Phillips, Kitchings, & Smith, LLC

 License Suspension Lawyers

Years of experience defending people charged with drunk driving in the vicinity of Phillips, Kitchings & Smith work in many of our clients’ favor. Georgia drunk driving defense attorney Joe Kitchings has been representing people charged with DUI/DWI for decades. He knows the administrative judges. He is familiar with every aspect of the administrative hearings at which he helps clients avoid losing their driving privileges after a DUI arrest.

If you have been charged with drunk driving, we understand the shock and fear that you are no doubt experiencing. We also know the very real dangers that you face of losing your driving privileges for a long time if you do not act quickly. We urge you to contact us to discuss your case promptly. The sooner you take action, the greater your chances will be of keeping your driving privileges. You must request an administrative hearing within 10 days of your arrest if you hope to keep your driver’s license even before the criminal aspect of your DUI case is resolved.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment to discuss the drunk driving charges you are facing.

Meanwhile, Hinesville DUI/DWI lawyer Joe Kitchings can begin preparing an aggressive defense of your criminal charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. A detailed investigation into all known facts of the case may reveal weaknesses in law enforcement’s claims. Weaknesses may include the following:

• The Breathalyzer test results may not be valid or reliable for a number of reasons.
• Field sobriety tests may not have been administered properly.
• Blood or urine test samples may not have been properly safeguarded so as to prove that tampering could not have occurred.
• At the time of your arrest, the police officer may not have properly informed you of your rights.
• The traffic stop may have been unjustifiable.

A DUI conviction on your record can and will have negative consequences in many areas of life for years to come. Phillips, Kitchings & Smith is interested in helping you fight the criminal charges against you — not just signing onto a quick plea bargain deal. We do not believe you should be agreeing to a plea bargain unless it is clear that you are going to lose your case in the courtroom. Attorney Joe Kitchings will take your case to trial if necessary to give you every chance of preventing the entry of any criminal record in your name after a drunk driving arrest.

Contact a Ludowici and Hinesville DUI/DWI Lawyer

To avoid driver’s license suspension or restore driving privileges as soon as possible after a drunk driving arrest in Georgia, contact us. Defense attorney Joe Kitchings offers no-obligation consultations. Call today 800-576-4998.

 Child Deprivation Lawyers

Phillips, Kitchings & Smith zealously defends minors’ rights to have their criminal cases heard in juvenile court. We will fight any effort to have our clients classified as adults. We understand the importance of protecting a child or teenager from any criminal record that will continue to impact him or her beyond the age of majority (18).

Attorneys of Phillips, Kitchings & Smith stand up for the rights of clients in Hinesville, Jesup, Ludowici, Savannah and throughout the surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with a knowledgeable member of our legal team.

We Represent Juveniles and Families in Juvenile Court in Two Primary Types of Legal Situations in Georgia:

• Child deprivation: The lawyers at Phillips, Kitchings & Smith can defend you if you have been charged with child deprivation. Has the Department of Child Services accused you of depriving your child or foster child of proper care? Parents have the right to legal counsel during every stage of deprivation proceedings but many parents find themselves too overwhelmed by the legal process to seek representation. Seek a lawyer who will work hard in support of a child’s welfare and safety while effectively defending adults accused of deprivation.
• Delinquency charges: Has your teenager or child been charged with a crime such as underage drinking or shoplifting? You naturally seek a strong defense for your son or daughter, and you have come to the right place. Phillips, Kitchings & Smith works effectively with accused juvenile offenders and their parents. Attorney Katie Smith zealously represents minors charged with crimes, including:
  • Offenses that are solely based on age, such as underage consumption of alcohol, underage driving without a driver’s license or minor in possession of alcohol
  • Adult-style felony or misdemeanor crimes that are juvenile court matters because of the defendant’s age, such as auto theft or vandalism

Contact a Ludowici and Hinesville Juvenile Court Lawyer

Whether your teenager was charged with underage drinking or you have been charged with depriving your child of safety because someone in your home allegedly assaulted the child, contact an experienced Hinesville juvenile court lawyer. Contact us to schedule a consultation: 800-576-4998.