If you are facing a DUI you need an attorney who knows how to protect your rights and fight for you. A DUI in California can have serious and lifelong consequences, including jail time, monetary fines and probation as well as consequences to your driving privilege. You need an attorney who is compassionate, aggressive and dedicated to fighting for your rights. Maltaise Cini represents clients charged with a DUI in Orange County and throughout Southern California.
Orange County Criminal Defense attorney Maltaise Cini has sat on both sides of the counsel table in the courtroom. In the prosecutor's office she handled homicide cases and appeals to the appellate and Supreme Courts. As a former public defender she has litigated hundreds of DUI misdemeanor and felony cases. With over 14 years practicing exclusively criminal experience, Maltaise Cini has a well earned reputation and is respected by both the judges and the prosecutors. Maltaise Cini is familiar with the justice system and knows how to obtain results that are favorable for her client. Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer, Maltaise Cini, is diligent and thorough in her case research and presentation. She has obtained outright dismissals for hundreds of clients and has tried to verdict more than a hundred cases.
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If you have been charged with a DUI you need to ACT IMMEDIATELY. You will be facing consequences from both the criminal justice system and DMV. The Department of Motor Vehicles has the power to suspend your license. If you do not request a DMV hearing within 10 days of your arrest DMV will automatically suspend your license. An experienced DUI lawyer knows how to argue your case before DMV.
Driving under the influence is the criminal act of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol; and/or driving a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.08% or higher. These are two separate charges. If you have been charged with either or both charges, there are legal issues that may be addressed to get you the best resolution for your case. Many times officers pull a motorist over just because they were seen exiting a bar or nightclub. The police need a valid reason to pull you over. As an experienced DUI defense attorney, Maltaise Cini has built a reputation finding flaws with the government’s Maltaise Cini will ensure that your rights are protected.
When you hire the Law Offices of Maltaise Cini, Ms. Cini will be in court with you. Maltaise Cini is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association.
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Please make an appointment for free consultation to:
1. Review your case, goals, concerns;
2. Discuss the facts of your case and the incident leading to the arrest;
3. Outline possible defenses and potential issues for trial or plea bargaining;
4. Discuss the California DUI process specific to the city and court where you are being charged;
5. Make a plan of action so you will know exactly what you can do to best help your case;
6. Discuss our fees and fee arrangements;
7. Devise an action plan to minimize the effect of your DUI charge on your life.
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Free Consultation1. Review your case, goals, concerns;
2. Discuss the facts of your case and the incident leading to the arrest;
3. Outline possible defenses and potential issues for trial or plea bargaining;
4. Discuss the California DUI process specific to the city and court where you are being charged;
5. Make a plan of action so you will know exactly what you can do to best help your case;
6. Discuss our fees and fee arrangements;
7. Devise an action plan to minimize the effect of your DUI charge on your life.
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Consequences of a DUIA DUI is charged as a felony or misdemeanor. It is different from a traffic ticket which is simple infraction. A DUI conviction carries mandatory legal penalties. If you are convicted of a DUI charge, your license will be suspended by the DMV. Some such consequences include:
1- Jail or informal probation;
2- suspended or actual jail time;
3- heavy fines;
4- driving restrictions;
5- DUI class;
6- your insurance rate will increase;
7- may affect your professional license;
8- if you are a resident alien, it could jeopardize your legal status and subject you to deportation.
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About Attorney Maltaise CiniOrange County Criminal Defense attorney Maltaise Cini has sat on both sides of the counsel table in the courtroom. In the prosecutor's office she handled homicide cases and appeals to the appellate and Supreme Courts. As a former public defender she has litigated hundreds of DUI misdemeanor and felony cases. With over 14 years practicing exclusively criminal experience, Maltaise Cini has a well earned reputation and is respected by both the judges and the prosecutors. Maltaise Cini is familiar with the justice system and knows how to obtain results that are favorable for her client. Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer, Maltaise Cini, is diligent and thorough in her case research and presentation. She has obtained outright dismissals for hundreds of clients and has tried to verdict more than a hundred cases.
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About DUI ChargesDriving under the influence is the criminal act of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol; and/or driving a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.08% or higher. These are two separate charges. If you have been charged with either or both charges, there are legal issues that may be addressed to get you the best resolution for your case. Many times officers pull a motorist over just because they were seen exiting a bar or nightclub. The police need a valid reason to pull you over. As an experienced DUI defense attorney, Maltaise Cini has built a reputation finding flaws with the government’s Maltaise Cini will ensure that your rights are protected.
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Areas of Practice
- Drug possession
- Felony Drug Charges
- Major Fraud
- Juvenile Matters
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ServicesCriminal Defense Attorney Maltaise Cini handles all state and federal criminal and related matters.
- Major Frauds
- Juvenile Matters
- Traffic Matters
- Expungments
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Attorney ProfileMaltaise Cini

Areas Of Practice:
Drug possession
Felony Drug Charges
DUI
DMV
Theft
White Collar Crime
Domestic Violence
Crimes of Violence
California Felony Crimes
Robbery
Burglary
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Murder
Attempted Murder
Assaults
Computer Crimes
Identity Theft
Major Fraud
Juvenile Matters
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, Carleton University, Carleton University 1984
LLB (Bachelor of Law), University Of Windsor, 1990
JURISDICTIONS:
California State Bar
Law Society of Upper Canada
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
PROFFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Orange County Bar Association
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
California Public Defender Association
William P. Gray Legion Lex American Inn Of Court
Newport Harbor Bar Association
FOREIGN LANGUAGES SPOKEN
? French
? Armenian
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