Chris Castanon Law Office - Arlington, TX

Experienced Criminal Defense Trial Advocacy in Arlington, Texas

When criminal charges threaten your reputation, employment, and freedom, having a seasoned courtroom defender is critical. Located at 2000 East Lamar Boulevard in Arlington, the Chris Castanon Law Office provides strategic criminal defense across Tarrant and Dallas Counties. Led by veteran trial attorney Christopher L. Castanon, the practice brings more than three decades of trial experience to each defense, guiding defendants through high-stakes legal crises with unwavering focus and courtroom tenacity.

Attorney Christopher L. Castanon earned his Juris Doctor from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and was licensed in Texas in 1992. Over more than thirty years of practice, he has successfully defended thousands of individuals facing misdemeanor and felony offenses. A member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Castanon is known for scrutinizing evidence and securing charge reductions or dismissals. When individuals look to find a lawyer who understands local courtrooms, his office provides proven guidance.

Strategic DWI and Intoxication Defense

Driving while intoxicated charges in Texas carry immediate administrative driver license suspensions, heavy financial surcharges, and permanent criminal records. As dedicated dui and dwi defense lawyers, the practice dissects every detail of an arrest to protect clients driving privileges and liberty:

• Challenging traffic stops: Reviewing video footage to determine whether law enforcement had valid reasonable suspicion for the stop.
• Contesting field sobriety evaluations: Exposing improper administration and physical factors that compromised roadside tests.
• Challenging breath and blood tests: Examining testing logs and blood draw chain of custody to suppress faulty blood alcohol evidence.
• ALR license hearings: Representing motorists in administrative hearings to prevent license suspensions and petitioning for occupational licenses.

Tenacious Representation for Felonies and Misdemeanors

From initial arraignment through jury trial, defendants looking to hire an attorney benefit from an experienced advocate who will not hesitate to challenge the prosecution case. The firm provides comprehensive defense across a wide spectrum of criminal matters:

• Drug offenses: Dedicated drug crime defense lawyers challenge unlawful searches and seizures in state cases involving possession, manufacture, and distribution of controlled substances.
• Assault and domestic violence: Skilled violent crime defense lawyers and domestic violence lawyers investigate the facts, assert self-defense, and work to dissolve emergency protective orders.
• Theft and property crimes: Seasoned theft and burglary defense lawyers represent individuals facing retail theft, check fraud, grand larceny, and residential burglary charges.
• Traffic citations and warrants: Focused traffic ticket lawyers assist motorists in clearing outstanding municipal warrants and avoiding driver license suspensions.

Probation Violations and Record Expunctions

Facing a motion to revoke probation or adjudicate guilt puts defendants at immediate risk of incarceration without bond. Attorney Castanon acts swiftly to negotiate alternative sanctions that keep clients in the community. Furthermore, the firm assists eligible individuals in petitioning for record expunctions and orders of nondisclosure, clearing past arrest records from public background searches.

Schedule a Free Criminal Defense Consultation in Arlington

If you or a family member has been arrested or placed under investigation, do not wait to seek legal help. If you need a lawyer urgently to protect your constitutional rights, contact the Chris Castanon Law Office on East Lamar Boulevard today to schedule a confidential case evaluation with an experienced Arlington defense attorney.