DUI Defense – Corvallis Oregon DUI Attorney

Oregon DUI Attorney Michael Romano with Romano Law, P.C. handles Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) charges in Corvallis, Oregon.

General Information About Corvallis

For students or visitors to Corvallis, here’s some general information about the area. Corvallis is a city located midway in the Willamette Valley about 85 miles south of Portland, 30 miles south of Salem (the state capital), and about 10 miles west of Interstate 5 (I-5). The city was settled in 1845 and is the county seat of Benton County Oregon. Benton County has a population of approximately 86,000– including the population of Corvallis which is approximately 55,000. Corvallis is also the home of Oregon State University which has approximately 28,000 students.

Corvallis Oregon DUI Enforcement and Arrests

The main law enforcement agency responsible for DUI patrols in Corvallis is the Corvallis Police Department, led by Chief Jonathan M. Sassaman. Other agencies that also do DUI patrols and make DUI arrests within Corvallis include, but are not limited to: the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon State Police, and the Oregon State University Department of Public Safety.

DUI Cases in Corvallis

If you’ve been arrested or cited for DUI in Corvallis, your case will likely be charged by the Benton County District Attorney’s Office and heard in the Benton County Circuit Court. Most DUIs in Oregon are handled at the county level. For more information on DUI cases in Benton County, please see our Benton County DUI page.

Students at Oregon State University may also face administrative action and a disciplinary hearing held in accordance with the Student Conduct and Community Standards. These administrative actions can result from violations such as use or abuse of alcohol, possession of drugs, and other criminal conduct.

You’re Gonna Need Someone on Your Side

Oregon DUI Attorney Michael Romano provides legal representation throughout Benton County and Corvallis. Mr. Romano has over 20 years experience in Oregon criminal justice and has handled hundreds of DUI cases based on alcohol, cannabis, and controlled substances such as recreational drugs and prescription medications. If you want to know more about your legal rights, options, and the procedures for DUI cases, call one of our offices to schedule a consultation for a modest fee. You’re going to want someone to help you through this process.