Dunham & Jones - El Paso, TX
Dunham and Jones is a premier Texas criminal defense powerhouse defending clients in El Paso and across the state. Located in downtown El Paso at the Wells Fargo Plaza, the firm combines decades of courtroom trial mastery with dedicated defense strategies to pursue case dismissals, charge reductions, and not-guilty verdicts for those facing misdemeanor or felony charges.
Seasoned Criminal Defense Advocacy in El Paso, Texas
When criminal accusations threaten your liberty and reputation in West Texas, securing an authoritative legal defense is paramount. Situated at 221 North Kansas Street in Suite 1505 of Wells Fargo Plaza in downtown El Paso, Dunham and Jones delivers uncompromising courtroom advocacy across El Paso County criminal courts. Since 1989, the firm has defended thousands of individuals facing state and federal charges, earning recognition from Time, Newsweek, and The Daily Texan. With seasoned defense attorneys ready to challenge prosecutors, the firm stands as a fortress for the accused.
Whether you need to hire an attorney following an unexpected arrest or find a lawyer to clear an active bench warrant, Dunham and Jones provides immediate defense. Those who need an attorney urgently benefit from 24/7 availability, swift jail release assistance, and an unwavering commitment to holding prosecutors strictly to their burden of proof.
High-Caliber DWI and Vehicular Crimes Defense
DWI convictions under Texas law bring harsh statutory penalties, including driver license revocations, heavy annual surcharges, and potential jail sentences. The El Paso criminal defense attorneys at Dunham and Jones aggressively scrutinize vehicular arrest procedures:
- DWI and DUI Defense: Defending first-time, second-time, and repeat driving while intoxicated allegations by rigorously challenging field sobriety test administration and officer observations.
- Breath and Blood Testing Challenges: Reviewing toxicology records, gas chromatography results, intoxilyzer maintenance logs, and blood warrant procedures for constitutional defects.
- Administrative License Revocation (ALR): Requesting urgent administrative hearings within Texas Department of Public Safety deadlines to contest license suspensions and preserve driving privileges.
- Felony DWI and Intoxication Assault: Providing high-level defense against elevated felony charges involving accidents, serious bodily injury, or child passengers.
Comprehensive Defense for Misdemeanors and Felonies
The firm represents defendants across the complete spectrum of Texas Penal Code offenses in El Paso County Courts at Law and District Courts:
- Domestic Violence and Assault: Defending individuals against assault family violence allegations, protective order applications, and continuous violence charges, protecting reputations and firearm rights.
- Drug Crime Defense: Defending state and federal charges involving controlled substances, narcotics possession, possession with intent to deliver, and border checkpoint seizures.
- Theft and Burglary Offenses: Representing clients facing shoplifting, grand larceny, burglary of a habitation, and white-collar fraud allegations.
- Sex Crimes Defense: Delivering discreet and rigorous legal representation against sexual assault allegations, indecency charges, and online solicitation accusations.
Warrant Walkthroughs, Expunction, and Nondisclosure
Having an open warrant or a public criminal history can derail employment and housing prospects. Dunham and Jones provides essential record-clearing services:
- Free Warrant Checks and Walkthroughs: Conducting confidential warrant searches in El Paso County and coordinating safe bond walkthroughs to resolve active arrest warrants without standard jail booking delays.
- Texas Expunction Orders: Filing legal petitions to completely erase arrest and court records for dismissed cases, acquittals, and completed pretrial diversion programs.
- Orders of Nondisclosure: Sealing eligible deferred adjudication criminal records from public registries and commercial background checks.
Free Confidential Consultations and Flexible Payment Plans
Dunham and Jones believes that top-tier legal representation must remain accessible. The firm offers free confidential initial consultations 24 hours a day, flexible payment plans with affordable down payments, and clear fixed-fee pricing. With fluent bilingual defense teams in English and Spanish, the firm delivers trusted legal guidance when your future is at stake.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of Downtown El Paso, situated just a block away from the historic San Jacinto Plaza.
Building Location
The office is based inside the prestigious Wells Fargo Plaza, a 22-story Class-A commercial high-rise tower that stands out in the city's skyline, within walking distance of the Downtown Post Office.
Parking Details
Secure parking is available in the on-site Wells Fargo Parking Garage located across the street at 222 N Kansas St, which features an underground pedestrian tunnel directly into the tower.
Public Transit
Served by Sun Metro Route 500 (Streetcar Downtown Loop) (Downtown Loop); nearest stop is at San Jacinto.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main entrance, pass through the secure lobby, and take the elevator up to the 15th floor to find the offices at Suite 1505.