Lawrence G. Boyd

Lawrence G. Boyd

also known as Larry Boyd

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Administrative Law

4303 N. Central Expy., Dallas, TX

About Lawrence

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 33%

Author of Administrative License Revocation Manual, now available from Knowles Publishing.

33%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 47 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1978

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Lawrence G. (Larry) Boyd

4303 N. Central Expy., Dallas, TX, 75205

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Lawrence G. Boyd's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Earl | July 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He literally wrote the book on ALR

Absolutely, hands down the best A.L.R DUI attorney on the planet. He literally Wrote the book on a alr. I have a picture of the book. He won my case. He gave me hope when there was no hope I highlyrecommend Mr. Larry Boyd.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolute BEST License Revocation Lawyer

Absolutely recommend Larry and his team! He won my drivers license hearing when the arresting officer failed to appear. Despite her failure to appear, he was absolutely prepared to fight for my license. Thanks Larry!

Posted by VM | February 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEYOND knowledgeable and capable in Texas ALR hearings

Larry Boyd was referred to me by another specialist in this field, and boy was he God sent. He was able to meticulously sift through the details of my particular ALR hearing case material, and ultimately able to save my license WITHOUT suspension and/or restrictions! Would highly recommend him to any...one under the sun with a DWI/DUI case, go to Larry FIRST and nowhere else.

Posted by Tom | December 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Team player and Straight Shooter

Lawrence was someone that was recommended to me so I sought his advice. After meeting with Larry and several other candidates in the area, it became clear that he was the best option for me. Larry quickly took on an advisement roll throughout the process to give me accurate information about how the ...case might unfold given my circumstances. it was also apparent that he took time and effort to review the case thoroughly and ultimately because of that, he garnered a better outcome than expected.

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

ALR Attorney

Larry Boyd did a fantastic job preparing for my ALR hearing. So much so, I believe that his preparation scared off the arresting officer from showing up. I ended up winning the hearing and more importantly keeping my drivers license. Larry is extremely knowledgeable about the law and an expert on ALR... hearings. I am so thankful he was on my team. This man is the best in his field.

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Lawrence G. Boyd's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kalandra Wheeler

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. For many years I represented clients at Administrative License Revocation hearings. I quickly learned that when Mr. Boyd walks in the room, pay attention, you will definitely learn something. Definitely a go-to attorney for ALRs."

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Phillip Goff

Administrative law lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Larry almost 20 years ago when he spoke at a DWI defense seminar I organized. He was and still is the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) guru in Texas, setting the standard for one of the most difficult kind of cases to win. He is literally the guy who wrote the book on ALR and regularly teaches other lawyers eager to hear what he knows."

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Mark Meisinger

Administrative law lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Morrow

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Larry Boyd is nothing less than a treasure to the Texas legal community and to the driving public. His monumental Administrative License Revocation Manual is the comprehensive guide for ALR hearings and, more than that, a definitive resource for traffic stop law in Texas. Over the years, Larry has handled many ALR hearings for me and my clients. He has always done an excellent job and often led the way to a successful disposition of the case in chief by creating strategy and adducing helpful testimony at the hearing. I am proud to endorse Larry Boyd as an excellent attorney. Kyle Morrow, Traffic Ticket and Criminal Defense Attorney"

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Willard Hall

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In fact, Lawrence G. Boyd wrote the book for DWI lawyers across the Texas on Driver License Suspension. I keep his Administrative License Revocation Manual near my desk for reference. I have practiced DWI and Criminal Defense law for 35 years in Beaumont, but If I had a close friend or relative in the Dallas area who was charged with Drunk Driving and needed a highly skilled advocate, I would recommend that they contact Lawrence G. Boyd without delay."

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Christopher Albert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you need an attorney to handle a DUI or DWI you should call Larry Boyd, period. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Medlin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is the go-to guy for ALR defense."

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Steve Fischer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Larry is the expert on DWI License Suspension. He is also a state bar director and an advoate for courthouse lawyers. One really can't do better in DFW."

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Efrain Sain

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Boyd is without peer on the complex driver license suspension laws in Texas. He is the author of the book used by all attorneys in Texas on this subject. His wisdom and advice has helped me keep many a client from having their driving privileges suspended. In addition, he is a great advocate for his clients. I have known him personally and professionally and can endorse him most highly."

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John Cook

Administrative law lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Boyd for the entire 22 years I have practiced law. He is considered the top expert in the State of Texas on Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearings and an expert on DWI case law and procedure. In fact, Mr. Boyd has written the top book on ALR which I frequently refer to in my daily practice."

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John Smith

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Friend

"If I have a question about DWI, Larry is my first call. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dana Palmer

Administrative law lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Larry is one of the GO-TO lawyers for ALR suspensions. He has worked closely with numerous top DWI/DUI attorneys in the state and he is the authority on driver's license suspensions and DWI trials. He regularly teaches and has literally (yes, I mean literally, not figuratively) has written the book on ALR suspensions. I have absolutely no hesitation to refer and recommend my clients to Larry Boyd if they are facing a driver's license suspension, especially those related to DWI charges."

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David Traylor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Simon

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Boyd's responses on Avvo are very insightful and helpful. He has a great understanding of the law. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation"

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Joshua Mathews

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Other

"Having reviewed this attorney's written materials and experience, I would certainly recommend him."

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Macy Jaggers

Administrative law lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"To say Larry Boyd is THE ALR guru is an understatement. Larry knows more than anyone should about administrative license issues related to DWIs. The work he does on ALRs routinely prevents license suspension and, more importantly, lays the foundation for winning the underlying DWI. Larry is well-respected by both his peers and colleagues for good reason!"

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Gene Beaty

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, because he is a really decent fellow who really knows DWI law. He is entertaining and provides valuable information as a teacher and coach to other lawyers like myself. So, even though I know a lot after handling hundreds of DWI cases myself, Larry is always eager to counsel and has very useful tips."

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Kimberly Tucker

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. He knows the law of ALR, as it relates to DWI defense, like the back of his hand. And, more importantly, he uses it in the courtroom to the benefit of anyone that chooses to hire him. In this field, there are 2 kinds of lawyers - plea lawyers and warriors for justice. Larry is a true warrior!"

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Robert Guest

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm not given to hyperbole, but I have no choice but to recognize that Larry Boyd is the best ALR defense lawyer in Texas. Mr. Boyd literally wrote the book on Texas ALR defense. He is a living encyclopedia of ALR/DWI knowledge. If you have a DWI in Dallas and you care about keeping your driver's license, hire Larry Boyd. If he can't win the ALR hearing, no one can. The highest compliment I can pay Larry is that I gladly pay to hear him speak every year at his DWI seminar in Dallas. His is a can't miss presentation for any serious DWI attorney."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Willard Hall

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Albert

Employment and labor lawyer

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Gary Medlin

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William Burrows

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Seth Sutton

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jeffrey Lynch

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Efrain Sain

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Cook

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christian Souza

Unknown lawyer

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Dana Palmer

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Macy Jaggers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kimberly Tucker

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Joseph Gallo

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1991

Hereditary Member, The Society of the Cincinnati

Work Experience

1981 - Present

, Private practice

Associations

1983 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

25-Year Fellow Member

2012 - 2015

State Bar of Texas

Board of Directors

2012 - 2015

Dallas Bar Association

Advisory Board

2011 - 2013

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2008 - 2012

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Chairman, DWI Committee

1999 - 2000

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1994 - 1995

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Education

1978

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

DWI Defense Project

Case Law Update

2015

Stuart Kinard Memorial Advanced DWI Seminar

ALR Issues from Requesting the Hearing, Appealing, and Getting the Occupational Drivers License

2015

DWI Defense Project

Opening Remarks from Course Director

2014

Monthly Luncheon

The Ethics of Non-Refundable Flat Fees

2014

Ethics at the Race Track

What the State Bar Does for You

2014

DWI Defense Project

Significant Recent Decisions and Emerging (Disturbing?) Trends

2013

Top Gun DWI Seminar

ALR Tactics and Update

2013

More Silver Bullets

Course Director

2012

Silver Bullets: Linking Voir Dire to Final Argument

Course Director

2012

Annual "Jolly Roger" Seminar

Ethics & Case Law Update

2011

DWI Defense Project: "DWI Science, What You Must Know To Win!" Course Chairman

2011

Advanced Criminal Law Course ALR and DWI Update

2010

Survivor Trial Tactics ALR & DWI Update

2010

Survival Trial Tactics

ALR & DWI Update

2010

Stuart Kinard Advanced DWI Seminar ALR & DWI Update

2010

2009

DWI Defense Project

Course Director

2009

Criminal Defense Lawyers Project Recent Developments in ALR and DWI

2008

Winning Edge: Trial Tactics to Win a DWI Breath Test Case

ALR Update

2008

State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course

The Lessons of Mata: Applying Retrograde Extrapolation

2007

Trial Tactics to Win a DWI Breath Test Case

Course Director

2007

Stuart Kinard Advanced DWI Seminar

ALR Strategies

2007

Criminal Law Section Annual Seminar

New DWI & ALR Cases

2006

Monthly luncheon

New Proposed ALR Rules

2006

DWI and Golf

ALR Update and Proposed ALR Rules

2006

Criminal Law Section Summer Seminar

ALR Update

2005

Trial Tactics to Win a DWI Breath Test Case

Course Director

2005

Criminal Law Section Summer Seminar

ALR Update

2004

Strategies in Handling DWI & DUI Cases in Texas

ALR Update

2004

Premier Scientific DWI Seminar

ALR/ALR Hearings

2004

Monthly Luncheon

A Basic Strategy for Winning ALR Hearings

2003

Monthly Luncheon

Expunction

2003

Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Seminar

Administrative License Revocation

2003

Demonstration DWI Trial

ALR Update

2003

A Day in the Life of a Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer

Administrative License Revocation

2002

DWI Trial Notebook

ALR Update

2002

A Day in the Life of a Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer

Administrative License Revocation

2001

DWI Trial Notebook/2001 Conference

ALR

2000

Strategies in Handling DWI & DUI Cases in Texas

Administrative License Revocation in Texas

2000

Monthly Membership Meeting

ALR: DWI Pretrial

2000

DWI Trial Notebook Conference

Administrative License Revocation

2000

DWI Defenders on the Bay

ALR Update

2000

America's Best-2000; The DWI Trial:Accent on Persuasion

ALR Strategies

1999

The DWI Trial: America's Best-1999

ALR Strategies: The Battle Before the War

1999

Punishment: The Forgotten Phase of the Trial

Punishment Considerations in DWI

1999

Pratice Tips from the Plains

ALR

1998

Winter Seminar DWI Specialty Program

ALR Hearings (Dallas & Tarrant)

1998

Defending DWIs: America's Best

ALR Strategies

1997

Skills Course

Administrative License Revocation

1997

Skills Course

Expunction

1997

Skills Course

Using ALR to Prepare for Your DWI Trial

N/A

Survivor Trial Tactics Recent Developments in ALRs and DWIs

Publications

2013

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) The Mythology of Non-Refundable Flat Fees

2006

Administrative License Revocation Manual, Knowles Publishing Book Author

Languages

English

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