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Patrick McGuire took DWI cases to trial as a prosecutor. Call (214) 432-6540.
Patrick McGuire
Founding partner, former prosecutor
5.0 from 61 Google reviews
Client reviews
5.0 from 61 Google reviews, as of Oct 27, 2026.
“Mr. McGuire is knowledgeable and articulate. His prior work as a prosecutor gives him a deep understanding of what a defendant can encounter in the multiple layers and phases of the judicial system. He listened carefully and was able to give multiple outcome scenarios with recommendations.”
Drake Murray · Google, Aug 10, 2026
“I reached out to James for legal advice about an issue I was dealing with. James was very professional and knowledgeable. I had spoken to a few other attorneys, but the advice I received I was not to confident in. James confirmed my suspicion and gave me solid advice. I walked away with a much better understanding and understood what my options were. Thank you.”
Kevin Thevisionary · Google, Feb 22, 2025
“I called Mr. Chilies office and left a message, got an immediate call back and he was extremely helpful and was able to answer all my concerns. He is an excellent criminal defense attorney and I highly recommend giving him a call. It was a pleasure talking to you sir.”
Maxine Stephens · Google, Mar 29, 2022
“He throughly reviewed my case and the facts of my case and gave me detailed explanation of what my charges were. He worked tirelessly to help me and was available day and night to answer any questions I had.”
Sam · Google, Aug 24, 2022
“Fast response, not rushing through appointment, and clear and concise answers.”
MA KING · Google, Aug 26, 2026
“Couldn’t have picked a better lawyer to handle our case. Great communication and great explanation about the laws and legal terms. Amazing when it came to finding a financial plan that worked to pay them.”
Haley Goddard · Google, Mar 31, 2026
After a DWI arrest
A refused or failed breath or blood test starts a license suspension in a separate administrative process. You have 15 days from the notice to request a hearing.
A first DWI is heard in one of the Collin County Courts at Law at the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building on Bloomdale Road.
We go through the stop, the field tests, the breath or blood result and the video, and prepare the case as if it goes to trial.
The first conversation
You tell us what happened, in your own words. The consultation is free.
We explain the charge, the bond conditions and what the court does next.
You hear one price for the whole case. It covers a trial if there is one.
DWI charges
Usually a Class B misdemeanor. A conviction can bring jail time, a fine, a license suspension and an ignition interlock.
A felony in Texas when the passenger is younger than 15, even on a first arrest.
Prior DWI convictions or a crash with serious injury or death can make it a felony, heard in the district courts.
Refusing a breath or blood test starts its own license suspension. The license case and the criminal case run side by side.
Your lawyers
Founding partner
James has handled hundreds of cases in more than twenty Texas counties, concentrated in Collin County. He has only ever represented the accused.
Founding partner, former prosecutor
Patrick prosecuted cases for over three years: misdemeanors in Kaufman County, then felonies in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. He knows how the State builds a case.
Questions
15 days from the notice of suspension, which you often get at the arrest. Bring the notice to the free consultation.
Usually a Class B misdemeanor. A child passenger younger than 15, prior DWI convictions or a crash with serious injury can make it a felony.
One price, set at the start, covers all legal services for your case, including a trial if there is one. The consultation is free.
Patrick McGuire prosecuted misdemeanors in Kaufman County and regularly took DWI cases to trial there. He knows how the State prepares a DWI case.
Collin County courts
A first DWI is heard in the County Courts at Law, a felony DWI in the district courts, all in the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building, 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, TX 75071. James has handled hundreds of cases in more than twenty Texas counties, concentrated in Collin County.
Free consultation
The consultation is free. Our phones are answered 24/7.
Patrick McGuire
Founding partner, former prosecutor
5.0 from 61 Google reviews
