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2023 Travis County Guides – DWI and AFV Thanks for you interest in our Travis County guides. Download by clicking the images below. The guides are for educational purposes, and are not intended as legal advice. Even though they were...

What information should I bring to a Criminal consultation? Finding a criminal defense lawyer can be stressful.  You might be in a situation where you are calling for a friend or relative who is in custody so you want to...

DWI Bond and Jail Release The first thing to worry about after being arrested for DWI or any charge is getting out of jail. If you have reached this page because a friend or loved one is in custody on...

Austin Jail Release FAQs: Getting Out of Jail in Travis Co. | ATX Legal Understanding the Jail Release Process The jail release process in Travis County can be complex and overwhelming, especially for those who are unfamiliar with the system....

How long do Domestic Violence Cases take? If you have a pending assault – domestic violence (DV) charge, you may be frustrated with how long the case is taking. No two cases are exactly alike, but many Family violence charges...

Will A Pending Criminal Charge Cost Me My Job? I often hear from clients that they are worried they will lose their job when charged with a DWI, Assault, or other crime. Is there any truth to that? In some...

Counsel at First Appearance – Austin Chronicle Discusses Travis County Magistration Procedures Recently the cover of the Austin Chronicle caught my eye.  The article is covering Travis County (and other Texas jurisdictions) who do not allow Counsel at the first...

Do I Really Need a Personal Injury Attorney for my Case? If you’ve been hurt and are dealing with an insurance company, you may wonder if you really need a PI attorney on your case.  After all, the Insurance Company...

How Much Does a Personal Injury Attorney Cost? Just about everyone has seen the ads from personal injury attorneys promising that there will be “no fee unless there’s a recovery”.  But what does this mean, and what is the real...

Travis County IID Vendors RANKED! It’s never fun to install an ignition interlock in your car, but if you are court-ordered, you will need to find a vendor to install one.  This video ranks the 6 approved vendors in Travis...