Mimi Coffey was born and raised in Ft. Worth, Texas. Tarrant County is a language and culture she has understood since birth. The Coffey Firm handles all types of Tarrant County criminal cases and DWI Defense in Tarrant county. Mimi Coffey is a nationally-renowned trial attorney, board-certified in DWI by the NCDD. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is an author of multiple DWI Defense textbooks and is a national and state-wide lecturer on the law.
Here are some basic pointers to know about the Tarrant County Criminal Justice System:
- Most courts are strict about requiring your presence in court (literally inside the court). Therefore, be early, check in with the bailiff, and dress appropriately (avoid t-shirts, hats, low cut blouses, etc.). Most court dates do not involve the resolution of your case but still require your appearance. We, at the Coffey Firm, will contact you prior to each court date where possible to touch base as to a basic outline of what to expect (will the case be continued, etc.)
- Every County (misdemeanor) and District (felony) Judge has the authority to handle their dockets as they see fit. Unfortunately, due to the requirement of having to appear this can be very hectic to your schedule. For example, courts often change their schedules with very short notice (trials come up, etc.). As a result, please save your vacation dates for these appearances. Further, The best policy is to always pay your legal fees up front. This will help minimize unnecessary court dates once we form a case strategy.
- Judges, probation officers, clerks and in some courts the DAs are all in the courtroom. This is unlike other courts which have the DAs negotiating in the back. For example, most action will take place in a central location as far as sentencing is concerned. Further, if the case results in probation, be prepared to go across the street for a probation orientation. If the case is resolved (other than a Not Guilty), be prepared to make payment arrangements with the clerk’s office after leaving court. As a result, on the day your case is being resolved, it is a good idea to take the entire day off.
- Great things about Tarrant County: For example, many judges will waive community service if you pay court costs and fines in full the day your case is resolved. Further, most judges are very open to discussion about options (case issues, etc.).
- Challenges in Tarrant County: Anitquated tradition of a citizen accused’s presence being required for most court dates, for instance. Further, little control of the scheduling of court dates.
The Coffey Firm handles most types of criminal cases in Tarrant County in addition to DWI Defense including Family Violence Assaults, drug charges, criminal trespass, evading or resisting arrest, unlawful carry of a weapon, criminal mischief, etc.
Mimi has been handling a wide variety of criminal cases in Tarrant County in addition to her DWI caseload and trials since 1995. Furthermore, Mimi’s jury trials range from from assault, to aggravated assault of a public servant with a deadly weapon in her 24 years of practicing law.
Tarrant County Includes the Following Cities:
List of Cities, Towns, & Municipalities in Tarrant County:
- Arlington
- Azle
- Bedford
- Benbrook
- Blue Mound
- Burleson
- Colleyville
- Crowley
- Dalworthington Gardens
- Edgecliff Village
- Euless
- Everman
- Flower Mound
- Forest Hill
- Fort Worth
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Haslet
- Hurst
- Keller
- Kennedale
- Lakeside
- Lake Worth
- Mansfield
- Newark
- North Richland Hills
- Pantego
- Pelican Bay
- Reno
- Richland Hills
- River Oaks
- Saginaw
- Sansom Park
- Southlake
- Trophy Club
- Watauga
- Westlake
- Westover Hills
- Westworth Village
- White Settlement
Thus, all these cities will submit their misdemeanors (above a class C ticket) and felony charges to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s office for prosecution. In addition, The Coffey Firm are proud DWI Attorneys in Dallas County, DWI Attorneys in Collin County, DWI Attorneys in Johnson County, DWI Attorneys in Wise County, DWI Attorneys in Parker County, and many others as well.
More about Mimi Coffey
When people look for a Top DWI Attorney or Best DWI Attorney, they look for experience, certification, and respect in the legal community. Mimi Coffey is a nationally-renowned trial attorney, board-certified in DWI by the NCDD. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is an author of multiple DWI Defense textbooks. She is also a national and state-wide lecturer on the law.
The Coffey Firm handles a wide variety of cases, including Unlawful Carrying Weapon (UCW), Assault (including family violence), and Possession charges. We can also help you try to seal your record or avoid probation revocation.
Mimi is also listed on several “top criminal lawyer near me” directory listings such as DWI Lawyers for Wise County, DWI Lawyer Tarrant County, DWI attorney Dallas County, DWI attorneys Collin County and DWI attorneys Parker County. Mimi is a caring DWI Lawyer in DFW, She is also involved in the Texas Tech School of Law foundation and enjoys using the skills she has developed to give back to the community.