John M. Gioffredi

After of the most traumatic nights of my life, I was left with a horrible DWI situation. I was driving from Shops of Legacy in Plano to Knox/Henderson in Dallas. I wasn’t familiar with the area so I was following the map on my cell phone. After almost missing the Knox/Henderson exit, I tried to cu...t my car across but ended up not fully making the exit. I wrecked my car and called the cops, but quickly realized the cop was more focused on the two mambo taxi’s I had at dinner. I was arrested after not doing that great on the field sobriety test and later blew a .19 on the breath test. Going into my trial, I tried to prepare myself for the repercussions a DWI conviction would have on my nursing career and my future as a whole. This was a difficult case, but thankfully I had great defense attorneys on my side. John assisted my attorney Scott Palmer for my trial. I had full trust in Scott, and he assured me that John was the best of the best! Throughout the trial, I was blown away by John’s poise, extensive knowledge, and tenacious fire. Between Scott and John, they were able to point out many faults on the arresting officer, develop doubt about the liability of the breathalyzer, and emphasize all the discrepancies in the case as a whole. My case ended with a 100% unanimous jury and a “not-guilty” verdict. I cannot put into words how much respect and gratitude I have for Scott and John. They fought for my freedom and gave me back my future. It was a pleasure meeting John and getting to spend time with him as well! Scott was right…he truly is the best of the best!

If it hasn’t been made clear from the other reviews, John knows his stuff and genuinely loves to fight these cases. He’ll fight to get the charges dropped or at least reduced and has success doing so. I was stopped leaving a “high traffic bar area” in Denton back in May of 2013. I was acquitted 5 ...days ago and have now begun the expungement process. I was stopped for allegedly running a stop sign across a very busy intersection. I knew, and the passengers with me knew that I didn’t run it. I submitted to a blood test and the results came back as 0.15+ (mandatory interlock installed as a condition of your bond). I was upset because I felt I had been wrongfully stopped, I couldn’t believe the blood results, and I was furious. Upon my initial consultation with John, he advised me that “probation is for suckers” and that typically, if you go to trial you could be finished with everything earlier than the probation given. However, it wasn’t a one and done decision to go with John. I had looked around and probably talked to 4-6 other attorneys. The thing that really stuck with me with John is the subtle differences about his consultation, his website, and honestly these reviews. Not one other attorney I spoke with ever mentioned that you should document everything you remember from the arrest in as much detail as possible. That sounds so obvious it’s actually amazing that nobody else suggested that. That, and the consultation - the fact he stayed an hour and a half after business hours to talk to me and explain the process - that is what sold me on John. He legitimately cares about each case he takes on. Once John and his team were able to get the discovery (police report, dash cam, etc.) we sat down and discussed strategy. Despite a glowing review from the arresting officer, the opinion I “looked very sober” (words of the prosecutor) in my field test, and my overall positive attitude and cooperation at the time of the arrest, John decided the best plan of attack was to fight the legality of the stop as to render the blood results inadmissible. Fast forward 2 1/2 years and we finally get to go to trial (don’t get arrested in Denton - the courts reset 4 months at a time). If you ever have doubts about John, if you’re beginning to feel like a plea to end it would be a good idea, all I can say is to wait it out, remain patient, and let John do his thing. Watching John work was a thing of beauty. Walking through the courthouse with John, other attorneys will come by to say hello and tell you something along the lines of “you’ve got the best attorney in the state” etc. but actually seeing John in his element and witnessing what he does best, any doubt or insecurity was gone. From the jury selection process to the cross examinations during trial, it was beyond evident that John loves his job, is highly respected in his field, and in my case, he’s extremely good at his job. There isn’t anyone I would have rather had by my side fighting to keep my record clean. I know the entire process is miserable. Having a constant reminder of the night each time (and subsequent times thereafter) you start your vehicle is demoralizing. Waiting two and a half years for closure on a DWI charge is exhausting, but having John and his team backing you up and fighting for you makes the entire process manageable. If you are going through this and are still trying to make your decision, pick John Gioffredi.

I spoke with John on my first DWI case and at the time his rates were a little more than I wanted to pay, looking back I should have paid the money and had John in my corner. So on my second offense I did hire John, unfortunately I did not take the advise he previously offered and I was tricked into... blowing at the car as the officer said it was not admissible in court (the result was not the video was). So after a lengthy wait the date finally came I had 2 friends there to provide character witness statements if necessary. Not only did he WOW me with his ability to work the courtroom and the witnesses I still hear from my friends how much he impressed them. I did end up with a guilty charge after the Jury deliberated for 3.5 hours and the fault was not on John but on me for blowing at the car when i was arrested. I did 45 days work release in Collin County and a $2,500 fine, no license suspension, no classes or breathalyzer, or anything else one would normally expect for a 2nd DWI. I would strongly recommend hiring John to represent you and also pass along all of his advise to friends and even strangers on the street. It could prevent you and your friends from ending up in my shoes. I am now fighting my 3rd DWI with John in my corner, it will be an uphill battle but I know I can trust on John to be there till the end. If there is any way to prevent this Felony charge going on my record I know John will find it! Upon receiving my 3rd charge I received many flyers in the mail from other law offices and after calling around I told them I was using John Gioffredi all 3 attorney's told me I had chosen well that John was one of the best! Was even told if I had John representing me I didn't need to look any further!

Mr. Gioffredi helped me in ending the most stressful TWO YEARS of my life... Back in January of 2013, I was pulled over for making an illegal U-turn at the intersection of Mockingbird and McMillan; which turned into a potential DWI... Once the court case got going, I just knew it would be a long and ...grueling process; that is, until today! Can you say... "dismissed?" John's calm and collected demeanor, combined with his razor-sharp wit, tenacity, and overall knowledge of the situation, helped put me over the top and win my case after two years of stagnation and worry. To say that I cannot thank Mr. Gioffredi and his team enough is an understatement. I strongly, strongly, strongly recommend this rock star of a lawyer! A+++ ;-)

After finding John through Google, we sat down and get to work right away on my case. Through his expertise, he was able to get my cased dismissed through lack of evidence of a legal stop. He and Trish were always available to answer any questions and with his busy schedule, I was surprised that he... got back the same day with an answer every time. Through the duration of this case, I am proud to say that I have found someone that I can go to without hesitation for any future matters and that's a great feeling. Thanks, John! A++