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DUI defense in Norman, Oklahoma City and Canadian County
Arrested for a DUI? Your License Is Already on the Clock.
A DUI charge can affect much more than a court date. It can put your license, your job, your CDL, your education, and your reputation at risk. We help you understand what is happening and act before the deadlines that matter pass.
Free, confidential consultation · Two offices · Practicing in Oklahoma since 2007
Trusted criminal defense in Norman, Oklahoma
The deadline most people miss
You Have a Short Window to Protect Your License.
- 1A notice arrives
After a DUI arrest, Service Oklahoma sends a notice that your license will be revoked.
- 30Days to respond
You generally have 30 days from that notice to request the Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP) or file an appeal.
- 3Or it starts on its own
If the window closes, the revocation usually takes effect automatically.
Who we defend
A Defense Built Around What You Stand to Lose
Your CDL is your income.
For a commercial driver, a DUI can threaten your license, your income, your job, and your family's financial stability. Even if the arrest happened in your personal vehicle, your commercial driving privileges may still be affected.
- Commercial driving privileges
- Employer reporting concerns
- Income and job security
- Future hiring and background checks
One night should not decide your future.
For students at OU and across Oklahoma, a DUI can raise concerns about school, scholarships, internships, and the career you are working toward. Our Norman office is under two miles from campus, and we regularly help students and their families.
- School and scholarship concerns
- Internships and first jobs
- Telling your parents
- Keeping your record clean
Discretion for people with something to protect.
If you are a business owner, executive, healthcare professional, or working parent, the consequences can feel immediate and personal: your employer, your professional license, your clients, and your reputation in a close-knit community.
- Professional licensing
- Employer and client discovery
- Travel and the ability to work
- Reputation and privacy
How we build your defense
What We Look at First
- The stop
Did the officer have legal grounds to pull you over, and what did they claim to observe?
After an arrest - Field sobriety tests
Were the tests properly explained and administered, on fair ground and in fair conditions?
Field sobriety tests - Breath or blood testing
Were testing procedures followed? Were there issues with timing, equipment, or procedure? Was there a refusal?
Chemical testing - Your license
Has the window to request IDAP or appeal been protected, so you can keep driving to work, school, and court?
The 30-day window
Where we defend
DUI Defense Across Central Oklahoma
From our offices in Norman and Pauls Valley, we represent DUI clients in the courts around them, including Canadian County.
- Cleveland CountyNorman, MooreOur Norman office, two blocks from the courthouse.
- Oklahoma CountyOklahoma City, EdmondOklahoma City and the metro.
- Canadian CountyEl Reno, Yukon, MustangThe courthouse in El Reno and the fast-growing towns west of the city.
- Garvin CountyPauls ValleyOur Pauls Valley office.
Your defense team
The Firm Behind Your Defense
Worden & Carbitcher has defended Oklahomans since 2007, with criminal defense and expungement as a core focus. Our attorneys trained at the University of Oklahoma and built their careers in the Cleveland County courts, handling both serious felony and misdemeanor cases.
Our approach is direct, prepared, and free from judgment. Strong representation begins with honesty, personal respect, and a willingness to use every appropriate legal tool available to protect your rights.
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Cleveland County Bar Association
- Oklahoma County Bar Association
Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Meet our attorneys“Consummate professionals in every way.”
Questions we hear first
DUI Questions, Answered
Every case is different. These answers are a starting point, not legal advice for your situation. More DUI questions
How long do I have to protect my license after a DUI arrest?
Oklahoma now gives you a short window that starts when Service Oklahoma sends a notice of revocation. You generally have 30 days from that notice to request the Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP) or file an appeal. If the window closes, the revocation usually takes effect on its own, so call as soon as you can.
Will a DUI in my personal car affect my CDL?
It can. Under federal rules, a first DUI conviction disqualifies a commercial license for one year even when the arrest happened in a personal vehicle, and a second conviction can mean a lifetime disqualification. That is why a CDL case needs a different strategy from the start.
I am under 21. Is the limit still 0.08?
No. In Oklahoma, a driver under 21 can be charged with DUI for any measurable amount of alcohol. The case can also raise questions about school, scholarships, and future careers, which we help students and their families think through.
What if I refused the breath or blood test?
A refusal brings its own license consequences, separate from the criminal case. It does not decide the outcome on its own, and the stop, the officer's observations, and the procedure that was followed still matter. The same short window to act generally applies.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. Criminal defense matters, including DUI, begin with a free, confidential consultation by phone or in person.
Talk to a DUI Attorney Today
You may not be able to change what has already happened. But you can make a thoughtful decision about what happens next, and the sooner you call, the more options you may have.
405-360-8036Free, confidential consultation. Norman and Pauls Valley offices.