DWI Dude Testimonials

I came to Jamie after my current lawyer, who was highly recommended, lost my confidence in giving me the best defense possible. I switched lawyers and Jamie was able to provide me with the much needed confidence. The end result in my case, where I foolishly blew double over the legal limit, were able to plea to a lesser charge and avoid probation.  I do not think I would have been able to negotiate as favorable a sentence if I had not switched lawyers and used ‘The DWI Dude’.  It was well worth the money.

B.H. Client; March 2010

I am grateful that you were able to bring case down to a speeding ticket… That’s a win to me!  Geneva Early was very helpful from the start.  She always responded to my questions and helped put me at ease. 

D.T. – Client; February 2010

I knew I had a good attorney and that I could trust him.  I was very pleased with the results.  Stacy O’Brien, Jamie Balagia and Will Mitchell were very helpful.

C.G. Client 2009

The Law Office was clear about my case and prior to reviewing my evidence and did not give me any false hopes. Before too much time passed, Mel helped me gather as much evidence that could be used for me in case I did go to trial. After reviewing the evidence Dave Sanchez honestly told me we have a 50/50 chance and that he wished he could be more sure about a positive outcome and added he could not guarantee a victory.  Dave’s honesty made it easy to make a decision.  I decided to take the DA’s “Take the Responsibility Program”.  Now I do not have a DWI Conviction on my record and my ALR hearing was won so I am able to continue to drive without an occupational driver’s license.   Mel Villanueva, Dave Sanchez and Jamie Balagia were all nice people and very helpful.

R.A. Client 2009

Everyone was great!  I know I was sometimes a pain in the butt because I was scared and called so much, but every person I talked to was very nice and always took the time to answer all my questions.

R.A. – Client 2009

Your staff was pleasant to work with and I appreciated being able to work out a payment plan that worked for me.  You did the best for me under the circumstances and it could have been a lot worse. 

R.S. – Client 2009

I was wrongfully arrested by the San Antonio Police Department for a DWI that I did not commit. The experience was extremely stressful and a conviction would have been devastating to my career. I hired Jamie Balagia, (the DWI Dude), and his law office did a tremendous job on my case. We went to trial and I was found NOT GUILTY by a jury of my peers after a hard fought battle. The feeling of relief and exoneration was indescribable. I would recommend the Law Office of Jamie Balagia to anyone arrested, charged with a crime or in a “must win” situation.

J.M.
Client 2009, San Antonio, Texas

I am very grateful for the service your company provided. You all were patient, caring, and understanding. You made me feel relaxed about the whole situation. Because of your efforts, I now have a 2nd chance in life; I got to keep my driver’s license and my career. You guys did an excellent job on my case, and made me feel like part of your family–so for that I forever loyal. Please stay in business because I will recommend you to anyone that is ever in a situation like mine.

Client 2009
DWI #2, CDL

Thanks to the whole team, you accomplished what I hired you to do and everything worked out great!

N.S.
Client 2009

I would like to commend Ashley and Will for really helping me out and doing a great job on my case. My case was dismissed and I’m very pleased with that result. I feel all of my expectations were met by your staff and the team working on my case did what they set out to do.

R.H.
Client 2009

I felt everyone was very knowledgeable and truly cared about my case. Everyone was very professional and there is not one person who dealt with me that should not be commended. You all were great. Overall my experience turn out to be positive and I am very grateful.

Thank you,

G.T.
Client 2009

I was very happy and impressed with the service provided by your law office and the staff, especially with the time spent on my case, and impressed with the manpower behind it. I have never really needed a lawyer before and was surprised at the multiple people backing me and working on my case. I was confident that they were all looking out for my best interest. I am very pleased with the results of my case, I was willing to take my case to trial and the firm fought to keep my record clean.

D.B.
Client 2009

I appreciate the care and attention I have been given by your law firm. Ashley and Val have been very helpful and have kept me informed every step of the way. I will recommend the law firm to everyone I know.

C.W.
Client 2009

Jamie, hope all is going well with you and your firm. It has been a little over a year ago (July 4) since M was jailed and released. I am very happy to report she is doing super. My belief is she started her journey with the hour or so you spent speaking with her the day after she was released. No doubt, most people would not consider her problem as minor…but, my belief is it was so traumatic to her, it helped her take a long look at her life and those she spent time with. Today, she has a better position, a fine boy friend, and plans to finish up her college….plus, she has gained so much from her psychologist.  At the end of the day…thank you for the interest you took in her…and all those at your firm.  We will always be grateful. Let me know if there is anything I can ever do for you.

Best Personal Regards, R.L.

I cannot express enough how much I thank the Law Office of Jamie Balagia and his staff for representing me in a time of need. I would like to thank my attorney who represented me in the DWI and ALR case and who guided me and led me in the right direction.

G.G. CLIENT-2008

I thought my case was handled very professionally and was happy with the outcome. The final result of my case turned out to be well worth the money I paid.

C.M. CLIENT- 2008

Overall I was definitely pleased with the outcome and would recommend the Law Office of Jamie Balagia to friends!

S.R. -CLIENT-2008

The details of the entire legal process were explained very clearly. I realize how busy your office is, but whenever I had a specific question or concern, I always received a prompt reply and options.

D.V. -CLIENT-DWI-2008

I was very pleased with the final results of my case and satisfied with the service your law firm provided.

L.B.-CLIENT-DWI-2008

Thank you for all of you and your staff’s assistance. I didn’t come out smelling like a rose, but at least I am not stinking up the jailhouse.

You guys are a class act!

Kind regards
J.F. (Client) DWI-2008

“We want to thank Jamie from the bottom of our hearts, for everything he did for our brother. We were not expecting such a low term and he did such a good job getting it reduced. We are completely satisfied with the results of the case and believe everything was handled perfectly. Thank you.”

A.R. (Sister of a client)- Felony DWI-2008

Overall I was pleased through this process and with the final results of my case and I would recommend to friends!

S.R. (Client) Ordinance Violation 2008

Fighting for freedom is what I do best. So when I got pulled over I knew I wanted someone that had the same instincts as me by taking the fight to them and up hold my rights as a person that I work so hard to protect. Jamie Balagia fights the battle for your rights of being innocent until proven guilty by using knowledge, professionalism, experience, and riding the edge to do what he can to prove you innocent. Having Jamie on your side of the law is like having a good buddy in the same foxhole. I knew nothing was guaranteed but I felt like he gave me the best chance to win and he got the job done in my case and proved me innocent. Having the right lawyer to represent you is everything when you sit in court. Thank you Jamie for everything!!!

H.A. (Client) DWI 2006

Dear Mr. Balagia,

I was a client of yours a few years back, and I am writing to thank you and your staff for your help with my case and your sincere concern for my well-being. As I write this, it has been almost 3 years to the day that I was arrested for DWI. That night began my journey into sobriety and a better life. I celebrated 2 years sober in August, and my life is going in a good direction. I am working at a new job that I love, I am in a loving relationship, my family is proud of me. In short, I am putting the pieces back together. While, I did not enjoy having trouble with the law, I see the experience as a blessing that brought me to where I am today. Your counsel and understanding really helped me. I just wanted you to know.

Thank you,

B.K. (Client) DWI

I was very satisfied with your services because my case was resolved quickly and did not take too much time. I was pleased with the results of my case.

-K.L. (Client)

“You all did a great job in resolving my case with an outstanding plea.”

-M.W. (Client) DWI-Travis County; December 2007

“I was very satisfied with the service that was provided by DWIDUDE.COM.
Everyone in the office was very courteous to me when I called with
questions or had to go into the office. I was very pleased with the
final results of my case because I was not convicted of a DWI!”

- K. F. (Client) Hays County – DWI

“Everyone was very kind to my family and I felt like the best outcome was a priority. I was very pleased with my case because you got it reduced.”

- H.G. (Client) – Hays County DWI

“I think choosing your office and attorneys helped to nudge the prosecutor to dismiss my case. Given your reputation and DWI experience they did not need too much persuading to realize their flimsy case against me. Will and the rest of the office staff were patient and helpful in person and on the phone. This was especially good due to the County’s foot dragging in filing and proceeding in my case.”

- M. H. (Client) DWI – Williamson County; October 2007

“Everyone that I had contact with was very informed, professional, and patient. I was very anxious and everyone was very helpful. I was very pleased with the results of my case. John was wonderful to work with and I felt secure with his representation. Teresa was very patient as I completed the ODL process. I had a good experience with the representation. The process was perfect.”

- K.P. (Client) DWI – Williamson County; October 2007

“Jamie Balagia and his staff were very professional and prompt. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case.”

- S. M. – DWI Travis County, Texas September 2007 (Client)

“You were my ‘Shotgun’ in a forest of rattlesnakes. I think under all the circumstances we achieved a decent outcome.”

- T. W. – Civil Case Travis County, Texas September 2007 (Client)

“I was very satisfied with your services. Everyone was so very friendly & non-judgmental like most of society. I couldn’t be happier with the results of my case.”

- S. M. – August 2007 (Client)

“I was very satisfied. Ya’ll were very prompt and cut to the chase. Ya’ll did not beat around the bush. Ya’ll have done everything I’ve expected and more.

Thank you!”

- S.B. – August 2007 (Client)

“I was very impressed and happy with my representation from Will & John. They were both very nice and understanding of my situation. They were always available to answer any questions I had, along with everyone else at the office. I will definitely be recommending your office if the situation ever arises.”

- T.S. – Round Rock, Texas July 2007 (Client)

From the first time we sat and spoke to you until the events of today, every one of you has made us feel like family. Aaron and I both appreciate the respect you gave us and everything done to try to help us. Please let Will know that we are thankful to him as well for the time he gave to our case. And Jamie, he is everything you could ask for and more in lawyer and as a human being. Although we met you all under stressful times, we feel very blessed to have come to call you friends. If we ever have cause to refer clients to you, we will do so knowing that we would be sending them to the best! Thank you Ashley, for everything. Please keep us posted when your next baby arrives so we can send you something. Have a great day!!

Love and respect always,

- A. K. – Washington County July 2007 (Client)

I am very satisfied with your services because of the charge that I originally received could have put my job at risk. Now that my case is final and I was charged with a different charge, I no longer feel as if I could lose my job. There was nothing more that you could have done to have been more helpful in my case.

- R. T. – Giddings, Texas June 2007 (Client)

I was very satisfied with my case – my case was dismissed, my classes were dismissed and everyone said classes could not be dismissed. Very pleased with the results.

- R. B. – Austin, Texas – June 2007 (Client)

Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Teresa were extremely helpful and professional. Ashley who did the initial intake was instrumental in having me select your firm in my case.

- R. O. – Trophy Club, Texas – June 2007 (Client)

This is R.T., I just wanted to thank you, and especially Mr. Balagia for all of your hard work. You did a great job with my case. Its been a long year but finally it paid off.

Thanks again!
- R. T. (Client)

October 17, 2006
Mr. Jamie Balagia
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 360
Manor, Texas 78653

Dear Jamie:

I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I enjoyed seeing you last week at our DUI seminar in Las Vegas, and to thank you for always being so unselfish with your time and knowledge of DUI defense when we get a chance to visit.

It has been a real pleasure getting to know you over the past few years. Ever since meeting you at one of our National College of DUI Defense seminars, I have come to find that although we are privileged to be part of such a small, prestigious group of truly accomplished and nationally known DUI attorneys, you are one of the more innovative and respected amongst his peers inside this very select group. Thank you for sharing your defense strategies and your overall knowledge on how to beat these very difficult cases.

As one very well known DUI attorney said, “if it were easy, everybody would be doing it.” But we know that the vast majority of attorneys simply are not capable of winning these cases. Well, now I know why you do win so many. I learned more from you last week in Las Vegas on how to beat the police intoxilyzer machine than I have while spending over $15,000.00 a year traveling to these high priced expert seminars.

I always enjoy seeing you there, and rest easy knowing that if nothing else, as long as I get some time to visit with you, I will always leave there a much smarter attorney than when I came. Great seeing you! Thanks again for your fine company and your expertise on how to beat these seemingly unbeatable cases!

Sincerely,
- C.H.C. (Friend of the Firm)

DWI Dude Team,

“I want to thank you very much for your persistence and hard work towards our case. We are VERY pleased that you were able to get this case dismissed. Your hard work, legal knowledge, and dedication to our case prevailed in the end. Keep fighting for the good people and against the liberal policies that exist in our legal system today. This is a great team to have in your corner and you have shown that there is still justice in the legal system.”

Thanks again!
- Lisa F. (Client)

“Jamie is hands down the best DWI lawyer in South Texas. His trial skills are superior to his competition. He is the ONLY lawyer in South Texas I have EVER referred a client to. Jamie knows DWI law. He has superior trial skills and he is respected by law enforcement. Hands down the best DWI lawyer in South Texas. Jamie is a trial lawyer, not a plea machine. He is respected by his peers nationwide for his excellent abilities….he knows how to win. If keeping Austin weird is your motto, hire Balagia. He is all that and more, and he can try a mean DWI too.”

- Doug Wilder (Lawyer; Colleague)

“Thanks for all you guys do. You’re the best!!”

- Robb E. (Client)

Dear DWI Dude Team,

“…Thank you so much for being a wonderful team to work with! I wish you all happiness and success…”

- Sarah T. (Radio Rep)

“Fighting for freedom is what I do best. So when I got pulled over I knew I wanted someone that had the same instincts as me by taking the fight to them and up hold my rights as a person that I work so hard to protect. Jamie Balagia fights the battle for your rights of being innocent until proven guilty by using knowledge, professionalism, experience, and riding the edge to do what he can to prove you innocent. Having Jamie on your side of the law is like having a good buddy in the same foxhole. I knew nothing was guaranteed but I felt like he gave me the best chance to win and he got the job done in my case and proved me innocent. Having the right lawyer to represent you is everything when you sit in court.”

Thank you Jamie for everything!!!

- SSG HAROLD A. (Client)

Jamie,

I wanted to thank you for the service you provided for me. You have restored my belief in the justice system. I have 10 employees that count on me and my business. I don’t know what I would have done without you. Thank you and the work you do. You are the Dude.

Sincerely,
- Mack L. (Client)

Dear Jamie and Ashley:

I want to take the time to tell you how much I appreciate what y’all did for my DWI. Thank you so much, and God bless you. I will send you a picture of me and my truck soon.

Thank you
- J. V. (Client)

“Thank you for everything. I don’t think anyone could have done any better than you all did. We were very happy with everything. We were very happy with the results. Thanks again. I will call you again if anything comes up.”

- A. J. (Client)

“This has been a long ordeal and thru the whole of it I knew I could count on you and your staff to be with me every step of the way. I was very satisfied.”

- J. P. (Client)

“Jamie, You did everything in your power and I appreciate it. Thank you very much for everything you did for me (You the Man!!)

- M.L. (Client)

“You and your staff were very helpful and answered all my concerns and questions. I was expecting the worst and I am very satisfied with the results. Thank you and your staff for all the help. I will recommend you to all.”

- E.E. (Client)

Dear Jamie:

Staff was polite and helpful; paperwork was handled well; questions were answered by staff during process. I was very pleased with the final results of the case.

- A. T. (Client)

Dear Jamie:

You did everything for me! I was very pleased with the results – NO DWI – he saved my job.

- J.M.J. (Client)

Jamie and Ashley: I was very satisfied with the outcome of my case. I was also impressed with the confidence of you and Ashley. Both were very professional. I would recommend this firm to everyone. They got my case dismissed!

- K. F. (Client)