JAMIE BALAGIA - THE DWI DUDE
- DWI TRIAL ATTORNEY
Jamie has been in the criminal justice system for over 31 years and has a true passion for defending people’s legal rights! Next to his love for God and his family - he loves his job. Jamie loves a good legal fight and will take on any DWI or other criminal case with the sole goal of victory! Jamie has been able to WIN the so-called “un-winnable” cases, by bringing more experience, training and desire to the courtroom than the State or any other lawyers can bring. He has testified as an expert witness in ALR hearings, and in the Travis County District Court on a Felony DWI case. Jamie has also assisted other attorneys in getting DWI cases reduced due to his analysis of a police officer's performance. Jamie truly believes that you shouldn’t have to pay for a DWI or criminal conviction for the rest of your life, but also that you shouldn’t leave your case to a lawyer whose fees are the cheapest or to "empty suit" lawyers who look good but carry no substance. Hire someone who will go head to head with the DWI cops--CALL THE DUDE!! His promise to you is to do the best of his ability to clear your name and to help you get back on your feet. We work hard to make your time with our firm as easy as possible.

If you need Jamie's assistance, please click here jamie@dwidude.com.

WILLIAM R. MITCHELL

-CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

 William "Will" moved from San Antonio to Austin to join our firm in July of 2006.  He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & History from Stephen F. Austin State University and graduated from Saint Mary’s University School of Law in May 2005 where he was a Senior Associate Editor for the St. Mary's Law Journal. Will has worked for two previous law firms before moving to Austin.   Will is currently a member of the National College of DUI Defense, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and has attended numerous seminars presented by these organizations including Mastering Scientific Evidence in April of 2009.  Will is also a certified practitioner of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and a certified technician of the Intoxilyzer 5000EN which is the evidentiary Breath Testing device used in the state of Texas.  Prior to becoming a licensed attorney in 2005, Will was an intern for Honorable Judge Fred Biery at the Federal District Court Western District of Texas and was a  legislative assistant in the Texas House of Representatives. Will is the attorney our firm has entrusted with the majority of the Travis County cases because of his high success rate in resolving these cases with a favorable outcome for our clients and his success in Jury Trials. Will is also an Instructor in the Paralegal program at Virginia College --Austin Campus.

If you need Will's assistance, please click here will@dwidude.com.

JERRY SMITH

-CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Gerald E. "Jerry" Smith, born Corpus Christi, Texas, April 28, 1950. Admitted to the Texas Bar November 11, 1979; also admitted to practice before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Courts for the Southern, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. Has tried both civil and criminal jury trials in the United States District Courts in the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas as well as numerous felony and misdemeanor jury trials in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop, Harris, Fort Bend, Dallas, McClennan, Smith, Harrison, Rusk, and Gregg Counties. Preparatory education, Sam Houston State University (B.S. Criminology 1973, legal education, South Texas College of Law (Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1979). Member, State Bar of Texas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and Williamson County Bar Association. 

Mr. Smith sucessfully completed The Breath Alcohol Technician Course in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations as implemented by the United States Department of Transportation and holds a Certificate of Completion as a Practioner in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing  pursuant to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NTSHA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense Attorneys (NCDD) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Mr. Smith has attended numerous seminars devoted to DWI defense over the past 15 years, including the 2008  Annual NACDL and NCDD Winning the DUI: Offense, Defense & Special Teams event in Las Vegas, Nevada and the 2009 NCDD Mastering Scentitic Evidence Event in New Orleans, Louisiana. He stays current on developments in DWI law and devotes approximately 75% of his time to the defense of citizens charged in such cases.

If you need Jerry's assistance please click here jerry@dwidude.com.

CARL DAVID CEDER

-CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Carl graduated from the University of Houston Law Center in December of 2007 and was admitted to the Texas Bar on May 2, 2008.   Carl excelled in many advocacy related activities while in law school, most notably as a senior member of the University of Houston Interscholastic Mock Trial Team.  Carl traveled as a student attorney every semester while participating on the team, including representing the Law Center at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) National Student Trial Advocacy Competition, and the Tournament of Champions Trial Competition hosted by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) in Denver, Colorado.  While in law school, Carl served as a law clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas and also in Dallas, Texas for the plaintiff’s law firm, Waters & Kraus.  Carl obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center , and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a minor in Accounting and Management from the Red McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.  Prior to law school, Carl worked as an analyst in the Finance industry for Goldman Sachs.   Carl is a fifth generation Austinite and is glad to be back in the area where he was born and raised.  Carl graduated salutatorian from Austin Lanier High School, and perhaps his proudest accomplishment is starting both ways on his football team, including the 1998 26- 4A district champion Lanier Vikings.  Above all else, Carl is committed to protecting the rights of all citizens convicted of a crime, and is committed to zealously fighting for the rights of the accused throughout all stages of the criminal justice process. If you need Carl's assistance, please click here carl@dwidude.com.

If you are looking for an exceptionally trained and educated, DWI / DUI attorney to aggressively represent you on your DWI case or any criminal matter, call 512.278.0935 (Austin) or 210-DWI-DUDE (210.394.3833) (San Antonio) or contact my assistant Ashley by e-mail at ashley@dwidude.com.

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