When you're arrested for DUI / drunk driving / driving under the influence, who ya gonna call? If you're local Circuit Judge Jim Smith, the answer isn't Ghostbusters. It's Huntsville's uber DUI lawyer Phil Price.

Smith was arrested last week for allegedly driving erratically late at night on an interstate northeast of Chattanooga, according to Tennessee state troopers. He allegedly failed a field sobriety test and spent five hours in the slammer before being released on $1,500 bond.

Price said Friday that the judge, a 14-year veteran of the bench, was driving to his cabin near Gatlinburg, Tenn., and has been taking medication for a chronic stomach condition.

"He was not charged with drinking and driving," DUI lawyer Price pointed out.

No representation is made about the quality of DUI lawyer legal services, as the disclaimers say, but Price is known around the courthouse as the DUI lawyer go-to guy, especially when things are sticky.

Smith's decision to retain DUI lawyer Price doesn't necessarily mean he thinks his is a sticky situation - although it is - but is a sign he wants a DUI lawyer specialist.

Price confirmed Friday that he isn't licensed to practice law in Tennessee, but he presumably knows the go-to DUI lawyer or DUI lawyers there, too. He'll be helping any way he can, DUI lawyers say.

Price is already working the court of public opinion. He said Smith's condition, and the medication he's been taking, have never affected his ability to do his job.

The judge "has the utmost respect for the entire legal system," DUI lawyer Price added. "They treated him courteously and professionally."

Price also noted that Smith was treated like any other DUI suspect, neither asking for nor receiving special consideration. Phil is a super DUI lawyer!