DWI & DUI Defense
Board Certified in DWI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense — one of a small group of Texas lawyers with that distinction.
First-time and repeat DWI charges · Felony DWI and intoxication assault · DWI appeals
Board Certified® · Twice
Houston DWI & criminal defense, tried by a proven trial lawyer
Doug Murphy is a nationally acclaimed Houston criminal defense and DWI attorney — Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified in DWI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense.
Arrested? Talk to us713-229-XXXX
- Rating
- 5.0 ★
- Reviews
- 313
- Availability
- 24 hrs
Credentials that change how prosecutors treat your case
Fewer than a handful of Texas lawyers hold board certification in both Criminal Law and DWI Defense. That standing carries weight in negotiation and in trial.
Board Certified
Criminal Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Board Certified
DWI Defense
National College for DUI Defense
Accredited
American Bar Association
ABA-accredited specialty certification
Trial Proven
Courtroom First
State and federal trial and appellate practice
How we defend you
One firm for the charge, the license, and the record
Criminal Defense Litigation
Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with trial experience in state and federal courts.
Aggravated assault and domestic assault · Criminal mischief · Drug possession and delivery
White Collar & Fraud
Discreet defense for professionals and business owners facing financial crime allegations.
Medicaid and healthcare fraud · Theft and embezzlement · Money laundering
Professional License Defense
Your case is not just a court case — your license and livelihood are on the line.
Texas Board of Nursing · Texas Medical Board (physicians) · Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (CPA)
Expunctions & Record Sealing
Clear an arrest or charge from your record so it stops following you into background checks.
Expunction of dismissed charges · Orders of nondisclosure · Post-acquittal expunction
Appeals & Post-Conviction
A conviction is not always the end of the case. Deadlines are short — call quickly.
Direct appeals · Motions for new trial · Writs of habeas corpus
Also on our docket
Additional matters we handle
Select a matter to read how we approach it.
Case results
Outcomes that protect futures
Felony DWI
Dismissed
Blood-draw warrant challenged; State unable to proceed after suppression hearing.
Aggravated Assault
Not Guilty
Jury verdict after a self-defense trial in Harris County district court.
Drug Possession
Dismissed & Expunged
Unlawful traffic stop; charge dismissed and arrest record cleared.
Nursing License Action
License Retained
Board matter resolved without suspension following administrative hearing prep.
Results listed are not a guarantee or indication of future case results.
Client reviews
5.0 stars across 313 reviews
“Mr. Murphy and his Staff/Team truly cared about me and my family.”
“Communication was clear, timely, and reassuring throughout the entire process.”
“Just got my case dismissed early and will be having my charge expunged soon.”
Contact
Every hour after an arrest matters
Evidence disappears, deadlines run, and license suspensions start automatically. Call us and we begin protecting your case today.
- Murphy & McKinney Law Firm, P.C.902 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77008
- Call or faxP 713-229-XXXX · F 713-583-0205
- Open 24 hoursWe answer nights, weekends, and holidays.