Buck Johnson Law - Dallas, TX

Elite DWI and Criminal Defense Representation in Dallas

An arrest for driving while intoxicated or a serious criminal allegation can threaten an individual's career, driving privileges, and personal liberty. Buck Johnson Law provides assertive, trial-ready defense representation across Dallas County and surrounding North Texas communities. Founded in 2009 by Dallas native George C. 'Buck' Johnson, Jr., the firm leverages invaluable insider insight gained during Buck's tenure as an Assistant District Attorney with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. Having prosecuted hundreds of criminal matters ranging from first-time DWI stops to capital murder, and having served as a prosecutor in the Organized Crime Division where he never lost a jury trial, Buck Johnson brings unparalleled prosecutorial understanding to each client's defense.

When individuals need to hire a DWI defense lawyer in Dallas who understands how prosecutors build their cases and where evidence can be successfully suppressed, Buck Johnson Law delivers uncompromising advocacy. The firm analyzes every detail of an arrest, challenging reasonable suspicion for the traffic stop, testing the validity of standardized field sobriety exercises, and scrutinizing blood alcohol concentration lab procedures.

Comprehensive Criminal Defense Practice Areas

Buck Johnson Law focuses exclusively on criminal defense and professional licensing defense, handling high-stakes cases in state and federal courts across Texas:

• DWI and intoxication offenses: Defending first-time DWI, repeat DWI convictions, felony third DWI charges, breathalyzer challenges, blood draw search warrants, and intoxication assault allegations.
• Administrative license revocation (ALR) hearings: Protecting clients' driving privileges by requesting and aggressively arguing ALR hearings within the strict 15-day statutory deadline following a Texas arrest.
• DWI with child passenger: Defending clients against state jail felony charges and navigating the delicate collateral issues involving Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations.
• Controlled substance and drug charges: Contesting unlawful vehicular and home searches involving marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and prescription medication possession.
• Assault and domestic violence: Protecting the rights and reputations of individuals accused of misdemeanor domestic assault, aggravated assault, and family violence protective order violations.
• Nurse and medical license defense: Defending registered nurses, vocational nurses, and healthcare providers before the Texas Board of Nursing when criminal allegations threaten their professional credentials.
• Theft, weapons, and felony offenses: Defending individuals against unlawful carrying of a weapon, robbery, burglary, and white-collar fraud charges across North Texas jurisdictions.

Recognized Courtroom Acclaim and Industry Honors

Buck Johnson has earned high esteem among prosecutors, judges, and fellow trial attorneys. He has been named a Texas Super Lawyer consecutively from 2018 through 2025, after earning five consecutive Rising Star selections, and has repeatedly been recognized as a Best Lawyer in Dallas for criminal defense and DWI by D Magazine. Buck has served as Chairman of the Dallas Bar Association's Criminal Section and regularly lectures other attorneys on trial strategy and professional license defense. Clients appreciate his direct communication, meticulous trial preparation, and steadfast commitment to achieving case dismissals, charge reductions, and acquittals.

Uptown Dallas Law Office Location

Buck Johnson Law is conveniently situated in Uptown Dallas at 2626 Cole Avenue, Suite 315, in Dallas, Texas. The firm offers free initial consultations and flexible fee structures, representing clients throughout Dallas County, Tarrant County, Collin County, Denton County, Ellis County, and Kaufman County.