Georgetown DWI Lawyer

If you were arrested for DWI in Georgetown, your case moves through the Williamson County court system — and it moves fast. The Law Office of David D. White, PLLC defends DWI charges from a Georgetown office at 706 S Rock St, where attorney Taylor Kacir practices daily. By your first consult, we have the Probable Cause Affidavit in hand. Every case is fact-specific.

Why a Georgetown DWI lawyer with local presence matters

A Georgetown DWI is prosecuted in Williamson County — its own courts, prosecutors, and ALR deadlines. The Law Office of David D. White keeps a staffed Georgetown office at 706 S Rock St, where attorney Taylor Kacir, a former Bell County prosecutor, practices daily. That local footing means faster document access and a defense team you can sit across from.

We are not a firm that drives in only for hearings. Misdemeanor DWI cases in Williamson County are heard in the County Courts at Law — Courts 2, 3, and 5 — in Georgetown, minutes from our office. Three attorneys review every active case together each week, so more than one set of eyes is on your defense from the start.

After a DWI arrest in Williamson County: the 15-day license clock

A Williamson County DWI starts two clocks at once: the criminal case and a separate Administrative License Revocation (ALR) proceeding. You have just 15 days from your arrest to request an ALR hearing. Miss that window and your license is automatically suspended on the 40th day after your arrest.

Requesting the hearing in time protects your driving privileges and forces the state to show its evidence early. We can file that request for you right away and use it to test the state’s case before trial.

What Happens in the First Days After a Georgetown DWI Arrest

After a DWI arrest in Georgetown or anywhere in Williamson County, you are booked into the county jail and magistrated there — a magistrate reviews the charge, sets bond, and imposes bond conditions before you are released. For most Williamson County DWI charges, those conditions include an ignition interlock order that takes effect the moment you walk out.

How Williamson County’s Ignition Interlock Bond Conditions Actually Work

Williamson County’s standard interlock order is stricter than most people — including people who have been through a DWI in another county — expect. Under the county’s standard magistrate order:

• You cannot drive any vehicle without a camera-equipped interlock, effective immediately — not after installation, immediately upon release.
• You have 30 days from release (or the date the judge sets) to have the device installed, at your own expense, and to send written proof of installation to Williamson County Pretrial Services.
• You must provide at least three breath samples every day — whether or not you drive. This is the condition that surprises people most. In Travis County, interlock samples are tied to using the vehicle; in Williamson County, the device functions as daily alcohol monitoring even if the car never leaves the driveway.
• A $10 monthly monitoring fee is owed to Williamson County Pretrial Services by the 1st of each month, on top of the vendor’s own installation and monthly device fees.
• Tampering, circumventing, or having someone else blow to start the vehicle is a violation — and violating the order can mean a warrant for your arrest.

The condition lasts while your case is pending and terminates at final disposition — one more reason how the case ends, and how fast, matters.

If You Don’t Own a Car

No vehicle doesn’t mean no monitoring. Williamson County uses sworn affidavits for defendants who don’t own or have access to a vehicle — and the standard conditions warn that the county can require a home or portable alcohol monitoring unit at your residence instead. Driving any vehicle without an interlock while the order is in place is a bond violation, whether or not you own the car.

DWI penalties under Texas law

A first Texas DWI is usually a Class B misdemeanor: 72 hours to 180 days in jail, a fine up to $2,000, and a license suspension. A second is a Class A misdemeanor — up to a year in jail and a fine up to $4,000. A third is a third-degree felony carrying two to ten years in prison.

The charge climbs with the facts: a breath or blood result of 0.15 or higher can raise a first offense to a Class A misdemeanor, and a DWI with a child passenger under 15 becomes a felony.

Stopped on I-35 or Highway 79? Out-of-county drivers and the traffic stop

Many Williamson County DWI cases begin with a traffic stop on I-35 or Highway 79 — often drivers passing through from another county. Whether the officer had a lawful reason to stop and detain you is a threshold question. When a stop crosses the line, a motion to suppress can remove the evidence that follows.

Out-of-county and out-of-state drivers face the same Williamson County process but rarely know the local terrain. The firm has obtained a Williamson County DWI dismissal through a motion to suppress challenging the traffic stop. Every case is fact-specific.

What to do after a DWI in Georgetown

1. Request your ALR hearing within 15 days to protect your license.
2. Write down everything you remember about the stop while it’s fresh — time, location, what the officer said, and what tests were requested.
3. Stay polite and avoid volunteering statements; don’t discuss the case by phone from jail or on social media.
4. Get your Probable Cause Affidavit and have it reviewed before your first court date.
5. Call a Georgetown DWI lawyer at 512-369-3737.

How much does a Georgetown DWI lawyer cost?

We work on flat fees, so you know your cost up front.

The ALR hearing is included when DWI representation is paid in full. Your exact flat fee is confirmed at your consultation.

The attorneys defending your Georgetown DWI

Taylor Kacir — Former Senior Misdemeanor County Attorney, Bell County Attorney’s Office — works from our Georgetown office at 706 S Rock St daily. Having worked the misdemeanor side for the state, she brings a former prosecutor’s perspective to DWI defense: she knows how the state builds a file, and where those files tend to be weak.

Founder David D. White has practiced criminal defense exclusively since 2004 and is a member of the Williamson County Bar Association.

As a firm, we have obtained more than 1,000 dismissals since 2020 and earned over 250 five-star reviews across Google and Avvo. By your first consultation, we have read the Probable Cause Affidavit and identified the state’s evidentiary weak points.

In Williamson County, the firm has also reduced a DWI to a non-DWI charge with deferred adjudication — no fine and no added conditions. See more case results. Every case is fact-specific.

Talk to a Georgetown DWI lawyer today

Law Office of David D. White, PLLC — Georgetown office: 706 S Rock St, Georgetown, TX 78626. Call 512-369-3737 or email legalassistant@wm-attorneys.com to discuss your Williamson County DWI. We’ll obtain your Probable Cause Affidavit and walk you through exactly what you’re facing.

How a DWI Case Moves Through the Williamson County Courts

Misdemeanor DWI cases in Williamson County are heard in County Courts at Law 2, 3, and 5 in Georgetown. Early on, the case sits on a discovery docket — it resets automatically while the State produces its evidence through the county’s defense discovery portal, and neither you nor your attorney appears in court. For a DWI, that evidence typically includes body and dash camera video, the breath or blood test records, and the maintenance history behind them. Once discovery is complete, the case moves to the announcement docket, where you appear in person with your attorney — and judges generally allow about three of those settings before expecting the case to resolve or be set for trial. For drivers stopped along the I-35 or Highway 79 corridors who live outside Williamson County, the practical effect: no court trips at all during the discovery phase, then a small number of consolidated appearances in Georgetown.

Can a Georgetown DWI Be Dismissed Without a Trial?

Some Williamson County DWI charges qualify for the County Attorney’s Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTIP) — a supervised program that ends, on successful completion, with the State dismissing the charge. First-time DWI charges are eligible, including tests at 0.15 or above (those start at a nine-month track); a DWI involving injury to another person is not. The eligibility rules are unforgiving in ways that surprise people — a prior arrest for the same kind of offense disqualifies you even if it was dismissed — and the application requires a written confession, in your own words, that cannot be rewritten once submitted. That last part is exactly why you want a lawyer before you apply, not after. The firm has resolved Williamson County DWI charges through this program; the full breakdown — eligibility, costs, deadlines, and the contract terms that matter — is on our Williamson County PTIP guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a local Georgetown DWI lawyer for a Williamson County charge?

A Williamson County DWI is prosecuted in its own courts on its own timelines, so local presence helps. Our firm keeps a Georgetown office at 706 S Rock St, staffed daily by attorney Taylor Kacir, a former Bell County prosecutor. That means faster document access and real familiarity with the county’s DWI process.

How long do I have to save my license after a Georgetown DWI?

You have just 15 days from the date of your arrest to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing. Miss that window and your license is automatically suspended on the 40th day after your arrest. Requesting the hearing protects your driving privileges and creates an early look at the state’s evidence.

What are the penalties for a first DWI in Texas?

A first Texas DWI is generally a Class B misdemeanor: 72 hours to 180 days in jail, a fine up to $2,000, and a license suspension. A breath or blood result of 0.15 or higher can raise it to a Class A misdemeanor. Penalties increase sharply with prior offenses or a child passenger.

I was just passing through Williamson County on I-35 when I got arrested. What now?

Out-of-county drivers stopped along the I-35 or Highway 79 corridor face the full Williamson County DWI process. The traffic stop is often the weakest point: if officers lacked reasonable suspicion or probable cause, a motion to suppress may exclude the resulting evidence. We review the stop closely for exactly these Fourth Amendment issues.

Can a DWI charge be dismissed?

Sometimes. When a traffic stop, an arrest, or chemical testing does not follow the law, a motion to suppress can remove key evidence and lead to a reduction or dismissal. The firm has obtained more than 1,000 dismissals since 2020. Every case is fact-specific.

How much does a Georgetown DWI lawyer cost?

We charge flat fees set up front: first-offense DWI defense starts at $5,000, a second DWI at $6,000, and felony DWI at $7,500. A standalone ALR hearing starts at $1,500 and is included when a DWI case is paid in full. Your exact flat fee is confirmed at consultation.

Do I have to blow into the interlock even when I’m not driving?

In Williamson County, yes. The standard bond order requires at least three breath samples a day with or without vehicle usage — different from counties like Travis, where samples are tied to driving.

How long do I have to get the interlock installed after a Williamson County DWI arrest?

Thirty days from your release on bond, unless the judge sets a different date. The device must have video capability, installation is at your expense, and written proof goes to Williamson County Pretrial Services. A $10 county monitoring fee is due monthly on top of the vendor’s charges.

What if I don’t own a vehicle?

You’ll sign a sworn affidavit about your access to vehicles, and the county can require a home or portable alcohol monitoring unit instead. Driving any vehicle without an interlock while the condition is active is a bond violation.

Can a Georgetown DWI be dismissed through a diversion program?

Sometimes. Williamson County’s Pre-Trial Intervention Program can end in dismissal of a first-time misdemeanor DWI, but the eligibility rules are strict, the application includes an unrewritable written confession, and admission is entirely at the County Attorney’s discretion. Talk to a lawyer before applying. Every case is fact-specific.

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