Wise County DWI Lawyer (Decatur)
DWI defense in the Wise County courts, from our office in downtown Dallas.
In short: A first DWI in Texas is a Class B misdemeanor (Penal Code 49.04), a Class A at 0.15 or more. Misdemeanors are heard in Wise County Court at Law No. 1 in Decatur. Felonies are heard in the 271st District Court. Separately, you have 15 days from the notice of suspension to request an ALR hearing (Transportation Code 524.031).
Our office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street. We handle cases in the Wise County courts in Decatur.
Where will my Wise County DWI case be heard?
Misdemeanors are heard in Wise County Court at Law No. 1 in Decatur. Felonies are heard in the 271st District Court. Address: Wise County Courthouse, 101 N. Trinity St., Decatur 76234.
Who prosecutes DWI cases in Wise County?
Wise County splits prosecution: the Wise County Attorney (Courthouse, Suite 300) prosecutes misdemeanors and the District Attorney (Suite 200) prosecutes felonies.
The County Attorney and District Attorney split matters. A first or second DWI goes through the County Attorney and County Court at Law No. 1; a felony DWI goes through the District Attorney and the 271st District Court.
Are DWI penalties different in Wise County?
State law sets the penalties, so they do not change by county. Our Texas DWI defense page has the penalty table, license rules and defenses; see also first DWI and ALR hearings.
Which parts of Wise County do you cover?
We handle DWI cases from Decatur, Bridgeport, Rhome, Boyd, Chico, and the rest of the county, including stops on US-287, US-380 and SH-114. Wherever the stop happened, the case is filed in the Wise County courts.
Where are people booked after a Wise County DWI arrest?
Most DWI arrests in Wise County are booked at the Wise County Jail, 200 Rook Ramsey Dr., Decatur. Within 48 hours a magistrate gives the required warnings and sets bond (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.17).
Where is the ALR license hearing for a Wise County arrest?
The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) hears it, not the county court. For Wise County, SOAH's primary contact for driver's license hearings is the SOAH Fort Worth office, 6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Suite 400, Fort Worth 76116. Request it within 15 days (Transportation Code 524.031).
Is there a DWI court or program in Wise County?
The Office of Court Administration's specialty court registry (October 1, 2026) lists no DWI-specific court for Wise County, so outcomes there turn on the evidence and on negotiation.
How do I get started?
The first consultation is free. It is with a Director of Client Engagement, not an attorney. Clients who hire us work with an attorney. Call (214) 239-2013 or start a chat. Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
Last updated October 2026
Common questions
Where is my Wise County DWI court date?
Wise County Courthouse, 101 N. Trinity St., Decatur 76234. Check your bond paperwork for the court number.
Who prosecutes a misdemeanor DWI in Wise County?
Wise County splits prosecution: the Wise County Attorney (Courthouse, Suite 300) prosecutes misdemeanors and the District Attorney (Suite 200) prosecutes felonies.
Do you have an office in Decatur?
No. Our only office is in downtown Dallas. We handle DWI cases in the Wise County courts.
Do not wait for your court date to get help. Call (214) 239-2013.
Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
This page provides general information about Texas law. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.