Criminal & DUI / DWI Defense

Dallas, Texas, DWI Attorneys

There is no question that the Texas criminal justice system can be intimidating to those who are not experienced. If you have been charged with any crime, or if you have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or driving while intoxicated, you may be frightened and unsure of what your rights are. For many people, a DWI or DUI is their first arrest and criminal charge.

Even though a DWI may not seem like a serious crime, it can result in serious consequences. The consequences may include jail time, substantial fines, or a permanent loss of driving privileges, especially if you are a repeat offender. Our lawyers will work to make sure that your rights and driving privileges are properly defended, both in court and before the Department of Public Safety (DPS). In addition to the court-imposed consequences, many people with DWI or DUI convictions on their records find it difficult or even impossible to find motor vehicle insurance except at grossly increased premiums. Therefore, our DWI lawyers (former Prosecutors) will go to trial if necessary to avoid a DWI conviction and all of the negative consequences that will come with it.

In addition to drunk driving, DUI, and DWI charges, we handle all types of criminal cases, including such offenses as

• Drug crimes-possession with intent to sell, manufacturing, or trafficking
• Assault
• Burglary
• Larceny
• Embezzlement
• Theft
• Expunctions or Non-disclosures
• Shoplifting

The attorneys of Bristol & Dubiel LLP will work to defend your rights in criminal court and through trial if necessary to prevent a conviction. As former criminal Assistant District Attorneys, we know both sides of criminal law; therefore, we have the unique knowledge of how prosecutors think and how best to defend your criminal case. We represent clients in criminal matters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area including Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin, Rockwall and Hunt Counties. We have the knowledge and skill to handle any type of criminal offense, from the smallest misdemeanor to the most serious felony. One of our experienced criminal defense attorneys, Murray L. Bristol, is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST). This certification gives him the knowledge of the process and facts that Police Officers look for when determining whether to make an arrest for DWI. Therefore, he knows how to effectively defend his clients who are charged with alcohol related offenses by law enforcement agents, both in court and before a jury trial.

Attorneys have also recognized Mr. Bristol's reputation of being one of the best lawyers in Dallas as evidenced in 2004, when he was voted by his peers as "One of the Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas" by D Magazine .

Bristol & Dubiel LLP also understands that sometimes people have made mistakes in the past and would like their criminal records to be erased from the public to view. Therefore, if eligible, we can file a Petition for Expunction to destroy or expunge all your records of a criminal case that was dismissed. If you do not qualify for an expunction to erase your criminal records we can look into filing a Petition for Non-Disclosure. If you received deferred probation on certain offenses, the law now allows you to prevent the disclosure of your criminal records to the public after a set amount of time has passed since your probation ended.

For more information or to speak with a lawyer regarding your DWI charge or criminal defense matter, please do not hesitate to call our Dallas, Texas, office at (214) 880-9988. If you prefer, you may e-mail us or fill out the form on the Contact Us page of this website, and an attorney from our office will be in touch with you shortly. We look forward to hearing from you!

Related Pages:

• Texas DWI Information  

• Dallas DWI Attorneys  

The communities we serve include: Irving, Garland, Arlington, Mesquite, Richardson, Rockwall, Greenville, Plano, Denton, Carrollton, Addison, Grand Prairie, Lewisville, McKinney, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Richland Hills, North Richland Hills, Highland Park, University Park, and Highland Village. We serve Dallas County, Tarrant County, Denton County, Collin County, Hunt County, Rockwall County, Ellis County, and Johnson County.