Dallas DWI Defense Attorney

Defending DWI arrests in Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, Arlington, McKinney, Plano, Park Cities, and all of Texas

Calming Your Fears

Being arrested for DWI in Texas is a frightening event.

Dallas DWI defense lawyer Chris Hoover knows this and will ease many of your concerns when you meet personally with him, not with a paralegal or with a legal assistant. Chris is an experienced DWI defense attorney specializing in Texas DWI law. He is also expert at underage DUI defense for Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton and all of Texas.

Determining What To Do

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During your initial meeting you will discuss the facts of your DWI case and your best options for dealing with your DWI arrest. Depending on the situation, often your best choice is to fight the DWI charges. During the past 25 years Mr. Hoover has tried more than 500 DWI cases in Texas.

DWI Defense Attorney Specialist

Chris Hoover has been an attorney since 1986. He has always operated his own law office defending criminal cases, including DWI. He began by accepting court appointments until he built his practice. For the past 15 years, Mr. Hoover has specialized exclusively in DWI defense and DUI defense, making him one of the most experienced and respected DWI trial lawyers in Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton and statewide in Texas.

Understanding DWI Breath and Bloods Tests

The son of a well respected physician in Dallas, Chris Hoover studied biology and chemistry during his first years of college. In 1992 he became interested in the science behind breath testing and took advanced DWI courses across the United States to learn more about breath testing and defending DWI cases.

His advanced knowledge of science has proven very helpful in defending breath test and blood test cases as he understands the science the State experts discuss during trial and can make it understandable for a DWI jury.

Founding Member of DUI Defense College

He is a Founding Member of the National College of DUI Defense. Attended by attorneys from across the United States, this college is dedicated to providing the most advanced teachings on the subject of defending DWI cases.

Chris Hoover has also been featured in many seminars across the United States that discuss the defense of DWI cases. He has gained a National Reputation as one of the best DWI attorneys in the State of Texas.

Most of his clients are referred by attorneys from across the United States and Texas as well as satisfied clients. He has a reputation as a thorough, educated and caring attorney. In dealing with cases involving addiction and dependency issues, he is also quite well known throughout the rehabilitation industry and often receives referrals from these agencies.

Chris Hoover has been course director and featured speaker at DWI seminars and public appearances across the United States. He is considered the “go to” person if there is ever a question about a DWI case. He frequently advises attorneys throughout the United States as well as in Texas about the ramifications of their cases on drivers licenses in their home states.

Working to Win, Not Plea Bargain

Chris Hoover is unlike other attorneys in the fact that most of his cases go to trial. He is not a plea bargain attorney. He scours all police reports and videos as well as the maintenance records of breath test machines involved in his cases. This information is shared with his clients so they can remain well informed about their DWI cases.

Chris Hoover has personally defended over 500 DWI trials as well as cases involving Intoxication Manslaughter and Intoxication Assault. He also defends charges against minors such as MIP, DUI and MIC.

Personal Attorney Works for Your Record Clean

Chris Hoover is also a Dallas DWI lawyer who is available in person or by phone for all of his clients. He prefers to discuss his cases personally with his clients rather than rely on his legal assistants for this communication.

He understands a Texas DWI arrest is a frightening experience and DWI clients are not typical “criminal” clients. He has represented CEO’s, physicians, teachers, nurses and others whose professional licenses may be affected by a DWI conviction appearing on their criminal record.

If your case is won, Chris Hoover also makes sure all records of the DWI arrest and trial are destroyed. This permanently erases the facts that you were stopped, arrested, jailed and prosecuted for DWI. Many attorneys forget this important part of DWI legal representation.

Offices in Plano and Dallas

Chris Hoover has offices in Plano and Dallas, Texas. Most clients will meet with him personally at least two times. He first meets with you for the initial interview and second when all police reports and videotapes have been retrieved and reviewed.

At this point you, the client, decide to fight or plea bargain your case. Always remember—this is your decision. If he represents you, you will be well informed of your options and the ramifications of your choice.

His office also assists you on successful completion on any probated cases. He has access to resources that will satisfy all conditions set for your probation and can arrange for you to complete these conditions as easily as possible.

Defending Multiple DWI Arrests

If this is not your first DWI, Chris Hoover is a good choice for you. He has defended people with as many as 15 prior DWI convictions and obtained outstanding results.

If this is second DWI, third DWI or greater, Chris Hoover will also help you investigate whether or not you may have an addiction problem and assist you in getting the treatment you may need to address this potential problem.

Prefers Trials to Plea Bargains

In most cases, Chris Hoover believes in going to trial. The reality is most DWI defense lawyers never go to trial and prefer to plea bargain your case. Chris Hoover enjoys going to trial more than any other part of his job. When he goes to court he “owns the courtroom” and knows how to win a DWI trial.

Chris Hoover is well known in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton (Carrollton, Lewisville, Hickory Creek) and Collin (Plano, Frisco, McKinney) counties. His peers, the prosecution and judges respect him for this as he has a reputation for honesty and getting his work done in a professional manner.

Please contact Chris Hoover if you would like to schedule a free initial consultation for your DWI case. In that meeting you will be given material that will help you in choosing an attorney and understanding your DWI case from start to finish. Additionally payment plans are available and all credit cards are accepted.