DWI Lawyers in Texas

Your best defense against DWI Charges

Facing DWI charges is stressful, but the right defense can make all the difference. At Barbieri Law Firm, we specialize in defending clients against DWI charges in Texas. Our team focuses exclusively on criminal defense, offering unmatched expertise and aggressive representation for first-time and repeat offenders.

We limit our caseloads to ensure every client gets personalized attention and a strong defense. Whether you're facing a first offense or multiple DWIs, we have the resources and experience to fight for your future.

We Defend Clients Against DWI Charges

Whether you're a first-time offender or have a previous conviction, Barbieri Law Firm understands how to fight DWI charges in Texas, including:

• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) -Drivers caught with a blood alcohol content of.08 or more can be charged with a DWI.

• DWI with a Child Passenger –Drivers caught with a BAC over the legal limit, and a child passenger who is under the age of 15 is in the car, can be charged with this serious offense.

• DWI 3rd or more –Drivers with 2 prior DWI convictions who are caught with a BAC of.08 or more can be charged with a DWI 3rd, which is a felony.

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI) - Drivers who are under the legal drinking age who are caught with ANY level of alcohol in their blood can be charged with a DUI.

Whether it's negotiating a quiet dismissal or presenting fierce courtroom defense, we've done it, and won, in courtrooms all over Texas.

Strategic Defense

If you're facing a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charge in Texas, it's crucial to understand that a conviction isn't inevitable. Experienced defense attorneys employ various strategies to challenge the prosecution's case and protect your rights. Here are some common defense approaches:

• Challenging the legality of the traffic stop
• Questioning Field Sobriety Test results
• Disputing Breathalyzer and Blood Test Results
• Arguing Rising Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
• Disputing Officer Testimony
• Highlighting Procedural Errors
• Utilizing Pretrial Diversion Programs

Our lawyers guide you through every step of the criminal process, from arraignments and pretrial motions to trial strategy.

Our Process

Free Confidential Consultation

We start with a one-on-one conversation where we listen, ask key questions, and begin assessing your legal situation.

Case Review & Early Action

Our in-house investigator reviews police reports, statements, and any available evidence, eliminating the delays and added costs of outsourcing. If you’re under investigation, we may be able to intervene early.

Strategic Legal Plan

Every assault case is different. Once we understand the details, we develop a personalized legal strategy focused on dismissal, reduction, or acquittal, depending on what’s possible in your case.

Proactive Defense

We don’t wait for the DA to act. Our lawyers file motions, challenge weak evidence, and negotiate aggressively.

Courtroom Advocacy or Case Resolution

Whether through a favorable plea deal or a full trial, we fight for the best outcome possible. You’ll always know where your case stands, what’s coming next, and what your options are.

DWI Lawyers: Frequently Asked Questions

How Our DWI Lawyers Defend You

Even minor possessions can carry jail time, license suspension, and a permanent criminal record. More serious charges like possession with intent to distribute or trafficking can lead to decades in prison.

Convictions can carry severe penalties, including:

• Up to 180 days in jail for a misdemeanor
• Up to 10 years in prison for a felony DWI, along with fines
• Suspended driving privileges
• Mandatory classes

Because of the steep consequences, building a strong defense—and doing it early—is essential. At Barbieri Law Firm, we know how to challenge search procedures, lab results, and the prosecution’s assumptions to protect your rights and your future.

Our attorneys prepare aggressively from day one, with the skill required to:

• Challenge how the evidence was obtained
• File and argue Motions to reduce bond
• Negotiate for reduced charges
• Defend you in trial, if necessary

What to Expect in a Texas Criminal Defense Case

We know being accused of criminal charges can feel scary and confusing. But you don’t have to face it alone. You may be investigated long before you’re arrested. That’s where an expert criminal defense lawyer can come in to help mount a defense before the State decides to file charges. If the State files charges, a criminal case then moves through the court system in a systematic way.

Here are the usual stages in a criminal case:

1. Investigation – Police or others gather information
2. Pre-Filing – The case might still be under review
3. Case Filed – Charges are officially made
4. Trial or Plea – Your case goes to court, or a deal is made
5. Case Disposition – A decision is made
6. Closing – Your case is wrapped up

Click the button below to download our Legal Process Roadmap resource.

If You’re Under Investigation

If your case is still under investigation, we may be able to intervene before charges are even filed.

If your case is still in the investigation stage, it’s a crucial time to have a lawyer involved. Your attorney will stay in contact with law enforcement to monitor developments and prepare you for what may come next. If charges are likely, we’ll help you make a plan—so if an arrest is coming, you can handle it calmly and with a clear strategy.

Even before you step into a courtroom, your legal team is already working. Our paralegals regularly check with the court to track whether charges have been filed or if a grand jury hearing is scheduled. We’ll keep you updated on every new development—so nothing catches you off guard.

In-House Investigator for Superior Case Management

A seasoned 36-year law enforcement veteran now leads our investigations team. She will handle everything from gathering evidence to preparing reports and providing testimony, working directly with our legal team to tailor strategies and ensure the best defense possible for our clients.

• With an in-house investigator, we eliminate the delays and added costs of outsourcing, enabling faster action and more precise case strategies that lead to better outcomes for our clients.

How Charges Are Filed in Texas

There are two ways charges typically move forward:

• By Information: Common for misdemeanors and less serious offenses. The DA files the charge directly.
• By Indictment: Used for felonies. A grand jury reviews the case and decides if there’s enough evidence to move forward.

Once charges are filed.

Once charges are filed, you become the defendant and your case is assigned a cause number and a court date.

Here’s a breakdown of key court appearances in most criminal cases:

• Arraignment or Initial Appearance: Your first court date. The judge reads the charges, and you enter a plea—guilty or not guilty. Evidence sharing begins here.
• Status Conferences / Announcement Settings: These check-in hearings track progress. Your lawyer may be negotiating with the DA or still reviewing the evidence.
• Pretrial Hearings: Your attorney may ask the judge to dismiss weak evidence or challenge how it was obtained.

Your Case, Your Decision

After building your defense, your case will reach a decision point:

• Plea Deal: The DA may offer a deal. We’ll explain the pros, the risks, and your options clearly. You stay in control—we’re here to guide, not pressure.
• Trial: If you reject the plea, we’ll prepare for trial before a judge or jury, where your case is fully argued and defended.

Disposition Stage: The Final Step

This is where the case is resolved—either by a plea agreement, a jury verdict, or a judge’s ruling after trial. It’s the most serious part of the process, and where everything we’ve done comes to a head.

Real Results: DWI charges

From Investigation to Case Dismissal

When a client was facing a felony Assault Family Violence charge, attorney Carrie Thomas—a former Chief Felony Prosecutor for Collin County—used her deep knowledge of how assault cases are built and challenged the State’s assumptions early. Through strategic negotiations and a detailed review of the evidence, she convinced the prosecutor to refuse the case entirely due to insufficient proof.

This is the power of having a former prosecutor on your side—someone who knows how the other side thinks, and how to shut a case down before it ever reaches a courtroom.

This is why you don’t wait until charges are filed. The moment false allegations of domestic violence occur, call Barbieri Law Firm first—because our fastest wins happen when we’re brought in before the system takes its first swing.

Turning Prosecutorial Insight into Case Dismissals

When a client was facing a felony Assault Family Violence charge, attorney Carrie Thomas—a former Chief Felony Prosecutor for Collin County—used her deep knowledge of how assault cases are built and challenged the State’s assumptions early. Through strategic negotiations and a detailed review of the evidence, she convinced the prosecutor to refuse the case entirely due to insufficient proof.

This is the power of having a former prosecutor on your side—someone who knows how the other side thinks, and how to shut a case down before it ever reaches a courtroom.

Did you know?

Requesting an ALR Hearing is Your Right – If the Arresting Officer Fails to Attend, You Win

If an ALR hearing is set in a DWI case, the arresting officer is expected to show up. If they don’t? You automatically “win” the hearing—and get to keep your license. This is why you don’t wait.

Even minors can face major charges

A Minor caught driving with any substance in their system can be charged with a DUI in Texas.

Call Barbieri Law Firm—Because the Right Criminal Defense Lawyers Can Change Your Life.

Criminal accusations don’t just threaten your legal record—they threaten your entire life. Don’t wait. When you’re facing criminal charges in any of the counties in North, East, South, or Central Texas, you need a legal team that knows how to win and how to protect you while doing it.

Ready to Fight Back? Call Barbieri Law Firm Today.

Let our seasoned criminal defense lawyers show you what real defense looks like. Call us now or schedule a confidential consultation. We’re the team prosecutors warn each other about. Call 972-424-1902.