Criminal Defense Attorney Fort Worth

With a successful track record, skilled and successful attorneys, and an expert witness panel, Cole Paschall Law ranks among the leading criminal defense law firms in Fort Worth. Shawn Paschall is a board-certified criminal defense attorney in Fort Worth, specializing in DUI/DWI cases. Ranked among the super lawyers for three consecutive years (2019 - 2021), our attorney has helped all his clients get reduced penalties and sentencing.

Can you plead no contest to a DUI in Texas?

The answer depends on the unique circumstances of your DUI case. A no-contest plea refers to admitting to the facts but not your guilt. Make sure to discuss your case's facts and the details of your arrest with one of the best DUI attorneys in Fort Worth, Texas, to help you determine if you should enter a no-contest plea.

The court system views a no-contest plea in the same way as a guilty plea. You qualify for expungement for a first offense DWI even if you plead guilty. However, entering a no-contest plea can prevent you from accepting a plea bargain. A no-contest plea can help you avoid a trial when the evidence against you is irefutable and your defense has become hopeless.

Can I change Fort Worth DWI lawyers after I've hired one?

Defendants working with one of the private drunk driving attorneys in Fort Worth, TX, have the right to discharge them without court approval. You can choose to end your relationship with your current attorney due to disagreement about strategy, failure to communicate, etc. As a defendant, you don't need to justify your decision of dismissing a lawyer to anyone.

However, this can be a costly decision as you will have to pay your old lawyer for their services to date alongside paying the new attorney. Besides, changing the attorney should not cause delays to the trial, or the Judge may deny your request.

What makes us the best criminal defense law firm in Fort Worth?

With two of the best DWI attorneys in Ft. Worth, we are a highly sought-after criminal defense law firm in Texas. Here are more details on our team of attorneys:

• Casey Cole - With 29 years of experience, Casey Cole is one of the top-rated criminal defense lawyers in Fort Worth. Casey is one of the most adaptable and resilient criminal defense attorneys in Texas, with impeccable communication skills and unmatched research and analytic abilities.
• Shawn W. Paschall – Shawn W. Paschall is a board-certified defense attorney with a successful track record, who has delivered favorable results in over 100 jury trials. He is one of the 8% of board-certified attorneys in Texas and possesses 28 years of experience handling DUI cases.

Optimize your chances of a favorable outcome by scheduling a consultation with our criminal defense attorney in Fort Worth today. Reach us at 817-477-4100 to entrust your case to the #1 criminal defense law firm in Texas, Cole Paschall Law. Shawn is an expert at identifying holes or faulty information in the prosecution's evidence and helping his clients win the case.