A DWI arrest in Garland starts a clock you can't see: 15 days to save your license, court dates that arrive whether you're ready or not, and evidence that disappears by the week. The single most important decision is getting a defense attorney who actually practices in the courthouse where your case will be heard — browse listed Garland-area attorneys and contact the one you choose, free.
Where Garland DWI cases are heard
Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd, Dallas. Garland DWI cases are Dallas County cases, prosecuted downtown at Frank Crowley.
DWI enforcement in Garland
I-635, I-30, and the President George Bush Turnpike converge in Garland, making it one of the metroplex's most heavily patrolled commuter corridors. Weekend enforcement focuses on the Firewheel area and the I-30 retail corridor.
What a Garland DWI can cost you
Texas penalties don't vary by city — a first-offense DWI anywhere in the state is a Class B misdemeanor carrying 72 hours to 180 days in jail, up to a $2,000 court fine, a separate $3,000 state fine, and up to a year of license suspension. Repeat offenses, a BAC of 0.15+, or a child passenger can escalate to felony charges. See the full 2026 penalty chart.
Why local experience matters in Garland
Diversion programs, plea policies, interlock requirements, and even which judges favor which motions differ by county — sometimes dramatically. The directory includes attorneys who appear regularly in the Dallas County courts, know the local prosecutors, and can tell you in one free consultation what your options realistically look like. Listings also cover nearby Mesquite, Richardson, Dallas and the rest of the metroplex.
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