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Your Trusted Houston DWI Defense Team
Johnson, Johnson & Baer, P.C is a premier DWI defense firm in Houston, Texas, with over 90 years of combined legal experience. Our team of board-certified attorneys specializes exclusively in defending clients against DWI, DUI, and related offenses, employing a client-focused and results-driven approach. We prioritize personalized attention while leveraging collective expertise through a collaborative team model. Our attorneys are certified by the American Chemical Society and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, ensuring rigorous defense strategies. We handle all case types, from first-time offenses to felony charges, with a proven track record of over 1,000 dismissed cases and 100+ not guilty verdicts.We offer 24/7 availability for urgent legal needs and provide free consultations to assess your case. Our firm emphasizes transparency, ethical representation, and aggressive advocacy to protect clients' rights, freedom, and future. We serve Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Montgomery counties, combining local knowledge with statewide legal expertise. Our success stems from meticulous preparation, including ALR hearing strategies and cross-examination techniques that challenge prosecution evidence. Client testimonials consistently highlight our responsiveness, dedication, and ability to achieve favorable outcomes in complex DWI cases.
Services
DWI Defense
ALR Hearings
BWI Defense
DWI Expungement
Probation Violation Defense
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Board-certified DWI attorneys with specialized expertise
- Team approach combining 90+ years of collective experience
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal needs
- Proven track record of 1,000+ dismissed cases
- Certified by American Chemical Society for technical defense
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- American Chemical Society
What people say
Best of the Best
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Top-notch Firm
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Services
DWI Defense
Our experienced attorneys defend all DWI charges, from first-time offenses to felony cases. We challenge evidence, question procedural validity, and negotiate reduced penalties. With over 1,000 dismissed cases, we protect clients' licenses, freedom, and futures through aggressive courtroom strategies and technical expertise in chemical testing analysis.
ALR Hearings
We represent clients in Administrative License Revocation hearings to prevent license suspension after DWI arrests. Our team challenges evidence admissibility and procedural compliance within the critical 15-day window. Success in these hearings often weakens the criminal case while preserving driving privileges during legal proceedings.
BWI Defense
Specialized defense for boating while intoxicated charges under Texas law. We challenge field sobriety test validity, address 'sea legs' effects, and contest BAC evidence. Our approach considers maritime-specific factors to reduce penalties or secure dismissals for clients facing boating-related intoxication charges.
DWI Expungement
We assist eligible clients in removing DWI charges from criminal records through expungement or non-disclosure orders. Our process includes petition preparation, court representation, and navigating eligibility requirements to help clients restore employment, housing, and educational opportunities after dismissed or reduced charges.
Probation Violation Defense
Our team defends clients facing probation revocation due to alleged DWI violations. We challenge prosecution evidence, demonstrate compliance efforts, and negotiate alternative resolutions. We focus on maintaining probation status to avoid incarceration while protecting clients' long-term legal standing and rehabilitation progress.
People
Dane Johnson
Board-Certified DWI Attorney
Dane Johnson, a University of Houston Law Center graduate, is Texas Board of Legal Specialization-certified in criminal law. With over 100 jury trials and 20+ years of experience, he founded Johnson, Johnson & Baer, P.C in 2004. Recognized as a top Houston DWI lawyer by H-Texas Magazine, he combines prosecutorial insight with defense expertise to achieve favorable outcomes.
Questions
What are the penalties for a first DWI offense in Texas?
A first DWI offense carries 72 hours-180 days jail, $2,000 fine maximum, and 1-year license suspension. Higher BAC (.15+) increases penalties to Class A misdemeanor with steeper fines and longer jail time.
How do ALR hearings affect DWI cases?
ALR hearings challenge license suspension within 15 days of arrest. Winning preserves driving privileges and often provides critical evidence for the criminal case through sworn officer testimony.
Can I get a DWI expunged from my record?
Eligibility requires dismissed charges, not guilty verdicts, or completed diversion programs. Most DWI convictions cannot be expunged but may qualify for non-disclosure orders after specific waiting periods.
Should I perform field sobriety tests during a DWI stop?
Texas law doesn't require field sobriety tests. These subjective tests often provide evidence against drivers and can be declined without automatic arrest consequences.
What happens if I refuse a breath test in Texas?
Refusal triggers automatic license suspension (180 days first offense, 2 years subsequent). While avoiding BAC evidence, it creates separate administrative penalties that require ALR hearing challenges.
