Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers

Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers: Criminal and DUI Defense in Louisville

Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers is a law firm with an office in Louisville, Kentucky, that focuses its practice on defending individuals accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) and on criminal defense in general. The team has more than 100 years of combined experience and includes, among others, a former police officer and a former prosecutor, a profile the firm presents as an asset for anticipating the prosecution's strategy.

The firm handles cases in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana and maintains a telephone service available 24 hours a day. The initial consultation is free.

Defense Against DUI Charges in Kentucky

The firm explains the two main ways a driver can be charged with DUI in Kentucky. The first is DUI per se, set forth in section 189A.010(1)(a) of the state's revised statutes: it is charged when the driver operates a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit, set at 0.08 for most adults and 0.02 for those under 21. The determination is typically made with a breathalyzer, although a blood test may also be used.

The second is DUI by opinion, provided for in section 189A.010(1)(b): it is enough for an officer to believe the driver is under the influence of alcohol or another controlled substance, based on their behavior or performance on roadside sobriety tests. In this case, a positive breath or blood test result is not required.

Practice Areas

In addition to DUI defense, the firm covers a broad spectrum of criminal and related matters:

• DUI: overview, defense strategies, drugged driving (DUID), DUI penalties, ignition interlock, diversion programs, professional licenses, driving after a DUI, and under 21 DUI.
• Criminal defense: assault, domestic violence, drug crimes, federal crimes, sex crimes, and Title IX proceedings.
• Military defense: military legal advice and assistance, and veterans' legal services.

Defense Strategies in DUI Cases

The site details some of the most common defenses the firm handles. These include challenging the traffic stop: officers may only stop a driver if they have reasonable suspicion that the driver has committed or is committing a crime; if it is shown that such suspicion did not exist, the case may be dismissed. Another defense line attacks the reliability of breath or blood tests, which are often a central piece of the prosecution's case, when their results are inaccurate or unreliable.

Case Results

The firm publishes a selection of results obtained in prior proceedings. Examples it shows include the dismissal of a second-offense aggravated DUI charge after establishing that the stop was illegal; the reduction of a first-offense DUI to careless driving; and the dismissal of a marijuana DUID case after a motion to suppress evidence was granted.

Local Recognition

The firm states that it was chosen as a winner of the Louisville Community's Choice Awards 2026 in the category of best law firm, an honor decided by a vote of the city's residents.

Location and Contact

Phone: 502-371-7000 · Email: info@suhrelawlouisville.com · Hours: Telephone service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week