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Facing DUI Charges?

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  • We provide aggressive strategies focused on results.
  • We act fast to defend your driver's license.
  • We always work to protect your best interests.
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DUI Defense in

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Have you or someone you know been arrested for a drunk driving offense? Eichelberger Law Firm, PLLC is proud to represent individuals who have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in the area. Whether you have failed a Standardized Field Sobriety Test, refused to take a chemical test which resulted in the suspension of your license, or were charged with a DUI, our defense attorney stands ready to make sure your rights are protected.

Working with our firm means you have personal and direct access to an uncompromising team that is ready to fight to defend your side of the story.

What Will Happen to My License?

Depending on certain factors, including your location and prior history, your driver’s license could be suspended immediately after an arrest. It will likely be suspended until your administrative license hearing, which is your chance to help reverse the suspension. We utilize effective defense strategies that help our clients avoid serious consequences, including the automatic and sometimes irreversible revocation of driving privileges.

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  • J. Matthew Eichelberger

    Attorney

    Over the course of his career, thousands of clients, including judges, prosecutors, doctors, business owners, and elected officials, have turned to J. Matthew Eichelberger for legal help in their time of need. There’s a reason for that. In addition to being recognized as Trial Lawyer of the Year, Matt maintains an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, a perfect 10.0 Avvo Rating, and has been recognized as Super Lawyers® Mid-South Rising Stars.

    Matt began practicing law in 2003 with the Jackson law firm of Sanford & Harper, where he worked for now-U.S. Congressman Gregg Harper. In 2005, Matt moved to Texas, where he practiced criminal defense, construction litigation, and oil and gas litigation. Soon after moving there, Matt joined the firm of Gibson, Hotchkiss, Roach & Davenport, one of the oldest law firms in Texas. Matt moved home to Mississippi from Texas in late 2007 and is now an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas.

    When Matt moved back home to Mississippi in 2007, he joined the Office of the Hinds County Public Defender. He immediately took on multiple high-profile cases, winning an acquittal in a capital murder trial, a dismissal in another murder case, and eventually the reversal of one of Mississippi’s most highly-publicized murder convictions in decades. After leaving the Hinds County Public Defender’s Office in 2010, Matt opened the law firm of Eichelberger & Lee with his longtime friend, P.J. Lee, where they focused on criminal defense, DUI defense, and civil rights.

    In 2012, Matt opened the Eichelberger Law Firm, where he continues to focus on criminal defense and civil rights throughout Mississippi. He remains passionately interested in exposing forensic science fraud in our nation’s courtrooms and has taught continuing legal education classes on that topic, as well as other subjects such as cross-examination and voir dire.

  • Jennie Eichelberger

    Attorney

    Jennie Eichelberger represents clients in workers' compensation, civil rights, and criminal defense matters. After becoming a member of the Mississippi Bar in 2007, Jennie worked as a judicial clerk for multiple Hinds County Circuit Court judges. She then joined the Hinds County Public Defender’s Office in 2008, where she quickly earned her reputation as a skilled and tenacious advocate for her clients. Jennie gained valuable experience in criminal defense while at the Hinds County Public Defender’s Office, trying numerous cases to jury verdict and winning multiple not guilty verdicts.

    Jennie entered private practice in 2010, joining a local workers compensation law firm. While there, she successfully represented hundreds of claimants before the Mississippi Workers Compensation Commission. In late 2013, Jennie was asked to work for the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Jackson office on a two-year fellowship and handle multiple civil rights matters involving Mississippi’s incarcerated youths. Jennie completed her service to SPLC in September of 2015 and joined the Eichelberger Law Firm.

    Jennie is the immediate past president of the Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar, a member of the Mississippi Board of Bar Commissioners, an American Bar Association Fellow, and the Vice President of the Mississippi Association for Justice. She has served as chair of numerous committees for the Mississippi Bar’s Young Lawyers Division and the Mississippi Association for Justice.

We Have a Solid Reputation

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  • “One of the best up-and-coming criminal lawyers in Mississippi. ”

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  • “Highest recommendation for criminal defense and civil rights litigation. ”

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  • “Matt is a fearless, but not reckless, trial lawyer. ”

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  • “Matt is a fine lawyer and I would absolutely trust him to handle criminal matters...”

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  • “In a legal system full of “check the box” mentality, Matt Eichelberger cares about the truth. ”

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  • “During one of the worst times of my life, Matt helped make me feel at ease.”

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When the World Turns on You,

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  • We Have Nearly 25 Years of Legal Experience

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  • Top-Rated & Highly Successful Criminal Defense Lawyers

  • Backed by a Winning Track Record of Success

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Questions About Your Rights?

  • Is there a legal limit for DUI?

    Answer:

    Yes. In most states, you are considered to be “under the influence” if your blood alcohol content is .08% or higher. The legal limit can be even lower for individuals who utilize a commercial driver’s license or individuals who are under the legal drinking age (minors).

  • What if I rely on my license for my job?

    Answer:

    A DUI arrest or conviction can be incredibly serious for drivers who rely on their license for work-related duties. Though the best advice for commercial drivers is to never drink while driving, we understand that even the smallest mistake could jeopardize your future. To prevent a revocation or suspension of your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you must speak with an attorney immediately.

  • Will a failed sobriety test mean that I am convicted?

    Answer:

    Absolutely not. Some tests can be re-tested, such as blood tests, and the results from any roadside breath tests or field sobriety tests can always be challenged. Police officers are required to follow a certain protocol when issuing these tests, and an attorney can help determine if any steps in the protocol were broken or violated. Even if the evidence against you seems incriminating, you must talk with a lawyer who can help determine which steps to take in your case.

  • Do I have to perform a breath test?

    Answer:

    Nearly every state in the U.S. implements Implied Consent Laws. This essentially means that all legally licensed drivers will be required to take and complete a blood, breath, or chemical test when asked by a law enforcement officer. Drivers must cooperate with enforcement if they are asked to take a test in order to determine the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level. Failure to complete the test could be used as evidence against you, should the case continue to trial.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Charges Reduced

    There may be a chance that you can get your charges reduced to a misdemeanor, depending upon various circumstances with what exactly happened. We investigate all avenues to determine if this is possible for you.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Plea Bargain

    Though prosecutors may be harsh, we utilize our skills to negotiate a lesser charge. We work hard to negotiate a deal that keeps you from spending time in jail or convince the court why your case deserves minimum penalties.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Charges Dismissed

    We represent every client with the full intent of helping them move forward from an arrest with the best possible outcome. Our defense strategy is focused on helping you walk out of a courtroom with a clean slate, if possible.

How Bad Did I Really Blow?

Blood Alcohol Concentration and What It Really Means

  • You’re safe to drive!

    0%
  • Stages of euphoria

    .03%- .07%
  • Disorientation, confusion

    .12%- .15%
  • Unconsciousness

    .25%- .34%
  • .01%- .02%

    Behavior may seem normal

  • .08%- .11%

    Loss of critical judgment

  • .16%- .24%

    Severe impairment

  • .35%- .45%

    Death is possible

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