DUI Defense
Arrested for DUI in Central Pennsylvania? Mark Zearfaus Law Offices provides aggressive, experienced DUI defense to protect your license, record, and freedom.
DUI Defense Attorney in Altoona & Central Pennsylvania
Serving Blair, Bedford & Cambria Counties
A DUI arrest in Pennsylvania is more than just a traffic violation—it’s a criminal charge with serious, lasting consequences. A conviction can result in license suspension, hefty fines, probation, jail time, and a permanent criminal record. At Mark Zearfaus Law Offices, we deliver aggressive, experienced DUI defense for clients across Blair, Bedford, and Cambria counties, including Altoona, Bedford, and Johnstown.
If you've been arrested for DUI, your first move should be contacting a qualified defense attorney. The earlier we get involved, the better your chances of protecting your record and minimizing penalties.
Pennsylvania DUI Laws: What You’re Facing
- Pennsylvania uses a tiered DUI system based on Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and prior offenses:
- General Impairment (.08–.099% BAC)
- High BAC (.10–.159%)
- Highest BAC (.16% and above)
- DUI charges can also be triggered by drug impairment (prescription or illegal) or refusal to submit to chemical testing. Penalties escalate significantly if it’s a second or third offense, or if there was an accident or minor involved.
How Mark Zearfaus Builds Your DUI Defense
Attorney Mark S. Zearfaus brings over 20 years of experience to DUI cases—including time served as a public defender and now as a private defense attorney. He personally handles every case and knows how to challenge DUI charges on multiple fronts:
- Unlawful traffic stops
- Faulty breathalyzer or blood test results
- Improper field sobriety tests
- Failure to follow arrest protocol
- Medical conditions misread as impairment
- We also help clients pursue ARD program eligibility, which can result in reduced penalties and expungement of your record after completion.
DMV & License Protection
After a DUI arrest, the PennDOT license suspension process moves separately from your criminal case. Our firm acts quickly to request hearings, challenge automatic suspensions, and explore limited license options so you can stay on the road legally while we fight the charge.
First-Time DUI? Repeat Offender? We Can Help.
Whether this is your first DUI arrest or you’ve been through the system before, we’ll provide a personalized strategy to protect your license, your freedom, and your future. Our clients rely on us for straightforward communication, honest answers, and courtroom results.
Call Now to Defend Your Rights
If you’ve been charged with DUI in Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Bedford, or Johnstown, don’t face it alone. The penalties are steep—but with the right defense, many DUI charges can be reduced, dismissed, or resolved through diversion programs.
