Texas DWI Defense Attorneys
Facing a DWI charge? Our attorneys — including a former police officer — know how to challenge the evidence and fight for your freedom.
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Understanding DWI Charges in Texas
A DWI conviction in Texas can result in jail time, heavy fines, license suspension, and a permanent criminal record. Texas has some of the strictest DWI laws in the country — but a charge is not a conviction.
Common DWI Scenarios We Handle
• First-time DWI offenses
• Second and third DWI (felony DWI)
• DWI with a child passenger
• DWI causing accident or injury
• Intoxication manslaughter
• Breath and blood test refusals
• Commercial driver DWI (CDL)
Potential Penalties
Up to 180 days jail
Up to $2,000 fine
License suspension
Up to 1 year jail
Up to $4,000 fine
License suspension
2-10 years prison
Up to $10,000 fine
Felony record
How Our Former Police Officer Fights DWI Charges
Lead attorney Steve Bowling spent years as a police officer before becoming a defense attorney. He knows exactly how officers conduct DWI stops, field sobriety tests, and breath/blood testing — and where they make mistakes. This insider knowledge gives our clients a real advantage in challenging the evidence against them.
How It Works
Free Consultation
Call us 24/7. We’ll listen to your situation and explain your options — no obligation, no pressure.
Case Evaluation
Our attorneys review the facts, evidence, and circumstances to build a personalized defense strategy.
Aggressive Representation
We fight for the best possible outcome — whether that’s dismissal, reduction, or trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I refuse a breathalyzer in Texas?
You can, but Texas has implied consent laws. Refusal can result in automatic license suspension. However, refusing may limit the evidence against you — we’ll help you understand the best strategy.
Will I lose my license after a DWI arrest?
Your license can be suspended, but you have 15 days to request an ALR hearing to fight the suspension. Contact us immediately after arrest.
Can a DWI be dismissed?
Yes. We regularly get DWI charges reduced or dismissed by challenging the traffic stop, field sobriety tests, breath/blood tests, and officer procedures.
Should I plead guilty to a first DWI?
Almost never without consulting an attorney first. There are often strong defense strategies even for first offenses.
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Texas DWI defense — frequently asked questions
What should I do first after a DWI arrest in Texas?
Request your ALR hearing within 15 days of arrest — that protects your driver’s license and creates early sworn testimony from the officer. Then get the video and records requested before they age out. Both are consultation-day tasks.
Can I win a blood-test DWI case?
Yes. Blood cases are litigated on the stop, the warrant affidavit, the draw procedure, and the toxicology lab file — all documented, all reviewable. A number over 0.08 is the beginning of the case, not the end.
Do former police officers really make better DWI lawyers?
They make better-informed ones. Our attorneys have administered field sobriety tests and written offense reports. We know what correct DWI paperwork looks like — and we recognize immediately when a case was built wrong.
Which counties do you defend DWI cases in?
Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bexar, and Bastrop counties, with offices in Austin and San Antonio. County-specific answers: see our Travis, Bexar, Williamson, Hays, and Bastrop DWI FAQs.
County-by-county DWI answers: Travis · Bexar · Williamson · Hays · Bastrop — or read the Texas DWI FAQ.