Walker County DWI Attorney
DWI Defense Lawyer in Walker County, Texas
A DWI arrest can be a frightening, confusing and embarrassing experience. However, a driver who has been arrested for this offense can seek legal representation from a skilled Walker County DWI attorney and have the opportunity to avoid the harsh repercussions of a DWI conviction.
In Walker County, Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are taken very seriously and are harshly prosecuted. A drunk driving conviction will have a number of consequences, including driver’s license suspension/revocation, jail time, community service, probation, DWI education class, M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Victim Impact Panel, fines, court fees, increased insurance costs and driver’s license surcharge fees. A conviction may also result in other side effects, including strain on your personal life, relationships and job opportunities.
Walker County DWI Lawyer Douglas W. Atkinson
Since 1998, Walker County DWI lawyer Douglas W. Atkinson has been defending the rights of drivers arrested for DWI throughout Walker County and the surrounding areas in Texas. Whether you have been arrested in Dodge, New Waverly, Riverside or Huntsville, attorney Doug Atkinson can review your case and charges to determine how to best help you. Without the help of an experienced, aggressive defense attorney such as Doug Atkinson on your side, you stand little to no chance of avoiding maximum penalties and moving on with your life after a drunk driving arrest.
Even if your breath or blood test results showed a high blood alcohol concentration, and even if you failed or refused field sobriety tests or chemical testing, Walker County DWI defense attorney Doug Atkinson may still be able to help. His experience in this field includes all types of complex and serious DWI charges, including:
Defending DWI in Dodge, Huntsville, New Waverly & Riverside, TX
After a DWI arrest in Walker County, Texas, a driver has only 15 days to schedule a hearing with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) regarding the suspension of his/her license. Referred to as an ALR hearing or DPS hearing, this is a key part of the process following a drunk driving arrest. The failure to schedule this hearing will result in the automatic suspension of the driver’s driving privileges 40 days after the DWI arrest date.
The outcome of an ALR hearing or DPS hearing can be greatly impacted by having a Walker County DWI attorney on your side. By preparing for this hearing as he would a criminal trial and providing steadfast legal counsel, attorney Atkinson has been able to achieve stellar results for a number of clients.
Contact Walker County DWI lawyer Douglas W. Atkinson today!