Managing Partner, The Hull Firm
Mark Hull
Austin Criminal Defense & DWI Attorney, 20+ Years in Travis County Courts
Mark Hull is an Austin, Texas criminal defense attorney and the founding Managing Partner of The Hull Firm. He has practiced criminal defense exclusively in Austin since 2003 and has appeared in Travis County courts for over 20 years. He earned his J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2003 and his undergraduate degrees from Claremont McKenna College. He is licensed in all Texas state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The Hull Firm, under his management, has secured over 960 dismissals or rejected cases since 2021.
Since 2021, The Hull Firm has secured over 960 dismissals or rejected cases; however, every case is unique and past results do not predict future outcomes.
About Mark Hull
I was born in Houston and my family moved to Austin before my first birthday. This city has been home my entire life, with the exception of my college years in California. I have practiced criminal defense in Austin for more than 20 years and have extensive familiarity with Travis County courts, local procedures, and the criminal justice system.
I earned a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Philosophy from Claremont McKenna College in Los Angeles, then came back to Texas for law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, where I received my J.D. in 2003. Criminal defense is the only practice I’ve ever had. I started doing this work because I believed the people being charged deserved someone who understood both the law and the system delivering it, and that belief hasn’t changed.
Since 2021, The Hull Firm has secured over 960 dismissals or rejected cases for clients charged with everything from first-offense DWI to serious felonies. 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. Strong case preparation includes identifying legal, factual, scientific, and procedural issues as early as possible and evaluating how those issues may affect the prosecution’s evidence.
I’m licensed to practice in all Texas state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. I’m an active member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Texas Bar Criminal Law Section, and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Those aren’t just memberships, they keep me connected to how the law is actually evolving at the defense level.
My approach is to give clients a clear assessment, identify the strongest defense the facts support, and evaluate dismissal, suppression, reduction, diversion, negotiated resolution, or trial based on the individual case.
Education
Bar Admissions & Memberships
Practice Focus
I handle misdemeanor and felony criminal charges across Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Comal, and Guadalupe County courts. DWI is a significant part of what we do. I have defended DWI charges in Austin since 2003 and have extensive experience with the evidence, procedures, and local court process involved in Travis County DWI cases. But criminal defense is the whole practice, not just DWI.
First-offense through felony DWI in Travis County, ALR hearings, breath and blood test challenges, DWI with child passenger, intoxication assault. Full DWI defense overview →
Simple assault through aggravated assault, family violence designation defense, protective order challenges, deadly weapon cases. Assault defense →
Possession, controlled substance, trafficking, paraphernalia charges across all penalty groups. Fourth Amendment suppression challenges. Drug defense →
Class B misdemeanor theft through felony theft, fraud, and white collar offenses. Record protection strategy from first appearance. Theft defense →
Motion to adjudicate, motion to revoke, technical violations, new offense violations. These matters are time-sensitive, and the firm acts promptly. Probation defense →
Eligibility evaluation, petition filing, and court representation to clear dismissed charges, acquittals, and qualifying arrests from your record. Expungement overview →
Recognition & Awards
Awards in criminal defense reflect something specific: not volume, not advertising spend, but peer recognition and client outcomes. These are the ones that reflect actual courtroom performance.
- 10 Best Attorneys in Texas, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Criminal Defense Attorneys
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, Criminal Defense
- Litigator of the Year, 2023
- Superb Rating, Avvo
- Client’s Choice Award, DWI and DUI Representation, multiple years (Avvo)
- Google Reviews: Read reviews from clients who have worked with The Hull Firm
Why Austin Clients Hire Mark Hull
Most people who call us have never dealt with the criminal justice system before. They want to know two things: what is actually going to happen, and whether their attorney has real experience in these courts.
My years in Travis County courts provide familiarity with local prosecuting offices, court procedures, and the evidentiary issues that commonly arise in DWI, family violence, drug, and other criminal cases.
I offer free consultations because a client who understands their situation makes better decisions. I use flat fees and payment plans because the quality of your defense shouldn’t depend on how fast you can raise $10,000. And I answer my phone, because a DWI arrest doesn’t happen during business hours.
A DWI arrest can trigger two separate proceedings. The ALR deadline is generally tied to service or receipt of the applicable DPS suspension notice: Texas DPS generally requires an ALR hearing request within 15 days after that notice is served or received. The DIC-25 or other DPS notice should be reviewed to confirm the deadline. When representation includes the ALR proceeding, the firm acts promptly to request the hearing before the applicable deadline. Learn about ALR hearings →
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