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Lawrence G. Boyd is a private practitioner who practices in the Dallas area. He limits his practice to that of criminal and drivers license suspension law, particularly administrative license revocation ("ALR"). He is a graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio (Class of '75) and a graduate of Southern Methodist University School of Law (Class of '78). He was an elected Member of the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas (2012-2015 term). He is a 25+ year Fellow Member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. He is the author of Administrative License Revocation Manual, now available from Knowles Publishing @ (817) 838-0202. He is a frequent lecturer on criminal law topics. Following the May 4, 2018 DWI Defense Project, he had spoken at ninety (90) seminars and CLE lunches and he has served as Course Director at thirteen (13) seminars. He has represented defendants in over 3,800 ALR Hearings. He is a member of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association ("TCDLA"). He was a co-chairman of the TCDLA DWI Committee from 2008 through 2012 and he served on the Board of Directors of TCDLA for three years (2011 through 2013). He was an Advisory Board member of the Dallas Bar Association during his term as a State Bar Board Member (2012-2015).
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 34%
- Administrative law: 33%
Author of Administrative License Revocation Manual, now available from Knowles Publishing.
- Criminal defense: 33%
Languages spoken
English
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1978 | 05/28/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Hereditary Member | The Society of the Cincinnati | 1991 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private practice | 1981 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| College of the State Bar of Texas | 25-Year Fellow Member | 1983 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas | Board of Directors | 2012 - 2015 |
| Dallas Bar Association | Advisory Board | 2012 - 2015 |
| Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2011 - 2013 |
| Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Chairman, DWI Committee | 2008 - 2012 |
| Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 1999 - 2000 |
| Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 1994 - 1995 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) | The Mythology of Non-Refundable Flat Fees | 2013 |
| Administrative License Revocation Manual, Knowles Publishing | Book Author | 2006 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1978 |
| Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas) | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1975 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DWI Defense Project | Case Law Update | 2016 |
| 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 | 2015 |
| 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 | 2014 |
| Top Gun DWI Seminar | ALR Tactics and Update | 2013 |
| More Silver Bullets | Course Director | 2013 |
| Silver Bullets: Linking Voir Dire to Final Argument | Course Director | 2012 |
| Annual "Jolly Roger" Seminar | Ethics & Case Law Update | 2012 |
| DWI Defense Project: "DWI Science, What You Must Know To Win!" | Course Chairman | 2011 |
| Advanced Criminal Law Course | ALR and DWI Update | 2011 |
| Survivor Trial Tactics | ALR & DWI Update | 2010 |
| Survival Trial Tactics | ALR & DWI Update | 2010 |
| Stuart Kinard Advanced DWI Seminar | ALR & DWI Update | 2010 |
| DWI Defense Project | Course Chairman; Recent Developments | 2010 |
| DWI Defense Project | Course Director | 2009 |
| Criminal Defense Lawyers Project | Recent Developments in ALR and DWI | 2009 |
| 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 | 2008 |
| 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 | 2007 |
| Monthly luncheon | New Proposed ALR Rules | 2006 |
| DWI and Golf | ALR Update and Proposed ALR Rules | 2006 |
| Criminal Law Section Summer Seminar | ALR Update | 2006 |
| Trial Tactics to Win a DWI Breath Test Case | Course Director | 2005 |
| Criminal Law Section Summer Seminar | ALR Update | 2005 |
| 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 | 2004 |
| 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 | 2003 |
| DWI Trial Notebook | ALR Update | 2002 |
| A Day in the Life of a Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer | Administrative License Revocation | 2002 |
| DWI Trial Notebook/2001 Conference | ALR | 2001 |
| 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 | 2000 |
| 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 | 1999 |
| Winter Seminar DWI Specialty Program | ALR Hearings (Dallas & Tarrant) | 1998 |
| Defending DWIs: America's Best | ALR Strategies | 1998 |
| Skills Course | Administrative License Revocation | 1997 |
| Skills Course | Expunction | 1997 |
| Skills Course | Using ALR to Prepare for Your DWI Trial | 1997 |
| Survivor Trial Tactics | Recent Developments in ALRs and DWIs | N/A |
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Kalandra Wheeler, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 15, 2019
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.
Phillip Goff, Administrative law Attorney on Apr 2, 2018
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.
Mark Meisinger, Administrative law Attorney on May 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kyle Morrow, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 13, 2016
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
Willard Hall, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 10, 2016
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.
Christopher Albert, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 7, 2016
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.
Gary Medlin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is the go-to guy for ALR defense.
Steve Fischer, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 8, 2014
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.
Efrain Sain, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 22, 2014
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.
John Cook, Administrative law Attorney on Jul 24, 2014
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.
John Smith, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 23, 2013
Relationship: Friend
If I have a question about DWI, Larry is my first call. I endorse this lawyer.
Dana Palmer, Administrative law Attorney on Nov 11, 2013
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.
David Traylor, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Simon, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 11, 2013
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
Joshua Mathews, Unknown Attorney on Dec 28, 2012
Relationship: Other
Having reviewed this attorney's written materials and experience, I would certainly recommend him.
Macy Jaggers, Administrative law Attorney on Oct 29, 2012
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!
Gene Beaty, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 15, 2012
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.
Kimberly Tucker, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 29, 2011
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!
Robert Guest, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 20, 2011
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.
Christian Lassen, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.