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Why should you hire DUI attorney Leigh Ann Bauer?

Leigh Ann has 30+ years of Experience Fighting DUI Defense. When you are faced with legal problems, it can be incredibly stressful. During this challenging time, a dedicated and reliable attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome of your matter. If you're seeking legal guidance, we have the expertise that you need. The Law Office of Leigh Ann Bauer is focused solely on the needs of our clients. We provide professional and effective representation. We look forward to helping you!

Leigh Ann Bauer practices DUI and Criminal Defense Law and she has successfully defended clients accused of DUI in Anchorage for years.

She first felt the interest in helping people while working at her father's law office during high school. Leigh Ann studied for one year in Hamburg, Germany. She graduated from the University at Santa Barbara with Honors and earned a law degree from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Leigh Ann then moved to Alaska and clerked for a Superior Court Judge and worked as a Public Defender for nearly five years before opening her own criminal law practice in Anchorage.

On June 20, 2011, Leigh Ann Bauer was featured as co-counsel on 48 Hours television program, CBS murder of Bonnie Craig, a 17 year-old cold case.

Leigh Ann Bauer is a member of the following professional organizations:

Alaska Criminal Defense Lawyers
Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
National College of DUI Defense
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

We are available to call or email 24/7. You can reach legal help 24/7 by calling: 907-770-7007 or emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

SKILLED LEGAL ADVICE IN ANCHORAGE

Experience is part of developing a successful law practice, and at Law Office of Leigh Ann Bauer people from Anchorage get the skilled legal advice and representation they're looking for when they need an attorney.

We have a thorough understanding of Alaska law. With exceptional legal skills, practical solutions, and professional integrity, Law Office of Leigh Ann Bauer works hard to help you get the best possible results in the following practice areas:

DUI/OUI
CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Leigh Ann Bauer prides herself on developing real connections with clients. We put complex legal issues into language that you can easily understand. We work hard to help our clients in every situation. We treat clients with respect and spend time to make sure that they fully understand the process they are going through.

When you need counsel on a major, life-impacting decision, you deserve an attorney who will listen to you, thoroughly examine the facts, and provide the best possible solution for you and your future.

Attorney Bauer is a Standard Field Sobriety Testing Instructor. She even took extra training so that she could better understand and assist her clients.

DUI FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is driving under the influence (DUI)?
Driving under the influence is legally defined as driving while impaired by drugs and or alcohol; and/or driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher

What are the legal penalties for DUI?
The penalties for DUI convictions vary and will depend upon several factors. If a person is convicted of DUI, he/she may be sentenced with jail time, monetary fines, DUI School, community service, probation, driver's license suspension, and installation of an ignition interlock device.
- What is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?
  
  Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) refers to the amount of ethyl alcohol that is present in a person's blood stream. A person's blood alcohol concentration can be determined through the administration of a breath, blood, or urine test.
- What happens if a person's BAC is 0.08% or higher?
  
  If a person's BAC is 0.08% or higher, his/her driver's license will be confiscated by law enforcement, and he/she will be given a Notice of Revocation/Disqualification. This will allow the person to drive for up to 7 days. After the 7 day period, the person's driving privileges will be automatically suspended if no hearing is requested.
- What are Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (FST)?
  
  Field sobriety tests (FST) are agility tests that are used by law enforcement to determine if a person is impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. If a person is believed to have been driving while under the influence, law enforcement may request that the person perform a series of field sobriety tests before deciding to make a DUI arrest.
- What is the 7 Day Rule?
  
  After a person has been placed under arrest for driving under the influence, he/she will receive a Notice of Revocation/Disqualification that will allow him/her to drive for 7 days. From the date of the person's arrest, he/she has 7 days to schedule a DMV Hearing to contest the suspension of his/her driver's license. If the person does not schedule a DMV Hearing, his/her driving privileges will remain suspended after the temporary permit expires.
- Why hire a DUI attorney?
  
  If you have been charged with DUI, it is important that you hire a skilled attorney. A DUI attorney has the training, knowledge, and experience it takes to successfully contest your DUI charges. By hiring a DUI Defense Lawyer, you ensure that your rights and best interests will remain protected throughout the criminal case process.
  
  From the date of your arrest for DUI / OUI / DWI in Alaska to request an administrative hearing about your driver's license. If you do not, your driver's license will be automatically suspended. For immediate help contact The Law Office Of Leigh Ann Bauer at (907) 770-7007.
  
  It is imperative that you find an attorney who exclusively handles DUI cases. The field of DUI defense is incredibly complex. Your attorney must have a detailed understanding of the science of blood and breath testing as well as an understanding of how law enforcement evaluates DUI. Knowledge is power and an experienced attorney who exclusively represents those accused of DUI will have the accumulated knowledge needed to best defend your case.
  
  Being charged can put you in a difficult situation legally, socially, and financially. It is important to realize that you still have rights and an experienced Alaska DUI lawyer can make a difference in. Anchorage DUI lawyer Leigh Ann Bauer offers many years of experience in DUI defense and an excellent knowledge of law. She promises to fight for your rights and challenge the prosecution to make every point of its case. Her commitment to thorough planning, meticulous research and relentless defense tactics often leads to success in the courtroom.

DRIVER LICENSE REVOKED IN 7 DAYS

You have seven (7) days from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) to save your driver's license after a drunk driving arrest if you refuse to submit to a breath test or allegedly fail a breath test.

***Warning*** if you refuse to blow into the DataMaster (At Police Station) you are facing severe ramifications to your license.*****

CONTEST REVOCATION OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE

You contest the revocation of your driver's license by requesting an Administrative Hearing with the DMV. You only have 7 days to request for this hearing - DON'T LOSE YOUR LICENSE. We will file this request on your behalf.

GET TEMPORARY DRIVING PRIVILEGES

If a request for an administrative hearing is filed within 7 days, you will be granted temporary driving privileges by the DMV allowing you to drive until your DMV hearing. Our office will continue out your driving privileges to allow you to drive as long as possible.

TALK TO AN ATTORNEY TODAY

Time is of the essence in (DUI/OUI) cases. If you wait, you may lose your driver's license, and either lose or severely risk losing opportunities to defend your case. To speak to an Attorney today please call Alaska DUI Defense Attorney, Leigh Ann Bauer at 907-770-7007, or email [email protected] or [email protected]!

CALL ALASKA DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEY, LEIGH ANN BAUER AT 907-770-7007. THE PHONES ARE AVAILABLE 24/7.

Breathalyzer Reading

A driver was charged with a DUI after a breathalyzer reading of .09, but the reading was thrown out because the officer had his back turned to the driver for part of the observation period. Without the reading, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the DUI.

· Police Procedure

A driver was facing a DUI charge and a one-year suspension of their driving privileges, but a review of the police reports revealed that the officers didn't follow proper procedures during the arrest. The prosecutors agreed to reinstate the driver's privileges and dismiss the DUI.

· Dash Camera Footage

A driver was able to use dash camera footage to prove that an officer was lying and that the driver was safely operating their vehicle. The case was dismissed, which helped the driver avoid issues with their job and reputation.

OUTSTANDING 2025 CASE RESULTS

ANCHORAGE DUI - Evidentiary Hearing Won. Attorney Bauer argued and won evidentiary hearing for Anchorage client.
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED - Leigh Ann fought for & won behalf of hearing impaired client who's arrest she proved was unlawful and violative of his rights.
ANCHORAGE DUI - Evidentiary Hearing Won. Attorney Bauer found multiple legal issues within the case, presented them and won the hearing for her client.
ANCHORAGE DUI - REDUCED Leigh Ann got her clients DUI charge reduced down to a reckless driving charge.
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED After filing a motion to suppress, Leigh Ann got her clients DUI dismissed.
ANCHORAGE DUI - Won a motion to strike prior convictions resulting in substantially reduced penalties.
ANCHORAGE DUI - Evidentiary hearing won. Attorney argued and won evidentiary hearing for client.
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED & TREATMENT Leigh Ann fought and got DUI dismissed as well as got client into treatment.
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED - Our clients case was dismissed after attorney filed and won a motion to suppress due to dissuasion by an officer.
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED - Leigh Ann was prepared to take a clients case to trial when the state dismissed it due to her diligence.

OUTSTANDING 2024 CASE RESULTS

FAIRBANKS DUI - DISMISSED - Leigh Ann Bauer successfully got a dismissed in Fairbanks after filing a motion to suppress
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED - The case was reduced to Reckless Driving
ANCHORAGE DUI -DISMISSED - Leigh Ann Bauer got a Municipality of Anchorage Case DUI dismissed after auguring regarding Blood
ALASKA DUI - Attorney Bauer got clients credit for inpatient treatment
KETCHIKAN DUI - Evidentiary Hearing Won - Attorney Bauer successfully won at an evidentiary hearing
KETCHIKAN DUI - State of Alaska dismissed Case due DUI Defense Attorney Leigh Ann Bauer winning evidentiary hearing.
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED - After filing a Motion to Suppress, the Municipality of Anchorage dismissed the case.
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED - Attorney Bauer argued successfully for a client and case was dismissed.
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED - Attorney Bauer filed Motion to Suppress and Case was dismissed due to the outstanding arguments
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED - Attorney Bauer successfully argued case with prosecutor and got case dismissed
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED - Attorney Bauer successfully argued with prosecutor and filed multiple motions to win a dismissal for client with hearing disabilities
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED - Attorney Bauer submitted and won her motion for a dismissal
ALASKA DUI - DISMISSED - Dismissed after successfully arguing case
ANCHORAGE DUI - DISMISSED - Leigh Ann got this case dismissed after arguing lack of probable cause for arrest
FAIRBANKS DUI - DISMISSED - Attorney Bauer was successful in getting a dismissal after filing motion to suppress

OUTSTANDING 2023 CASE RESULTS

DUI - REDUCED -Attorney Bauer successfully got the case reduced to negligent driving.
DUI - DISMISSED - The State dismissed the case after Attorney Bauer pointed out issues with the State's evidence.
DUI - DISMISSED - The case was reduced to Reckless Driving.
DUI -DISMISSED - The case was dismissed after Attorney Bauer successfully argued to suppress all of the state's evidence.
DUI - DISMISSED - The case was reduced to Reckless Driving
DUI - DISMISSED - The case was reduced to Reckless Driving

WHAT DO SATISFIED CLIENTS SAY ABOUT LEIGH ANN & HER LEGAL TEAM?

REVIEWS

Leigh Ann Bauer is a must go to attorney. I highly recommend if you're stressing to choose an attorney for a DUI charge. She is the best. - N.G.

Leigh Ann and her office were incredibly helpful from beginning to end. They helped me get through all the paperwork and in the end negotiated to the point where my DUI was 100% dismissed can't oversell how helpful they all were. H.D.

Best law firm is Anchorage. Leigh Ann and her team are top shelf lawyers. They were able to get one of my husbands DUI's dropped, his gun charge dropped and a handful of other court violations dropped. They also care about people, they got him into a treatment facility and gave him his life back! Great people, 10 out of 10. Would highly recommend!! A.L.

She was amazing her whole team was.. Fought for me on the most Unpredictable circumstances… She is rough around the edges, but it's because she very much cares about what she's doing.. Her staff performed a miracle with my care and I'll be forever grateful… Highly recommend her. H.S.

Leigh Ann and her team always fight for the best outcome and were very helpful with helping me take the right steps through my OUI case I would recommend her services to anyone that's looking for good representation in there case. - M.A.

I was on vacation when I ran in to trouble. Googled and her office was the only one that answered. I've ran in to trouble other times and spent thousands leading me to believe all lawyers are liars until I met Leigh Ann. She's professional, lets you know what to expect and lets you know what she will focus on doing for your best possible outcome. No promises, but you feel reassured she will do her best for you. By the way - her fees are incredibly reasonable and she works with you to save you money. Her team of paralegals keeps you up to date on your case and anything pending. Miraculously thanks to her, my case was dismissed otherwise I'd be serving time in Alaska very far from home. Even after my case was closed , she and her team reached out to find out if I needed help with any other paperwork in my home town. I highly recommend her. If you want the best outcome choose Leigh Ann as your representative. - J.A.

Leigh Ann Bauer is amazing. Her support staff are fantastic. The entire service side of things is impeccable! Now to performance- LEIGH ANN DOESNT PLAY AROUND, HAS AN EXPERIENCE LEVEL THAT SHOWS IN EVERY ASPECT AND FIGHTS LIKE A PITBULL TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS, FREEDOM AND RECORD! ⭐️ Highly recommend if you want a tactical advantage in your case. Do yourself a favor and stop your search now - she's the REAL DEAL! - C.C.

Ms. Bauer, and her team are hardworking and care about your outcome. Her work and results reflect her years of experience. She did a wonderful job getting results for me, and I highly recommend her. – J.B.

Leigh Ann and her team were the best choice I could have made when I found myself in a terrible situation. They were all super helpful and insightful and Leigh Ann herself, a superstar. I highly recommend Leigh Ann Bauer to anyone looking for a solid, dependable lawyer and legal team. - L.M.

Leigh Ann Bauer was amazing representing me in a DUI case! It was a very challenging case in which the state was not being truthful with their evidence and testimonies. She, and Liz worked very hard in a very knowledgeable way and were able to get my case dismissed. I cannot thank you both enough!!! - T.B.

I would like to commend this law office with doing such an amazing job in my case, communication was great and they always had an answer to every question I had to ask, and when I was unsure about something I would call and someone would always be there to reassure me with anything needed. I thank you again Leigh Ann and your awesome team for all you've done for me. - G.A.

Leigh Ann is a very professional, knowable, caring and aggressive lawyer. She took care of my case and me, the whole way. Thanks! - S.S.

10/10. 5 Stars. 2 Thumbs Up! Perfect Representation! She's "Firm" yet "Fair"! Attorney Bauer and her outstanding team will fight for you by any and every means necessary and will always keep you informed! Strongly Recommend! - A.C.

I was recommended Leigh Ann Bauer, and I'm very glad I called her. She was able to get my whole case dismissed, it took some time but it was well worth the wait! Don't hesitate to call the office and see what they can do for you. 10/10 Highly Recommend. - Z.B.

Best possible outcome, professional representation. Highly recommended! - J. M.

Leigh Ann did an amazing job with my case. Put in a lot of work and got me off the hook. I would highly recommend her and her team. They are very busy, and it might take a little bit to hear from them, but just give it time they will be in touch with you an keep you vary up to date as things move along. - C. S.

Leigh Ann was worth every penny. Now with that (and everything else in life) there are pros and cons, ups and downs, here is no different. I had a handful of issues as a first-time defendant and some of those "issues" were with this office. However, the good things here far outweighed any delay or complaint that I might have had. They are highly experienced and extremely busy. My best advice is; help them help you, you may need to do some homework and provide some evidence to arm them with certain details for your specific case. If you are willing to wait and put in some effort, this office will handle the rest. - E.J.

Attorney Bauer and her staff helped me with a very difficult case. English is my second language and with Attorney Bauer's hard work we were able to narrow my case down. We had to take my case to an evidentiary hearing which we won. Attorney Bauer helped me find an excellent interpreter. They helped me when other lawyers couldn't. I cannot recommend Attorney Bauer and her staff enough. They will go the extra mile to ensure they get great results for their clients. Attorney Bauer was available any time I needed help, even at night and on weekends.

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Attorney Bauer and her staff helped me on a very difficult case. English is my second language and with Attorney Bauer's hard work we were able to get my case reduced. We had to take my case to an evidentiary hearing, which we won. Attorney Bauer helped me by getting awesome interpreters. They helped me when other attorneys couldn't. I can't recommend Attorney Bauer and her staff enough. they will go the extra mile to make sure they get an excellent result for their clients. K.L.

Attorney Bauer was available anytime I needed help even at night and on the weekends. - J.G.

CONTACT ALASKA DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEY LEIGH ANN BAUER FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. 907-770-7007. PHONES ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 OR EMAIL [email protected] or [email protected]

There's no need to handle these difficult matters of law all alone. Get the legal advice, counsel, and representation you need. Contact Law Office of Leigh Ann Bauer in Anchorage for a consultation. We can help you decide which course of action will serve your best interests.