I graduated from Ohio State University in 1990. (Yes, I am a huge Buckeye fan!) I am also a former deputy district attorney.
As a deputy district attorney, I filed and prosecuted hundreds of DUI cases.
I also served as a liaison to the local police departments’ DUI task forces.
I observed and participated in numerous DUI arrests. Observing officers make DUI arrests was extremely educational for me.
As a matter of a fact, I learned so much about DUI’s as a prosecutor, that when I decided to become a defense attorney,
I devoted my entire practice to DUI defense. I worked for a DUI defense firm, The Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor,
for three years before deciding to open my own office in Newport Beach. I now devote my entire practice to DUI defense exclusively in Orange County.
I chose Newport Beach because it is centrally located and I am very familiar with The Orange County court system.
The most important aspect of my practice is that I personally represent all of my clients. From your initial interview to the conclusion of your case, I will never “hand off” or “contract out” your case to another attorney. This is very important to me and should be to you as well.
When it comes to DUI trials, I do all of them personally and have a winning record both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. There are very few places in this world I would rather be than in a courtroom during a trial. I love going to trial. It is the reason I became a lawyer. I have an extensive psychology background and truly enjoy the jury selection process. I have spent years researching the psychology behind selecting a jury. This is an extremely important part of any trial, but is especially important in Orange County. Jurors here tend to be very conservative and think highly of police officers. I have spoken to hundreds of jurors over the years and have learned various techniques to “weed out” those potential jurors who are biased and automatically believe you are guilty.
I am a member of the California Bar Association, The Orange County Bar Association and am a graduate of the National College of D.U.I. Defense. I have received extensive advanced training in D.U.I. defense topics including Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, scientific defenses, and trial tactics to name a few.
On a personal note, I live in Orange County with my husband and three children. I am an avid tennis player and frequently play local and national tournaments.
What I Can Do For You
The sad truth that most attorneys won’t tell you is that far and away the majority of people arrested for DUI in Orange County
will be convicted. The most recent statistics reveal that Orange County has one of the highest conviction rates
in California. District Attorneys do not file cases they think they will lose. If the District Attorney has a solid case,
there is nothing I or any attorney can do to prevent you from being convicted, regardless of how much you pay.
What I can do for you is the following:
I will thoroughly review your case to determine if there are any grounds for a 1538.5 Motion, a Motion to Suppress Evidence. This motion is used when the police officer did not have proper grounds to make contact with you.
If successful, your case will be dismissed.
I will thoroughly review all aspects of your case to determine if there are any valid defenses that exist. Believe me, there are defenses, and I have extensive knowledge of all of them. If a valid defense exists, I will negotiate a plea agreement with reduced charges or I will take your case to trial. If needed, I will provide expert testimony. I work with only the best DUI experts in Orange County.
I will be completely honest with you. I will not just tell you what you want to hear. I do not believe in wasting your money and my time.
If no defenses exist in your case, I can help you resolve your case quickly. You most likely won’t even have to go to court once. I can handle everything for you.
I will also represent you at your DMV hearing.
About My Fees
One of my favorite aspects of being in private practice is the ability to set my own fees. I absolutely do not believe in charging my clients the same fee whether or not I go to trial. There is an enormous difference between a case that ends in a plea agreement and one that ends in trial. I am very sincere about only charging my clients a fair fee for the amount of work I do on their case. Remember, over 95% of all DUI cases end in a plea agreement. Having two separate fees can save you thousands of dollars if your case does not go to trial.
Kristen Campbell
Kristen Campbell, Attorney at Law, is a former Deputy District Attorney. As a Senior Trial Deputy Ms. Campbell maintained an unblemished trial record over a ten year period. She excels at opening and closing arguments. Ms. Campbell focuses primarily on felonies and sex crimes and has
consulted on several high profile cases. She is a nationally recognized expert on professionalism in the courtroom. Ms. Campbell co-authored the California Edition ofThe DUI Book. Ms. Campbell is a University of San Diego School of Law graduate. She practices law in both Atlanta and Los Angeles.
I graduated from Ohio State University in 1990. (Yes, I am a huge Buckeye fan!) I am also a former deputy district attorney.
As a deputy district attorney, I filed and prosecuted hundreds of DUI cases.
I also served as a liaison to the local police departments’ DUI task forces.
I observed and participated in numerous DUI arrests. Observing officers make DUI arrests was extremely educational for me.
As a matter of a fact, I learned so much about DUI’s as a prosecutor, that when I decided to become a defense attorney,
I devoted my entire practice to DUI defense. I worked for a DUI defense firm, The Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor,
for three years before deciding to open my own office in Newport Beach. I now devote my entire practice to DUI defense exclusively in Orange County.
I chose Newport Beach because it is centrally located and I am very familiar with The Orange County court system. 
Kristen Campbell, Attorney at Law, is a former Deputy District Attorney. As a Senior Trial Deputy Ms. Campbell maintained an unblemished trial record over a ten year period. She excels at opening and closing arguments. Ms. Campbell focuses primarily on felonies and sex crimes and has