J. Gary Trichter

J. Gary Trichter

also known as 1st DWI Specialist in Texas

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

420 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 45 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1980

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arkansas for 8 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 2017

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wyoming for 10 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2016

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alaska for 26 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 38 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1987

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Trichter, LeGrand, Houlton & White

420 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX, 77007

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J. Gary Trichter's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

J. Gary Trichter

Gary Trichter, a long time friend, and I first met at Sugar Land airport during our first flight on 6/23/92. As his flight instructor, I had the pleasure of training and recommending Gary for his single and multi-engine Private Pilot certificates; both of which he accomplished in the same year! Gar...y has since continued his strive for aviation excellence earning an Airline Transport Pilot certificate as well as his Certified Flight Instructor certificate while maintaining a well respected legal career. I believe this background information will help provide good understanding of the professionalism that Gary demonstrates with everything he is involved in. Twenty five years later, I now manage a corporate flight department consisting of three jets, one turbo-prop, and employ eight pilots. In June 2018, I received a disappointing phone call early one morning. One of my pilots had been pulled over and charged with a DWI. The following Monday, my pilot and I reached out to Gary and explained the situation. Gary immediately put his expertise and amazing team to task. Within a month, Gary and his team had negotiated a pretrial diversion and already set up the time to have all charges dismissed! Gary and his team handled the entire process with genuine concern as if he was a member of their family. I would highly recommend Trichter and LeGrand to anyone, especially to those in the aviation field, as the FAA consequences can be far more reaching.

J. Trichter

Replied last July 23, 2019

To be 100%, I am not an ATP, but do have a CFI, CFII, & MEI.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2019 | Aviation

FAA disclosure

Gary, thank you for your opinion regarding my circumstance, and thorough instructions. You gave me clear and concise instructions with price options and helped me understand the logic behind them. I was impressed with the amount of document collection you gave me the option to complete (or have you o...r a local lawyer complete at a higher expense) in order to prepare for disclosing to the FAA. The details you explained in collection process made clear that you have a lot of experience and want all the ammunition you can get to genuinely help. The phone call we had, and communications with your staff gave me a lot of confidence in your ability to help me more than the lawyers I talked to prior. I'm glad I found your video on youtube.

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Forever Thankful

I was facing charges of child abandonment and Gary and his team guided me through the process and kept me updated on everything. When I first met Gary, he was welcoming, honest, and I can tell he was the attorney for me. I had some homework to do and submitted to him because I believed in him and n...eeded his service. One thing I love was that he was not in it just for the money, he takes pride in his work. He represented me well and his encouragement through my process alleviated a lot of my worrying. I was less stressed because Tracy and Kristy also kept me in the loop of things. My charges were dismissed and without Gary and his team, I don’t know what could have came from these charges. I am forever thankful.

Posted by Mike | July 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professionalism at its best

I hired Mr. Trichter in my DWI case (June 2018). He came recommended from a friend who spoke extremely highly of him and sent me his personal cell phone number. From the first phone call, I knew Gary was my guy. He made a plan of action and got in front of it from day one. Gary and his team, Kris...ti and Tracy, had a sense of urgency yet maintained a calming demeanor at all times, which was exactly what I needed in the fog of chaos. All my interactions with Mr. Trichter and his team left me feeling that they had control of my situation and were genuinely concerned with the outcome. I wasn’t just another client. Within a month, Mr. Trichter negotiated a pre-trial diversion and already set up the time to begin the expunction process. They did a phenomenal job and I highly recommend Trichter and LeGrand to anyone in need. They were worth every penny!

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Recommendation

We hired Mr. Trichter late in a case of Intoxication Assault. Within our first phone call we had a basic plan of action and steps to take in getting a more favorable outcome of our case. Mr. Trichter is not only extremely knowledgeable and respected in his field but he is also kind and instinctive to... his clients and astute to the personalities in the jurisdiction of your case, which is very important. One very positive note was that Mr. Trichter and his paralegal, Kristy, were available to us by phone at anytime day or night. Mr. Trichter worked respectfully and openly with the local counsel we had also retained. He was able to negotiate a pre-trial diversion for our case when no one thought it was possible. He was worth every penny and comes highly recommended.

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J. Gary Trichter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jarrod Smith

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Carl Ward

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Chris Denuna

Unknown lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Baxley

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Phillip Goff

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Gary Medlin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Willis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and highly recommend Gary for any and all DUI cases. He is one of the best DUI lawyers in the country."

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Robert Fickman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jessica Joyner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bennie Ray

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. One of the most knowledgeable lawyers I have ever known"

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Lawrence Newman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Friend

"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."

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Harley Wagner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Diego Vargas

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Andrew Mishlove

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Jarrod Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chris Denuna

Unknown lawyer

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Phillip Goff

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gary Medlin

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Robert Fickman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Hooton

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jessica Joyner

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

1994 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Fellow

1980 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1980 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Past President

1980 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Past chairman DUI Committee

Texas Hill Country Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - 2014

Texas DWI Lawyers

Past President and Founding Member

2014 - 2014

Texas DWI Lawyers

Member and Past-President

Sample of Legal Cases

Love v. State

Reversed and Dismissed

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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

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

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