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Arrested in Allandale or on Burnet Road in north-central Austin? Your case is in Travis County court downtown. The Hull Firm knows those courtrooms. Former prosecutor on staff. Over 930 dismissals or rejected cases since 2021. 24/7.

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Criminal Defense in Allandale, Austin TX

Allandale is a residential neighborhood in north-central Austin, roughly bounded by Burnet Road to the east, MoPac (Loop 1) to the west, Koenig Lane to the south, and West Anderson Lane to the north. Every criminal charge above a Class C misdemeanor from this neighborhood is prosecuted at the Travis County Courthouse in downtown Austin by the Travis County DA’s office. APD’s Central District handles patrol in Allandale. Traffic enforcement runs heavily along Burnet Road — one of the most active commercial and nightlife corridors in north Austin.

Burnet Road through Allandale and the adjacent North Loop area generates consistent DWI, drug, and assault arrest volume year-round, particularly on weekend nights. The concentration of bars, restaurants, and music venues along this stretch means APD runs regular enforcement in the area. If you were stopped on Burnet Road or arrested at a venue nearby, your case feeds into Travis County courts — the same courthouse where The Hull Firm appears every week.

I’ve been a criminal defense lawyer in Austin for over 20 years. Allandale is a neighborhood our clients call from regularly — it’s a family neighborhood with a busy commercial corridor running right through it, and the combination produces a wide range of criminal charges. Allison Tisdale prosecuted cases in Travis County before becoming a criminal defense attorney. We know how the Travis County DA evaluates the cases that come out of this part of Austin — and we know where those cases fall apart.

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Criminal Charges We Defend in Allandale

These are the charge types that flow most commonly from Allandale arrests into Travis County courts. Each has its own defense strategy and its own urgency.

DWI & DUI Defense

Burnet Road is one of APD’s most consistently enforced DWI corridors in north Austin. DWI stops on Burnet and the surrounding streets are common on weekend nights. A Travis County DWI arrest starts the 15-day ALR clock immediately — our DWI lawyers file the ALR request the day you retain us and simultaneously challenge the stop, the field sobriety tests, and the BAC evidence.

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Assault & Family Violence

Allandale sees assault arrests from two sources: Burnet Road venue incidents and domestic disturbance calls inside the residential neighborhood. The Travis County Family Violence Unit operates a no-drop prosecution policy — charges proceed even when the complaining witness recants. A family violence finding triggers a lifetime federal firearm prohibition. Call us the same day the report is filed.

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Drug Charges

Most drug arrests in this area begin with traffic stops on Burnet Road or MoPac. The stop has to be legal. The search has to be legal. If either step breaks the rules, the evidence can be suppressed and the case can collapse. Our criminal defense attorneys challenge Fourth Amendment violations in Travis County courts consistently.

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We also handle theft charges, probation violations, weapons charges, juvenile defense, and record expungement for Travis County clients.

Travis County Criminal Courts — What Allandale Residents Need to Know

Every Allandale arrest above a Class C misdemeanor feeds into Travis County courts in downtown Austin. That means the Travis County DA’s office, Travis County judges, and Travis County procedures. The court system handling your case is not generic — it has specific prosecutors assigned by charge type, specific docket management practices, and specific ways of evaluating and resolving cases at each charge level.

The Hull Firm has built a complete guide to Travis County criminal courts covering courthouse location, how the DA’s specialized units are organized, the arraignment and bond process, and how DWI, assault, and drug cases are handled in those specific courts.

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Allandale Criminal Defense FAQ

The questions we hear most from Allandale residents after an arrest in Austin.

Allandale is in Travis County, City of Austin. All criminal cases above Class C are heard at the Travis County Courthouse — misdemeanors in Travis County Courts at Law, felonies in Travis County District Courts. Both are located at 509 W. 11th Street in downtown Austin. The Hull Firm appears in those courts regularly.

Burnet Road through Allandale and North Loop is patrolled by APD's Central District. DPS Troopers also run stops on MoPac (Loop 1) along the western edge of the neighborhood. If your arrest was within Austin city limits, it's an APD case prosecuted by the Travis County DA's office.

A DWI arrest in Texas triggers an Administrative License Revocation process that runs parallel to the criminal case. You have exactly 15 days from the date of arrest to request an ALR hearing. If that deadline passes without a filed request, your license is automatically suspended — separate from anything that happens in criminal court. The Hull Firm files the ALR request the day you retain us.

Yes. DWI dismissals in Travis County typically come from three angles: the traffic stop wasn't legally justified, the field sobriety tests were administered incorrectly, or the BAC test has a chain of custody or calibration problem. The Hull Firm evaluates all three on every DWI case during the free initial consultation.

Almost certainly yes. Travis County's Family Violence Unit uses a no-drop prosecution policy. Once a family violence report is filed, the DA's office builds its case from officer observations, 911 recordings, photos, and medical records — regardless of whether the complaining witness cooperates later. Early legal intervention before the DA's position hardens is the most impactful action you can take.

A family violence finding — even on a Class A misdemeanor — triggers a lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(9). It cannot be expunged in Texas. It shows on every background check indefinitely and affects employment, housing, professional licensing, and custody proceedings. The stakes are higher than the charge level alone suggests.

The first appearance is magistration, typically within 24 hours of arrest. The magistrate sets bond conditions — cash bond, PR bond, alcohol monitoring, GPS monitoring, and no-contact orders in family violence cases. Bond conditions govern your daily life for the full duration of the case. The Hull Firm attends Travis County magistration hearings when retained promptly and argues for the least restrictive conditions.

Yes — if the stop or the search violated the Fourth Amendment. Most drug cases begin with a traffic stop. The stop needs a legally sufficient basis. The search needs to be within its lawful scope. If either step breaks the rules, a motion to suppress can exclude the evidence and collapse the prosecution's case. The Hull Firm files suppression motions in Travis County courts regularly.

Deferred adjudication is a form of probation where the court defers a finding of guilt. Complete the probation period and the charge is dismissed. It's not available for DWI or assault with a deadly weapon in Texas. After successful completion, a nondisclosure order may be available to seal the record from most public view — not destroy it, but restrict access. The Hull Firm evaluates deferred adjudication eligibility during every free consultation.

Misdemeanor cases in Travis County Courts at Law can resolve in a few months with effective representation, or extend to a year or more for contested matters. Felony cases typically take six months to two years or longer. The Travis County docket is one of the largest in Texas — having an attorney who knows how to navigate it efficiently is a concrete advantage.

Yes. A dismissed charge remains on background check databases until it is formally expunged by court order under Texas Chapter 55. Many people assume a dismissal means the record is gone — it isn't. The Hull Firm evaluates expungement eligibility on every closed case and handles the complete filing process.

Austin & Travis County Areas We Serve

The Hull Firm represents clients from every Austin neighborhood and Travis County community whose cases run through Travis County courts.

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What Our Clients Say

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“After two years, the case was dismissed and dropped. They made this whole ordeal easy, kept me in the loop, told me exactly what to expect. Mrs. Allison is such an amazing and sweet lady — the whole team. I see exactly why they received multiple awards for best law firm in the state.”

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“My case was dismissed. Mr. Hull was patient, attentive, and consistently communicative from start to finish. He explained every step and made sure I felt supported throughout. I highly recommend Mark Hull and The Hull Firm.”

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“These attorneys were responsive, intelligent, and relentless. I appreciated how they always had a plan and stayed one step ahead. If you’re facing criminal charges, you want them on your side.”

Facing Criminal Charges in Allandale? Call The Hull Firm Now.

The Travis County DA’s office starts building its case the day of your arrest. The 15-day ALR window on DWI cases starts the same day. Every hour that passes affects the evidence available for your defense. Call our Austin criminal defense attorneys at 512-599-9999 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by reading this page. Contact The Hull Firm for a free, confidential consultation specific to your case.

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