You need to cite the regulation about the convictions being more than five years old, provide your own explanation and show evidence that you have been rehabilitated. Getting an attorney to help you establish these points is recommended.
In the context of applying to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, multiple DUI offenses can present complications in two main areas: (1) a criminal offense background affecting basic eligibility and/or demonstrating a lack of good moral character, and (2) triggering the "habitual drunkard" (I know that is a strange phrase) barrier to eligibility. If you do not have any additional "blemishes" on your record since these offenses 13 and 10 years ago, however, the USCIS is likely to deem them inconsequential, but will require full sets of court-certified disposition documents for each. Failure to properly prepare and to provide a full set of supporting documents for a naturalization application can result in significant delay or even more harsh consequences. There is no legal requirement for an applicant to be represented by an attorney in the naturalization application process, but legal representation can help assure that your case is properly prepared and fully documented. It also can help assure that Notices issued by the USCIS actually reach you (since copies are sent to an attorney of record, too), and of course an applicant represented by an attorney can best respond to any unexpected developments in the application process. Legal representation in a naturalization case is less expensive than many people expect.
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