The best DWI lawyers in Dallas in 2026 include Deandra Grant, author of The Texas DWI Manual, Buck Johnson for breath and blood test questions, Warren Abrams, a board-certified criminal lawyer, and Marc Fellman, RJ Harber and Varghese Summersett for wider defense practices.
| Firm | Office | Focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Deandra Grant Law | Uptown & Oak Lawn | DWI defense | DWI cases, including felony DWI |
| 2. Buck Johnson Law | Uptown & Oak Lawn | DWI, breath and blood tests | Clients with test questions |
| 3. Abrams Law | North Central Expressway | DWI | Clients seeking a board-certified lawyer |
| 4. Fellman Law Office | Uptown & Oak Lawn | DWI | DFW clients |
| 5. The Law Office of RJ Harber | North Dallas | DWI and DUI | Younger drivers and adults |
| 6. Varghese Summersett | Downtown Dallas | DWI within a trial firm | Serious DWI with injury |
In Texas, an arrest for DWI starts two cases: the criminal charge and a license case. You generally have only 15 days from being served notice to request an Administrative License Revocation hearing, or the suspension takes effect. Call a lawyer quickly.
Author of The Texas DWI Manual, per the firm.
Deandra Grant's firm leads with DWI and says she has handled more than 500 trials. She has offices in Dallas and across North Texas.
Good to know: Bring your DIC-25 notice.
3300 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75219
Detailed pages on tests and licenses.
Buck Johnson has pages on breath and blood tests, driver's license questions and intoxication assault, and says he's a former Dallas County prosecutor.
Good to know: Write down what happened during the stop.
2626 Cole Ave, Suite 315, Dallas, TX 75204
DWI is first on its practice list.
Abrams Law lists DWI first, and Warren Abrams says he's board certified in criminal law.
Good to know: Ask about the ALR hearing first.
10300 N Central Expy, Suite 283, Dallas, TX 75231
DWI with other defense work.
Marc Fellman handles DWI and DUI cases in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and offers a free consultation.
Good to know: Call within the 15-day window.
4131 N Central Expy, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75204
Lists both DUI and DWI.
The Law Office of RJ Harber lists both DUI, which in Texas usually applies to minors, and DWI, and Harber says he's a former prosecutor.
Good to know: If you're under 21, tell the lawyer. Different rules can apply.
2351 W Northwest Hwy, Suite 1220, Dallas, TX 75220
A trial firm for serious cases.
Varghese Summersett handles serious criminal cases as a trial firm, which suits a DWI involving injury or death.
Good to know: Don't discuss the crash with insurers before talking to a lawyer.
2100 Ross Ave, Suite 950, Dallas, TX 75201
You have 15 days from being served notice to request an ALR hearing, per Texas DPS. If you don't, your suspension takes effect on the 40th day after notice.
Generally 90 days for a failed breath or blood test and 180 days for a refusal, with longer periods for certain prior contacts. See the DPS page.
Usually a Class B misdemeanor, although a higher blood alcohol level, an injury crash or a child passenger can make it more serious.