San Antonio DWI Defense Lawyer

Aggressive Bexar County Representation. Proven Results.

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges in San Antonio move fast — and the consequences can affect your license, career, and freedom before you ever see a judge. At Texas Defenders, our Bexar County DWI attorneys know how to shut down weak evidence, challenge police mistakes, and protect you from life-altering penalties.

We defend clients in San Antonio, Converse, Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, Live Oak, and every court across Bexar County.

Why Choose Texas Defenders for Your DWI Case?

✔ Local San Antonio Experience

Our team appears daily in County Court at Law #1–#15, the DWI specialty courts, and Bexar County District Courts. We know the prosecutors, judges, and procedures that determine how DWI cases are truly handled.

✔ We Fight to Keep Your Record Clean

Our goals are simple:

Get the case dismissed
Prevent a conviction
Protect your license
Keep you out of jail

✔ Immediate Action on Your License

You only have 15 days from the date of arrest to request an ALR hearing and stop the automatic suspension of your driver's license. We handle this immediately.

✔ Science-Based Defense

DWI cases depend heavily on:

Breath tests
Blood tests
Field sobriety tests
Police video

We challenge the science behind every piece of evidence — and expose errors that can lead to dismissal.

Understanding DWI Charges in Texas

DWI – First Offense (Class B)

Up to 180 days in jail
Up to $2,000 fine
License suspension
Ignition interlock may be required

DWI – BAC ≥ .15 (Class A)

Up to 1 year in jail
Up to $4,000 fine
Mandatory ignition interlock if released from jail

2nd DWI

Up to 1 year in jail
Up to $4,000 fine
License suspension up to 2 years

Felony DWI (3rd or More, with Child, or Intoxication Assault)

2–10 years in prison (or more, depending on circumstance)
Higher fines and long-term license restrictions

Common DWI Defenses We Use in Bexar County

1. Illegal Traffic Stop

If police lacked reasonable suspicion, the entire case can collapse.

2. Faulty Field Sobriety Tests

Improper instructions, uneven surfaces, balance issues, or medical conditions can invalidate the test.

3. Breath Test Machine Problems

The Intoxilyzer 9000 used in Texas is prone to calibration errors, contamination, and operator mistakes.

4. Blood Draw Errors

We examine chain-of-custody issues, lab mistakes, fermentation, and improper handling.

5. Lack of Driving Evidence

The State must prove you were operating a vehicle while intoxicated — not just present at the scene.

6. Video Evidence That Contradicts the Report

Many DWI cases are dismissed when video shows stable balance, normal speech, or no signs of intoxication.

Bexar County DWI Process: What to Expect

1. Arrest & Release

After booking, you will receive a court date in County Court.

2. License Suspension Notice

You have 15 days to request an ALR hearing or your license will automatically suspend on day 40.

3. First Court Setting

Your attorney appears for you — you usually do not need to attend.

4. Evidence Review

We obtain:

Police reports
Body-cam
Dash-cam
Breath/blood test data

5. Negotiation or Motion to Suppress

We challenge the legality of the stop and the admissibility of test results.

6. Dismissal, Reduction, or Trial

Strong cases get dismissed. Other cases may be reduced to Obstruction or another non-DWI offense to avoid a conviction.

Why Quick Action Matters in a San Antonio DWI

A DWI arrest triggers multiple deadlines:

15-day ALR deadline
Discovery requests
Video preservation
License reinstatement requirements

Missing these deadlines can hurt your case. We start working immediately to protect your record.

Client-Centered Defense

Your life, career, and reputation matter. We take on every DWI case with the understanding that:

A conviction is not an option.
A dismissal is always the goal.
Communication matters — you will always know what's happening with your case.

Areas We Serve

We defend DWI cases throughout:

San Antonio
Converse
Live Oak
Schertz
Leon Valley
Universal City
Alamo Heights
All of Bexar County and surrounding counties

Contact a San Antonio DWI Lawyer Today

If you've been arrested for DWI in San Antonio, do not wait. Every hour counts.

Texas Defenders – San Antonio Office
101 Stumberg St, #112
San Antonio, TX 78204
Phone: 210-942-4441

Free consultations. Payment plans available.

San Antonio DWI Lawyer