Dunham & Jones - Waco, TX

Aggressive Criminal Defense and DWI Advocacy in Waco

Being arrested or questioned by law enforcement in McLennan County places your liberty, driver's license, and future career prospects in immediate jeopardy. At Dunham & Jones, located on Austin Avenue in the heart of downtown Waco, clients receive formidable criminal defense representation designed with a single uncompromising objective: achieving case dismissals and avoiding criminal records. Since 1989, the firm has defended thousands of Texans against state and federal allegations. If you need an attorney immediately following a jail arrest or drunk driving citation, the experienced defense attorneys at Dunham & Jones are available 24 hours a day to intervene, protect your constitutional rights, and start constructing your defense.

Full-Spectrum Criminal Defense Practice Concentrations

Navigating the Texas criminal justice system requires strategic insight into local court procedures, grand jury presentations, and evidentiary challenges. As aggressive criminal defense lawyers and dui/dwi defense lawyers, the legal team at Dunham & Jones handles a comprehensive spectrum of criminal charges throughout Waco and Central Texas, including:

• DWI and Drunk Driving Defense: Contesting breathalyzer calibration logs, blood search warrants, field sobriety tests, and preserving driving privileges through Texas Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearings.
• Assault and Domestic Violence Charges: Defending against misdemeanor assault, continuous family violence charges, protective order violations, and working to prevent damaging felony convictions.
• Drug Possession and Trafficking: Challenging unlawful vehicle searches, constructive possession arguments, and seeking dismissal or pretrial diversion for marijuana, prescription pills, and controlled substances.
• Theft, Burglary, and Property Offenses: Formulating strategic defenses against shoplifting, robbery, grand larceny, and burglary charges to minimize collateral consequences on professional licenses.
• Weapons Offenses and Violent Crimes: Aggressively litigating unlawful carrying of weapons, felon in possession charges, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and robbery allegations.
• Motor Vehicle Collisions and Injury Claims: Advocating for injury victims injured in commercial trucking crashes and car accidents against negligent insurance corporations on a contingency basis.

Award-Winning Representation and Over 100 Jury Trials

The trial team representing Dunham & Jones in Waco brings formidable courtroom depth to every client's defense. Managing attorney Darren Bertin brings over 25 years of legal practice, having tried more than 100 jury trials to verdict as both an Assistant District Attorney and defense counsel. Licensed since 1999 and recipient of the State Bar of Texas Presidential Citation Award, Mr. Bertin combines prosecutorial knowledge with assertive defense tactics. Together with trial attorney Michael L. Dahlenburg, who has tried over 200 jury trials throughout his 35-year career, the firm provides clients with trial readiness that insurance companies and prosecutors take seriously. Recognized among the nation's Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the firm has earned widespread acclaim across Time, Newsweek, and regional media.

Affordable No-Money-Down Payment Plans and 24/7 Availability

Dunham & Jones believes that quality legal defense should be accessible to everyone facing the criminal justice system. The firm offers straightforward fixed fees, zero hidden charges, and manageable no-money-down payment plans that allow working families to hire high-caliber representation without delay. Backed by bilingual Spanish-speaking intake professionals, the firm serves residents across Waco, Hewitt, Bellmead, Robinson, West, and McLennan County around the clock. To hire a lawyer dedicated to protecting your freedom and pursuing a complete dismissal, contact the Waco office of Dunham & Jones today to claim your free, confidential consultation.