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Deandra Michelle Grant
- Dallas, TX
- Licensed for 26 years
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About Deandra
Hire the lawyer that wrote the book on DWI defense in Texas.
AV-rated attorney Deandra Grant’s practice is focused on DWI defense in Texas. A graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio and Southern Methodist University’s School of Law, she is a national speaker on DWI law and science and the co-author of the annually updated book, The Texas DWI Manual(James Publishing), Texas DWI: Truth & Consequences andSurviving Your Texas DWI. Deandra is a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor and has completed the Drug Recognition Overview course. She was the first attorney in Texas to pass the Forensic Sobriety Assessment Certification exam. In addition, she has completed coursework in DWI forensic blood and urine testing and was trained as an operator and maintenance technician of the Intoxilyzer 5000. Deandra has certificates in Forensic Chromatography: Theory & Practice (2011 & 2015), Forensic Analysis of Solid Drugs (2014)and Forensic Principles of DUID (2015)issued by Axion Labs and the American Chemical Society. In 2015, Deandra earned the distinction of being named an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist. Deandra is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Board Member 2011-2016), the Dallas Bar Association, the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Board Member since 2007). In addition, Deandra is a Charter Member and President-Emeritus of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. She is also a member of the American Chemical Society and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. D Magazinehas named Deandra to its list of Best Women Lawyers and Best Lawyers in Dallas. She’s been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” and one of Texas’ Top Rated Lawyers. Best Lawyers in Dallas named her one of the Top 10 DWI Lawyers in Dallas. Deandra completed a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and a Masters Degree in Pharmaceutical Science - Concentration in Forensic Science from the University of Florida’s College of Pharmacy in 2016.
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 90%
We defend DWI 1st and 2nd offenses, felony DWI's, Intoxication Assault and Intoxication Manslaughter cases.
26 years
- Criminal defense: 10%
26 years
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Hamilton Grant NTX PC
3300 Oak Lawn, Ste 700
Room 115
Dallas, TX, 75219
Website
Hamilton Grant NTX PC
101 W. Louisiana Street
Suite 208
McKinney, TX, 75069
Hamilton Grant NTX PC
1317 E. McKinney Street
Suite 101A
Denton, TX, 76209
Hamilton Grant NTX PC
855 Texas Street
Suite 140
Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Deandra Grant PC
609 W. 9th Street
Ste. 2B
Austin, TX, 78701
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1993 | 07/18/2019 |
| Legal answers | 17 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Lawyers in Dallas: DWI | D Magazine | 2017 |
| Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2017 |
| Best Lawyers in Dallas: DWI | D Magazine | 2016 |
| Texas' Top Rated Lawyers | Texas Lawyer Magazine | 2016 |
| Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2016 |
| Dallas' Best Criminal Defense Lawyers | Dallas' Best Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Best Lawyers in Dallas: DWI | D Magazine | 2015 |
| Dallas' Best Criminal Defense Lawyers | Dallas' Best Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2015 |
| Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
| Texas' Top Rate Lawyers | Texas Lawyer Magazine | 2015 |
| Best Lawyers in Dallas: DWI | D Magazine | 2014 |
| Dallas' Best Criminal Defense Lawyers | Dallas' Best Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2014 |
| Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Dallas' Best Criminal Defense Lawyers | Dallas' Best Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2013 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Best Criminal Lawyers in Dallas - DWI | Dallas Criminal Lawyers | 2013 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Texas' Top Rated Lawyers | Texas Lawyer Magazine | 2013 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| Best Lawyers in Dallas | D Magazine | 2011 |
| Best Women Lawyers in Dallas | D Magazine | 2010 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Hamilton Grant NTX PC | 2018 - Present |
| President | International Legal & Forensic Science Services Inc | 2013 - 2016 |
| Vice President | International Legal & Forensic Science Services Inc. | 2012 - 2012 |
| Assistant District Attorney | Dallas County District Attorneys Office | 1994 - 1994 |
| Owner | Deandra M. Grant & Associates | 1994 - 2018 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Women Lawyers Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Plano Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
| DUI Defense Lawyers Association | President-Elect | 2014 - Present |
| National Women Trial Lawyers | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Dallas Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| College of the State Bar of Texas | Member | 1998 - Present |
| Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board Member | 1995 - Present |
| Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board Member | 1995 - Present |
| American Association for Clinical Chemistry | Member | N/A |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science | Member | N/A |
| American Chemical Society | Member | N/A |
| American Academy of Forensic Sciences | Member | N/A |
| NORML Legal Committee | Member | N/A |
| Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| DUI Defense Lawyers Association | President | 2017 - 2018 |
| Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2011 - 2016 |
| Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2007 - 2017 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| HHR Publications | Texas DWI: Truth & Consequences | 2016 |
| HHR Publications | Surviving Your Texas DWI: Dallas, Collin & Tarrant County | 2016 |
| James Publishing publication | Texas DWI Manual 4th ed. | 2016 |
| Counterpoint: The Journal of Science and the Law | An Introduction to Retrograde Extrapolation | 2016 |
| James Publishing publication | Texas DWI Manual 3rd ed. | 2015 |
| James Publishing publication | Texas DWI Manual 2nd ed. | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| James Publishing publication | Texas DWI Manual 1st ed. | 2013 |
| James Publishing publication | Attacking Breath Test Results E-Book | 2013 |
| Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) | "Missouri v. McNeely: Are Warrantless Blood Draws History?" | 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida College of Pharmacy | MS - Master of Science | 2016 |
| University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine | Graduate Certificate | 2016 |
| American Chemical Society | Designation | 2015 |
| Axion Labs/American Chemical Society | Certificate | 2015 |
| Axion Labs/American Chemical Society | Certificate | 2014 |
| Axion Labs/American Chemical Society | Certificate | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
| Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas) | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1990 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Meeting & CLE | Enzymatic Serum Ethanol Testing: Anatomy of a Criminal Case | 2016 |
| Monthly Meeting & CLE | Blood Alcohol Testing 101 | 2016 |
| DWI Defense Project | Intoxilyzer 5000 vs 8000 vs 9000 | 2016 |
| Advanced Criminal Law Seminar | Oral Fluid Drug Testing | 2016 |
| 3rd Annual Lone Star DWI | Oral Fluid Drug Testing & Reading Lab Discovery | 2016 |
| 3rd Annual DWI & DUI Advocacy Seminar | The ABC's of Blood Alcohol Analysis | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| 35th Annual Prairie Dog Advanced Criminal Law Seminar | Intoxilyzer 5000 vs 8000 vs 9000 | 2016 |
| 10th Annual Diving Into a DUI Case Seminar | Deconstructing the State's "Expert" | 2016 |
| OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar | Common Defenses in Breath Testing Cases | 2015 |
| OACDL 4th Annual Trial Skills Workshop | Trial Skills Faculty | 2015 |
| DWI Institute: My Case is a Wreck | Enzymatic Serum Ethanol Testing: Anatomy of a Criminal Case | 2015 |
| DWI Defense Project | Cross Examination of the State's Blood Expert | 2015 |
| DUIDLA Winter Seminar | Course Director | 2015 |
| DUIDLA Summer Seminar | Cross Examining the State's Blood Expert | 2015 |
| 9th Annual Diving Into a DUI Case Seminar | Enzymatic Serum Ethanol Testing: Anatomy of a Criminal Case | 2015 |
| 8th Annual Jolly Roger Hal Jackson Memorial Criminal Law Seminar | Intoxillyzer 5000 vs 8000 vs 9000 | 2015 |
| 52nd Annual Criminal Law Institute | Forensic Blood Testing 101 | 2015 |
| 2nd Annual Lone Star DWI | Deconstructing the State's Blood Expert | 2015 |
| UACDL Advanced DUI Seminar | Blinding Them with Science: DWI Blood Evidence | 2014 |
| TCCDLA Monthly CLE | Understanding Blood Alcohol Testing | 2014 |
| TACDL DUI Seminar | Blood Testing for DUI Cases | 2014 |
| OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar | Team Innocent Voir Dire | 2014 |
| OACDL 3rd Annual Trial Skills Workshop | Trial Skills Faculty | 2014 |
| Lone Star DWI | DWI Blood 101 | 2014 |
| DWI Defense Project | Blinding Them with Science: DWI Blood Evidence | 2014 |
| DBA Monthly CLE | Lab Errors | 2014 |
| Advanced Criminal Law Seminar | Lab Errors | 2014 |
| 8th Annual Diving Into a DUI Case Seminar | Blinding Them with Science: DWI Blood Evidence | 2014 |
| 7th Annual Jolly Roger Hal Jackson Memorial Criminal Law Seminar | Enzymatic Serum Ethanol Testing and Its Use As Forensic Evidence in a Criminal Case | 2014 |
| 34th Annual LACDL Prairie Dog Advanced Criminal Law Seminar | Blinding Them with Science: DWI Defense | 2014 |
| 247th American Chemical Society Annual Meeting & Exposition | Enzymatic Serum Ethanol Testing and Its Use As Forensic Evidence in a Criminal Case – Oral Presentation of Abstract, | 2014 |
| TCCDLA Monthly CLE | Blood & McNeely: A Status Update | 2013 |
| OACDLA 2nd Annual Trial Skills Workshop | Team Innocent Voir Dire | 2013 |
| OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar | Mission Impossible: Discovery in DWI Blood Test Cases | 2013 |
| KCCDLA Monthly CLE | Trial Skills for DWI Blood Cases | 2013 |
| ILFSS Trial Skills Workshop | Cross Examination in a Criminal Case | 2013 |
| ILFSS Defending a DWI with Blood/Breath Evidence | MacCarthy Cross | 2013 |
| Guest Lecture - Texas Tech Law School | DWI 101 | 2013 |
| Guest Lecture - Texas State University | Forensic Aspects of Modern DWI Defense | 2013 |
| Guest Lecture - SMU Law School | Defending DWI Cases with Blood Evidence | 2013 |
| DWI Defense Project | Working Blood Magic in a Vampire World | 2013 |
| DUI Drug Cases & DRE: Mastering the Science & Trial Skills | Cross Examination | 2013 |
| DCDLA Monthly CLE | Team Innocent Voir Dire | 2013 |
| CCCDLA DWI Nuts 'N Bolts Seminar | Prepping & Trying a Blood Draw DWI Case | 2013 |
| Advanced Criminal Law Seminar | DWI Case Law Update: Blood Evidence | 2013 |
| 7th Annual Diving into a DUI Case Seminar | Working Blood Magic in a Vampire World | 2013 |
| 6th Annual Jolly Roger Hal Jackson Memorial Criminal Law Seminar | Understanding Blood Alcohol Testing | 2013 |
| Trying Blood Cases in Collin County | Teaching Blood Alcohol Testing to the Wal Mart Shopper | 2012 |
| Top Gun DWI | Cross Examination of the Arresting Officer | 2012 |
| TACDL Annual DUI Seminar | Teaching Blood Alcohol Testing to the Wal Mart Shopper | 2012 |
| OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar | Challenging Breath Tests | 2012 |
| OACDL 1st Annual Trial Skills Workshop | Trial Skills Faculty | 2012 |
| NMCDLA Annual DWI Seminar | DWI Blood Cases: A Primer | 2012 |
| NHTSA SFST Practitioner Course | Instructor | 2012 |
| ILFSS Intoxilyzer Bootcamp | Intoxilyzer 5000 Bootcamp | 2012 |
| Guest Lecture - SMU Law School | DWI Cases: A Blood Primer | 2012 |
| Gideon's Trumpet Seminar | Teaching Blood Alcohol Testing to the Wal Mart Shopper | 2012 |
| DWI Defense Project | The Sanitary Place/Qualified Person Issue | 2012 |
| DCDLA Monthly CLE Seminar | Hospital Blood Alcohol Testing | 2012 |
| CPDA Annual DUI Seminar | Building the Ultimate DUI Trial Notebook | 2012 |
| CCCDLA Monthly CLE | DWI Discovery & Trial Tactics for Blood Test Cases | 2012 |
| Betting on Justice | DWI Blood Cases: A Primer | 2012 |
| Advanced Criminal Law Seminar | Defending a DWI Blood Test Case | 2012 |
| ACDLA Monthly CLE | DWI Blood Cases: A Primer | 2012 |
| Top Gun DWI | A Mock Cross Examination of the State's Blood Expert | 2011 |
| State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting | DWI Law Update | 2011 |
| OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar | Defending the DWI Accident with a Hospital Blood Test | 2011 |
| No Means No: How to Scientifically Defend a No Refusal Case | Scientifically Defending a No Refusal Case | 2011 |
| Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI/DUI Cases | Discovery in DWI Blood Test Cases | 2011 |
| DWI Technology Conference | The Intoxilyzer 5000 from a Defense Perspective | 2011 |
| DWI Defense Project | DWI Blood Cases: Discovery, Science & Strategy | 2011 |
| State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting | DWI Law For the Non-Criminal Specialist | 2010 |
| DWI Trial Tactics | DWI Blood Draws | 2010 |
| CCCDLA Monthly Meeting | DWI Discovery in Blood Test Cases | 2010 |
| How to Try a DWI Test Case | Discovery in DWI Blood Test Cases | 2009 |
| DCDLA March Continuing Legal Education Program | Discovery in DWI Blood Test Cases | 2009 |
| How to Win a DWI Breath Test Case | DWI Breath Test Cases | 2007 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. "Robert" | Verdict: Not Guilty of DWI |
| State v. "Javier" | Verdict: Case Dismissed During Trial |
| State v. "Keith" | Jury Verdict - Not Guilty of DWI (.09 breath test) |
| State v. "James" | Jury Verdict - Not Guilty of DWI |
| State v. "Jason" | Jury Verdict - Not Guilty of DWI (.12 breath test) |
| State v. "Bradley" | Jury Verdict - Not Guilty of DWI (.09 breath test) |
|---|---|
| State v. "Sandy" | Jury Verdict - Not Guilty of DWI |
| State v. "James" | .17 Breath test thrown out |
| State v. "Tony" | Jury Verdict - Not Guilty of DWI |
| State v. "Joey" | Jury Verdict: Not Guilty of DWI (.266 blood test) |
| State v. "Larry" | Jury Verdict: Not Guilty of DWI (.17 blood test) |
| State v. "Bob" | Jury Verdict: Not Guilty of DWI (.14 breath test) |
| State v. "Justin" | Verdict: Not Guilty of DWI |
| State v "James" | Verdict: Not Guilty of DWI (.17 breath test) |
Go to attorney for blood testing
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Mon Mar 04 2019
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Thu Feb 28 2019
Attorney endorsements
(85)Jeffrey Brown, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 16, 2019
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I am incredibly blessed to work for such an energetic and zealous defender of those who have been accused of DWI. Deandra is smart, charismatic, and tenacious. She aggressively represents her clients and the results speak for themselves. I highly recommend Deandra Grant to represent you in any future DWI or other criminal defense matters.
Kelly Case, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 27, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deandra is the BEST! I have learned so much from her that I feel compelled to endorse her. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She is always happy to share with fellow attorneys and is the "go to" lawyer for DWI in north Texas. If you are in trouble, you NEED to call Deandra. She is extremely professional, always prepared and knows the law! I highly endorse her.
John Bateman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 3, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deandra is extraordinarily knowledgeable about blood draw cases. In fact, I have a copy of her book The Texas DWI Manual, which is an excellent reference, particularly regarding blood draw cases.
Manny Haddad, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deandra is both an amazing attorney and lady! Over the course of my young legal career, I have come across few that are not only as incredibly smart as Deandra, but also so willing to take the time to educate her fellow attorneys. She definitely sets the bar for attorneys in our field. Not a day has gone by since I met Deandra several years ago that I have not learned something new and useful for practicing law.
Timothy Bussey, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deandra is a top notch attorney. She creates cutting edge defense tactics and lectures frequently to other attorneys. I highly endorse Deandra Grant.
Baharan Muse, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deandra is the best! Not only a great lawyer but a scientist as well, she brings great outcomes for those she represents. She is a true fighter and doesn't shy away from any trial.
Gary Medlin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have tremendous respect for Deandra and admire her success in the courtroom. I don't know of any attorney in the nation who knows more about blood testing than she.
Michael LeMond, Criminal defense Attorney on May 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Deandra. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.
Everett Newton, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deandra is a highly respected DWI attorney, and isn't afraid to take difficult cases to trial. She's a great lawyer!
Tommy Hull, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
She is the lawyer that other lawyers seek advice from.
Gary Peak, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deandra is bar none, one of the best DWI attorneys in the Country. She knows her stuff and is not afraid to try your case. She will know the law and science better that the other side. I am proud to endorse Deandra.
Suzanne Stevens, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have enjoyed listening to Deandra speak at various seminars. She is a hardworking and dedicated attorney. I highly endorse her for DWI cases.
Jason Van Dyke, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Outstanding lawyer for anyone accused of DWI/DUI. I have referred multiple clients to her for cases of this nature.
Wayne Fowler, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deandra Grant is the attorney at the top of the DWI defense list. She know the law in this area inside and out, and is highly respected by her peers. I endorse her without reservation.
Allison McCarthy, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 18, 2014
Relationship: Other
I met Deandra thru several seminars. She is SO knowledgable and will try any case. No case is too difficult. Her clients are very lucky to have her on their side. I endorse this attorney.
Stephen Karns, Military law Attorney on May 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deandra is a superb lawyer, and is highly respected in the legal community. I would not hesitate to hire her for myself or refer my family to her.
Troy Burleson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Grant is quite simply one of the best DWI/DUI trial lawyers in the great State of Texas. I have had the privilege to speak along side Deandra at DWI Blood Draw seminars in the past. She is a tough, dedicated, and accomplished advocate. Her Texas DWI Manual http://jamespublishing.com/shop/texas-dwi-manual/ is must have for any practicing DWI lawyer.
John McCraw, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deandra has rather quickly become one of the very few go to attorneys for DWI's in North Texas due to her dogged strategic study of the science behind the DWI conviction machine. If you have a breath test/blood test DWI client that really needs the help of a true expert, interview Deandra. Lin McCraw
John Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
There are some really good dwi lawyers in Texas, and then there is Ms. Grant. Ms. Grant is the gold standard in dwi defense. Ms. Grant is always willing to share her knowledge and mentor lawyers in dwi defense. I endorse this lawyer.
Theresa Hofmeister, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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