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J. Gary Trichter
also known as 1st DWI Specialist in Texas
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Texas DWI and DUI lawyer J. Gary Trichter is one of only five criminal defense attorneys in Texas who is a "DWI Specialist." Known as a leader and one of the most successful DWI trial and appellate lawyers in the United States, Gary is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest professional and ethical rating a lawyer can receive. Gary has earned his reputation arguing groundbreaking DWI cases and co-authoring the DWI textbook Texas Drunk Driving Law. He has also published more than 46 articles on a broad range of topics from DWI, DUI, BWI, ALR to defending pilot licenses against the Federal Aviation Administration on DWI related issues. Very few Houston, TX DWI and DUI lawyers can demonstrate comparable experience.
Gary has also spoken at more than 256 legal seminars in 30 states where he has taught lawyers, judges and prosecutors about various aspects of the law—particularly DWI. He is one of only four board certified DWI/DUI Attorneys in Texas by the National College for DUI Defense which is the sole entity approved by the American Bar Association to grant such a qualification (the Texas Bar Association does not have a board certification in DWI Defense but it does recognize the ABA DWI board certification. Gary has also been listed seven times in Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
He has been practicing law in the state of Texas since ed as president of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association from June 2011 through June 2012. Gary is past chairman of the DWI committees for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has also served the longest tenure on the Board of Regents for the National College for DUI Defense where he was Dean of the College from 2002-2003. The NCDD awarded Gary The Erwin-Taylor Award, a national recognition for exceptional lawyers who have dedicated their lives to protecting constitutional rights of citizens and upgrading the level of professionalism for all attorneys. He has also been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers every year from 2003-2014 and is rated 10.0 Superb by Avvo.
Gary currently flies his own aircraft all over the State defending those with DWI, DUI, BWI, FWI & more. No matter where you are from in Texas DWI Specialist Gary Trichter is your man. He has offices in Bandera, Texas & Houston, Texas.
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Licensed in Texas for 45 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arkansas for 8 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wyoming for 10 years
State: Wyoming
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alaska for 26 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 38 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Trichter, LeGrand, Houlton & White
420 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX, 77007
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Posted by Mary | September 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Bwi!!
You need the absolute best attorney you can get for this serious charge. Gary Trichter is the master of dwi/bwi defense. He literally wrote the book. Got me a dismissal.
Posted by Jason | March 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best DWi Pioneer in the Business
After counseling from another firm something just didn’t seem right. I continued to wait and look into my case but couldn’t understand what was going on and so I began to pray. I asked around to several respectful friends of the best that I could depend on and get the truth of exactly what was going ...
Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
The Best DWI Attorney
If you are seeking an Attorney for your DWI case, do not look elsewhere. Gary Trichter is the best one you will find in Texas and amongst the best in the Nation. He is Board Certified in DUI Defense and this is the only type of Criminal Law that he does. In my case, I was charged with a DWI 2nd an...
Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Gary Trichter
Gary is the person you need on your side. He answered every phone call and explained everything in great detail to my understanding. If you don’t let Gary Trichter represent you, you have just made your second mistake. I am a very satisfied client.
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Client
Gary helped me with a second DWI and ended up getting it dropped to a non-driving charge! Would highly recommend!
J. Gary Trichter's Lawyer Endorsements
"Gary is one of the best DWI lawyers in the country. He is a fighter and a trial legend. One of the greats in the legal profession."
"Gary Trichter is in a class of his own when it comes to defending DWI/DUI cases. I have known Gary for nearly 30 years. While I am widely known for DWI defense in Missouri, Gary is known and respected throughout the US, Canada, and even in some European Countries as the best of the best. He has been my mentor and a friend. He is a Godly man, honest, and one Hell of a trial attorney. I highly endorse him. Carl Ward"
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Gary since I began work as a baby prosecutor in 1998. As a prosecutor, I only lost 2 DWI trial. One was to Gary and working against him was great training for later when I saw the light and began defending people. When I practiced in Houston, Gary was on the short list of folks to call with any legal question or strategy on a case. He is a wonderful lawyer, great guy, and I endorse him with no reservation."
"Gary is not only at the top of his field, he is a genuinely nice, caring person. You simply cannot go wrong with him in your DWI case."
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"I endorse and highly recommend Gary for any and all DUI cases. He is one of the best DUI lawyers in the country."
"Gary is a recent past President of the Texas Criminal Lawyers Association. Gary is a legal innovator. Gary is intelligent, quick on his feet, well-versed in the law, zealous, tough, creative, thoughtful and well-respected by all parties in courthouses across Texas. Gary is one of the most honorable men You will ever meet. He is a good soul."
"Gary Trichter is an extraordinarily knowledgeable, skilled, and passionate DWI attorney. He represents the standard to which other DWI attorneys ought to strive to emulate. He has been an incredible teacher, mentor, and friend to me. He goes above and beyond for his clients and his fellow attorneys. I highly recommend Mr. Trichter to anyone seeking a DWI attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. One of the most knowledgeable lawyers I have ever known"
"I have known Gary Trichter from my attendance at DUI seminars and conferences in Texas, New York, and at Harvard. He is the lawyer's lawyer. Gary is not only a brilliant advocate but in a world of fakes and liars, he is also a genuine human being with a huge heart. He shares of himself in a way few people do. Gary's "can do" attitude brings out the best in all of us, and I consider him to be an inspiration. Because Gary believes in people he makes you believe in yourself."
"Having been a member of the National College for DUI Defense for over 10 years now, and as an annual attendee of two to three national DUI defense seminars, I have been privileged to get to know many of our nation's finest DUI defense attorneys. Gary Trichter is undoubtedly amongst this group. His reputation for professional excellence is not limited to the borders of Texas. He has a national reputation of being one of our nation's most experienced, well trained, ultra talented, compassionate DUI defense attorneys that you will find anywhere in America. I loudly and proudly endorse Gary Trichter. The citizen accused could find no better. The fact that he is a personal friend is but a bonus."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"A Texas original - with a sense of integrity and style born in the West. Gary Trichter is an inspiration and teacher to lawyers from all over America. He is one of the best DUI defense lawyers in the country."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2013
The Erwin-Taylor Award, National College for DUI Defense
2013
Super lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2010
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2007
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
Work Experience
1980 - 2016
Senior lawyer, Trichter & LeGrand, PC
Associations
2010 - Present
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseFellow
1980 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1980 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPast President
1980 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Past chairman DUI Committee
Texas Hill Country Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
2014 - 2014
Texas DWI LawyersPast President and Founding Member
2014 - 2014
Texas DWI LawyersMember and Past-President
Sample of Legal Cases
Love v. State
Reversed and Dismissed
Education
1980
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
N/A
University of South Florida
MA - Masters
Speaking Engagements
2016
Tapatio Springs Seminar
Case Law, Rules of Evidence, Ethics & Kill Shots
2016
Dallas Seminar
I-C-A: Immediate Courtroom Application "Cross of the Arresting Officer"
2015
Spring Conference
Four Rules of Jury Decision-Making
2015
Pure Science: Blood & Breath Testing
Introduction to Pure Science: Blood & Breath Testing / Panel Discussion: Ethics in Science and Law / Summation of Blood and Breath Testing
2015
David Burrows Present “DWI Winning Tactics”
Introduction + DWI Case Law Update
2014
Winter Seminar
CDLP Presents DWI-Public Defender Training
2014
Summer Seminar
Building a Better Defense 2014
2014
Mastering DWI Defense
Voir Dire: The 4 Rules of Jury Decision Making
Publications
2016
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
DWI Audio/Video Recordings: Expediting Production Where Charges Have Not Yet Been Filed
2014
Voice of the Defense
Drugs: Oral Fluid Collection Devices
2010
The Champion (Journal for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers)
Thinking Outside the DWI Voir Dire Box
2009
Voice for the Defense (Journal for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
Defendant’s Motion to Protect the Fairness of Future Juries
2009
The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association)
Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination
2007
Voice for the Defense (Journal for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Vol. 36, No. 1
Officer Romberg vs. Dr. Romberg: A Field Sobriety Test Designed For Failure
2007
The Champion (Journal for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) Vol. 36, No. 1
Neutralizing the Romberg
Languages
English