Business Details
Your Trusted Fort Worth Criminal Defense Team
At Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC, our Fort Worth criminal attorneys and DWI lawyers bring extensive trial experience and prosecutorial insight to every case. All attorneys are former Tarrant County prosecutors with over 350 combined jury trials, including expertise in DWI, drug offenses, assault, sex crimes, and white-collar crimes. Our team includes Board Certified criminal law specialists and Super Lawyers honorees, offering a unique team approach to maximize client outcomes.With over 300 5-star reviews and a steadfast commitment to dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and case reductions, we provide strategic, results-driven legal representation across Tarrant County, Texas.
Services
Criminal Defense
DWI Charges
Drug Charges
Assault Charges
Sex Crimes
White-Collar Crimes
Probation Defense
Record Sealing
Felonies
Misdemeanors
Highlights and features
- We leverage former prosecutorial experience to anticipate and counter state strategies.
- Our team has tried 350+ criminal jury trials, including 100+ DWI cases.
- Two Board Certified criminal law specialists on staff.
- Awarded Top Fort Worth Criminal Defense Lawyers by Fort Worth Magazine 2022-2025.
- 300+ 5-star reviews demonstrating proven client satisfaction.
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Super Lawyers
- Better Business Bureau
What people say
Highest-quality defense
Compassionate representation
Proven trial success
Strategic legal minds
Client-focused communication
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Tarrant County. With combined experience from 350+ jury trials and former prosecutorial backgrounds, we develop strategic defenses tailored to each case. Our Board Certified specialists leverage unique insights into prosecutorial tactics to secure dismissals, reduced charges, and not guilty verdicts while prioritizing client communication throughout the legal process.
DWI Charges
Specialized DWI defense covering first-time offenses to felony DWI with child passengers. Lead attorney Lindsay Truly, a former DWI prosecutor with 50+ trial experiences, challenges evidence admissibility, blood test accuracy, and procedural violations. Our team has secured hundreds of case dismissals and reductions while navigating Texas' strict DWI laws, administrative license revocation hearings, and occupational license applications.
Sex Crimes
Comprehensive defense for sexual assault, child pornography, and indecency allegations requiring specialized legal strategies. Our attorneys challenge forensic evidence reliability and prosecutorial overreach while maintaining client confidentiality. With experience handling complex cases through trial and negotiation, we focus on minimizing long-term consequences including registry requirements and reputational damage across Tarrant County courts.
Drug Charges
Defense representation for possession, distribution, and manufacturing charges ranging from marijuana to controlled substances. We challenge search warrant validity, lab testing procedures, and evidence chain-of-custody issues. Our team negotiates alternative sentencing options including diversion programs while emphasizing mitigating factors and combating prosecutorial exaggeration in drug-related prosecutions.
Assault Charges
Strategic defense for domestic violence, aggravated assault, and bodily injury charges requiring nuanced legal approaches. We challenge witness credibility, examine self-defense claims, and contest forensic evidence interpretation. Our team successfully reduces charges by demonstrating lack of intent, mistaken identity, or mitigating circumstances while addressing collateral consequences like protective orders.
People
Bryan Hoeller
Managing Partner
Former Tarrant/Dallas County prosecutor with 75+ trials. Super Lawyer 2023-2025. Specializes in capital murder defense and complex criminal cases across Tarrant County courts.
Colin McLaughlin
Partner
Board Certified criminal law specialist. Former Tarrant/Harris County prosecutor. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals clerk. Handles capital murder and serious felony cases with 20+ years experience.
Lindsay Truly
Partner
Former Tarrant County DWI prosecutor with 50+ trials. Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019-2025. Specializes in DWI defense, license reinstatement, and occupational permit applications.
Dustin Trammel
Partner
US Army veteran. Former Tarrant County prosecutor with 40+ trials. Super Lawyers Rising Star 2022-2024. Focuses on military veterans' criminal defense and probation violation cases.
Hilary Wright
Partner
Board Certified specialist. Former Tarrant/Dallas County chief prosecutor with 160+ trials. President-Elect Texas Association of Specialty Courts. Specializes in complex felony prosecutions and appeals.
Questions
What differentiates Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC PLLC from other criminal defense firms?
Our attorneys' former prosecutorial experience provides unique insight into case strategy development, combined with Board Certification and Super Lawyer recognition for proven excellence.
What should I do immediately after a DWI arrest?
Contact us within 15 days to challenge license suspension through ALR hearings and begin building defense strategies challenging evidence admissibility and procedural compliance.
Can first-time drug charges be dismissed?
Yes, by challenging search warrant legality, evidence handling, and lab testing accuracy while exploring diversion programs for eligible defendants in Tarrant County.
How do sex crime allegations get resolved?
Through forensic analysis challenges, witness credibility evaluations, and strategic negotiations aiming for dismissal or reduced charges while protecting client rights throughout proceedings.
What happens during a capital murder trial?
Our Board Certified specialists conduct exhaustive evidence reviews, expert witness preparation, and mitigation strategy development for complex trials requiring specialized legal resources.
