DUI lawyer promptly

Early action may help preserve video recordings, testing records and other evidence before it becomes unavailable.

DUI Cases in Lee County

Most misdemeanor DUI cases arising in Fort Myers are handled through the County Criminal Division of Florida’s Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Felony DUI cases are generally handled by the Circuit Criminal Division.

Fort Myers-area proceedings may take place at:

Lee County Justice Center
1700 Monroe Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901

The Justice Center complex also has a public entrance at 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The citation, release paperwork or court notice should identify the assigned courthouse, courtroom and hearing date. The Twentieth Judicial Circuit confirms the courthouse locations.

DUI investigations in Fort Myers and Lee County may involve:

• Fort Myers Police Department
• Lee County Sheriff’s Office
• Cape Coral Police Department
• Sanibel Police Department
• Lee County Port Authority Police Department
• Florida Highway Patrol
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Cases can arise from traffic stops and crash investigations on roads such as Interstate 75, U.S. 41, Colonial Boulevard, Daniels Parkway, McGregor Boulevard, Palm Beach Boulevard and the routes connecting Fort Myers with Cape Coral and the barrier islands.

Each agency may use different procedures, equipment and evidence-collection practices. The arrest report should be compared with available recordings, testing documents, dispatch records and other evidence.

DUI and Criminal Traffic Cases We Handle

Our Fort Myers attorneys represent clients facing charges that include:

• First-offense DUI
• Second or subsequent DUI
• DUI involving an alleged alcohol level of .15 or higher
• Breath-test or urine-test refusal
• DUI involving prescription medication or illegal drugs
• DUI with property damage
• DUI involving injury
• Felony DUI
• Reckless driving
• Street racing and highway racing
• Dangerous excessive speeding
• Driving with a suspended or revoked license
• No valid driver’s license
• Leaving the scene of an accident
• Drug-possession charges
• Other criminal traffic violations

A single traffic stop or crash investigation can result in several allegations. Each charge should be considered together with the police reports, video, chemical-testing records and other available evidence.

Get Help With Your Fort Myers DUI Case Now

A DUI arrest in Fort Myers can move quickly from the roadside investigation to booking, license proceedings and court. Acting early may help preserve evidence and protect the options available to you.

The DUI and Criminal Division of The Ticket Clinic represents clients throughout Fort Myers and Lee County. Our attorneys examine the traffic stop, field sobriety exercises, chemical testing, video evidence, police reports and local court procedures to develop a defense based on the specific facts.

The cost of representation depends on factors such as the complexity of the case, prior history, number of charges, chemical-testing issues and whether the case involves a crash, injury or felony allegation. Flexible payment options, including installment plans, may be available in many cases.

A DUI arrest is not a conviction. Contact our Fort Myers team as soon as possible to discuss the charges and deadlines that may apply.

Call The Ticket Clinic’s DUI and Criminal Division:
239-244-3032
800-625-5232