I was still on probation for my first OUI when I got my second. I was also charged with Negligent Operation and Operating in Violation of the hours restriction on my hardship license, two additional criminal charges. Joe clearly knows this practice area. He also knew the judge, the DA and all the players. He got me acquitted of all 3 charges. Incredibly, he then convinced the judge to restore my license as well despite the three year refusal suspension.  I told him he could put my name and cell number anywhere he wants!

See judge's order restoring license.

There were 3 cops and 3 cruisers. Once hired, Joe immediately submitted motions to preserve all the videos. At trial, he played the cruiser video showing I never raised my arms during the balancing tests completely contradicting the cop’s testimony. He then played the booking video showing my speech was perfectly normal even though the cop had just sworn it was slurred. Because of those videos, the jury found me not guilty. He then presented a motion to the judge to restore my license and she did so immediately thus removing the rest of my three year refusal suspension.

Better than I hoped for or expected. He was there through the entire Court procedure.  It gave him a chance to conference with the District Attorney and start a dialogue about my case which led to a speedy and excellent resolution at my first Court appearance.  Be prepared to follow his excellent instructional emails and you will succeed.

K.K. was arrested for his first OUI offense. Wisely, he refused the breath test after reaching the police station. After an RMV hearing, which must occur within 15 calendar days of arrest, we appealed the RMV's refusal to restore his license to a judge in court. She reversed the RMV and his license was reinstated.

"Charged with my third offense, I faced mandatory jail time of 6 months, a 13 year loss of license and the loss of my job and pension. I needed a damn good drunk driving lawyer. Attorney Waldbaum did everything carefully, deliberately and ultimately, correctly. He's very smart, knows a lot about the system, and won't B.S. you. He tells you straight up what could happen to you and what's going on. I cried when the Jury said, “Not Guilty.“

A career Air Force Officer crossed marked lanes 3 times, stumbled upon exiting his truck and could only recite the first few letters of the alphabet. He faced his third offense and mandatory jail. The video showed him unsteady on his feet, slurring his words and unable to spell his mother’s maiden name. I argued the events occurred at 2:30 AM in a steady rain, he had been up for 36 hours straight and his behavior was just as consistent with someone who was sleep deprived as someone under the influence. The jury agreed.

You were fantastic! I can't believe I'm actually able to drive to work 4 days after one of the biggest mistakes of my life. You were very honest with me from the start. I have my life back. I'd hire you to represent me again in a heartbeat, but that won't happen. I'll never make this mistake again! Thanks for everything Joseph.