Aaron Bortel

Aaron Bortel, Esq., is a California DUI and criminal defense attorney at the Law Firm of Aaron Bortel, whose practice is limited to defending people accused of driving under the influence. He has more than 33 years of experience and has handled thousands of DUI cases. His work covers misdemeanor and felony DUI charges, high blood alcohol concentration cases, drugged driving allegations, DUI manslaughter, hit-and-run charges, reckless driving, suspended-license matters, and other California Vehicle Code violations.

Aaron earned his J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He later received a Certificate of Training Award from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, adding specialized training relevant to his DUI defense practice.

Aaron represents clients in criminal court and before the California Department of Motor Vehicles. His experience includes Administrative Per Se hearings, under-21 DUI matters, zero-tolerance violations, and cases involving prescribed or illegal drugs. He has handled DMV issues involving license suspensions, negligent operator allegations, lack-of-skill matters, and physical or mental conditions affecting driving privileges. His practice addresses the scientific and procedural issues surrounding breath tests, blood tests, alcohol absorption, and drug-related evidence.

Aaron Bortel brings extensive trial experience to DUI matters and personally appears with clients throughout their court proceedings. He is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, California Bar Association, and California DUI Lawyers Association. His practice focuses on protecting clients facing criminal penalties and driving restrictions while addressing the separate court and DMV proceedings that can follow a DUI arrest.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Firm of Aaron Bortel
• Member, National College for DUI Defense
• Member, California Bar Association
• Member, California DUI Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Golden Gate University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)