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Mimi Coffey
also known as Elizabeth Minako Coffey
About Mimi
Biography
* Trial attorney with over 20 years experience
* Board certified by the NCDD in DWI Defense
* Texas Delegate to the NCDD for several years
* Legal Commentator for National (CNN, Fox) and local news
* Frequent speaker at National and Statewide DWI seminars
* Has tried approximately 450 jury trials with 80% being jury trials
* Author of Texas DWI Defense: The Law and Practice
* Author of 3 national and 4 statewide articles (in the Champion & the Voice)
* Has attended the prestigious Borkenstein Training for State Scientists for Alcohol and Drugs
*One of the first lawyers to receive gas chromatography training at Axion Labs
*Has attended NHTSA SFST, SFST Instructor & Intox 5000 operator courses
* Winner of the TCDLA's President's Heart of a Champion Award numerous times
*Led the Effort to get DWI NCDD board certification recognized by the State Bar
* Has actively fought for fair DWI legislation over the past 4 legislative sessions
* Sued a DWG police officer for illegally drawing blood
* Sued Texas DPS for its double jeopardy surcharge program (changes have since been made to allow for indigency reductions)
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
90%
30 years
Criminal Defense
10%
30 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Texas for 30 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Mimi Coffey DWI Trial Attorney (see website for our Dallas location address)
4700 Airport Fwy, Fort Worth, TX, 76117
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Mimi Coffey's Reviews
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Posted by Shane | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Attorney in Texas
Excellent and Ethically Sound Attorney. She cares more about your you as a person and what long lasting effects or consequences of legal issues may impact your life over how much money she can make from your mistakes or misfortunes. A true Angel looking out for you and your future.
Posted by STEPHANIE | December 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
WOW!! THIS FIRM SAVED MY LIFE
THIS FIRM IS BY FAR THE BEST..... I AM SO THANKFUL TO MIMI AND ANDREW... MY CASE WAS DISMISSED AND WORKING ON EXPUNGMENT. THIS IS THE BEST FIRM. THE COMMUNICATION IS GREAT WITH THE STAFF. MIMI HAS THE BEST HEART AND SHE CARES ABOUT YOU AS A PERSON. I AM THANKFUL I HIRED THIS FIRM. IF YOU ARE ...
Posted by Scott | November 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Tough as Texas
My wife's case was a difficult one with a harsh judge and a child endangerment issue. Tough to over come, but Mimi got the minimum sentence possible for us. We had disagreements but each of our many concerns was explained to us thoroughly and respectfully by Mimi and her staff. She listens, she fight...
Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
terrible waste of money
she can't do anything on dwi my experience was after she is paid her whole attitude changes and a big lesson learned its volume, volume your just a number with her firm. She charge$ big and produces nothing , better of with a public defender on dwi, dui etc etc especially in tarrant county . Real bi...
Posted by anonymous | December 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Helpful and caring!
Mimi Coffey and her team are incredible at their job. I personally hired Mimi and I was very impressed with how hard she and her team worked on my case. Mimi Coffey is the most genuine and honest person. She cares about your case and she will do everything in her power for you to get the best outcome...
Mimi Coffey's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am very happy to endorse Mimi and to recommend her to any of my clients who need a top notch criminal defense attorney for DWI/DUI. Mimi literally wrote the book on DWI defense, and is super knowledgeable. She is also an absolute tiger in the courtroom or with the D.A., which I very much appreciate. I would not hesitate to refer any of my friends and family to her if they needed DWI related defense."
"Mimi is an expert when it comes to DWI defense. If I ever have a question she is the person I turn to."
"I endorse Mimi Coffey. After many years of working for Mimi, I can say that she has always maintained her passion for protecting her clients in tough situations. She is creative and thoughtful, always seeking to learn more. If I had a question on a DWI matter, I'd know exactly where to turn. An expert in DWI defense and a fighter for justice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mimi is very well known and respected in the legal community. You can trust her with your legal problems."
"Mimi is a skilled orator, zealous advocate and a brilliant attorney. Her extensive scientific knowledge, attention to detail, and outstanding courtroom presence are a few of the qualities that make her the gold standard for DWI defense."
"Mimi is an excellent DWI trial attorney, who is highly respected by her colleagues."
"Mimi Coffey is easily the standard by which all other DWI attorneys are measured. And, having had the pleasure to have tried a DWI case with her, I have first-hand knowledge of her skill, her understanding of DWI law, and her commanding presence in the courtroom. It is from this perspective that I endorse this attorney, without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Superb DUI lawyer."
"Mimi Coffey is an outstanding trial attorney whose substantive knowledge of winning DUI defense strategies places her in the vanguard of our profession. I endorse her without qualification. She is excellent."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mimi is one of the leaders in the state on DWI. She's one of my top go-to referrals for clients in Tarrant County."
"Mimi Coffey enjoys a reputation nationally as being a creative, engaging, energetic litigator who can darn well convince any jury to vote her way. She has been a seminar speaker in state and national programs and has written IMPORTANT articles about DWI practice that every practitioner in America has read and added to his or her library. If you are looking for THIS kind of practice area leader to represent you, call Mimi for an appointment."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I had the chance to meet Attorney Coffey when she was presenting at Harvard Law School on DUI Defense in July 2013. She is amazing. The passion she has for defending those accused of DUI charges is obvious. It is without hesitation I endorse Attorney Coffey for anyone facing DUI charges."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mimi is a brilliant attorney and passionate advocate. She fights hard for every client. Her knowledge and experience is rivaled by very few lawyers."
"Mimi Coffey is one of the best trained DWI lawyers in the country and regularly teaches other lawyers how to better defend these challenging cases. Any person charged with an intoxication offense would be lucky to have her as their lawyer. Experienced, determined, and resourceful."
"I have known Mimi for many years. I have watched her teach and critique other lawyers from all over the country. Mimi is an excellent DUI defense attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable about the science and law relating to DUI defense. Above all, she has a deep concern for the well being of her clients. Steve Oberman"
"No one ever stopped when they were winning. I watched her win for the defense in a DUI mock trial in New Orleans at the Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminar in DUI Cases last year. So, I took what she said there and used it in Savannah, and I won. Mimi Coffey is a fine DUI lawyer. There is something stealthy about her, like a steady-eyed cat with a twitchy tail. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mimi Coffey is just incredible. Her skills in the courtroom are almost legendary and her attention to detail is just amazing. She is personable and approachable yet fights with such precision for her clients' rights that you just can't help but be on her side. I fully endorse Mimi and would recommend her to anyone facing a DUI charge in Texas."
"I will second Mr. Collins' endorsement of Ms. Coffey. Her DWI trial skills and knowledge of DWI law and science are unmatched. She is a DWI lawyer that other DWI lawyers call for help. Any client would be lucky to have Ms. Coffey on their side, fighting for their Constitutional rights. She is a true warrior."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mimi is a nationally recognized dwi attorney. I just finished participating with Mimi in a training session in which she came to our State to help with a two day mock trial. She was awesome! I tried to find a more professional way to say it but awesome just seems to fit. Her level of performance was well above what anyone could have expected. He trial technique was flawless and she had our three jury panels wanting more. I would gladly refer any family member to her."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
N/A
President’s Heart of a Champion, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Owner, The Coffey Firm
1995 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Bailey & Galyen
Associations
National College of DUI Defense
Regent
National College of DUI Defense
Sustaining Member
National College of DUI Defense
Faculty
Education
1994
Texas Tech University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
8th Bernard M. Edelman DWI Seminar
“DWI Defense, Texas Style.”
Publications
N/A
Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company
Texas DWI Defense
Languages
English