Bay Area DUI Lawyers

The attorneys at O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley specialize in defending clients accused of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI/DWI). We have negotiated thousands of Driving Under the Influence cases and tried over 250 criminal jury trials with excellent results. Whether it is a first time DUI charge or a vehicular manslaughter charge involving alcohol, the attorneys at O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley have the experience necessary to defend your rights.

As former Deputy District Attorneys and a Superior Court Judge, with over 50 years of experience, Thomas O’Connor, Jason Runckel and Daniel O'Malley have extensive experience handling DUI charges. We employ former police detectives to aid in our investigations. We have experts and specialists available to examine all breath and blood alcohol results. Our dedication to our clients and superior investigatory skills enable us to provide the best possible defense. We leave no stone unturned.

Trial Experience

The partners at O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley have more than 50 years of experience in the courtroom. As former Contra Costa County prosecutors, Tom O'Connor, Jason Runckel and Dan O'Malley have tried over 250 jury trials. That courtroom experience gives us a unique advantage over the average attorney. Our courtroom skills not only come into play if your case goes to trial, but our reputation in the courtroom allows us to negotiate better settlements for our clients in the cases that don't go to trial. View Recent Verdicts and Settlements

As a retired Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge, Dan O'Malley gives our clients the truly rare advantage of a former Judge working on their cases. He has tried cases as an attorney and presided over them as a Judge. His relationships with District Attorneys and Judges in the Bay Area are second to none. He knows how to control the courtroom, and employs knowledge from both sides of the bench as a trial attorney on your behalf.

Free Consultation

When you contact O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley for a free consultation, you will gain all the advantages of our attorneys' experience and knowledge. We won't be satisfied until you have enough information to be comfortable with your situation. Whether you need a Walnut Creek Personal Injury Lawyer, DUI Lawyer, or Criminal Lawyer, we will handle your case from the initial consultation until the case is closed. If you have a legal question, or have been injured by someone else's negligence, call us or submit one of the contact forms on the website to schedule a time to speak with one of our attorneys.

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Matthew E.

Sacramento, CA

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I've known Tom for close to 20 years. If you want a "tough guy" for your personal injury, he's the one. Hard working and thorough. Gets the job done, and done right!

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