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also known as Steve Bowling, Stephen T Bowling
The key to defending your case is knowledge. The DWI man uses the knowledge he gained as a law enforcement officer making arrests and training others on how to conduct DWI arrests. His past combined with his commitment to studying the latest cutting edge science in DWI cases ensures you have the greatest chance of having your charges reduced, dismissed, or a not guilty verdict.
Steve Bowling was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and has been a lifelong resident of Texas. He is a graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management and a Masters in Management. Mr. Bowling received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire School of Law.
Mr. Bowling is a veteran of the United States Navy, serving ten years on active duty. In the Navy Mr. Bowling filled numerous roles, including as a field training officer and watch commander for a military police unit at Naval Station Ingleside, Texas, where he gained invaluable knowledge to utilize in representing his clients.
Mr. Bowling resides in the Austin area with his wife and three children.
2015 National College for DUI Defense Summer Session Graduate, held at Harvard Law School.
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816 Congress Ave, Suite 950, Austin, TX, 78701
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Posted by Kennedy | December 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Stephen T Bowling is exceptional.
Stephen T Bowling is exceptional. His military and law enforcement background shows in every part of his representation—discipline, precision, integrity, and a calm, strategic approach that immediately builds trust. From the start, he took command of my case, explained every option clearly, and handl...
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2025
Good price and great service
Stephen Bowling is an outstanding attorney. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and truly cares about his clients. From the very beginning, he explained everything clearly and made me feel confident about my case. His professionalism and dedication are unmatched, and I couldn’t have asked for better rep...
Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2025
Awesome attornet
Stephen Bowling is an excellent attorney who truly cares about his clients. He’s knowledgeable, responsive, and always takes the time to explain everything clearly. His dedication and skill in the courtroom make a real difference, and you can tell he genuinely fights for the best outcome. I highly re...
Posted by Mac | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Stephen T. Bowling is the kind of attorney you want in your corner when everything is on the line
Stephen T. Bowling is the kind of attorney you want in your corner when everything is on the line. His background in law enforcement and military service gives him a unique edge in the courtroom, and his knowledge of DWI and criminal defense is second to none. He took the time to explain every step o...
Posted by Dixon | August 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
I would have been better off dealing with the prosecutor on my own
I wish I had known a thing or two about hiring an attorney before I caught my case so that I could have known to avoid this man. He did nothing for my case, besides delaying the process, after taking my money. Nothing happened with my case for almost a year-and-a-half and in that time I heard virtual...
This case was a Class A DWI with a BAC of .206, a car accident (hitting a series of signs on the sidewalk counts as an accident), the refusal to give a breath or blood sample, and the officer’s assertion that you were belligerent. Even with all this we DID IN FACT GET IT REDUCED in the end (it's all public record). The offer the State gave us was the same the entire time: 24 months probation (18 months if you did the CES and MADD classes up front), a $1,000 fine, 80 hours of community service, an ignition interlock device on your vehicle for the full term of probation, the CES and MADD classes (if not done upfront), keep driver’s license with insurance, and restitution for the accident. However, that was on a Class A DWI with a BAC of .206. That would also make the DPS surcharges $2,000 per year ($6,000 total) rather than $1,000 per year ($3,000 total). As mentioned above, if the CES and MADD class were taken up front the state would reduce probation to 18 months; however, that would still be on a Class A. The final outcome was: REDUCE THE CHARGE to a Class B with 18 months probation, $300 fine, CES with recs and MADD within 3 months, 60 hours community service, IID or portable alcohol monitor for 1/2 term (9 months). This outcome also reduced your surcharges to the Class B DWI amount, saving you $3,000. The savings on this outcome was over $5,000 compared to the offer the State insisted on. However, the biggest advantage is the possibility to seal the conviction. “Delaying the case”: We would like to get cases completed faster, just like you would, but we don’t delay them. What happens is it takes a long time for blood results to get analyzed at the lab or for the videos to come in that the case isn’t filed by the State so we are unable to do anything before it is. We still have to go every month on the court date and stand in line only to be told by the State they aren’t ready and get a new court date for a month later. It’s just as frustrating for us as it is for you. I agree it is an absurdly long time for the State to file the case but by law they have 2 years from the date of the incident to file it. The classes: Part of achieving the best outcome usually involves taking the 12 hour DWI education class and MADD panel. We tell everyone to take those classes. I vaguely remember you saying you didn’t have time because of school. However, it’s irrelevant in your case because the outcome we were able to get for you is better than most get with the same case facts even if they complete the classes up front. If you had plead guilty (or no contest) to the Class A DWI without the classes the prosecutor would have insisted on 24 months probation instead of 18 months. However, with the agreed reduction to a Class B it made it so the max they could do was 18 months. It also mandated a lower number of community service hours and, as a college student, I was able to get the fine reduced. The probation issues: I agree probation is not easy but getting through it is up to the person. When the State attempted to revoke your probation for 1. alcohol violations and 2. still not completing the CES and MADD classes eight months into probation (the deadline per probation was three months). At your probation revocation hearings we didn’t even charge you because you were a full time student. That was November and December of 2018, however, the classes still hadn’t been completed in June of 2019. I have no doubt probation also mentioned needing to get these classes done at every meeting; just as we mentioned them. With those still not completed the Judge extended your probation for 6 more months. The good news is we spoke to the Judge and she agreed to release you from probation as soon as you complete the classes. I don’t know if she had already mentioned that to you or not (you went alone to that court date) but once those classes are done we can do that motion and get you off probation.
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen and I have seen each other at seminars and communicated about legal matters since. He has a can-do attitude in abundance, a positivity which obviously serves him and his clients well."
"Stephen is an excellent attorney. He started his own law firm directly out of law school and has become very successful. This is due to his tenacity with which he helps his clients and his deep understanding of the legal matters that he deals with on a daily basis. Stephen is also highly approachable and an all around likable guy, which helps him tremendously when dealing with prosecutors and negotiating the best deals for his clients. If I needed an attorney, I would definitely hire Stephen!"
"We met at various DUI defense seminars and I was immediately impressed with this lawyer. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a defense attorney."
"Stephen Is serious about DUI Defense. I met him at various national DUI seminars and his knowledge and dedication left me seriously impressed. I regularly consult with him on DUI issues and I appreciate his insight. It is without hesitation I recommend this attorney."
"I met Steve at UNH School of Law where he was a year ahead of me. He was always a serious student while also being very positive and friendly. I know that he worked under Attorney (now NH Superior Court Judge) Charles Temple in the Criminal Clinic and there is no better mentor. It was a pleasure having classes with him. I am not surprised that his clients find him dedicated, attentive and focused on providing the exceptional legal representation and getting them the best result possible."
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2018
Top Rated DWI Attorney 2018, Best DWI Attorneys
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top Rated DWI Attorney 2017, Best DWI Attorneys
2017
Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top Rated DWI Attorney 2016, Best DWI Attorneys
2007
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal- Fourth, US Navy
2006
Security Sailor of the Year, US Navy- Naval Station Ingleside, TX
2005
Command Sailor of the Quarter, US Navy- Naval Station Ingleside
2005
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, US Navy
2003
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, US Navy
2003
Commander Battle Group Letter of Commendation, US Navy
2002
Commander Battle Group Letter of Commendation, US Navy
2002
Command Sailor of the Quarter, US Navy- USS Stout (DDG 55)
2001
Commander Fifth Fleet Letter of Commendation, US Navy
2000
Certified- Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, US Navy
2000
Commander Battle Group Letter of Commendation, US Navy
1999
Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal, US Navy
2013 - Present
Founder/CEO, Stephen T Bowling: DWI & Criminal Defense Attorneys
2012 - 2013
Attorney Intern, Lanham Blackwell
2012 - 2012
Criminal Clinic Student Attorney, UNH Law
2011 - 2012
Student Intern Mass Tort, McGrath Law Firm New Hampshire
2011 - 2011
Student Intern, New Hampshire Superior Court
2003 - 2007
Military Police, United States Navy (Active Duty)
1997 - 2003
FireControlman- Tomahawk Missile System/ Duty Master-at-Arms, United States Navy
2014 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2007 - Present
Disabled American VeteransLifetime Member
One DWI dismissed, Possession charge dismissed, and the last arrest was dismissed.
Case Dismissed
Case reduced to a non-DWI
DWI dismissed. Reduced to speeding ticket. Speeding ticket dismissed after six months.
Case Dismissed
Case dismissed
DWI reduced to non-DWI and Possession of Marijuana dismissed.
DWI dismissed. Reduced to Class C traffic ticket. Traffic Ticket later dismissed.
DWI dismissed.
Case Dismissed
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
MS - Master of Science
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science
2005
Police Training
2004
DWI Detection and Field Sobriety Testing Certification
2004
Law Enforcement Radar Certification
2004
Law Enforcement Academy
2014
2006
Gathering Voluntary Statements from Suspects and Witnesses
2006
Rules of Engagement: When are Police authorized to use Deadly Force
2006
Types of Police Jurisdictions
2006
Traffic Stops and Citation Issuance
2005
Investigating and Completing Traffic Accident/Incident Reports
2005
Management of Crisis Situations
2005
Securing a Crime Scene- Phase II
2005
Suspects Acknowledgement and Waiver of Miranda Rights
2005
Crisis Intervention
2005
Writing Police Reports and Completing Required Forms
2005
Intoxicated Drivers: Detection, Testing, and Apprehension of the DWI Driver
2005
Street Survival for the Patrolman
2005
Public Relations and Police Interaction for Law Enforcement
2005
Law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
2005
Crime Prevention
2005
Suspect Custody and Evidence Handling Procedures
2005
Procedures for obtaining and executing arrest warrants
2005
Conducting Proper Police Patrol Procedures
2005
FBI Guide to Concealable Weapons
2005
Handling Domestic Violence
2005
Issuing Traffic Tickets
2005
Juvenile Criminal Offenses
2004
Procedures for Receipt of Prisoners or Detained Persons
2004
Alarm Activation Response Plan
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