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Tayac Law — Robert Tayac Defense

San Francisco DUI Defense — Former SFPD Officer & Inspector · 345 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Criminal Defense / DUI Former SFPD Officer Insider DUI Defense NCDD Member
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Our Verdict

Robert Tayac is the only California DUI attorney trained by the San Francisco Police Department in DUI investigation. As a former SFPD officer and police inspector, he knows exactly how DUI cases are built — and where they fail. He leads a specialized team of DUI investigators and experts and represents clients in San Francisco and all Bay Area courts. NCDD member. Best fit for: DUI cases (especially repeat offenses, blood-test cases, or cases with bad facts), and any criminal case where former-officer perspective changes the defense strategy.

Pricing & Fees

Tayac Law — Robert Tayac Defense works on hourly + flat fee. Misdemeanor DUI $5,000–$8,500 flat • Felony hourly. The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.

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Robert Tayac

Founder

Former San Francisco Police Officer and Inspector. NCDD member. Only CA DUI attorney trained by SFPD in DUI investigation. 20+ years defending DUI cases.

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Senior DUI Counsel

Senior Counsel

Specializes in DMV hearings and license-restoration matters.

What Clients Say

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Felony DUI — Reduced
★★★★★
Third-time DUI with significant exposure. Robert's police background let him challenge the FST and breath test in detail. Pled to a misdemeanor.
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DUI — Dismissed
★★★★★
Federal contractor — couldn't afford a conviction. Tayac attacked the breath test and DA dismissed.
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DMV Hearing — Won
★★★★★
DMV tried to suspend my license. Robert's team won the hearing on technical grounds. License kept.

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FAQ — Tayac Law — Robert Tayac Defense

How much does Tayac Law charge?
Misdemeanor DUI: $5,000–$8,500 flat. Felony / repeat-offender DUI: hourly + retainer. Free initial consultation.
Why hire a former police officer?
Robert Tayac knows how DUI cases are investigated and built — which means he knows where the prosecution's case will be weak and how to attack it.
Do you handle DMV hearings?
Yes — DMV hearings are a separate civil proceeding from the criminal DUI case, with a 10-day deadline to request. We handle both as part of the engagement.
Where do you practice?
San Francisco-based; appearances throughout the Bay Area (San Mateo, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara) and Northern California for the right cases.
Do you handle vehicular manslaughter?
Yes — DUI manslaughter and vehicular-homicide cases are within the firm's expertise, often involving deeper FST/blood/toxicology challenges.