We act on both — protecting your license and building the defense to the criminal charge.
ALR hearing
Requesting the hearing on time can preserve driving privileges and provides an early opportunity to question the arresting officer.
Test challenges
Field sobriety, breath, and blood test procedures are reviewed for calibration, chain of custody, and administration errors.
Non-citizen drivers
A DWI can affect visas, green card applications, and naturalization. We address the immigration side as well.
Criminal Defense
Criminal Matters
- Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
- Assault and battery
- Drug possession charges
- Theft and property crimes
- Human smuggling cases
Defense Strategy
- Investigation and evidence review
- Plea negotiation
- Trial preparation and defense
- Appeals and post-conviction relief
DWI cases across North Texas
We defend DWI charges in Dallas County, including arrests in Dallas, Farmers Branch, Carrollton, Addison, and Irving, and in surrounding counties.
Socks Law Associates, PLLC · 2727 Lyndon B Johnson Frwy, Suite 226, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (214) 550-2093
How long do I have to save my license after a DWI arrest in Texas?
Generally 15 days from receiving the notice of suspension to request an ALR hearing. Missing the deadline usually means automatic suspension.
Is a first DWI a felony in Texas?
A first DWI is typically a misdemeanor, but aggravating factors — a child passenger, an accident with injury, or a high BAC — can increase the charge.
Will a DWI affect my immigration status?
It can, particularly for repeat offenses or applications that require good moral character. Discuss it with counsel before resolving the case.
Written and reviewed by Emmanuel N. Socks, Attorney at Law — J.D., Texas A&M School of Law; LL.M., SMU Dedman School of Law.
Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.