John M. Gioffredi

I was charged with a class A misdemeanor (BAC over 0.15) DWI in Tarrant County in July because of a poor decision I made. I had a couple of consultations with 2 other lawyers before hiring John Gioffredi (Gio). One of them mentioned that he used to be a district judge, but I didn't care. Gio was stra...ight to point, told me what he could potentially do for me and what to expect with the given circumstances of my case. He also shared a lot of great infomation on ignition interlock devices, probation, DWI classes, etc. John recommended I'd take a DWI class, a drug and alcohol evaluation, and complete a victim impact panel as I had to plea guilty. Thanks to his recommendations, my DWI charge/conviction was reduced from a class A misdemeanor to a class B misdemeanor, knocked off 3 month of my probation period, and reducing the time period required with the ANNOYING interlock device in my car. The best news is that I can be eligible to have my DWI conviction sealed from my criminal record a couple of years after completing my probation. Although, a dismissal would have been ideal, I greatly appreciate John for reducing my penalties. I also greatly appreciate him and his team (especially Trish Sanders) for helping me through tough times. I would recommend John and his team to anyone facing a DWI charge in the DFW area.

John and his staff are very professional and knowledgeable. I had a matter that needed legal representation, I visited 3 top and very reputable lawyers for an initial consultation and without any doubt John G was the best. During the initial free consultation, John took the time to understand my ...situation and all the details to then explain in great detail the options and possible outcomes and finally answer my very numberous questions. I knew that he was the best, so I decided to hire his services that same day. The outcome of my situation was the very best possible - like the incident never happened and I know it was in great part due to John's prompt intervention. John acted immediately, making phone calls and guiding me on steps I needed to take myself. Also, his staff were patient with me (due to the specifics of my situation, time was at the essence - and I knew from John that a prompt resolution was a good one) and my daily calls and constant emails. Apologies for that, just wanted the situation closed as soon as possible. Thank you John and staff!

“NOT GUILTY.” Those words echoed in my head as time stood still while I found peace in a lingering moment after 3 years of drawn out court dates for a DWI conviction. By my side was the best attorney I could ever hope for: John Gioffredi. Like all attorneys, he scared me with the appearance of disor...ganization and seeming selective listening habits but when judgement day arrive and we went to court John cut through the prosecutor’s and witnesses’ statements with stealthy ninja-like skills. I received an acquittal and (I know you won’t believe this but) immense respect for an attorney who is working diligently as I write this to get my arrest record expunged. I am so grateful that I left my previous attorney after he was going to sell me down the river; John fought hard for me every step of the way with a "never say die" attitude. This whole experience was dark, lonely, and miserable and I would not wish it on anyone, but if you have to go through it I can think of no better man to have by your side than John Gioffredi. He never promised a "not guilty" but compared to the other attorneys I hired and fired he did everything he could, including fighting and winning an appeal, having improperly obtained evidence removed, and ultimately having the prosecuting attorney throw in the towel and phone in his case. Hire this man immediately.

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 was returning to my office after a lunch meeting. I stopped to get some gas when a very attractive Nun came up passenger window. She explained that she was stranded and was there anything she could do to earn some money. I responded as most normal red-blooded American males would respond. Yes I do ...is there a box that say's, All the Above?? About 30 second's later a Dallas police car pull's up and I get arrested and charged with prostitution. So because I was just trying to be a good Samaritan I wound up a Ho!! I interviewed 5 different attorneys before I decided on Mr. Gioffredi. I told him to do everything possible to obtain a dismissal. After 1.5 yrs and 9 resets I was beginning to believe Charles Manson's case would be overturned before mine would. Then on the 10th setting Mr Gioffredi called and said, got u a deal, Agree to take a class "How not to be a Ho" pay $200 fine,, charge is reduced from Class B to Class C expunchable . I said, You are the Man!!!