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Employment After a DUI

A DUI conviction can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to gain employment. One of the many hidden costs of a DUI is the stigma of being convicted of a criminal charge, especially when that charge is one so broadly condemned as DUI. In some cases, it is practically impossible to secure a job shortly after receiving a DUI. In other fields, it may be possible, but extremely difficult.

A vigorous legal defense can help you to avoid these barriers to employment. To learn more about your rights and options if charged with DUI, contact the Arizona DUI lawyers of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., by calling 602-510-9999.

Finding Work After a DUI

Depending on the nature of a job, an applicant might be refused on grounds of moral character, or a current employee may be dismissed. While it is difficult to overcome a criminal record as an applicant, there are ways to work through a DUI to gain employment. Consider the following approaches:

  • File for expungement of the crime
  • Build up an impressive resume of public service and good works
  • If asked about the charges, be honest and address the mistake
  • Explain personal growth and development since the conviction

It is a simple fact of certain high-profile professions that an Arizona DUI can result in job loss or significantly weaken a candidate’s credentials. In these cases, a person may want to work in a related field for some time to distance themselves from the conviction.

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If you have been charged with intoxicated driving, we may be able to provide you with legal assistance. For a free consultation regarding your defense options, contact an Arizona DUI lawyer at Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., at 602-510-9999 today.