Law Office of Stephen Handy - Fort Worth, TX

Tenacious Criminal Defense Representation in Fort Worth

Facing criminal allegations in Texas places your freedom, livelihood, driving privileges, and personal reputation under immediate threat. Established in 2000, Law Office of Stephen Handy provides aggressive, client-centered criminal defense across Fort Worth, Arlington, Hurst, and all of Tarrant County. Managing attorney Stephen David Handy brings valuable insight to every case, having served as an Assistant District Attorney and felony prosecutor in Tarrant County Criminal Court Number Five. That prosecutorial background enables him to dissect police reports, uncover procedural missteps, and anticipate the state trial strategies before they unfold in court. When you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer who provides direct, one-on-one attention without delegating your future to inexperienced associates, this practice delivers dependable legal protection.

Strategic DUI and DWI Defense Strategies

An arrest for driving while intoxicated sets off two parallel legal battles: a criminal case in county court and an administrative license revocation proceeding with the Texas Department of Public Safety. A member of the National College for DUI Defense, attorney Stephen Handy conducts comprehensive forensic analyses of breathalyzer calibration logs, blood draw warrants, and field sobriety test administrations:

• First-Time and Repeat DWI: Defending clients against Class B and Class A misdemeanor drunk driving charges, working to avoid jail time, heavy surcharges, and license suspensions.
• Intoxication Assault and Manslaughter: Formidable felony defense against severe charges stemming from motor vehicle collisions involving serious bodily injury or fatality.
• Administrative License Revocation (ALR): Demanding formal administrative hearings to challenge license suspensions and securing essential occupational driver licenses.
• Breath and Blood Test Challenges: Disputing chain of custody errors, laboratory contamination, and lack of reasonable suspicion for traffic stops.

Drug Crime Defense and Marijuana Charges

Texas drug statutes impose strict criminal penalties for possession, manufacturing, and distribution of controlled substances. Stephen Handy defends clients facing state and federal drug charges, challenging unconstitutional vehicle searches and unlawful search warrants. He regularly guides eligible first-time offenders into Tarrant County diversion programs, including the First Offender Drug Program and Deferred Prosecution Program, allowing clients to secure complete case dismissals.

Assault, Family Violence, and Weapons Allegations

Charges involving assault bodily injury, family violence, or unlawful carrying of a weapon carry devastating stigmas and collateral consequences, including the permanent loss of firearm ownership rights. Attorney Handy acts swiftly to investigate the credibility of complaining witnesses, uncover motives for false accusations during divorce or custody disputes, and present compelling evidence to grand juries to achieve no-bills before formal indictment.

Record Expunction and Non-Disclosure Petitions

A prior criminal record can block employment opportunities, professional licensing, and housing approvals. The firm helps individuals clear their records through statutory expunctions for dismissed cases, acquittals, and no-bills, as well as orders of non-disclosure to seal criminal histories from public view following successful deferred adjudication probations.

Why Tarrant County Accused Turn to Former Prosecutor Stephen Handy

Recognized among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and honored as a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine, Stephen Handy operates with 24/7 availability for urgent jail release inquiries. If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges or an active police investigation, schedule a free consultation with Law Office of Stephen Handy to build a formidable defense and protect your constitutional rights.