How long do I have to save my license after a DWI/DUI?

Often only a few days to request an administrative hearing after a refusal or failed test. Because the window is so short, contact a lawyer immediately.

Can a first-time DWI/DUI be reduced or dismissed?

Sometimes, depending on the facts of the stop, the testing, and the evidence. Options like reduction, deferral, or dismissal are fact-specific — a review is the way to know.

Should I refuse a breath test?

That decision has consequences either way and depends on your situation. What matters now is protecting your rights — talk to counsel before making statements.

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DUI / DWI defense in Texas and Oklahoma

A DWI (Texas) or DUI (Oklahoma) arrest triggers two fights at once — the criminal case and your driver's license. Deadlines to protect your license can run in days. We defend both. Free, confidential consultation.

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What happens after a DUI or DWI arrest?

A DWI (Texas) or DUI (Oklahoma) arrest starts a criminal case and a separate administrative action against your driver's license. In both states you often have only a short window (a matter of days) to request a hearing to protect your license after a breath/blood test refusal or failure. The criminal case examines the stop, the testing, and the evidence. Because the license deadline is so short, contacting a lawyer immediately matters.

What we examine

Whether the traffic stop and arrest were lawful
How field sobriety and breath/blood tests were administered
Calibration and chain-of-custody for chemical tests
The administrative license hearing deadline

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter is different and depends on its own facts.

No outcome is promised or guaranteed. Descriptions of process are general and are not a prediction about any specific matter.

The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to save my license after a DWI/DUI?: Often only a few days to request an administrative hearing after a refusal or failed test. Because the window is so short, contact a lawyer immediately.
Can a first-time DWI/DUI be reduced or dismissed?: Sometimes, depending on the facts of the stop, the testing, and the evidence. Options like reduction, deferral, or dismissal are fact-specific — a review is the way to know.
Should I refuse a breath test?: That decision has consequences either way and depends on your situation. What matters now is protecting your rights — talk to counsel before making statements.