Phillip Wayne Goff

Phillip Wayne Goff

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Corpus Christi, TX
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

5151 Flynn Parkway, STE 412S, Corpus Christi, TX

About Phillip

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

My practice involves much more than this % within criminal law, but it cannot be accurately portrayed here, due to limitations of the format provided by Avvo.

30 years

80%
Criminal Defense 10%

My practice is almost entirely criminal defense. Criminal law includes DWI, drugs, and tickets, among other charges. All are are included within "criminal law", so there is no way to create an accurate picture of practice area here.

30 years

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

I've successfully handled thousands of tickets, including CDL tickets. Tickets are considered criminal in Texas.

30 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Phillip Goff

5151 Flynn Parkway, STE 412S, Corpus Christi, TX, 78411

Law Office of Phillip W. Goff

101 S. Brazil, STE A, Los Fresnos, TX, 78566

Law Office of Phillip W. Goff

403 N. Conway Ave., Mission, TX, 78572

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Phillip Wayne Goff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I would recommend Phillip highly, He was very informative and prompt on returning calls or emails. He was a pleasure to work with and made the process very easy.

Phillip Goff

Replied last December 7, 2025

Thanks!

Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

IF YOU VALUE YOUR FREEDOM, DONT HESITATE TO GO WITH MY GEOFF.

I went to another “prominent” DUI lawyer first, who has a better rating on google than him. Mr. Goff asked me not to mention the other lawyer’s name. My DWI case has immigration consequences and I couldn’t take a plea deal. I told the other lawyer, But once the other lawyer got my money he did wha...t many lawyers will do. It was a bait and switch. He made very obvious error and definitely had a limited understanding of the law. The other lawyer immediately tried to convince me to take a plea deal. I told him my side of the story and rejected the plea deal, and he asked me to come and get my money back. He was definitely like most lawyers intimated by a trial, he was really just ready to take my case and force me to take a plea so he does the bare minimum. Luckily I visited my Goff website and everything I read was encouraging. As a true professional Mr Goff didn’t promise me anything. But quickly identified the strengths and weaknesses of my case, with an incredible high level of precision, without even looking at the video he made many clear tactical observations. Mr Goff chose to accept this challenge, knowing only a trial will be satisfactory. Mr Goff successfully help ensure the DPS didn’t suspend my license in ALR. And I was able to continue driving. On the Jury trial day, his opening arguement was 2 pages and almost 45mins long. He questioned the police officer for the 3rd time. His closing arguement was similar to the opening argument. Clearly understanding and communicating his understanding to the jury the legal boundary of the state’s position. Eventually the Jury deliberated for just 10mins and the verdict was NOT GUILTY. We even got a chance to talk about the case with the jury. He did all the necessary research soapeana the bartender , made sure he understood the task. He question the officer in line with the fst manual and exposed many inadequacies. The office by the way was very professional. But the trial was professional. This is not all, after the trial the state requires 30day from trial to file for expungement he immediately started working on this. Even though I paid my Goff for this service. Seeing how much he put in, am convinced it wasn’t the money that motivated him. He has a strong love of the craft. And he does it to the higher ethical & possible standard. Mr Goff is truly above his peers in execution of his duty, compared to the first lawyer that tried to have me take a plea deal. In conclusion, I strongly encourage you to Hire Mr Goff and trust him to give your great legal representation like he did for me.

Phillip Goff

Replied last November 5, 2024

It was my pleasure to help. Thanks for your kind review. Having a huge positive impact on your life was a serious motivator for me.

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dwi

An Excellent Lawyer who fights for the best outcome for each and everyone of his clients. He was able to get me PTD on a second offense technically and I couldn't have asked for a better result.

Phillip Goff

Replied last November 18, 2021

Thanks!

Posted by Cliff | May 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional Experience

Professional and courteous lawyer. Excellent communication and settled my issues with the best outcome I could have expected. He took care of business so I didn't have to worry about it.

Phillip Goff

Replied last June 1, 2021

Thanks!

Posted by Joy | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

KIND, Compassionate, Responsive and Caring

Mr.Goff is professional, caring and responsive. He quickly started working on my case and in one day had positive results. He notified me immediately of the outcome and said he wanted me to have the best possible outcome! I HIGHLY recommend him and his staff. Very compassionate, knowledgeable and ca...ring! Thank you, Mr Goff and Cat! Customer service is so important and from the moment I spoke with them, nothing but kindness and respect was demonstrated. He was the fourth law office I called and the first 3 were dismissive, rude and condescending.

Phillip Goff

Replied last November 18, 2021

Thanks!

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Phillip Wayne Goff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Bowling

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Phillip Goff. He not only knows the law and has the knowledge of the science behind arrest but knows how to use that knowledge in court for his clients."

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Jose Garcia

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Langenfeld

Unknown lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Harold Waller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"excellent attorney. Tough, smart and cares about his clients. One of the smartest trial lawyers I know. Enthusiastically endorse this fine litigator."

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J. Trichter

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Phillip for over 20 years for being a lawyers lawyer. When it comes to caring and trying to do the right thing, there are few attorneys that can match his metal. He is a fighter and will stand up for your rights. If you need a really good lawyer, you cannot go wrong having Phillip on your side!"

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert von Dohlen

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Rodrigue

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Deepali Walters

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Goff is an outstanding attorney. I do not hesitate to recommend him."

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Paul Burglin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil Goff is a hard working DWI defense lawyer who gets specialized training on a regular basis. I endorse this attorney and his work ethic."

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Macy Jaggers

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Goff is dedicated to getting the best results for his clients--every time. He gives his clients' cases the personalized attention they deserve. I am happy to endorse him."

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Nicholas Rothschild

General practice lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susanne Harrold

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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L. Ramunno

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's smart and aggressive."

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M. Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Lawrence Taylor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phillip is a knowledgeable, skilled and respected lawyer in the DUI/DWI field, and I have no reservations in recommending him to anyone seeking quality representation."

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Kenneth Gibson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Mishlove

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Bowling

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lawrence Boyd

Administrative law lawyer

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Jose Garcia

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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David Langenfeld

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James Balagia

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jodi Soyars

Criminal defense lawyer

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Harold Waller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kyle Hoelscher

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Lemanski

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Pate

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Guerra

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nathan Burkett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Greenberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Granberry

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Gilmore

Criminal defense lawyer

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J. Trichter

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Cynthia Orr

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gerald Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Rodrigue

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cynthia Henley

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

NCDD Advanced Curriculum in Forensic Science and Trial Advocacy, National College for DUI Defense

2016

NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Practitioner, Platt and Associates

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Superb Rating, Avvo

2015

Top Contributor, Avvo

2014

Certified Ad Litem, State Bar of Texas

2014

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Phillip W. Goff

1994 - 1996

Assistant County Attorney, Kleberg County

Associations

2018 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

Corpus Christi Bar Association

member

2014 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

General Member

2014 - Present

Coastal Bend Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2014 - Present

Traffic Lawyers of Texas

Member

1996 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Admitted

2019 - 2020

Traffic Lawyers of Texas

Board of Directors

2014 - 2020

Coastal Bend Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Officer - Director of Education and Technology

2001 - 2005

National College of DUI Defense

General Member

1999 - 2003

DWI Defenders, Inc.

Founder/Moderator

1996 - 2002

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - 2022

Kleberg-Kenedy County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Violated two felony probations, but went free

Case closed out, made it home that night.

DWI dismissed

dismissal

Reckless Driving

dismissal

Indecency With a Child

Not Guilty by jury

41 CDL Cases Dismissed

Mass dismissal of 41 cases

Habitual Violator

Negative finding - no suspension, DPS denied

Administrative License Revocation - DWI

Negative Finding - License NOT suspended

Driving While Intoxicated

Dismissed outright

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Dismissed outright

CDL

Dismissed outright

2 Separate County Probation Revocations & 3 New Offenses

Deferred Adjudication Probation reinstated, Dismissal of all but one traffic charge

3 separate charges, all dismissed

All cases dismissed, client released within a week

Second Felony Motion to Revoke Probation - released early

Outright Dismissal. Release from Jail. Released from Probation Early

CDL

dismissed

CDL

Both charges dismisses

DWI

charges dropped pre-indictment

Commercial Driver

dismissed

DWI

dismissed, due to defective stop

Parolee drug charge

Possession charge dismissed, no parole revocation

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Education

1993

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Texas A&I University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

ALR 101

ALR - DWI License Revocation Hearngs

2016

2016 Doug Tinker's Advanced Criminal Law Seminar

Criminal Law in Kleberg County

2014

Science Junk for Lawyers

Forensic Science

2002

DWI Defenders on the Bay 2

DWI - Course Director

2001

DWI Defenders on the Bay

DWI - Course Director

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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