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Steve Oberman

Since graduating from the University of Tennessee Law School in 1980, Mr. Oberman has become established as a national authority on the intricacies of DUI defense law. Steve is a former Dean of the National College for DUI Defense, co-author of a national treatise ("Drunk Driving Defense" published by Aspen/Wolters-Kluwer), and author of "DUI: The Crime and Consequences in Tennessee" (published by Thomson-Reuters/West). He has taught thousands of lawyers, judges, and members of the general public about the intricacies of this crime. Steve was selected as a Fulbright Scholar to teach American Criminal Law and American Trial Advocacy at the University of Latvia School of Law in 2019; in 2023 taught for a semester as a visiting professor at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) Faculty of Law in Budapest, Hungary; and as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Ljubljana Faculty of Law in 2024. Steve has also presented at a number of judicial conferences in the United States and Canada as well as for law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Czech Republic Police Academy. As a Tennessee DUI attorney, Mr. Oberman has successfully defended over two thousand clients charged with Driving Under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In 2006, Mr. Oberman became the first DUI lawyer in Tennessee to be recognized by the National College for DUI Defense as a Board Certified Specialist in the area of DUI Defense law.

4 Ways to Better Your Chances In Court

Steve Oberman June 19, 2022 No Comments

When you have to appear in court, particularly in defending your DUI related case, there are definitely some “tricks of the trade” to increase your

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Will Alternative Sentencing Become More Available for DUI Offenders in Tennessee?

Steve Oberman March 20, 2022 No Comments

In proposed 2022 legislation introduced by Tennessee Senator Stevens and Tennessee Representative Farmer, the sheriff or chief administrative officer of a local jail or workhouse

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New Obstacle Proposed to Regain a Tennessee Driver License after a DUI Conviction

Steve Oberman March 2, 2022 No Comments

A 2022 proposed Bill filed jointly by Tennessee Senator White (SB2736) and Tennessee Representative Ogles (HB2270)would amend current law so that a person who was

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Tennessee BUI Convictions May Affect DUI Penalties

Steve Oberman February 20, 2022 No Comments

2022 legislation proposed by Tennessee Senator White and Tennessee Representative Ogles would amend current law so that a prior conviction for the offense of boating

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DUI Convictions Prohibit Handgun Carry Permits in Tennessee

Steve Oberman January 1, 2022 No Comments

A client of mine have recently inquired about the effect a DUI conviction would have on their ability to obtain a handgun carry permit.  I

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Will The 2021 Infrastructure Legislation Make Drunk Driving A Thing of the Past?

Steve Oberman November 28, 2021 No Comments

There has been a lot of discussion both before and after the passage of President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill, but there has been little emphasis on

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4 Common Ways to Monitor DUI Offenders

Steve Oberman October 3, 2021 No Comments

As part of a DUI offender’s bond or probation, a court may require a person to ne monitored for alcohol or drugs.  The four most

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Are gas stations liable for selling fuel to a drunk driver?

Steve Oberman August 15, 2021 No Comments

The answer, as usual, depends.  According to a decision released July 19, 2021, Tennessee and New Mexico are the only two states in the country

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To-Go Alcohol Law in Tennessee is Extended

Steve Oberman July 22, 2021 No Comments

Tennesseans may recall that  Governor Lee signed an executive order during the COVID-19 pandemic allowing restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages for take-out.  Apparently, this order

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Tennessee Boating Under the Influence Penalties Increased

Steve Oberman June 30, 2021 No Comments

As of July 1, 2021, the penalties for boating under the influence in Tennessee will be substantially increased.  A number of Tennessee statutes will be

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