Sloane Law Firm - Fort Worth, TX

Decades of Law Enforcement Insight and Criminal Defense Excellence

When you are facing criminal accusations in Texas, the outcome of your case depends on uncovering flaws in the state's investigation. Located at 933 West Weatherford Street, just moments from the Tarrant County criminal courts, Sloane Law Firm represents individuals confronted by serious misdemeanor and felony charges. Founding attorney David Sloane spent over a decade in law enforcement as a police lieutenant and crime scene investigator before opening his private criminal defense practice in 1997. Alongside partner Ian Routledge, the firm uses this rare insider knowledge to evaluate police reports, expose unconstitutional search procedures, and challenge questionable arrest tactics. If you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer who understands the inner workings of police departments and district attorney offices, Sloane Law Firm provides an unmatched strategic advantage.

Comprehensive Texas Criminal Defense Practice Areas

A criminal arrest threatens your livelihood, professional licenses, and personal freedom. As dedicated criminal defense lawyers, the firm delivers meticulous, aggressive courtroom representation across key practice areas:

• DUI/DWI defense lawyers: Challenging roadside field sobriety evaluations, blood draw search warrants, Intoxilyzer 5000 maintenance logs, and defending clients in Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearings to prevent driver license suspension.
• Drug crime defense lawyers: Formulating aggressive defenses against drug possession, manufacturing, delivery, and trafficking charges involving Penalty Groups 1, 1-B fentanyl, THC concentrates, and interstate highway interdictions.
• Violent crime defense lawyers: Defending individuals against allegations of aggravated assault, weapons offenses, deadly conduct, and self-defense incidents before judges and juries.
• Theft and burglary defense lawyers: Defending clients against retail shoplifting, property theft, forgery, credit card fraud, and residential or commercial burglary charges.
• Domestic violence lawyers: Defending against assault family violence allegations, continuous family violence charges, and opposing restrictive protective orders.

Technical Mastery in Breathalyzer and Field Sobriety Testing

DWI charges in Texas rely heavily on standardized field sobriety tests and chemical toxicology. As a member of the National College of DUI Defense, David Sloane has trained police recruits throughout Texas on how field sobriety tests must be administered and scored. He also holds specialized certification in operating the Intoxilyzer breath-testing device used across Fort Worth law enforcement agencies. This technical expertise allows the legal team to pinpoint officer procedural errors, question testing conditions, and seek suppression of breath or blood test results that do not comply with legal standards.

Why Clients Choose Sloane Law Firm

Navigating the Texas criminal justice system requires committed counsel who refuses to cut corners. Clients choose the firm for distinct advantages:

• Former police officer insight: Over 40 years of combined criminal justice insight into crime scene analysis, evidence handling, and police protocol.
• Transparent flat-fee pricing: Offering predictable flat-fee billing with manageable payment options so clients know their costs without unexpected surprises.
• Direct attorney communication: Clients work directly with experienced criminal trial lawyers who guide them through every docket call and hearing.

If you or a family member needs to find a DWI lawyer in Fort Worth or urgent criminal defense representation, contact Sloane Law Firm today to schedule a confidential free consultation.