J McGowan & Associates

J McGowan & Associates: Defending Naples' Most Precious Assets

Ten Day rule...

  1. If you refused to take a breath, blood or urine test after being arrested for DUI in Florida, or if the results of your breath test were .08% blood-alcohol or above, your license will be suspended 30 days after the arrest unless you or your attorney file a written demand for an administrative hearing within 10 days after arrest. We are available 24 hours for a free case evaluation.

A first refusal...

will result in a license suspension of 1 year.

  • If person refuses a breath blood or urine test and their license has been suspended in the past for refusal, then they will be charged with a misdemeanor violation and their license will be suspended for 18 months. The second refusal is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to one year in jail. The criminal refusal law is effective as of July 1, 2002.
  • John O McGowan, ESQ.*

    Has led the firm since inception. Has practiced in Naples for over 20 years. Has sucessfully defended virtually every criminal statute.
    *Also admitted in Michigan

    Ian L Clarke, ESQ. *

    Associated with John McGowan in 2003. Graduate of Stetson College of Law. Specializes Criminal and Family Law.
    *Also admitted in the District of Columbia

    Location ...

    Our office is located in Naples, Florida, and we service the people of Collier County, Lee County,and Sarasota County. We are personally working for You...

    Call us:
    (239)403-4700

    FAX us:
    (239)403-0822
    (877)898-6107 (toll free)

    After ten days...

    If you refused to take a breath, blood, or urine test after being arrested for DUI in Florida, -or- if the results of your breath test were .08% blood-alcohol or above, your license will be perfunctorily suspended 30 days post the arrest unless you or your attorney file a written demand for an administrative hearing within 10 days after the arrest. We are available 24 hours for a free case evaluation. A good attorney can protect the rights of the accused and often keep their client out of jail as well as protect his or her driving privileges.

    Our senior criminal defense attorney, John McGowan, has spent more than 20 years helping people accused of DUI and DWI in SW Florida.

    Mr. McGowan knows how to investigate an arrest to see if the police violated any procedures -- if they did, he can often get charges reduced or the case dismissed.

    Moreover, an experienced, skilled DUI / DWI lawyer can do many other things. He can challenge the results of the breathalyzer tests or other sobriety tests. He can make a plea for a lesser punishment. He can even help you with other charges that might be related to the drunken driving charge, such as traffic violations or drug charges.

    Defense attorneys...

    appointed by the state, though often talented, are frequently overloaded with clients and can not devote the time to build a strong case. Mr. McGowan or Mr. Clarke, on the other hand, will spend the time it takes to defend your rights.

    We want you to make sure of your choice of attorney, so we do not charge anything for an initial consultation. our attorneys return all calls and e-mails quickly. Upon being retained, they will immediately begin working on your case.

    For a free confidential consultation, and for further information regarding how an experienced Florida DUI defense attorney can put over 20 years of drunk driving defense experience to work for you, please e-mail us, contact us, or visit our office (click here). Experience really does matter: don't trust your DUI defense to an inexperienced criminal defense lawyer.


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    4100 Corporate Square, Suite 153
    Naples, Florida 34104
    (239)403-4700
    (239)403-0822 (FAX)
    (877)898-6107 (toll free)