Practice Areas
Criminal Defense Cases We Handle in Austin
Criminal defense in Texas requires attorneys who understand the specific charge, the local court system, and the window you have to act. Find your situation below. Need help finding the right attorney? Learn how our Austin attorney referral service connects you with the right criminal defense lawyer for your specific situation.
DWI — First Offense
A first DWI in Texas carries serious consequences: license suspension, fines up to $2,000, and up to 180 days in jail. The right attorney can often reduce or eliminate those consequences.
DWI — First Offense AttorneysDWI — Second Offense
A second DWI elevates every consequence. Enhanced penalties, mandatory ignition interlock, and a Class A misdemeanor record. You need an attorney who handles repeat DWI cases specifically.
DWI — Second Offense AttorneysDrug Possession
Texas drug charges range from Class B misdemeanors to first-degree felonies depending on substance and quantity. The classification determines your exposure — and your strategy.
Drug Possession AttorneysAssault
Texas assault charges cover a wide spectrum, from Class C misdemeanors for verbal threats to first-degree felonies for aggravated assault. Every distinction changes your options.
Assault AttorneysDomestic Violence
Domestic violence charges in Texas carry mandatory arrest policies and can result in protective orders, loss of firearm rights, and consequences that follow you for life.
Domestic Violence AttorneysFederal Charges
Federal criminal cases are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office with substantially more resources than local prosecutors. You need a defense attorney who practices in federal court.
Federal Charges AttorneysExpunction & Record Sealing
Texas law allows eligible individuals to have arrest records expunged or sealed through nondisclosure orders. The process is technical — eligibility depends on your specific case outcome.
Expunction & Record Sealing AttorneysProbation Violations
Violating probation conditions in Texas can result in your suspended sentence being imposed. The burden of proof is lower than at trial — you need representation immediately.
Probation Violations AttorneysTexas Criminal Law
What You Need to Know Before You Act
You have the right to say nothing
The Fifth Amendment applies from the moment of contact with law enforcement. Anything you say before speaking with an attorney can be used against you. Exercise your right to remain silent and ask for an attorney immediately.
Time matters — evidence fades fast
Surveillance footage gets overwritten. Witnesses' memories shift. Breathalyzer calibration records have retention limits. Criminal defense attorneys build their strongest cases when they start immediately after arrest.
Texas charges are specific — the classification matters
A Class B misdemeanor and a third-degree felony are not in the same universe. The charge classification determines your maximum exposure, your bail eligibility, and what's available as a resolution.
Not all criminal defense attorneys practice the same areas
A DWI specialist and a federal criminal defense attorney are different practices. We connect you with attorneys whose specific experience matches your charge — not a generalist who handles whatever walks in.
How We Work
We Connect. Attorneys Defend.
ATX Attorneys is not a law firm. We are a referral service — the direct line between Austin residents with urgent criminal matters and attorneys who practice criminal defense in Travis County courts.
When you submit a request, we match you with an attorney whose practice covers your specific charge. Criminal defense is not a single specialty — DWI defense, drug offense defense, federal criminal defense, and expunction law all require different experience. We route based on case type, not just practice area.
There is no fee to request a connection. Attorneys in our network offer free initial consultations. You pay nothing until — and unless — you retain one of them.
By the Numbers
8
Criminal defense sub-specialties in our network
1 day
Average attorney response time after your request
$0
Cost to request a connection through ATX Attorneys
24/7
Form availability for urgent matters
Common Questions
Criminal Defense FAQs
From Our Legal Blog
Criminal Defense Guides for Austin Residents
Need help finding the right attorney? Learn how our Austin attorney referral service connects you with the right criminal defense attorney for your specific situation.
Free Case Review
Facing Criminal Charges in Austin? Talk to an Attorney.
Criminal cases move fast. Evidence is gathered and charges are filed on a timeline you cannot control. What you can control is how quickly you get representation. Submit your request now.
Get a Free Case Review
Tell us what happened. We'll connect you with a qualified Austin attorney — no cost, no obligation.