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Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers You Can Trust
The Law Office Of RJ Harber is a Dallas-based criminal defense firm with over a decade of experience navigating the complexities of Texas' legal system. Founded by William RJ Harber, a former prosecutor with Tarrant County experience, our firm leverages deep knowledge of prosecutorial strategies to craft robust defenses for clients facing DWI, DUI, assault, drug charges, and other criminal offenses. We prioritize protecting clients' rights from arrest through trial, employing tactics like challenging evidence admissibility, negotiating plea agreements, and securing occupational drivers licenses during suspensions.Our team's expertise extends to strategic trial preparation, with a focus on disproving probable cause, exposing procedural flaws in chemical testing, and mitigating penalties through community service programs. Recognized in the National Trial Lawyers' Top 40 Under 40 and maintaining 10/10 Avvo and 5.0 Google ratings, we combine legal rigor with client-centered advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining complete transparency about case realities.
Services
DWI Defense
DUI Defense
Assault Charges
Drug Crimes
Felony Defense
ALR Hearings
Probation Violations
License Suspensions
Hit-and-Run Cases
Theft Defense
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years of Dallas criminal defense experience as both prosecutor and defense attorney
- Our team employs proven strategies challenging chemical test accuracy and procedural validity
- We prioritize license protection through ALR hearing expertise and occupational license applications
- Our firm negotiates reduced charges while maintaining complete transparency about case realities
- We provide 24/7 emergency consultation access for urgent legal matters
Associations and certifications
- National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40
- Avvo 10/10 Rating
- Google 5.0 Rating
What people say
Best attorney money can buy
Case dropped to lesser charge
Quick resolution
Understanding and polite
No missed work days
Services
DWI Defense
Our Dallas DWI defense attorneys challenge breathalyzer accuracy and field sobriety test administration while protecting clients' driving privileges. With former prosecutor insight, we negotiate reduced charges for first-time offenders and fight for case dismissals based on procedural violations. We specialize in ALR hearings to prevent license suspensions and secure occupational driving permits.
Assault Charges
We defend against Texas assault charges ranging from Class A misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. Our strategy includes challenging evidence admissibility, proving lack of intent, and negotiating reduced charges for family violence cases. We address penalties involving jail time, probation, and long-term employment impacts while maintaining clients' constitutional rights.
Drug Crimes
Our firm defends clients facing drug possession, manufacturing, and distribution charges across penalty groups. We challenge unlawful search and seizure practices, chain-of-custody issues, and forensic evidence reliability. We pursue alternative sentencing options like drug court programs for first-time offenders while fighting for reduced charges and case dismissals.
ALR Hearings
We represent clients in Administrative License Revocation hearings to prevent Texas driver's license suspensions following DWI arrests. Our team challenges DPS evidence regarding probable cause and chemical test procedures while meeting strict 15-day filing deadlines to protect clients' driving privileges.
Felony Defense
We defend against state jail through capital felony charges including assault, drug offenses, and vehicular crimes. Our approach includes pretrial investigation, expert witness retention, and strategic plea negotiations while challenging evidence admissibility and prosecutorial misconduct.
People
William RJ Harber
Attorney at Law
Former Tarrant County prosecutor with 15+ years of Dallas criminal defense experience. National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 honoree who develops defense strategies challenging chemical testing procedures and prosecutorial evidence while maintaining 10/10 Avvo rating through client-focused representation.
Questions
Will my drivers license be suspended after a DWI arrest?
Yes, but we can challenge this through ALR hearings and secure occupational licenses for essential driving needs.
Can a DWI charge be dismissed completely?
Many cases get dismissed or reduced through challenging evidence admissibility and procedural violations during arrests.
What happens if I refused the breathalyzer test?
Refusal triggers automatic license suspension, but we can fight this through DPS administrative hearings within 15 days.
How does probation work for criminal convictions?
Probation terms include fines, community service, and education programs - we negotiate favorable conditions and compliance alternatives.
What are the penalties for assault convictions?
Penalties range from jail time to long-term employment impacts depending on the classification from Class C misdemeanor to first-degree felony.
How can out-of-state residents handle Texas criminal charges?
We represent clients from arrest through trial, including coordinating remote appearances and license protection across state lines.
