DallasDUILawyer.com is an advertising directory, and we take the listings seriously: an attorney's name on this site is a signal to someone having one of the worst weeks of their life. Here is exactly what we check before a listing goes live — and what we re-check on a recurring basis.

The listing criteria

  • Active Texas Bar license in good standing. Verified against the State Bar of Texas attorney search before listing, and re-verified periodically. You can — and should — run the same search yourself on any attorney you're considering; it's free and takes a minute.
  • No pending or active disbarment or suspension. Attorneys with unresolved disciplinary actions that affect their ability to practice are not listed.
  • Minimum DWI defense experience. Listed attorneys are expected to have practiced DWI/DUI defense for at least 3 years (placeholder pending owner confirmation) as a core part of their practice, not as an occasional side matter.
  • DFW courtroom presence. Documented case volume in the county courts they list — Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, or Denton — including ALR hearings and contested motions, not just plea paperwork.
  • Malpractice insurance. Confirmed where required by our listing agreement.
  • Client-review threshold. Where reviews are considered, a minimum average rating of 4.0 (placeholder pending owner confirmation) across major review platforms.

What vetting does not mean

Vetting confirms baseline eligibility — it is not a recommendation, endorsement, or prediction about your case. We never rank attorneys by who we think would "win" for you, and we never select one for you. Some listings are paid advertising placements (labeled "Featured" or "Sponsored"); placement never overrides the vetting bar, and payment cannot buy a listing for an attorney who fails it.

How to do your own five-minute check

  • Search the attorney on the State Bar of Texas site — confirm "active" status and review any public disciplinary history.
  • Ask in the free consultation how many DWI cases they've handled in your county in the last year.
  • Get the fee agreement in writing before signing — every listed attorney commits to this.

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