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Houston DWI Attorneys with 40+ years of experience, our Houston-based law firm is a DWI defense powerhouse. We understand the enormous impact a DWI or DUI arrest can have on your reputation and your life.

It is important to work with a team of highly experienced Houston DWI Attorneys to protect your rights and give you the best possible outcome in your case. Trichter, LeGrand, Houlton & White Law Firm combines professional, aggressive criminal defense with caring, understanding legal counsel. 

This winning combination gives clients peace of mind that their cases are in the hands of a capable Houston DWI Attorney. The firm was founded by Houston DWI Attorney J. Gary Trichter, a DWI Specialist by the NCDD and recognized in the field of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Boating While Intoxicated (BWI), and Flying While Intoxicated (FWI) defense.

Since 1980, Gary has defended Texans concerned with preserving their valuable reputation. In fact, Gary co-authored the textbook Texas Drunk Driving Law, and has authored or co-authored 46 legal and aviation articlesGary has spoken at more than 300 seminars on criminal defense and DWI. He has taught lawyers, judges and prosecutors about numerous aspects of the law, particularly DWI.

Relying on a public defender or a general defense attorney who lacks the insight into Texas DWI Laws could be a mistake with serious consequences. DWI & DUI Defense is what we do best. Our aggressive DWI Defense is based on our extensive experience of over 40 years with 1,000s of cases won & dismissed.

Gary Trichter has been practicing law in the state of Texas since 1980 and was the 1st DWI Specialist in the State of Texas to earn the designation by the National College for DUI Defense. He is Founder and Past-President of Texas DWI Lawyers (formerly Texas DWI Defense Lawyers Association). He has also served as president of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) from June 2011 through June 2012. Gary has been listed in Best Lawyers in America by Woodward White (in 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2023), the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Gary has also been a Super Lawyer (2003-2023) by Thompson Reuters Service.

Leslie LeGrand, a partner, is a Houston DWI Attorney and native Houstonian who was born into the legal profession. He has become a four-time recognized Rising Star of DWI Defense Attorneys by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters Service, (2011-2014) and has been recognized Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters service, 2014-2023. He is board-certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) and has been asked to lecture at numerous DWI seminars.

Aaron White is a DWI defense attorney based in Houston, Texas, & a former Harris County felony & misdemeanor court prosecutor. As a prosecutor, he screened misdemeanors and felonies of all levels, evaluated and prosecuted cases including more than 20 felony trials. He also played an integral part in reconfiguring the Harris County post-conviction review division. Aaron graduated Law School from Georgia State University in 2007 and found his way to Trichter & LeGrand.

 

Gregory J. Houlton is a former lead prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s office where he had served as District Court Chief responsible for supervising a team that handles more than 1,000 criminal cases at any given time. During his tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, he tried more than 50 jury trials including capital murders, murders, adult and child sexual assaults, aggravated robberies, large quantity drug possession cases, and DWIs. Greg received his J.D. from the South Texas College of Law. He also holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Marketing.

Legal Assistant Tracy McMickle

Tracy McMickle

Legal Assistant

Tracy McMickle was born in Alvin, Texas where she graduated high school in 1994. She briefly attended Alvin Community College but left to pursue paralegal studies at the Center for Advanced Legal Studies in Houston where she obtained her Associates Degree in Applied Science in paralegal studies in 1998. She has been working for Gary Trichter since she graduated with over 20+ years experience as a paralegal.

Cassy Reynolds Legal Assistant

Casandra "Cassie" Reynolds

Legal Assistant

Cassie was born in the Texas Panhandle and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. While at OPSU she was the student aid for both her History and Constitutional Law professors which piqued her interest in the study of law. She and her family just recently moved to the Hill country and although they have lived throughout Texas they consider the Texas Hill Country their favorite place to live and Cassie is excited to have the opportunity to work in the Bandera office with Gary Trichter.

Jackie Navarro

Jacqueline "Jackie" Navarro

Legal Assistant

Jacqueline was born and raised in Staten Island, NY. After high school, she moved to Buffalo, NY where she worked on getting her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a Public Law concentration. After graduating college, she moved to Texas to live closer to her family and pursue exciting economic and career opportunities.

OUR FOUNDER

DWI Specialist Gary Trichter

Our Founder Gary Trichter was the 1st DWI Specialist In The State of Texas to earn the designation of “DWI Specialist”. 

This Board Certification comes from the National College for DUI Defense which is approved by the American Bar Association and is accredited by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Gary Trichter has been practicing law in the State of Texas since 1980 and is Founder and Past-President of Texas DWI Lawyers Association (formerly Texas DWI Defense Lawyers Association). 

Gary has also served as president of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) from June 2011 through June 2012.

Gary practices all over the state including Anahuac, Angleton, Austin, Bandera, Bastrop, Beaumont, Boerne, Brenham, Bryan/College Station, Conroe, Dallas, Fort Worth, Fredericksburg, Galveston, Hempstead, Houston, Huntsville, Katy, Kerrville, Orange, Richmond, Seguin, San Antonio and many others. 

Our main office is near down town Houston but we also have an office in the Texas Hill Country of Bandera.  In addition, we have “of counsel” offices in Austin, Dallas, Corpus Christi, Beaumont, Tyler and San Antonio.

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