Name: Understanding DWI Legal Defense Costs in Texas | DWI & Criminal Defense Attorneys
Uploaded: 2026-07-04T06:14:31+00:00
Duration: 34 s
Description: Quick answer: DWI defense costs in Texas vary with the charge level, whether there's a test refusal or accident, and whether the case goes to trial. Flat fees are common, and at Stephen T. Bowling the quoted fee includes the ALR license hearing. A conviction's long-term cost usually far exceeds the

Quick answer: DWI defense costs in Texas vary with the charge level, whether there’s a test refusal or accident, and whether the case goes to trial. Flat fees are common, and at Stephen T. Bowling the quoted fee includes the ALR license hearing. A conviction’s long-term cost usually far exceeds the defense fee.

This video gives straight answers about what DWI defense costs and why. It covers what drives fees up or down — charge level, blood-test cases, accidents, prior offenses — and what should be included, like the ALR hearing that protects your license.

It also puts cost in context: surcharges, insurance increases, license consequences, and the career impact of a conviction typically dwarf what a strong defense costs. Our current flat-fee pricing is published on our site — no surprises.

Contact Stephen T. Bowling, DWI & Criminal Defense Attorneys for a free consultation — we answer these questions about your specific case, at no cost and no obligation.