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ORANGE COUNTY'S "BEST" OR "TOP-RATED" DUI DEFENSE LAWYERS RATED BY SUPER LAWYERS, ORANGE COUNTY'S "TOP-RATED" DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

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ORANGE COUNTY'S TOP-RATED DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Orange County DUI Lawyer Peter F. Iocona is one of Orange County's Top-Rated DUI Defense Attorneys. As you Meet the Firm, this website will show you the reasons why this firm has repeatedly been selected as Orange County's "Best" or "Top-Rated" DUI Defense Firm in Orange County, California.

PETER F. IOCONA, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND THE DUI LAWYERS OF THE SOCAL LAW NETWORK

Peter F. Iocona is considered one of California's "Recognized Leaders in DUI Defense".

Peter F. Iocona is a former "Contributing Editor" to the two-volume treatise: "California Drunk Driving Law", often considered the "Bible of DUI Defense in California".

Peter F. Iocona, Attorney at Law

MEET THE FIRM - AN OVERVIEW

Peter F. Iocona is considered the "Best of the Best" when it comes to Orange County DUI Charges.

Attorney Peter F. Iocona was selected as one of Orange County's "Top-Rated Attorneys" in DUI/Criminal Defense by AVVO, as published in OC Metro Magazine.

The DUI Defense "Team" also consists a team of private investigators, toxicologists, pharmacologists and accident reconstruction experts in addition to a network of DUI Defense Attorneys from across the country to aid in the interstate licensing consequences that may arise for those who are charged with DUI in California but are licensed in another State.

Therefore, if you need representation for a DUI charge in Orange County, look no further than the Orange County DUI Defense Lawyer Peter F. Iocona to represent you against your Orange County, California DUI charge. Continue reading to Meet the Firm.

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MEET THE FIRM - PETER F. IOCONA, ATTORNEY AT LAW

Attorney Peter F. Iocona has over a decade of experience assisting in the defense of those charged with Driving Under the Influence and other drug and alcohol related crimes in Orange County and throughout Southern California. Mr. Iocona was selected as a "Top Attorney" by Avvo in 2014 and will be featured in the 2014 annual publication in OC Metro Magazine.

  • Qualified Standardized Field Sobriety Test Administrator (NHTSA)
  • Qualified Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor (NHTSA)
  • Member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)
  • Member of the California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA)
  • Contributing Editor of California Drunk Driving Law (CDDL)
  • Frequent Speaker for California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA)
  • Lead Trial Attorney in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Cases
  • Conducted Over 3000 D.M.V. Admin Per Se (APS) Hearings

Mr. Iocona's credentials speak for themselves. He is regarded as a highly skilled trial attorney possessing the scientific knowledge and skill to successfully defend those charged with the crime of driving under the influence. Mr. Iocona is often regarded as an "expert" in the area of drunk driving defense throughout the entire State of California. Attorneys throughout the State of California contact Attorney Peter F. Iocona for advice on how to defend their own clients against charges of driving under the influence.

STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING TRAINING:

Mr. Iocona is qualified to "Administer" the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests under the strict standards established by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and has also qualified as a "Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor" under the standards established by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Mr. Iocona uses this training to cross-examine police officers on the manner in which the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered.

 

BREATH TEST TRAINING:

Mr. Iocona is also certified on the proper use, maintenance and administration of the Alco-Sensor IV-Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) Test device, the PAS test device used in Orange County. This Alco-Sensor IV breath testing device is similar to the evidential breath testing device, the Alco-Sensor IV-XL (Point of Arrest) used by all Orange County DUI Enforcement Agencies, which was later replaced by a similar device, the Alco-Sensor V-XL, in 2016.

 

TRIAL LAWYERS COLLEGE REGIONAL SEMINARS

Mr. Iocona has also received extensive training in perfecting his skills as a trial attorney by attending Regional Seminars sponsored by Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College out of Wyoming.  From jury selection and opening statement to direct and cross-examination techniques to closing argument, the training that Mr. Iocona has received in the area of developing his skills as a trial attorney has proven beneficial to his clients as Mr. Iocona is regarded as one of Orange County's most-talented and skilled DUI Defense Attorneys.

 

ORANGE COUNTY'S "BEST" DUI TRIAL LAWYER

Mr. Iocona is considered a "Trial Lawyer", having received specialized training in trial practice. Mr. Iocona has one of the highest success rates in holding the prosecution to its burden of proof, leading to numerous not guilty verdicts and mistrials resulting in dismissals.

 

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF TOXICOLOGISTS

In 2015, Mr. Iocona became the first Criminal Defense/DUI Defense Attorney to be asked to speak about the role of a forensic toxicologist in a DUI Trial by the California Association of Toxicologists (CAT).

 

CALIFORNIA DRUNK DRIVING LAW:

Mr. Iocona was also a Contributing Editor to "California Drunk Driving Law" from 2003 to 2016. The two-volume treatise on California Drunk Driving is often considered the "Bible of DUI Defense" in California. Mr. Iocona contributed heavily to this treatise during his 15-year tenure with the Law Office of Barry T. Simons in Laguna Beach, California.

 

DUI ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:

Mr. Iocona is a member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA), as well as the California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA). Mr. Iocona is a frequent speaker for CDLA.

 

FREQUENT LECTURER - DUI DEFENSE TECHNIQUES

Having earned a reputation as being one of Orange County's "Top-Rated" DUI Trial Lawyers, Mr. Iocona has regularly spoken at DUI Seminars across the State of California to teach other lawyers how to defend their own clients against DUI charges in the State of California.

 

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AVVO RATED "SUPERB" OR "10/10":

Mr. Iocona has received a Rating of "10.0 out of 10.0" ("Superb") by AVVO, an attorney rating service.

 

SELECTED AS ONE OF ORANGE COUNTY'S "BEST" OR "TOP-RATED" DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEYS - OC METRO

In 2014, Attorney Peter F. Iocona was selected on one of Orange County's "Top-Rated Attorneys" in DUI Defense by AVVO, as published by OC Metro Magazine.

 

"SUPER-LAWYERS RATED" ATTORNEY

Mr. Iocona has also been named a "Super Lawyers Rising Star" in 2015 and was again selected as a "Super Lawyers Rising Star" in 2016. The "Super Lawyers" and "Super Lawyers Rising Stars" lists are published nationwide in "Super Lawyers" magazines and other publications. While up to 5% of the lawyers in the State are named to "Super Lawyers", only 2.5% are named to the "Rising Stars" list for "Super Lawyers", thus demonstrating the significance of this highly coveted award.

 

SELECTED INTO THE LIST OF THE "TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYERS"

In 2014, Mr. Iocona was also awarded membership in the National Trial Lawyers Association and listed as one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" in the country. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an "invitation-only" organization composed of the premier trial lawyers of each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications as civil or criminal defense trial lawyers. Membership is extended to only a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state in the country.

 

SELECTED AS A "NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SUPERIOR DUI ATTORNEY"

Since 2015, Mr. Iocona has been repeatedly designated as a "Nationally Recognized Superior DUI Attorney" by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD), an invitation only organization that locates and validates the very best private DUI attorneys so clients can select the most qualified attorney for their Driving Under the Influence (DUI) case. NAFDD has identified the finest criminal defense attorneys in each state and then selected those who spend a significant portion of their practice representing individuals accused of DUI in order for that attorney to be considered a "Superior DUI Attorney" by NAFDD. The Superior DUI Attorney badge identifies those whom NAFDD has designated as being one of the nation's Top DUI Attorneys.

 

"LEAD COUNSEL RATED" ATTORNEY

Mr. Iocona has been rated "Lead Counsel" by Lawinfo since 2008. This highly coveted award is given to only a select few in each area of practice.

 

LISTED AS ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP ONE PERCENT ATTORNEYS

Mr. Iocona was also selected for inclusion on the 2015 list of the "Nation’s Top One Percent", as published by NADC, the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Inclusion on this list of the Nation’s Top One Percent involves selection by a blue-ribbon panel of attorneys and extensive vetting by a research team. The list is highly exclusive, as only the top one percent of attorneys in the nation make the list, which makes Mr. Iocona’s inclusion such a high honor. According to the National Association of Distinguished Counsel “this elite class of advocates consists of the finest leaders of the legal profession from across the nation."

 

SELECTED INTO THE LIST OF THE "TOP 100 CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS"

In 2018, Mr. Iocona was selected into the List of the "Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys". Mr. Iocona continues to be selected into that list every year since 2018.

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