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Washington, D.C., DUI/DWI and Traffic Defense Lawyer

Almost 600,000 people live in Washington, D.C. Millions more live in surrounding cities, visit to conduct government and commercial business, or move through as they make their way along the Eastern Seaboard. Because of this full-scale, daily influx of motorists, traffic violations are not only inevitable, but numerous.

At the Public Information Center for D.C. Traffic Law, we stand out from other DUI/DWI/traffic defense lawyers. Attorney John Spaulding, the founder of our center, has been practicing since 1976, and works exclusively in the areas of DUI, DWI, OWI traffic law, and Washington D.C. DMV hearings.

In addition:

  • We are a small firm, so we devote personalized attention to each and every case.
  • Mr. Spaulding has received awards and certificates of appreciation from the Ethos Foundation and the Washington, D.C. bar association for his assistance to both accused individuals and other defense attorneys.
  • Mr. Spaulding provides traffic law education to other lawyers and is currently authoring a manual about traffic law in the District of Columbia.
  • Mr. Spaulding is recognized throughout the Washington, D.C. legal community as an authority on DUI/DWI and traffic law.

We are a 30-year-old center committed to helping Washington, D.C. residents and those from out-of-state fight their drunk driving and other traffic charges.

DUI/DWI or Other Traffic Charges? We Can Help.

Washington, D.C. law enforcement officers are legally obligated to uphold and follow complex legal procedures when ticketing and when utilizing blood alcohol concentration technology, which can be notoriously unreliable or difficult to administer. We can help you uncover any police impropriety, navigate the complex court system, fight your charges and defend your rights.

Contact Us

Loss of your Washington, D.C. Operator Privilege Status and other legal consequences stemming from a traffic violation conviction can often be avoided through effective legal defense. If you have been accused of a DUI, DWI, OWI, reckless driving, speeding or another traffic violation, please call us for a free and full discussion of your case. We offer flexible payment plans, including interest-free payments spread over several months, are available for evening and weekend appointments and are conveniently located just west of Georgetown. Contact us at (202) 638-7500.

The Public Information Center for D.C. Traffic Law serves the cities of Washington, D.C., Rockville, Upper Marlboro, Prince Frederick, Towson, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Arlington, Fairfax, Leesburg, Warrenton, Manassas, McLean, Reston, Falls Church and Annandale, and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Prince William, Montgomery, Prince George, Calvert, Baltimore and Frederick; District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland Virginia: Bolling AFB, Fort McNair.