Board Certified Criminal Law and DWI Trial Attorney. My only job is to fight for you.
Wonderful Representation!
- a DUI client
THE BEST LUBBOCK DEFENSE LAWYER!!!
- Ryan, a Criminal Defense client
Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
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Videos (2)
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My name is Stephen Hamilton; I am a Board Certified Criminal
Defense Attorney who focuses on DWI cases. I have spent my thirteen years of practice on the... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a DUI client,
2009-08-19
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Hamilton provided exceptional legal representation regarding my DWI matter in early 2009.
I entrusted Mr. Hamilton from the beginning of my...
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Posted by:
Ryan,
2010-01-24
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Hamilton will be your best and easiest decision when it comes to picking a lawyer for whatever your needs may be. He was available whenever I...
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Peer Endorsements
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Steve Hamilton is one of the true rising stars of criminal defense in Texas. He is both imaginative and intelligent and this shows in the creative...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Kenneth Gibson
, Austin (Tx), 11 months ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. He's a top notch, dependable and intelligent attorney. Stephen knows the law and always works hard to ensure his...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Darren Payne
, Lubbock (TX), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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13 years since Stephen Lyle Hamilton was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1998 |
03/09/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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Lead DWI Trial Attorney at
Stephen L. Hamilton, P.C.
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2009–present
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Partner and Trial Attorney at
Boatwright & Hamilton, P.C.
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1999–2009
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Attorney at Law at
King & Gregory, PLLC
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1998–1999
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Education
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Oklahoma City University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1998 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Certificate of Completion |
The Scientific Truth About HS-GC-FID & Pharmacology of Etoh, Marijuana, & Benzodiazepines |
2011 |
| Certificate of Completion |
Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI/DUI Cases |
2011 |
| Membership |
American Chemical Society |
2011 |
| Fellow 2010 |
State Bar of Texas |
2010 |
| Certificate of Completion |
Dr. Paul Homoly Communication |
2010 |
| Gas Chromatography: Fundamentals and Troubleshooting |
American Chemical Society |
2009 |
| Certificate of Completion Forensic Blood/Urine Seminar |
Headline Marketing Corporation |
2008 |
| Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Behavioral Perspectives |
Steve Rubenzer, Ph.D., ABPP --Diplomate in Forensic Psychology |
2007 |
| Graduate of NCDD Summer School-Harvard |
National College for DUI Defense |
2007 |
| Board Certification in Criminal law |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
2005 |
| Instructor Qualification for Intoxilyzer 5000 |
C.E.S. Consulting |
2004 |
| Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases |
NCDD |
2003 |
| Borkenstein Class on Alcohol and Highway Safety |
Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action |
2003 |
| Maintenance Course Intoxilyzer 5000 Breath Test Instrument |
C.E.S. Consulting, Inc. |
2003 |
| Operator Course Intoxilyzer 5000 Breath Test Instrument |
C.E.S. Consulting, Inc. |
2003 |
| Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI/DWI Cases |
NCDD |
2002 |
| Student Course Completion of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration via LaPier & Associates |
2001 |
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Associations
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Fifth Circuit Bar Association |
2005-present
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National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys |
2000-present
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| General Member |
National College of DUI Defense |
2000-present
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| Past President |
Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association |
1999-present
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| Member |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association |
1999-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 10
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Cases
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Outcome: Case Reduced/ No conviction
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Publications
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Publication |
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| Mandatory Blood Draws by the Police, Coming to Your Local 7-11 Parking Lot? |
Lubbock Law Notes |
2009 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Attacking DWI Blood Test Warrants |
Lubbock Criminal Defense " Prairie Dog Lite" |
2009 |
| How to try a DWI Breath Test Case |
DWI 101 |
2006 |
| How to try a DWI Breath Test and Win |
LCDLA Seminar |
2004 |
| Breath Testing in DWI |
2nd Annual Texas Forensics Seminar |
2004 |
| Ideas on DWI trials |
TCDLA DWI |
2003 |
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