What makes Mimi Coffey top DWI Attorney in Fort Worth by Fort Worth Magazine?

One word: “Experience.” Mimi has worked hard over the years ever since she became a criminal defense attorney. After 29+ years of practice, Mimi is proud to represent her community and she believes that everyone is entitled to a strong defense when faced with the emotional stress and life-changing effects of a DWI, including inability to be qualified as an instructor for your child’s driver’s education. Mimi Coffey is a DWI Attorney that is Board-Certified in DWI Defense by the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD), which is a certification that is not easily or freely earned.

Why Choose Mimi Coffey?

What to Do After a DWI Arrest in Texas: A Legal Guide

Have you been arrested and charged with a DWI? The state of Texas takes the crime of driving while intoxicated very seriously and, as a result, has instituted some of the most severe penalties in the nation. If you were arrested for allegedly driving drunk, you need the best DWI lawyers on your side. You need Mimi Coffey, a Board Certified DWI Defense Lawyer by NCDD.

Time is Urgent and Here is Why?

Can a first-time DWI be dismissed in Texas?

Yes. Dismissals are possible if the police lacked probable cause for the initial stop, if field sobriety tests were administered incorrectly, or if the breath/blood test results are found to be scientifically unreliable.

What is an ALR Hearing and why does it matter?

An Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing is a civil process separate from your criminal case. You have exactly 15 days from your arrest to request this hearing, or your license will be automatically suspended.

Are blood tests accurate?

Blood tests are performed by gas chromatography. Accurate gas chromatography relies on validation studies that are done properly. Many validation studies across Texas do not account for other volatiles that can measure as ethanol. Blood testing is a separation science. If separation of the volatile is not done properly then the result is unreliable.

Is there anyway to fight a DWI charge?

No matter what the situation may seem like, it is impossible to know how to fight a DWI charge without the right training. DWI is very specialized. It involves either infrared spectroscopy (breath testing) or gas chromatography (blood testing). The breath or blood test may not be admissible due to legal or scientific issues. Prosecutors do not generally collect this data (maintenance records, machine validation studies, calibration records). This is specialized data that must be obtained independently. The Coffey Firm has earned a reputation in understanding, obtaining and successfully fighting the forensics of a DWI. What may look like a totally unwinnable case may actually turn out to be a case that the state can’t meet their burden of proof.

Can a DWI ruin your life forever?

A DWI can certainly have an impact on immigration status/deportation, your driver’s license, a commercial driver’s license, and the ability to teach driver’s education to your child, just to name a few repercussions. A conviction will cost you in insurance and can cause job loss depending on the type of job or industry. It certainly affects how people can view your character and reputation. Like most things in life, the extent of a DWI’s effects are fact and person specific. It is our job to do everything we can to help you avoid a DWI conviction.

Are the standardized field sobriety tests scientific?

No. These tests were not developed by academics or medical doctors unassociated with the government. These tests were developed by a grant from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) through the SCRI (folks who had ties to law enforcement). Cops had developed tests early on (eg. throwing coins). The SCRI just worked in conjunction with police officers in putting these and newer tests through testing. To be clear, the field sobriety tests are a product of law enforcement. They are not the law. They are not pass or fail tests, but “cues” that may or may not be relevant to intoxication.

Does Mimi Coffey handle cases in Dallas?

Yes. While based in Fort Worth and through out North Texas areas, Mimi Coffey aggressively defends clients in Dallas County, Tarrant County, Parker County, Collin County, Denton County, and throughout the entire DFW Metroplex.

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