DWI Defense
Defense for DWI arrests on Frisco roads, including the Tollway and SH-121, and ALR hearings.
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Frisco Criminal Defense Attorney
Frisco sits in two counties. Attorney Avia Gauthier defends people charged with DWI, drug offenses, and assault family-violence in Frisco, whichever county the case is in.
Collin County · Denton County
Criminal Defense for Frisco
Frisco is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Texas, and it sits across two counties. Attorney Avia Gauthier represents people charged with DWI, drug offenses, and assault family-violence in Frisco, whether the case is pending in Collin County or Denton County.
Busy corridors such as the Dallas North Tollway and State Highway 121 run through the city, and many criminal cases begin with a traffic stop. Every stop has to meet legal requirements, and how a stop happened can matter to the case that follows.
Practice Areas
Charges We Defend in Frisco
Drug Charges
Defense for possession and delivery charges in both the Collin and Denton County parts of Frisco.
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Assault Family-Violence
Defense for family-violence accusations and protective orders arising in Frisco.
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Collin County or Denton County?
The eastern part of Frisco lies in Collin County and the western part in Denton County. Collin County cases are generally heard at the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building in McKinney, and Denton County cases at the Denton County Courts Building in Denton.
Because the two counties have different prosecutors and local procedures, confirming where a Frisco case is filed is an important early step.
Not sure what happens next? Read what to do after an arrest in Texas.
FAQ
Frisco Questions
It generally depends on where the alleged offense happened. The eastern part of Frisco is in Collin County and the western part is in Denton County. Your bond paperwork or court notice should list the county, and an attorney can confirm it.
No. Gauthier Law Firm has one office, located at 15150 Preston Road, Suite 300, in Dallas. The firm represents clients whose cases are pending in Dallas, Collin, and Denton County courts. Call (214) 377-0786 to ask about scheduling a consultation.
Any traffic stop, wherever it happens, generally requires reasonable suspicion that a traffic violation or crime occurred. If a stop didn't meet that standard, evidence gathered afterward may be subject to challenge. Whether that applies depends on the facts, including any video.
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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 Frisco?
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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