Deputy City Attorney I/II (DUI-D)

The DUI-D Unit vertically prosecutes drivers impaired by alcohol and/or the full spectrum of drugs from cannabis and commonly known controlled substances to new, designer drugs. DUI-D prosecutors must use innovative trial and discovery tactics to keep pace with the cutting-edge science used by both drug producers and forensic toxicologists. The DUI-D Unit continuously incorporates the latest developments into all levels of its cases beginning with filing, through pretrial and trial, and ultimately at sentencing. The knowledge required for these advanced concepts is achieved through trainings, roundtable discussions and collaboration with outside agencies committed to the prosecution of DUI-D related offenses.  

The DUI-D Unit prosecutes misdemeanor criminal cases from other court offices throughout the City of Los Angeles. DUI-D unit attorneys may be assigned to any of the following locations:

• Metropolitan Division, located at 1945 S. Hill Street, Room 501, Los Angeles, 90007;
• Pacific Division, located at 11701 S. La Cienega Boulevard, Room 430, Los Angeles, 90045 (Airport Courthouse) and 100 Oceangate, Suite 510, Long Beach, 90802 (Long Beach Courthouse)
• Van Nuys Division, located at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 160, Van Nuys, 91401; and
• San Fernando Division, 900 3rd St., San Fernando, 91340

This highly-specialized unit is also on the front line of shaping law enforcement policy around social developments like the decriminalization of cannabis and expansion of the use prescription pain medication. The Unit works closely with numerous local, state, and federal transportation and law enforcement agencies, and maintains a presence in the community through its close involvement with DUI checkpoints and provides training to other prosecutors and law enforcement.