DWI Defense
Defense for DWI arrests in Dallas, including ALR license hearings and felony intoxication charges.
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Serving Dallas, Texas
Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney
From the firm's North Dallas office, attorney Avia Gauthier defends people charged with DWI, drug offenses, and assault family-violence throughout the city of Dallas.
Dallas County · Collin County · Denton County
Criminal Defense for Dallas
Gauthier Law Firm's office is on Preston Road in North Dallas, which makes Dallas home base for the firm. Attorney Avia Gauthier represents people facing criminal charges across the city, from Uptown and Deep Ellum to Oak Cliff, Lake Highlands, and Far North Dallas.
Most of Dallas lies in Dallas County, but parts of the city extend into Collin and Denton Counties. Where an arrest happened generally determines which county's courts hear the case, so one of the first things to confirm is exactly where your case is pending.
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Charges We Defend in Dallas
Drug Charges
Defense for marijuana, controlled-substance, and intent-to-deliver charges filed in Dallas County.
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Assault Family-Violence
Defense for family-violence accusations, bond conditions, and protective orders in Dallas.
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Criminal Courts in Dallas County
Dallas County criminal cases are generally heard at the Frank Crowley Courts Building near downtown Dallas. Misdemeanors, such as a first DWI or most assault family-violence charges, are typically handled in the County Criminal Courts, while felonies are handled in the Criminal District Courts.
Lower-level Class C offenses, which are punishable by fine only, are generally handled by municipal or justice courts rather than the county criminal courts.
Not sure what happens next? Read what to do after an arrest in Texas.
FAQ
Dallas Questions
If your arrest happened in the part of Dallas that lies in Dallas County, a misdemeanor or felony case will generally be heard at the Frank Crowley Courts Building. If it happened in a portion of the city within Collin or Denton County, the case will usually be heard in that county instead. Your paperwork or an attorney can confirm the court.
It depends on the court, the charge, and the stage of the case. Some settings require the defendant to be present, while an attorney may be able to handle others. Your attorney can tell you which settings you need to attend.
Gauthier Law Firm is located at 15150 Preston Road, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75248. Call (214) 377-0786 to ask about scheduling a consultation.
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This page provides general information about Texas law, not legal advice, and laws change. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. See the full disclaimer.
Facing Charges in Dallas?
Speak with attorney Avia Gauthier about your charges and your options. Call (214) 377-0786 or send a message to request a consultation.
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