DUI Defense in Reno, NV
A DUI arrest starts two clocks — the criminal case AND a 10-day deadline to save your license. Don't wait. For 16 years, Steele & Vance has fought Reno's DUI charges around the clock, challenging stops, tests, and evidence to protect your record, your license, and your freedom.
What DUI Charge Are You Facing?
Whatever the charge, the first move is the same: talk to us before you talk to anyone else. Select yours for a free review.
⏱️ 10-Day DMV Deadline — Act Fast 📞 Available 24/7 — (775) 555-0143
Just arrested? The first 10 days decide whether you keep your license. Call Steele & Vance now — we answer 24/7 and your first case review is free.
Reno's DUI Defense Team
Steele & Vance was founded by attorneys Ray Steele and Nadia Vance to do one thing better than anyone in Reno: defend people accused of DUI. For 16 years, we've handled more than 5,000 DUI cases — first offenses, felonies, injury cases, and everything in between.
DUI defense is a technical, specialized fight. It hinges on the science of breath and blood testing, the rules of a traffic stop, and the fast-moving DMV process most attorneys barely understand. We live in these details. When your license, your record, and your freedom are on the line, you want the firm that does DUI, all day, every day.
- ✓16 years and 5,000+ DUI cases defended
- ✓We focus on DUI defense — it's what we do
- ✓Available 24/7 for arrests and emergencies
- ✓Free, confidential case review
What to Do After a DUI Arrest
The steps you take right now can decide the outcome. Here's what matters most.
Call a DUI Lawyer Now
Before you say anything else, call us. Early action protects evidence and your rights — and we answer 24/7.
Request Your DMV Hearing
You have just 10 days to request a hearing to keep your license. Miss it, and it's automatically suspended. We handle it.
Say Nothing More
Don't explain, don't apologize, don't post about it. Anything you say can be used to build the case against you.
Let Us Investigate
We examine the stop, the tests, and the evidence for the weaknesses that win DUI cases.
The DMV Clock Is Already Running
Here's what most people don't know: your DUI arrest triggers a separate DMV case that can suspend your license — and you have only 10 days to request a hearing to stop it. Miss that window, and you could lose your license before your criminal case is even heard.
We request your DMV hearing immediately, challenge the suspension, and fight to keep you legally on the road. For most people, keeping their license is just as important as the criminal case — and we treat it that way. The clock is ticking, so the moment to call is now.
- ✓Only 10 days to request your DMV hearing
- ✓We fight to keep you legally driving
- ✓The DMV case is separate from the criminal case
Your Defense Starts With a Call
From your first call to a resolution, we move fast and keep you informed at every step.
Free Case Review
Call any hour. We'll review your arrest, explain the charges and deadlines, and tell you where you stand — free.
Protect Your License
We immediately request your DMV hearing so you don't lose your license to the 10-day deadline.
Build the Defense
We investigate the stop, the tests, and the evidence, and attack every weakness in the state's case.
Fight for the Best Result
We push for dismissals and reductions, and we're ready to take your case to trial if that's what it takes.
Why a DUI Charge Is Worth Fighting
Pleading guilty is rarely your only option. These are the reasons to fight a DUI — and to call us first.
The traffic stop may have been illegal
If police lacked a valid reason to stop you, the evidence — and the case — can be thrown out.
Breath and blood tests are often flawed
Improper calibration, operator error, and medical conditions can all make a test result unreliable.
Field sobriety tests are subjective
These tests are notoriously unreliable and can be challenged on many grounds.
A conviction has lasting costs
Fines, license loss, insurance spikes, and a permanent record make a DUI worth fighting hard.
Your license is separately at risk
The DMV case moves fast and independently. Acting within 10 days is critical to keep driving.
The right defense changes everything
Dismissals, reductions, and diversions are real possibilities with an experienced DUI attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to save my license?
In most Nevada DUI cases, you have just 10 days from your arrest to request a DMV hearing. If you miss that deadline, your license is automatically suspended. This is one of the biggest reasons to call a DUI attorney immediately.
Can a DUI charge really be dismissed?
Yes. DUI cases hinge on technical evidence — the stop, the tests, the procedures — and when any of it is flawed, charges can be dismissed or reduced. We can't promise an outcome, but we investigate every possible defense.
What does it cost to talk to you?
Nothing. Your first case review is completely free and confidential. We'll explain the charges, the deadlines, and how we can help, with no obligation and no pressure.
Do I really need a lawyer for a first DUI?
Yes. Even a first-offense DUI carries fines, license consequences, and a criminal record that can affect your job and future. And the DMV clock still runs. An experienced attorney can often make an enormous difference in the outcome.
You're available 24/7?
Yes. Arrests happen at all hours, and the sooner we're involved, the more we can protect. You can reach a Steele & Vance attorney any time, day or night, at (775) 555-0143.
What if I failed the breathalyzer?
A high breath reading is not the end of your case. Breathalyzers must be properly calibrated and administered, and there are many ways to challenge the results. We've had readings thrown out entirely.
Every Hour Counts After a DUI
The sooner we're on your case, the more we can protect — your license, your record, and your freedom. Get a free, confidential case review right now. We answer 24/7.
Talk to a DUI Attorney Now
Tell us about your arrest and a Steele & Vance attorney will respond fast — day or night. Remember: the 10-day DMV clock is already running.