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Notable Victories
STATE V. A.S.
DISMISSED
We secured a dismissal for a client with a blood test more than twice the legal limit, who fell asleep in his car and couldn’t perform sobriety tests.
100+ Not Guilty Verdicts, 1000s Dismissed.
STATE V. J.A.
NOT GUILTY
We got the arresting officer to admit in court that our client had not lost mental faculties at the time of arrest.
.113 BLOOD TEST
STATE V. I.L.
NOT GUILTY
We helped a jury see that our client was not intoxicated at the time of a deadly accident
INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER
Houston DWI Attorney
Let Us Fight For You
Were you arrested and charged with a crime in Houston? If so, you have to make some quick decisions about protecting your future.
Don’t risk going it alone. Work with a criminal law firm that made their name by winning high-stakes criminal cases for their clients — both in and out of court. We’ve fought and won more than 100 Not Guilty Verdicts and gotten thousands of cases dismissed for our clients in difficult spots, including cases involving blood and breath tests.
Get your case off to the right start: Thiessen Law Firm offers a free case evaluation, and we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to protect your freedom and ease your concerns.
Triple Board-Certified DWI Defense Expert
Trial-proven Defense Strategies
Dedicated Team Available 24/7
99% Client Satisfaction
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Nothing less than the BEST!!!
Mark Thiessen is a bulldog, who would not stop fighting until he got the result I required. His relentless and innovative effort, along with his team, made the difference in getting my case dismissed and expunged. His guidance through a nightmarish experience with a complicated legal system was invaluable.
Andrea B.
Their reputation as one of the leading law firms in Houston is well-deserved. By choosing the Thiessen Law Firm, you are selecting a team that treats you like family and someone who will fight for you fiercely. Rest assured, they will advocate for your best interests and settle for nothing less.
Nothing less than the BEST!!!
Mark Thiessen is a bulldog, who would not stop fighting until he got the result I required. His relentless and innovative effort, along with his team, made the difference in getting my case dismissed and expunged. His guidance through a nightmarish experience with a complicated legal system was invaluable.
Andrea B.
Their reputation as one of the leading law firms in Houston is well-deserved. By choosing the Thiessen Law Firm, you are selecting a team that treats you like family and someone who will fight for you fiercely. Rest assured, they will advocate for your best interests and settle for nothing less.
DWI Penalties in Texas
1st DWI Penalties
- Class B misdemeanor
- License suspension: 90 to 365 days
- Fine: $2,000
- Jail time: 3 to 180 days
2nd DWI Penalties
- Class A misdemeanor
- License suspension: 180 days to 2 years
- Fine: $4,000
- Jail time: 30 to 365 days
3+ DWI Penalties
- Felony charge
- License suspension: 180 days to 2 years
- Fine: $10,000
- Prison Time: 2 to 10 years Interlock device DWI classes
DWI w/Child Passenger
- Felony charge
- License suspension: up to 180 days
- Fine: $10,000 + up to $2,000/year for 3 years
- Jail time: 180 days to 2 years
- Community service: up to 1000 hours Interlock device DWI classes
Intoxication Manslaughter
- Second-degree felony
- License suspension: 6 months to 2 years
- Fine: $10,000 + up to $2,000/year for 3 years
- Prison time: 2 to 20 years
- Community service: 240 to 1040 hours
How We Win DWI Cases
A lot of lawyers promise to fight, but few truly know how to win. These are just some of the strategies Thiessen Law Firm have successfully deployed to beat DWI charges.
Debunking breath tests
Breath tests are built around junk technology and can often be wrong. As a Board Certified DWI Defense Expert, Mark Thiessen knows how to effectively beat bad evidence.
Fighting and beating blood tests
As a lawyer-scientist, Mark Thiessen is one of the few DWI lawyers who can effectively use science to challenge and beat the results of a blood test.
Battling bad police work
When the police don’t play by the rules, we use case law to take them to task.
Earning the respect of the court
At trial, the power of respect is everything. Over his career, Mark Thiessen has built strong relationships with the judges and prosecutors who try DWI cases in Houston.
Consultations over the phone and in person
Same quality of service, same attention to detail.
Whether you would prefer to discuss your case over the phone or at our office in the Heights, the attorneys at Thiessen Law Firm are ready and waiting to discuss your case — and begin the process of defending your rights.
What To Expect From Thiessen Law Firm
People arrested for DWI in Texas are likely wondering what happens next. The bad news is that the whirlwind of activity surrounding your arrest and release is just the tip of the bureaucratic iceberg, with fees, deadlines, and court dates all waiting just around the corner. The good news is that with Thiessen Law Firm it all becomes much easier.
The process of fighting a DWI with Thiessen Law Firm looks like this:
- Contact the firm to schedule a consultation
- Have us schedule an ALR hearing to save your driver’s license
- Let our attorneys fight for you
Without a skilled attorney in your corner, your best interests are left unguarded.
Schedule a free consultation to start fighting for your future with Thiessen Law Firm today.
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You’ve got 15 days to save your license. Choose a lawyer who can defend it.
Thiessen Law Firm is ready to protect your life. At Thiessen Law Firm, we prioritize your peace of mind and fight to protect you from injustices. Here, you’re more than just a case number, and you don’t have to face the severity of the justice system alone. Contact us today to schedule an Administrative License Revocation hearing, save your license, and preserve your rights.
Meet Our Award-Winning Team
Award Winning Team Led by 3x Board-Certified DWI Specialist Mark Thiessen
Mark Thiessen
Houston DWI Lawyer, Crimianl Defense & Civil Trial Attorney
Kacie Penman
Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer & Houston DWI Attorney
Taly Thiessen
Houston Family Lawyer, Criminal Defense & Civil Trial Attorney
Nathan Beedle
Houston Criminal Trial Attorney
Mike Pita
Personal Injury Attorney
Brad Runcie
Houston Criminal Trial Attorney
How We Win DWI Cases
Thiessen Law Firm is one of Houston's most distinguished criminal defense firms. We emphasize quality over quantity, combining meticulous preparation with peerless courtroom presence to win even the most difficult cases for our clients.
Our team of talented and passionate attorneys is led up by founding attorney Mark Thiessen. Mark is a DWI Specialist, and is the only lawyer in America who is triple board
certified in:
DUI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense as approved through the American Bar Association
DUI Law by the DUI Defense Lawyers Association.
Board Certified Advocate Criminal Trial Law by the NBTA Foundation
Mark has also earned the American Chemical Society-Chemistry and the Law’s (ACS-CHAL) Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation — the highest form of scientific recognition available for lawyers.
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Houston, TX 77008
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