Edward Shkolnikov practices DUI & DWI law in the Los Angeles County area. The chances of successfully beating a DUI charge are slim to none if you don't hire a DUI lawyer. A DUI conviction can have lasting consequences on your life, including the payment of stiff fines and penalties, the loss of driving privileges, the imperilment of future job prospects, and more. Hiring a DUI lawyer is your best chance of minimizing the fallout from a DUI.