Dallas DWI Defense Attorney
The DFW metroplex has some of the most aggressive DWI enforcement in Texas. Dallas PD, Fort Worth PD, Plano PD, and DPS all run saturation patrols across the region’s sprawling highway system. Texas Defense Team is bringing the same former-officer DWI defense that works in Central Texas to Dallas County and beyond.
Former-Officer DWI Defense Coming to Dallas
Dallas County processes thousands of DWI cases every year. I-35E through downtown, I-30 through Arlington, the Tollway through North Dallas, and LBJ Freeway (I-635) all see constant DWI enforcement. No-refusal weekends are a regular occurrence, and the volume of cases means officers are processing arrests quickly — which means they’re making mistakes.
Texas Defense Team’s founding attorney, Steve Bowling, is a former police officer and military veteran who administered the same field sobriety tests, operated the same breath testing equipment, and followed the same DWI detection protocols used by officers across Dallas County. That firsthand knowledge of police training, procedures, and common shortcuts defines how Texas Defense Team defends DWI cases: not by guessing where officers went wrong, but by knowing where they did because the defense attorney was trained the same way.
The expansion to Dallas means this approach — proven across Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, San Marcos, and Corpus Christi — will be available to DWI defendants in the largest metropolitan area in North Texas.
⏱ 15-Day Deadline: After a DWI arrest anywhere in Texas, you have only 15 days to request an ALR hearing. This hearing is your chance to fight the automatic license suspension and cross-examine the arresting officer under oath. Miss it and your license is gone. Call (512) 991-1111 now.
What Makes Texas Defense Team’s DWI Defense Different
Inside Knowledge of Police Training
Every DWI arrest follows a protocol: the initial stop, the officer’s approach, the request to step out, the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, the arrest decision, and the chemical testing. Steve Bowling has executed every step of this protocol as an officer. When defending DWI cases, he evaluates each step against the standard the officer was supposed to meet — and the gaps between standard and reality become the defense strategy.
Science-Based Evidence Challenges
Breath tests on the Intoxilyzer 9000 require proper calibration, operator certification, and a continuous 15-minute observation period. Blood draws require warrants, qualified personnel, proper storage, and unbroken chain of custody. Field sobriety tests require specific surfaces, lighting, and instruction protocols. Each requirement is a potential failure point that an experienced DWI defense attorney exploits.
24/7 Availability
DWI arrests don’t wait until business hours. Call (512) 991-1111 any time — Sarah, our 24/7 receptionist, answers live and connects you immediately. We serve the DFW area from our existing offices while the Dallas location is being established.
DWI Arrest in Dallas? Don’t Wait.
The 15-day deadline for your ALR hearing doesn’t care that the Dallas office is being established. Call now — we can help today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dallas DWI office open yet?
Texas Defense Team is actively expanding to Dallas. For immediate DWI defense needs, call (512) 991-1111 to discuss your situation. The 15-day ALR deadline doesn’t wait, and neither should you.
What are the penalties for DWI in Texas?
First DWI: Class B misdemeanor, 72 hours to 180 days jail, up to $2,000 fine, 90-day to 1-year license suspension. BAC of 0.15+: Class A misdemeanor, up to 1 year jail, $4,000 fine. Second DWI: 30 days to 1 year. Third DWI: 2-10 years prison (felony). Plus surcharges, SR-22 insurance, and permanent criminal record.
Can you handle my Dallas DWI case from Austin?
Depending on the circumstances, we may be able to help immediately through our existing offices or connect you with a qualified DWI attorney in Dallas County. Call to discuss your specific situation — the most important thing is getting the ALR hearing requested within 15 days.