Mitchell County DUI Attorney

If you face an OWI/DUI arrest and prosecution in Mitchell County, you need immediate access to useful information and rock-solid legal advice. You need to be able to relax, confident in the fact that when you hire your Mitchell County OWI/DUI law firm, you are in highly competent, experienced, well-known and caring hands. In your search for the right Mitchell County OWI/DUI Attorney, your research will be worthwhile if you call Attorney Colin Murphy to review your case.

A Lawyer Can Make THE Difference In Your Mitchell County Case

Not all law firms are experienced enough or equipped to handle every OWI/DUI case. In fact, there are many firms that simply dabble in OWI/DUI defense.  Their practice model is built on taking your retainer fee and then pleading you guilty at the earliest opportunity.  These firms usually do not file an administrative appeal to protect your driving privileges while the criminal charges are pending.  They typically overlook potentially exculpatory information in the State’s file that could lead to a dismissal.

Only a select few firms instead focus primarily on defending impaired driving cases in Mitchell County.  You need a firm that will give you unwavering attention and personal support, and fight for every inch of ground in your case.  Colin Murphy is a specialized OWI/DUI defense attorney who will not be satisfied until every possible avenue of advantage is explored in your case. He will not stop until everything possible has been done, all of your questions answered, and your fears and concerns addressed.

About The Law Offices Of Colin C. Murphy

Colin understands that your Mitchell County OWI/DUI case is, first and foremost, about you. As a client, your best interests become his top priority throughout the case. You deserve the personal attention and touch that he provides. He invites you to call or complete the form to your right to schedule your free case review right now.

Well-deserved reputation

Colin Murphy has earned a reputation for developing innovative and successful challenges to breath, blood and urine testing. He is certified in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and OWI/DUI Investigation, a skill which enables him to attack the administration and scoring of sobriety tests on traffic stop videos and in investigative reports. He is also a certified operator of the DataMaster OWI/DUI breath testing device, which allows him to challenge test results due to errors in maintenance, calibration and testing protocol. He has received state-of-the-art training in forensic blood and urine testing for OWI/DUI defense. He is also a member in good standing of the National College for DUI Defense, the premier association of dedicated OWI/DUI defense attorneys and experts in the country.

Colin frequently consults on OWI/DUI topics with other attorneys across the state. He has been invited to present the following Iowa OWI/DUI topics to fellow attorneys:

• Understanding SFSTs for Civil Trial Lawyers - Iowa Association for Justice Annual Convention - 2009
• Forensic Blood Testing in OWI Cases - Iowa Association of Justice - Annual Criminal Law Seminar - 2009
• Forensic Blood Testing in OWI Cases - Iowa State Bar Association - Criminal Law Section - 2009
• Secrets to Successfully Cross-Examining the State's Breath Test Expert - Iowa State Bar Association - Criminal Law Section - 2008
• Recurring Suppression Issues in Drug Cases - Iowa State Bar Association - 2007

Experience and skill

Colin graduated from Grinnell College with a degree in General Science – Biology. He later graduated with honors from Drake Law School where he was an editor for the Drake Law Review as well as a member of the Blackstone Inn of Court.  Fortunately, Colin knew from the beginning he wanted to devote his professional life to the defense of the accused so he took full advantage of the law school’s criminal practice curriculum.  Advanced level courses such as Criminal Procedure, Remedies for Error in Criminal Cases, Evidentiary Suppression Motions and Trial Advocacy prepared him well for a two-semester internship with the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Iowa.

Colin founded the Law Offices of Colin C. Murphy, P.C. to dedicate his practice to OWI/DUI defense in North Iowa. His thorough understanding of the physiology and pharmacology of alcohol coupled with the specialized knowledge of field sobriety and chemical testing make Colin a skilled advocate for the accused drinking driver. When pleading guilty is simply not an option, those charged with OWI/DUI in Mitchell County can turn to him for the professional advice and attention their case deserves.

Personal Attention

When you hire the Law Offices of Colin C. Murphy, Colin will be your personal lawyer from the earliest stage of your defense until the very end. You will always have direct access to him.  He will personally meet you in court. Your case will not be handed off to another lawyer or associate. He will also personally attend all important hearings in your case.

Colin believes that it is critical that you know what to expect right from the start, and spends time with you to make sure that you have the right set of tools and the information necessary to not only succeed in your case, but to feel comfortable and secure along the way. Colin understands that you are under a lot of stress and pressure and that much hangs in the balance. He is personally invested in your case, and your cause becomes his. You will always be treated like your case is the firm's most important case, an advantage not available in many larger firms.

Call or complete the form to begin your free case evaluation and experience the difference that Colin Murphy, an experienced and dedicated defense attorney, can make in your Mitchell County DUI case.