Roland X. Tiemann

Founder & Senior Managing Attorney

Roland X. Tiemann graduated from Sacramento State University, California with a degree in the Biological Sciences and obtained his law degree from Lincoln Law School, Sacramento.  Over the years, he has aggressively represented 1000’s of people arrested for alcohol and drug related DUI’s.  No other local attorney has the training certifications and qualifications that Mr. Tiemann has when it comes to DUI defense. In fact, he trains other attorneys in DMV Admin Per Se hearings, DUI defense law, science, and trial practice.  He was the only attorney from across the country to get a perfect score on the forensic testing examination given at the Advanced Blood and Urine testing seminar in San Diego.

Trial Attorney: Mr. Tiemann has tried many DUI cases over the years and can consult with new client’s regarding the possible trial defenses in their DUI case.     

Breath/Blood Testing Science:  Mr. Tiemann’s scientific background in biochemistry, microbiology, and physiology sets him apart from other attorneys because he is an expert in the science behind the metabolism of alcohol or drugs and the problems associated with breath and blood testing methods.

Breath Test Equipment:  Mr. Tiemann is a certified breath test operator and he owns and operates all the breath testing devices used to breath test people including the Drager 7410, 7110, and Alcosensor IV.  This allows him to aggressively cross-examine police officers and state experts on the operation, maintenance, and calibration of the devices because he knows the machines are often not used and calibrated properly.

Blood Testing:  Mr. Tiemann received 40 hours of hands-on analytical training from Axion Labs in Forensic Chromatography.  This allows him to vigorously cross-examine the state criminalist on alcohol and drug testing and the many problems associated with drug and alcohol testing methods.

Standardized Field Sobriety Test:  Mr. Tiemann is a qualified Field Sobriety Test Instructor having completed the National Highway Safety Administration and International Chiefs of Police DWI Detection and SFST Instructor training program.  This allows him to cross-examine the police officer’s administration of field sobriety tests because he knows they are often not administered properly resulting in erroneous officer opinions in court.

Drug DUI Expert: Mr. Tiemann completed the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) and International Chiefs of Police Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) course overview program.  This allows him to challenge the police officer on the results of the DRE exam and how the facts often contradict the officer’s conclusions in Drug DUI cases.

Police/Lab Procedures: Mr. Tiemann has an extensive library of law enforcement and laboratory procedures manuals which he has studied and uses to challenge the state’s case because he knows that in most DUI cases the State does not follow their own regulations and procedures.

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • National College for DUI Defense
  • California DUI Lawyers Association
  • State Bar of California

Speaking Engagements:

2017 – Cleaning Your Criminal Record   

El Dorado County Bar Association

2017 – Cannabis Law In California   

El Dorado County Libertarian Party

2016 – Marijuana for Attorneys 

El Dorado County Bar Association

2014 DUI Breath Testing – Breath Testing Defenses

El Dorado County Bar Association

2013 DMV Hearings – Beating the DMV

El Dorado County Bar Association

2013 Field Sobriety Tests – Challenging SFST’s at Trial 

El Dorado County Bar Association

Certifications

2012 – NHTSA/IACP DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Certificate.

2012 – IDS Consulting Courtroom Communication Seminar.

2011 – Forensic Chromatography V: 40 HR Course by American Chemical Society.

2010 – NHTSA Drug Recognition Expert Course Certificate.

2009 – Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar.

2008 – NHTSA/IACP DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training Certificate.

2008 – California Public Defenders Association Membership Certificate.

2007 – California Jury Predisposition Research Certificate.

2006 – Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI/DUI Cases Certificate.

National College for DUI Defense Certificate.

2006 – National College for DUI Defense Completion Plaque.

2006 – California Attorneys for Criminal Justice Membership Certificate.

2006 – National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Membership Certificate.

2006 – California DUI Lawyers Association – Advanced DUI Training Certificate.

2006 – Theory and Practice of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Completion Certificate.

Training

Training

Organization

Date

Trial Skills – Presenting Evidence in Trial

Annual All Day DUI Seminar

Drug Recognition Evaluation

DUI Drugs in California

Mastering Opening Statements

Annual All Day DUI Seminar

El Dorado County Bar Association

California DUI Lawyers Association

Alan C. Donelson, Consulting

California DUI Lawyers Association

El Dorado County Bar Association

California DUI Lawyers Association

2016

2016

2015

2014

2014

2014

Annual All Day DUI Seminar

Annual All Day DUI Seminar

AB109 Criminal Sentencing/Post Release

NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

California DUI Lawyers Association

Loyola Law School

El Dorado County Bar Association

IDS Consulting

2013

2011

2011

2010

Annual All Day DUI Seminar

California DUI Lawyers Association

2010

Partition Ratio/McNeal Seminar

California DUI Lawyers Association

2009

Advanced Blood and Urine Seminar

National College for DUI Defense/Headlines Marketing

2009

Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician

Industrial Training and Design

2009

Annual All Day DUI Seminar

California DUI Lawyers Association

2009

Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner

Robert LaPier & Associates

2008

Annual DUI Defense Practice Seminar

California Public Defenders Association

2008

We The Jury: What Makes Juror’s Tick

California DUI Lawyers Association

2007

Advanced DUI Training Seminar

California DUI Lawyers Association

2006

Theory and Practice of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests

Lorman Education Services

2006

Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association/NCDD

2006

Summer Session at Harvard Law School

National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)

2006