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Peter F. Iocona
Peter F. Iocona - OC DUI Lawyer
The Law Office of Peter F. Iocona
22982 La Cadena Drive
Suite 239
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: 949-235-2250
Website: oc-duilawyer.com

About Peter F. Iocona
Attorney Peter F. Iocona is a trial lawyer focused on DUI defense, complex criminal litigation, professional licensing defense, and high-stakes personal injury litigation throughout Southern California, particularly in Orange County. Mr. Iocona personally handles DUI defense matters through OC DUI Lawyer, where he has litigated thousands of cases and taken more than 50 matters to trial. His practice includes misdemeanor and felony DUI matters, DUI causing injury cases, DMV administrative hearings, vehicular manslaughter allegations, Watson murder prosecutions, and cases involving blood, breath, drug, and forensic toxicology evidence. In addition to DUI defense, Mr. Iocona provides strategic direction for criminal defense and professional licensing matters through Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney, working in coordination with attorney Marlo Cordero and experienced litigation counsel. Personal injury matters are handled through SoCal Personal Injury Attorney in coordination with co-counsel Aaron Hicks. Mr. Iocona began his legal career with the Law Office of Barry T. Simons in 2000, where he developed a strong foundation in DUI and criminal trial advocacy and later served as lead trial lawyer and managing attorney. From 2016 to 2025, he served in trial and leadership roles at The SoCal Law Network before transitioning to his current practice structure. In addition to DUI defense, Mr. Iocona provides strategic direction for criminal defense and professional licensing matters in coordination with co-counsel Marlo Cordero, and personal injury matters in coordination with co-counsel Aaron Hicks of Hicks Law Firm. Mr. Iocona has been recognized by Super Lawyers and repeatedly selected as one of the nation’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. He has also been designated a “Nationally Recognized Superior DUI Attorney” by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD) and has been included among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys.
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