For more than 40 years, the Shapiro Law Firm has been a part of the Plano, Texas, community and has served Collin County and Dallas-Fort Worth in criminal defense and family law matters. We have built a strong reputation among other attorneys, judges and clients for the values we carry with us in our practice and the successful results we have achieved for our clients. When you need to speak with a lawyer regarding criminal charges or a family law dispute, talk with us at the Shapiro Law Firm and get the quality representation you deserve. Committed to Protecting Our Clients’ Rights and Interests Much of the success that we have had in our practice has come from the skill and experience of our attorneys and the focused, attentive service we provide to every client. Attorney Howard Shapiro is a former prosecutor for the Collin County District Attorney’s Office and served as a municipal judge in Texas. Attorney Todd Shapiro served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office prior to joining our firm. In addition to our legal experience in criminal defense, family law and personal injury, all of our attorneys are involved in their communities. These activities include the United Way, the Chamber of Commerce, the Plano Rotary Club, the Plano School Board, the Plano Sports Authority and the Men’s Athletic Council at the University of Texas.
The consequences of a DWI arrest and conviction are serious. If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI/DUI), it is important that you contact a skilled DWI defense lawyer immediately. At the Shapiro Law Firm, we vigorously represent people charged with DWI and DUI in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. We examine every possible defense strategy and seek to obtain the best possible outcome. Call us today at 800-554-5247 to speak with one of our experienced defense lawyers. If you have been arrested and charged with DWI/DUI in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, you have just 15 days after notification of a driver’s license suspension to challenge the suspension. Minimizing the Consequences of a DWI Arrest In recent years, fines for a DWI conviction have increased dramatically. You also face the probable suspension of your driver’s license, sharply higher auto insurance rates and possible jail time. When representing you, our criminal defense lawyers will examine every possible defense strategy that could produce a favorable outcome, including: The legality of the traffic stop and investigation Admissibility of breath and blood test results Violation of your rights before, during and after your arrest If such a mistake was made in your case, it could result in a dismissal of the DWI charge or reduction to a nonalcohol driving offense. We also work with prosecutors and the court in exploring alternatives to harsh sentences and loss of driving privileges in impaired driving cases. When a DWI/DUI Charge Must Be Challenged Despite what police would like the public to believe, Breathalyzers are not infallible. Additionally, if an officer did not have reasonable suspicion to pull someone over, the charges will likely be thrown out of court. Arresting officers are also required to administer field sobriety tests according to certain prescribed procedures. If they fail to adhere to proper protocol, a DWI/DUI arrest may be thrown out as well. If the circumstances surrounding your DWI/DUI arrest make it advisable to challenge it, we have the investigative and forensic resources needed to expose violations of proper procedure, poorly maintained or improperly calibrated Breathalyzers and violations of your constitutional rights. Whether this is your first DWI arrest or you have one or more prior convictions, Shapiro Law Firm can help. Once you contact our DWI lawyers, we will take over your case. We represent our clients in court and in administrative license revocation ( ALR) hearings, and often, they do not even need to make an appearance.