If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Ohio, you will have to undergo two different proceedings - criminal and civil.

On the criminal side you will be subject to court proceedings to determine if you will receive fines, probation or even jail time. In the civil proceeding, the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles will decide whether or not you will be able to keep your driver's license.

In Cincinnati and the rest of the state of Ohio, you can be arrested for DUI even if you did not submit to a breathalizer test, blood test or urine analysis. You can even be arrested for DUI if you did take one of these tests and the results were not over the legal limit of .08 percent or higher. Because the DUI law in Ohio is strict and somewhat complicated, it is very important to hire a competent DUI attorney.

If you, a family member or close friend are facing DUI charges, you are definitely in need of legal assistance. Driving under the influence is a very serious charge and the consequences can include fines, suspensions, house arrest and jail time.

Finding a DUI lawyer can seem like a daunting task. However the Cincinnati Bell Yellow Pages has many listings of reputable, experienced DUI lawyers in the Cincinnati area. As always, when dealing with any attorney, be sure to understand their fees before entering an agreement for their representation.