About Paul Richard
Paul Richard Burglin is a California attorney specializing in DUI defense. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1985. His license is currently active. Mr. Burglin is the managing attorney at Burglin Law Offices, P.C., a firm located in San Rafael, California. He has been practicing law for over 40 years, representing clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties.
Mr. Burglin earned his Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1984. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1980. During his time at Gonzaga, he developed a strong foundation in legal principles that have supported his extensive career in DUI defense.
Mr. Burglin's practice focuses on defending individuals charged with driving under the influence. He handles cases at all stages, including initial consultations, DMV administrative hearings, pre-trial motions, negotiations, and trials. His experience encompasses first-time offenses, repeat offenses, felony DUIs, and cases involving accidents or other aggravating factors. He is also involved in appeals and writs related to DUI convictions.
Throughout his career, Mr. Burglin has represented over 7,000 clients and served as lead counsel in more than 130 DUI jury trials. He is admitted to practice before the Superior Courts of California in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal. His extensive trial experience has established him as a respected advocate in the field of DUI defense.
Mr. Burglin is a board-certified DUI defense attorney, a distinction approved by the American Bar Association. He co-authors the two-volume treatise "California Drunk Driving Law," a resource frequently used by legal professionals in the state. He has served as Dean Emeritus of the National College for DUI Defense and has been a Regent of the organization. He is also a member of the Marin County Bar Association and the California DUI Lawyers Association. Mr. Burglin is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to effectively serve a diverse clientele.
