BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- It was over a decade of waiting for the Alvidrez family, but that's now over. Alvidrez's son, also named Steven, said they got the news of Lilly's arrest two nights ago. The courtroom Friday afternoon was absolutely packed as dozens showed up to support the Alvidrez family as they faced David Lopez Lilly. This is the first time 37-year-old Lilly is seen in public since his arrest. Lilly was arrested Wednesday at Los Angeles Airport, according to arrest records. The California Highway Patrol said Lilly was brought back to the U.S. from Mexico, where we was living near Puerto Vallarta. Investigators also revealing Lilly had two prior DUI convictions before the crash that killed Alvidrez. Annual ADAKC Cinnamon Roll Drive to takeover Compassion Corner Alvidrez's daughter Kristin, and his wife Ramona stood next to Steven as they thanked the community for all the support through the years. "We live with it every day, we think about our father, husband every single day of our life," Steven said. "It's a very surreal thing for us and it's an everyday thing for us, but we know that we're trying to make our dad proud and be strong. We're thankful this day is finally coming." Alvidrez added he has worked in this courtroom before so he knows how lengthy the road ahead can be, but said the family has been patient and will continue to be patient for justice to be served. Lilly is expected to be back in court Feb. 13. He was denied bail.