Criminal Defense Attorney - Dallas Texas
(DWI) Drunk Driving Trial Defense Attorney

Don't Let Your Texas DWI Ruin Your Life AGGRESSIVE, EXPERIENCED & TRUSTED I will fight to save your license ... and your freedom!

If you have been arrested for a DWI, anywhere in Texas, driving a car, motorcycle, boat, jet-ski, basically anything with wheels or that floats, you need answers to your Texas DWI questions fast.

When you have been arrested for any criminal offense such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), or any Felony Charge, you want an experienced attorney to protect you. Facing criminal charges may be one of the most frightening things you have encountered. Some of the possible consequences that can result from a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction include the restriction or loss of a driver’s license, an increase in insurance costs, fines, court costs, a Driver’s License Surcharge of between $3,000.00 and $6,000.00, and even the possibility of jail. As you can see, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) can be a very serious charge.

Ward Maedgen has successfully handled DWI cases ranging from simple stops and wrecks to Intoxication Manslaughter charges requiring accident reconstruction experts. My firm provides unique and thorough defenses in order to protect clients from the stress of DWI charges.

 We stand ready to assist you by investigating and vigorously challenging your pending charges. We understand the serious nature of your situation and want to help you deal with the stressful and complex issues of a drunk driving arrest.

When you retain me I’ll insist that the District Attorney's Office provide us with the identity of anyone they plan to call as a witness. I'll seek all discovery, including officer testimony through the ALR hearing in preparation of your day in court.

As you can see, what looks simple gets pretty complex. As your criminal defense attorney I will insist that all this information be provided and that you and I walk through all this information as we discuss and proceed on your case.

WARNING !! Your license may be at risk of suspension. The license suspension is AUTOMATIC...UNLESS you request a hearing on the issue, in writing, WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS after receiving notice of suspension from the arresting agency on a Department of Public Safety approved form (generally received on the day of arrest). If a hearing has not been timely requested in the state of Texas, the suspension will automatically begin on the fortieth (40th) day after notice was received. If a hearing is requested, no action will be taken regarding suspension until after the hearing and all appeals have occurred. (Call our office in Dallas immediately for assistance if you think your license is at risk- 214-651-4288)

The government with all of its resources can frequently make your life miserable; regardless of whether you have actually committed the crime. Real life criminal law is very serious. Cases are not resolved in one hour, and the solutions are normally not simple. Hiring a criminal defense trial lawyer can be the most important decision you make.

License Suspension from a DWI / DUI arrest can be a serious matter when it creates hardship in getting to and from work.

Many Texas drivers who are arrested for driving while intoxicated do not realize that a DWI arrest creates two cases.

Specifically, a DWI arrest results in both a criminal charge, and also initiates a civil proceeding against the arrested motorist's driving privileges called an Administrative License Revocation, or ALR.

An ALR suspension is initiated against an arrested driver for DWI when he either refuses to submit to breath or blood testing, or alternatively, fails a breath or blood test. The legal authority to impose an ALR suspension against a driver lies in the Texas implied consent statute.

Well known among members of the Dallas Bar and Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Associations, Mr. Maedgen has devoted his practice to representing individuals accused of crimes. His practice includes defending against felony and misdemeanor charges such DWI arrest, DUI, drug possession, assault, family violence, child abuse, sex offenses, credit card abuse and Expunction of Criminal Records after Dismissal or Acquittal. His successful defense of criminal charges has been featured on television and the print media, including: Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star Telegram, WFAA - Channel 8, KTVT - Channel 11, KXAS - Channel 5, FDFW - Fox 4 News, and Fox News.

Please call and schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience, because as a top Dallas DWI criminal defense attorney with offices in Dallas, Texas I can help you through the unfamiliar territory of the criminal justice system throughout Texas. Because each case is different and special, I offer a free initial consultation where you and I can sit down and discuss the charges against you and what options are available to you. To assist you financially in paying any attorney fees, I offer flat rate fees and flexible payment plans that will allow you to hire me as your criminal defense attorney so that I can start immediately to protect your rights.
 

Ward Maedgen practices criminal defense law in the following cities and counties: Dallas, Arlington, Cedar Hill, McKinney, Highland Park, University Park, Addison, Plano, Richardson, Mesquite, Garland, Irving, D/FW Airport, Duncanville, Frisco, Carrolton, Allen, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Coppell, Farmers Branch, Forney, Hutchins, Wilmer, Rowlett, Grand Prairie. Counties: North Texas, Dallas County, Collin County, Denton County, Rockwall County, Kaufman County