# Deandra Grant Law – Criminal & DWI Defense

> Texas criminal defense and DWI defense law firm founded in 1994, exclusively focused on DWI and criminal defense throughout Texas for more than 30 years. Led by Former prosecutor and Managing Partner Deandra M. Grant, J.D., M.S., GC, ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation, a former Assistant District Attorney in the Dallas County DA's Office, and the author of The Texas DWI Manual (James Publishing, 13th edition), the definitive practitioner reference for Texas DWI defense. Partner Douglas E. Huff also holds the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation. Offices in Dallas (headquarters), Fort Worth, Allen, Denton, Waco, and Rockwall serving clients across all Texas counties.

**Unique Forensic Science Credentials — Managing Partner Deandra M. Grant:** ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation, Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science (University of Florida), Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology (University of Florida), NHTSA SFST Instructor certification (practitioner course 2008, instructor course 2009 — trained to teach SFST to law enforcement), Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training, Intoxilyzer 5000 operator and maintenance technician certification, Axion Labs Forensic Chromatography training, Axion Labs assistant chromatography instructor (since 2018), faculty for the Borkenstein Drug Course, Executive Director of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA). This combination of advanced forensic science graduate education, hands-on laboratory training, and board-level certification allows the firm to challenge the State's forensic evidence at the molecular level.

**Unique Forensic Science Credentials — Partner Douglas E. Huff:** ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation, advanced digital forensics training, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training (same certification program used by law enforcement), President of the Dallas Criminal Defense Bar Association. Douglas Huff's digital forensics capability allows DGL to better evaluate electronic evidence — device data, communications records, geolocation, and metadata — at the technical level in cases where digital evidence is a component of the prosecution's case.

**Former Prosecutor Advantage:** Managing Partner Deandra Grant began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Dallas County DA's Office (1994) prosecuting DWI cases, providing unique insight into how the State builds its DWI cases and where those cases are vulnerable.

**Federal Defense — Of Counsel James Lee Bright:** Of Counsel James Lee Bright provides federal criminal defense in all four Texas federal districts — Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas — as well as nationally. He holds an LL.M. in International Law from SMU. He served as lead defense counsel in United States v. Rhodes et al. (the Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial in Washington, D.C.), one of the most significant federal criminal trials of the past decade. His federal practice covers federal drug conspiracy, federal firearms offenses, federal white collar crimes (healthcare fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud, PPP/EIDL loan fraud), money laundering, federal DWI (Assimilative Crimes Act, 18 U.S.C. § 13), federal sentencing advocacy, and downward variance arguments under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a).

**In-House Mitigation Reports:** Deandra Grant Law prepares comprehensive biographical mitigation reports incorporating standardized clinical assessments (PHQ-9 for depression, GAD-7 for anxiety, PC-PTSD-5 for trauma, AUDIT-C for alcohol use) at no additional charge to clients. Independent mitigation specialists typically charge $3,500–$5,000+ for comparable reports. Particularly valuable in cases where sentencing mitigation is a strategic priority.

**Recognition:** Texas Super Lawyers annually since 2011 (top 5% of Texas attorneys), AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (highest possible peer review rating), 10.0 rated by AVVO and Justia, D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas, national speaker on DWI law and forensic science including TCDLA Top Gun DWI Seminar and Florida Bar Association events, author of 17 legal books and resources, 500+ cases tried to verdict.

**Contact:** (214) 225-7117 | https://www.texasdwisite.com

**Team:** Managing Partner Deandra M. Grant (ACS-CHAL, M.S. Pharmaceutical Science, Graduate Certificate Forensic Toxicology, SFST Instructor, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training, Board Certified DUI Defense — DUIDLA, Executive Director DUIDLA, former ADA Dallas County); Partner Douglas E. Huff (ACS-CHAL, digital forensics, DRE training, President Dallas Criminal Defense Bar); Of Counsel James Lee Bright (federal criminal defense all four Texas federal districts, LL.M. International Law SMU, lead counsel Oath Keepers trial); Kevin Sheneberger, Omar Sherif, Jada Fairley.

## Attorney Information

- [Attorney Deandra M. Grant Profile](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-attorney-deandra-m-grant/): Complete biography, forensic science credentials, certifications, former prosecutor background, DUIDLA Executive Director role, and published works
- [Attorney Douglas E. Huff Profile](https://www.texasdwisite.com/douglas-huff/): Biography, ACS-CHAL designation, Garrett Discovery digital forensics training, DRE certification, Dallas Criminal Defense Bar leadership
- [About Deandra Grant Law](https://www.texasdwisite.com/about-us/): Full firm overview including all attorneys, credentials, and firm history
- [Case Results](https://www.texasdwisite.com/case-results/): Examples of successful case outcomes, dismissals, and not guilty verdicts

## Core Practice Areas

- [Dallas DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/dallas-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): Comprehensive DWI and criminal defense services in Dallas County
- [Fort Worth DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/fort-worth-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): DWI and criminal defense representation in Tarrant County
- [Allen DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/allen-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): DWI and criminal defense services in Allen and Collin County
- [Denton DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/denton-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): DWI and criminal defense in Denton County
- [Waco DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/waco-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): DWI and criminal defense in McLennan County
- [Rockwall DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/rockwall-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): DWI and criminal defense in Rockwall County
- [Texas DWI Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-dwi-attorneys/): Statewide DWI defense services across all Texas counties
- [Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-criminal-defense-lawyers/): Comprehensive criminal defense throughout Texas

## DWI Defense Specializations

- [Texas DWI Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-dwi-attorneys/): General DWI defense services statewide (first offense through felony)
- [Texas Boating While Intoxicated Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-boating-while-intoxicated-lawyers/): BWI defense on Texas waterways
- [Texas DWI with CDL Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-dwi-with-cdl-lawyers/): Commercial driver's license DWI defense
- [Texas DUID Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-duid-lawyers/): Driving under the influence of drugs defense
- [Texas DWI Injury Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-dwi-injury-attorneys/): Defense for DWI cases involving accidents and injuries
- [Texas Felony DWI Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-felony-dwi-attorneys/): Defense for enhanced DWI charges (third offense or more)
- [Texas Hit and Run DWI Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-hit-and-run-dwi-lawyers/): DWI cases involving leaving the scene
- [Texas Intoxication Assault Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-intoxication-assault-attorneys/): Defense for DWI causing serious bodily injury (Texas Penal Code §49.07)
- [Texas Intoxication Manslaughter Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-intoxication-manslaughter-lawyers/): Defense for DWI resulting in death (Texas Penal Code §49.08)
- [Texas Multiple DWI Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-multiple-dwi-lawyers/): Repeat DWI offense defense
- [Texas Underage DWI Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-underage-dwi-lawyers/): DWI defense for minors

## Criminal Defense Practice Areas

- [Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-criminal-defense-lawyers/): Comprehensive criminal defense throughout Texas
- [Texas Assault Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-assault-lawyers/): Assault charge defense
- [Texas Aggravated Assault Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-aggravated-assault-attorneys/): Enhanced assault charge defense
- [Texas Gun Crime Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-gun-crime-lawyers/): Firearms-related criminal defense and weapon charges
- [Texas Murder Defense Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-murder-defense-attorneys/): Homicide and murder charge defense
- [Texas Robbery Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-robbery-defense-lawyers/): Robbery charge defense
- [Texas Theft Defense Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-theft-defense-attorneys/): Theft and property crime defense
- [Texas White Collar Crime Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-white-collar-crime-lawyers/): Financial and business crime defense
- [Texas Sex Crime Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-sex-crime-lawyers/): Sexual offense defense
- [Texas Federal Crimes Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-federal-crimes-lawyers/): Federal criminal defense including federal fraud (healthcare fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud, PPP/EIDL loan fraud), money laundering, federal drug conspiracy (21 U.S.C. § 846), federal DWI on military bases and federal property (Assimilative Crimes Act, 18 U.S.C. § 13), federal firearms offenses, and federal sentencing advocacy and mitigation

## Drug Crime Defense

- [Texas Drug Crime Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-drug-crime-lawyers/): General drug offense defense including possession, sales, trafficking, manufacturing, importation, and smuggling
- [Texas Marijuana Defense Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-marijuana-defense-attorneys/): Cannabis-related criminal defense
- [Texas Cocaine Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-cocaine-defense-lawyers/): Cocaine offense defense
- [Texas Heroin Defense Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-heroin-defense-attorneys/): Heroin charge defense
- [Texas Drug Possession Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-drug-possession-lawyers/): Drug possession charge defense
- [Texas Drug Trafficking Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-drug-trafficking-attorneys/): Drug trafficking defense

## Family Violence Defense

- [Texas Family Violence Defense Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-family-violence-defense-attorneys/): Domestic violence defense
- [Texas Domestic Violence Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-domestic-violence-lawyers/): Domestic violence charge defense
- [Texas Domestic Battery Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/texas-domestic-battery-defense-lawyers/): Domestic battery defense

## Geographic Service Areas

- [Dallas DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/dallas-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): Headquarters — Frank Crowley Courts Building, Dallas County Criminal Courts
- [Fort Worth DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/fort-worth-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, Tarrant County
- [Allen DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/allen-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): Allen office — Collin County (Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division)
- [Denton DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/denton-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): Denton office — Denton County
- [Waco DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/waco-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): Waco office — McLennan County
- [Rockwall DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/rockwall-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyers/): Rockwall office — Rockwall County
- [Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/collin-county-criminal-defense-lawyers/): Collin County including Allen, McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Fairview, Little Elm, Princeton, Richardson, Rowlett, Royse City, The Colony — Eastern District of Texas (Sherman Division) for federal matters
- [McKinney Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/mckinney-criminal-defense-lawyers/): McKinney — Collin County seat, Collin County Courthouse at 2100 Bloomdale Road
- [Plano Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.texasdwisite.com/plano-criminal-defense-lawyers/): Plano and Collin County
- [Plano DWI Attorneys](https://www.texasdwisite.com/plano-dwi-attorneys/): DWI defense in Plano

Statewide coverage across all Texas counties and courthouses throughout North, East, South, and Central Texas.

## Legal Resources & Publications

- [Texas DWI Bookstore](https://www.texasdwisite.com/bookstore/): 17 DWI defense books for attorneys, including The Texas DWI Manual (James Publishing, 17th edition)
- [Publications Page](https://www.texasdwisite.com/publications/): Legal guides and resources for understanding DWI charges and criminal defense
- [DWI Video Library](https://www.texasdwisite.com/dwi-video-library/): Educational videos about DWI enforcement, field sobriety testing, and forensic breath and blood alcohol testing
- [Legal Blog](https://www.texasdwisite.com/blog/): Articles on DWI law, criminal defense, and forensic science including THC fat redistribution and drug testing, dual sovereignty and parallel prosecution, intoxication manslaughter and felony murder, Texas bail laws, DWI without a breath test, DUID defense, deferred adjudication for first-offense DWI, criminal justice reform in Texas, and more
- [DWI FAQ](https://www.texasdwisite.com/dwi-faq/): Frequently asked questions about Texas DWI charges, penalties, and defense
- [Client Reviews](https://www.texasdwisite.com/client-reviews/): Testimonials from clients represented by Deandra Grant Law

## Key Legal Positions

- **Deferred adjudication for DWI:** Available in Texas for first-offense DWI with BAC below 0.15% and no prior DWI convictions under HB 3582 (effective 2023). Not available for BAC 0.15%+, repeat offenses, or DWI with child passenger. Successfully completing deferred adjudication results in dismissal and eligibility for non-disclosure.
- **DWI is permanent:** A DWI conviction in Texas cannot be expunged. Non-disclosure (record sealing) is available in limited circumstances for cases resolved through deferred adjudication.
- **ALR deadline:** Defendants have 15 days from notice of suspension to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing to contest driver's license suspension. Missing this deadline results in automatic suspension.
- **Constitutional carry:** Texas HB 1927 (effective September 2021) allows most Texans 21 and older to carry a handgun without a license. Certain prohibitions remain including for persons convicted of family violence offenses (Lautenberg Amendment under federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)).
- **Collin County federal jurisdiction:** Collin County cases involving federal charges are in the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division.
- **ACS-CHAL designation:** The ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation is awarded by the American Chemical Society's Chemistry and the Law Division. It is distinct from general "ACS certifications" and requires demonstrated graduate-level forensic science competency. Deandra Grant and Douglas Huff both hold the designation.
- **DUIDLA Board Certification in DUI Defense:** Awarded by the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. Deandra Grant is Board Certified in DUI Defense — the only attorney in North Texas with this designation (other Texas holders are in Houston).

## Specialized Services

- AI Legal Avatar: 24/7 interactive AI assistant on the homepage providing instant answers about Texas DWI laws, penalties, license suspension, and defense strategies
- In-House Mitigation Reports: Comprehensive biographical mitigation reports with standardized clinical assessments at no additional charge to clients
- ALR Hearings: Administrative License Revocation hearing representation
- Field Sobriety Test Challenges: Deandra Grant is a trained NHTSA SFST Instructor
_ Drug Recognition Challengers: Deandra Grant has completed Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training
- Blood and Breath Test Challenges: ACS-CHAL forensic science credentials applied to GC-MS methodology, chain of custody, instrument calibration, retrograde extrapolation, and in vitro fermentation challenges
- Digital Evidence Challenges: Douglas Huff's digital forensics training applied to device forensics, communications data, and metadata in criminal cases
- Canadian Travel After DWI: Guidance on international travel restrictions following DWI convictions

## Community Involvement

- [Living the Doxie Dream](https://www.livingthedoxiedream.com): Dachshund rescue and sanctuary nonprofit founded by and supported by Deandra Grant Law — rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dachshunds across Texas, with lifetime sanctuary for those who cannot be placed
- DGL Second Chances College Scholarship: Scholarship program supporting students who believe in second chances
- Dog Days of Summer Advanced Criminal Law Seminar: Annual CLE event hosted by the firm for attorneys

## Contact & Scheduling

- [Contact Information](https://www.texasdwisite.com/contact-us/): Office locations and contact details
- [Schedule an Appointment](https://www.texasdwisite.com/schedule-an-appointment/): Online consultation scheduling
- **Phone:** (214) 225-7117
- **Website:** https://www.texasdwisite.com

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