San Diego DUI criminal defense attorneys are often asked about alcohol education programs. Folks convicted of a San Diego DUI can be referred to, either by the San Diego California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), one of 4 San Diego DUI courts, or both.

Some San Diego drivers can be ordered to attend a San Diego DUI 12-hour alcohol program. This is the most basic level of education that is offered, and it is limited to people who are convicted of charges less than an actual San Diego DUI. Most commonly, the offense is a "wet reckless" charge with a .07 or less BAC, where alcohol played a role in reckless driving. In some cases, this class might satisfy San Diego DUI court orders, but not meet the requirements of the San Diego DMV.

The standard San Diego drunk driving course attended by San Diego DUI first offenders is either a three-month, 30-hour program or a nine-month, 60-hour program, depending on the blood-alcohol content level registered at the time of the offense.

Second-time San Diego DUI offenders are often sentenced to an 18-month program. This usually includes 52 hours of group counseling, 12 hours of alcohol and drug education, six hours of community reentry monitoring, and biweekly individual interviews during the first 12 months of the San Diego drunk driving program.

Sometimes, when necessary to get a Restricted License to drive, one may have to enroll in a San Diego DUI alcohol program by calling (858) 467-6810 [Central San Diego], (760) 891-1500 [North County], (619) 562-5850 [East County], or (619) 409-1780 [South County]. Here's a complete list.

San Diego's DUI Alcohol Programs

In San Diego county there are four (4) locations that provide DUI alcohol programs. These are the providers authorized by both the Court and DMV. So if you should be convicted of a San Diego DUI in court and assigned a program as part of your probation, or you if DMV sent you a decision suspending your license or driving privilege, you will be required to participate in one of the programs offered at these locations.

East County ACCORD
1136 Broadway, Suite 10
El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone: 619-562-5850;

Occupational Health Services, Inc.
1637 Capalina Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
Phone: 760-891-1500

Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee MAAC
1355 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone: 619-409-1780
MAAC Project


The school program is typically divided into two parts. A six week educational part held two days a week (90 minutes each) for 12 weeks at the same time there is a more informal gathering of 10 to 12 individuals another two days per week (again 90 minutes each).

Central District
9245 Sky Park Court, Suite 101
San Diego CA 92123
Phone: 858-467-6810
San Diego State University DUI Program

Online DUI program for out-of-state people, under limited circumstances:

This is not approved by California DMV, only California Court if directed by Assessment Unit of Court. California DMV's program requirement is not satisfied.

If you are out of state, you may be able to do your program for Court online to one of three places: http://www.myduiclass.com , http://www.tomwilsoncounseling.com/onlineDUI.html , or http://www.duicourseonline.com/DUICourseOnline.aspx .

If your state of residence, or the state where the offense occured in is listed here, you need to follow any indicated steps. If your state is not listed below, that simply means that Right Direction Services' online alcohol program has not been contacted by the authority in that state to require clients to get preapproval.

If you are ordered by the Court to do the program out of state, you must also request San Diego Court's Assessment Unit (when you later speak with them) that you be directed to do your program online.

Right Direction Services LLC
1415 Pate Plaza
PMB 452
South Beloit, IL 61080
Phone: (815) 389-9564
Fax: (773) 822-0793
Email: support@myduiclass.com

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