Charles Harvey Roadman III

Charles Harvey Roadman III

also known as Charlie Roadman

4.6
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

603 W 12th St., Austin, TX

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All misdemeanors and most felonies in Travis county, Texas. Great results and exceptional customer service.

24 years | 1,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

All aspects of DWI representation. Negotiations, trials, occupational licenses, and ALR hearings. Great results and exceptional customer service.

24 years | 1,000 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Law Offices of Charles Harvey Roadman III

603 W 12th St., Austin, TX, 78701

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Charles Harvey Roadman III's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Responsive & Clear Expert in DWI Cases

I retained Charlie Roadman to help with a pending DWI case for a friend - as I live out of state it was difficult to help and give guidance. Charlie was always quick to respond to an email or phone call, and truly gave me the facts as to what was going on with our situation. He and his team retained... public records that helped us understand how to proceed and what was really going on with the evidence. Highly recommend, especially for DWI and more unique cases where you need expert guidance & support.

Posted by John | August 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Choose Charlie

The second toughest part of my arrest (first getting through a night in jail) was to choose an attorney. This was probably one of the most vulnerable times in my life, not knowing who to choose and what I should base my decision on. I was very lucky to have chosen Charlie, he has a calming demeanor, ...walked me through the whole process and what I should expect every step of the way. He was there every time I needed him, the legal process is SLOW so having someone that will respond right away is so important. Aside from his (and his teams) prompt responses, in regards to my case he was able to knock down a DWI charge to a class C ticket and if I get through all my plea agreement have that taken off my record. Does this mean he can do this for you? I have no idea, every case is different, however, if you want an attorney that will be there when you need him, answer all the questions you will have and be upfront and honest on what to expect, then choose Charlie. Best decision I made.

Posted by Andrew Garcia | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Notch Attorney!

Charlie was excellent in every way. I discovered him through Yelp and called him because of his awesome reviews. He has shown me that he has earned them all. He took on my case, even though it was especially tough and controversial, and helped me to get the best possible outcome. I was wrongfully bei...ng charged with a felony and he got it completely dismissed! He kept me up to date through out the entire process, was always quick to answer any calls and emails, and made me feel confident he was working diligently on my behalf. His staff was also great to work with and very helpful every step of the way. He made a very overwhelming situation a lot less overwhelming. If you need a lawyer, I guarantee Charlie will go above and beyond in representing you. Thank you Charlie and Associates!

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

I cannot imagine a better criminal defense attorney.

An error in judgement resulted in a DWI for me earlier this year. It was my first (and last) mistake of this nature, and I was mortified. I found myself at the police station late on a Thursday night in an unfamiliar and unforgiving environment. I called the Law Office of Charlie Roadman from the ...station around 2 in the morning and left a message explaining my situation. Within 30 minutes Charlie had personally contacted my wife to let her know that he was en route to the police station and not to worry. By 4 AM, I was sitting across a table from Charlie, who had already posted my bail and set the wheels in motion for my release. His demeanor was confident, calm and empathetic. He clearly explained the situation and possible outcomes from a legal stand point and greatly eased my anxieties. I was released from jail by 8:30 AM, about 4 hours after the conclusion of our meeting. In the months that followed, as Charlie and his team worked on my case, communication was constant. I always knew where we were in the process, yet I never had to appear in court. In addition to updates in the form of phone calls and informative e-mails that I received from Roadman Law during the term of my case, I was directed to several extremely informative and instructional FAQs that guided me through the completion of series of responsibilities that would ultimately assist in a positive outcome. I found that, without thorough and individualized assistance, navigating a DWI could have been an incredibly complicated and convoluted endeavor. However, with the guidance and tools provided me by Roadman Law, I always felt organized, informed as to what was expected of me and as at ease as a person can be in this situation. The net result of the diligent and personalized representation provided by Roadman Law was a complete dismissal of my case. The best possible outcome. I think that fact alone speaks for itself. Charlie Roadman and his teamed garnered the best possible outcome for me. What more could a client want? I can not recommend Roadman Law enough.

Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Big Mistake, Never Again

I hired Charlie Roadman in June 2015 to October 2016 for defense against a (BS) felony charge. This the was the 1st time I ever been arrested in my life, I was a 1st time offender with a clean record. I knew the charge would be dismissed if I could find the right attorney to fight for me. I met wit...h Charlie, we agreed on a rate to cover the whole case. I paid the full balance within 3 months. We came up with a plan for my defense and I agreed to take Voluntary group and private therapy to help my case. Within 2 months I was arrested again for violating a P/O directly related to the 1st charge, so now I was facing a felony and Class A Misdeameanor. 1st thing Charlie wanted to discuss was how much he would get for Fighting the extra charge. This was in a small room at the court house just before we went in to see the judge. In court, they wanted to issue a 10 year protective order, Charlie didn’t contest it at all, he just told me to sign it or I would go to jail. This ended up being the biggest mistake throughout the whole ordeal. The judge dropped the 1st charge 3 months later, after she realized what really happened . Now Thinking the 2nd charge was related to the 1st dismissed charge, I thought it would be dismissed or at least pleaded down. First time offender, I showed up to every court date, I completed all the extracurricular courses, and they (Assist DA) would not even negotiate with him. This went on for over a year, so we planned to take it to trial, hoping they would drop the charges then. The day of the trial, they called our bluff and wanted to go to trial, Charlie totally freaked out on me and told me to just plead guilty to the class a misdemeanor Charge, and that “I was lucky the 1st charge was dismissed…” I was ready for trial, but he obviously wasn’t. a year and half and he was not prepared to fight my case in trial. There was no way I was going to plead guilty after all that time, The only thing I could think of was to fire Charlie and ask for new counsel. The judge was angry about it, but he granted my request and I was given a court appointed attorney. 4 months later the 2nd Charge was dismissed. I was told that they never saw any of the extracurricular courses I completed, until my new court appointed attorney turned them in.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Certified Instructor for the DWI Education Program, State Bar of Texas

2017

Certified Instructor for the Drug Offender Education, State Bar of Texas

Associations

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Travis County Bar Association

State Bar of Texas

Education

2002

University of Texas School of Law

Speaking Engagements

2012

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