Salem Oregon DUI Attorneys Michael Romano and Brandi Becker
If you have been arrested or cited for a DUI in Salem, Oregon, you are facing a criminal charge with immediate deadlines and potentially long-term consequences. Early decisions can affect your driver’s license, your court case, and your future options.
Romano Law represents individuals charged with DUI in Salem and throughout Marion County. We focus on practical, evidence-driven defense strategies based on the specific facts of each case and the client’s priorities.
Salem DUI Strategy Sessions
We offer structured DUI strategy sessions for individuals facing DUI charges in Salem and surrounding areas. These sessions are designed to provide clear, practical guidance early in the process, when decisions matter most.
During a strategy session, we review:
The facts surrounding the traffic stop, investigation, and arrest
The Oregon DUI laws that apply to your case and any potential charges
Whether there are grounds to challenge the stop, testing, or arrest
Whether you may be eligible for Oregon’s DUI diversion program
How to request and prepare for a DMV Implied Consent hearing
Options for avoiding or limiting a driver’s license suspension
An overview of possible legal and factual defenses
Strategy sessions are offered for a modest, paid fee. This structure allows us to devote focused time to your situation and provide substantive guidance rather than general information.
Many DUI-related decisions must be made quickly. Waiting can limit your options.
To schedule a DUI strategy session, call 503-208-5529.
What to Have Available for Your Strategy Session
If possible, have the following documents available when you contact our office:
Your Oregon DMV Implied Consent Combined Report
Your Intoxilyzer 8000 breath test report, if provided
A copy of your citation or ticket
A pen and paper to take notes
DUI Defense Representation in Salem
Michael Romano and Brandi Becker are Oregon criminal defense attorneys who handle DUI cases throughout Marion County and across the state.
Michael Romano is a former DUI prosecutor and has extensive experience in Oregon criminal courts, including thousands of hours in the courtroom and hundreds of criminal jury trials. He has training in standardized field sobriety testing and in the operation of the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath testing device.
Our firm does not take a one-size-fits-all approach to DUI cases. Some clients may be eligible for diversion and want to resolve the matter efficiently. Others may be facing prior convictions, employment consequences, or enhanced penalties. Each case is evaluated individually, with risks and options explained clearly.
Salem DUI Enforcement and Arrests
DUI enforcement in Salem is primarily handled by the Salem Police Department, with additional enforcement by the Oregon State Police and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Breath testing in Salem typically involves the Intoxilyzer 8000, with equipment and oversight provided by the Oregon State Police Forensic Services Division. The agency involved in the stop and testing can be an important factor when evaluating the strength of a DUI case.
Where Salem DUI Cases Are Heard
Most Salem DUI charges are prosecuted by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office and handled in the Marion County Circuit Court.
Because Salem spans both Marion County and Polk County, particularly in West Salem, it is important to review your citation to determine the court where you are required to appear. Cases arising in West Salem may fall under Polk County jurisdiction.
If you request a DMV Implied Consent hearing, the hearing location is determined by the Office of Administrative Hearings rather than the county where the arrest occurred.
For additional information:
DUI cases in Marion County are discussed on our Marion County DUI page
DUI cases arising in West Salem are discussed on our Polk County DUI page
Speak With a Salem DUI Attorney
If you have been arrested or cited for a DUI in Salem and want informed, case-specific guidance, contact Romano Law to schedule a DUI strategy session.