Austin DWI defense attorneys
A DWI arrest can start two separate legal proceedings: the criminal case against you and an Administrative License Revocation proceeding involving your driver’s license.
If you were served with an ALR suspension notice, the deadline to request a hearing can arrive quickly. The Hull Firm defends DWI cases throughout Austin and Travis County and acts promptly when representation includes an ALR hearing.
Call now for a free, confidential consultation with an Austin DWI defense team led by Mark Hull, who has practiced criminal defense in Central Texas for more than 20 years.
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Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Your driver’s license
An Austin DWI arrest can trigger a separate Administrative License Revocation process through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
If an officer served you with a DIC-25 suspension notice, Texas generally gives you 15 days from the date you receive the notice to request an ALR hearing.
The ALR hearing is separate from the criminal DWI case. Failing to request the hearing within the applicable deadline may waive your opportunity to contest the administrative suspension.
When The Hull Firm’s representation includes the ALR proceeding, the firm acts promptly to request the hearing and protect the client’s opportunity to challenge the suspension.
What happens next
The criminal case determines whether the State can prove the DWI charge against you. The defense may examine:
The Administrative License Revocation proceeding concerns your driver’s license. Depending upon the circumstances, the defense may:
These proceedings are separate. A result in one does not automatically determine the result in the other.
Why early action matters
Depending on the charge and circumstances, a Texas DWI case can expose a person to criminal penalties, driver’s license consequences, court requirements, increased insurance costs, employment complications and a lasting criminal record.
Early review gives the defense team time to preserve evidence, understand what happened during the stop and arrest, address the ALR deadline and begin evaluating the State’s evidence.
An ALR suspension can proceed separately from the criminal case.
A DWI conviction can create long-term consequences.
Potential penalties depend on the level of the charge and case circumstances.
Some jobs, professional licenses and driving positions may be affected.
A DWI-related suspension or conviction can affect insurance costs.
Prior DWI convictions can affect how future allegations are charged.
Why The Hull Firm
DWI cases aren’t won by slogans. They are evaluated through the evidence, police procedures, testing methods, applicable law and the circumstances surrounding the arrest. The Hull Firm brings more than two decades of Austin criminal defense experience to that process.
Mark Hull has practiced criminal defense in Austin and Central Texas for more than 20 years, including extensive experience involving DWI allegations.
Attorney Allison Tisdale prosecuted DWI cases before joining the defense. Her prior experience provides firsthand perspective on how DWI evidence is reviewed, developed and prosecuted.
Since 2021, The Hull Firm has secured over 960 dismissals or rejected cases.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts, evidence, and applicable law.
The attorneys regularly appear in Travis County courts and understand the procedures involved in Austin misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.
Building the defense
A police report tells the officer’s version of the arrest. A DWI defense requires looking beyond that report and examining the evidence independently.
Was there a lawful reason for stopping the vehicle?
Does the video support what was written in the police report?
Were the standardized tests administered and interpreted properly?
What device was used, how was it maintained and were proper procedures followed?
The defense can examine the blood draw, chain of custody, laboratory procedures and testing evidence.
Cases involving marijuana, prescription medications or controlled substances may require review of toxicology and Drug Recognition Expert evidence.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Austin Criminal Defense Attorney
Mark Hull has practiced criminal defense in Austin and Central Texas for more than 20 years. His practice includes DWI and other criminal defense matters in Travis County and surrounding Central Texas courts.
Former Travis County Prosecutor
Before joining The Hull Firm, Allison Tisdale prosecuted DWI cases. Her prosecutorial experience provides the defense team with firsthand insight into how prosecutors review DWI evidence and evaluate cases.
What happens when you call
Explain the arrest, charge and any paperwork you received.
The firm can determine whether an ALR hearing deadline or another immediate issue needs attention.
The defense team examines the stop, testing, video, reports and other available evidence.
The strategy depends upon the facts, evidence, criminal charge, driver’s license issues and goals of the client.
If you were served with a DIC-25 suspension notice, Texas generally allows 15 days from the date notice is received to request an Administrative License Revocation hearing.
Different timing can apply when a suspension notice is later mailed following blood-test results, so the deadline should always be confirmed from the actual DPS notice.
No. The ALR proceeding is an administrative driver’s license matter handled through Texas DPS and the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
The criminal DWI case proceeds separately through the criminal courts.
No result can be guaranteed. Requesting the hearing preserves the opportunity to contest the administrative suspension before an Administrative Law Judge.
Missing the applicable hearing-request deadline can waive your opportunity to challenge the administrative suspension through the normal ALR hearing process.
Because deadlines depend upon the type of notice involved, speak with an attorney promptly.
Bring or photograph any paperwork you received after the arrest, particularly:
Do not worry if you do not have everything.
A test result is evidence, but the surrounding circumstances and testing process still matter.
A defense attorney may examine testing procedures, device or laboratory records, blood collection, chain of custody, underlying data and other relevant evidence.
A refusal can create separate driver’s license consequences and may also become evidence in the criminal case.
The specific consequences depend upon the circumstances and driving history.
Yes. Texas DWI allegations can involve alcohol, marijuana, prescription medication, controlled substances or combinations of substances.
Drug-related cases often rely heavily on officer observations, toxicology and, in some cases, Drug Recognition Expert evidence.
A first DWI can still carry serious criminal and driver’s license consequences.
The actual charge level, available defenses and possible outcomes depend on factors including BAC allegations, accident circumstances and the evidence.
Fees depend upon the charge, complexity of the case and representation required.
The Hull Firm offers a free initial consultation so the firm can review the circumstances before discussing representation.
Still have questions? Call 512-599-9999, day or night.
Don’t ignore the second clock
A DWI arrest can affect both your criminal case and your driver’s license. If you were served with an ALR suspension notice, a deadline may already be running.
Talk with The Hull Firm about what happened, what paperwork you received and what should happen next.
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Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this website or submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Every case is different.
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