Haitham “Sam or H” Amin is a Bay Area criminal defense attorney and the founder and principal of Amin Law, P.C., where he focuses on DUI defense and serious misdemeanor and felony matters throughout California.
With a background as a Deputy Public Defender, Sam brings courtroom-tested experience to DUI cases where liberty, driving privileges, immigration status, and professional licenses are at risk. He represents clients facing first-time DUIs, repeat offenses, felony DUI charges, refusal allegations, injury cases, and DMV administrative per se hearings.
Sam is known for a meticulous, evidence-driven approach to DUI defense. He scrutinizes every aspect of the case, including the legality of the stop, field sobriety testing, breath and blood analysis, laboratory procedures, and officer conduct. When constitutional or procedural violations exist, he moves aggressively to suppress evidence and challenge the prosecution’s case. When resolution is in a client’s best interest, he negotiates strategically to minimize penalties and long-term consequences.
Understanding that DUI charges often arise at a client’s most stressful moment, Sam prioritizes clear communication, fast action, and realistic guidance from day one. He handles both the criminal court case and the DMV hearing, ensuring a coordinated defense strategy aimed at protecting his clients’ records, licenses, and futures.
A technologically forward attorney, Sam offers efficient, remote-friendly representation and keeps clients informed at every stage of the process. He also educates the public through short-form legal content, breaking down DUI law and common misconceptions so clients understand what they are facing and how to respond.
Sam earned his Juris Doctor from John F. Kennedy University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from San Francisco State University. He has been recognized for academic excellence and professional achievement and remains committed to providing strong, ethical, and results-oriented DUI defense across California.