Dallas Criminal Law
Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney
Serious charges call for a serious defense. We represent clients throughout Dallas County’s criminal courts.
Overview
Dallas Criminal Law Attorney Serving Dallas County
A first-offense DWI in Texas is a Class B misdemeanor under Penal Code §49.04, punishable by up to 180 days in jail, but penalties increase sharply with prior convictions or an open-container/child-passenger enhancement.
Our Dallas criminal law team represents clients across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, and Kaufman Counties, bringing plain-language guidance to a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming.
Key Facts
- Dallas County felony cases are heard by the Criminal District Courts, and misdemeanors by the County Criminal Courts, both housed in the Frank Crowley Courts Building at 133 N. Riverfront Blvd.
- Texas law allows certain first-time, non-violent offenders to seek deferred adjudication community supervision, which can lead to a case being eligible for a petition for nondisclosure later.
- The statute of limitations for most Texas felonies is three years, but there is no limitations period for offenses such as murder or certain sexual assault cases.
How It Works
How Our Criminal Law Process Works
Case Evaluation
We review the arrest, charges, and evidence — including bodycam and lab reports — within days of being retained.
Pretrial Strategy
We negotiate with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office and file motions to suppress or dismiss where the evidence supports it.
Trial-Ready Defense
If a fair resolution isn't offered, we prepare to take your case before a Dallas County jury.
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Criminal Law FAQ
Can a Dallas criminal charge be sealed or expunged later?
It depends on the outcome. Cases that end in dismissal or acquittal are often eligible for expungement, while certain deferred-adjudication cases may later qualify for a petition for nondisclosure that seals the record from public view.
Convictions are generally not eligible for expungement in Texas. We can review your specific case history to identify what post-conviction relief, if any, may be available.
Will a Dallas DWI arrest automatically suspend my license?
Not automatically — but if you refuse or fail a breath or blood test, the Texas Department of Public Safety can move to suspend your license through an administrative process separate from the criminal case.
You generally have only 15 days from the date of a notice of suspension to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing to fight the suspension, so time matters.
What happens at my first court appearance in Dallas County?
Your first appearance is typically an arraignment where the charge is formally read and you enter an initial plea, often ‘not guilty’ while the case is investigated further.
Bond conditions, such as travel restrictions or check-ins, may also be addressed at this stage. Having an attorney present from the arraignment forward helps protect your rights and can influence how early plea negotiations unfold.
Client Reviews
What Dallas-Area Clients Say
"I was facing my first DWI charge and terrified of losing my driver's license and job. The defense team scrutinized the traffic stop details and found clear protocol violations. Thanks to their relentless work, the judge dismissed the entire case before trial."
— Robert K., Houston, TX