10 Questions You Should Ask
Before Hiring a DUI Lawyer

You do not want a family doctor performing brain surgery — and you do not want a general practitioner defending you in a DUI case. The government has specialized, trained DUI officers working against you. You deserve a specialized, trained DUI lawyer working for you. Glen W. Neeley's practice is focused on DUI defense, not a mix of whatever walks through the door.

On average, Glen does a jury trial at least twice a month. That's not a statistic — that's experience that translates directly to your defense. It takes more than a law license to stand up in front of strangers and persuade them of your innocence. It takes people skills, the ability to speak publicly, passion, and the courage to connect with a jury. Glen has it.

Glen is a member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) — an organization strictly designed to make DUI defense lawyers more effective. Membership signals commitment to staying current on evolving science, law, and tactics. Ask any attorney you're considering whether they belong to organizations focused specifically on DUI defense. If they don't, that says something.

Glen makes it a goal to contact you within 24 hours of your call to answer any questions you may have. A DUI arrest is stressful. Not knowing what's happening in your case makes it worse. You deserve an attorney who treats your communication like a priority — not a nuisance.

Glen defends DUI cases because he believes innocent people are being arrested every day — and even more troubling, innocent people are being convicted. The war on DUI has swept up people who did nothing wrong. It is not a crime to drink and drive, as long as it's done responsibly. Too often, if an officer smells alcohol, a DUI citation follows — regardless of actual impairment or blood alcohol level. Glen fights back against that.

Glen does not consider himself a "dump truck" lawyer — someone who takes every case that comes through the door and gives each client minimal attention. He believes that if you accept every case, you cannot adequately serve any of them. Glen is selective about the cases he takes so he can give each client the focused, dedicated representation they deserve.

This is a question that separates true DUI specialists from general criminal defense lawyers. Breath testing machines, field sobriety tests, and blood draw procedures all have specific scientific and legal requirements that must be met for the evidence to be admissible. Glen understands these requirements in depth — and knows how to challenge them when law enforcement fails to follow proper protocol.

Glen has defended DUI cases across the state of Utah, from Logan in the north to St. George and Kanab in the south. Whether your charge involves a breath test, blood draw, refusal, accident, or aggravated DUI, experience with cases like yours matters enormously. The facts of DUI cases vary widely, and knowing how courts in different jurisdictions operate is a significant advantage.

Any attorney you consult should be transparent about their fees from the beginning. You should understand exactly what is included, what is not, and how billing works before you sign anything. Cheap fees can mean cut-rate representation. Extremely high fees don't guarantee quality. Ask for clarity — and make sure the attorney can explain their fee structure without hesitation.

A good DUI attorney will give you an honest, realistic picture of your situation — not just what you want to hear. After reviewing the facts of your case, Glen will walk you through your options clearly: what challenges may be available, what the likely outcomes are, and what strategy makes sense. You deserve candor, not false promises. If an attorney guarantees you a specific result before reviewing your case, walk out the door.