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Why Choose Spangler Law?
A Decade of Criminal Defense — Nothing Else
Attorney Jim Spangler began his career as a public defender in Indiana and Dallas before founding Spangler Law. Criminal defense is all we do. That singular focus means every strategy, every motion, and every courtroom argument is built specifically to fight Texas criminal charges — not split between unrelated practice areas.
850+ Case Dismissals and Counting
Results matter. Since 2014, Jim and the Spangler Law team have secured over 850 case dismissals and achieved victories in numerous felony trials. Our record across DWI, drug crimes, assault, murder, and weapons cases speaks for itself. Even charges that look overwhelming can be dismissed or reduced with the right defense attorney.
Personalized Strategy — Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach
Every criminal case is different. We take the time to understand your circumstances, scrutinize the prosecution’s evidence, and build a defense tailored to your specific charges and goals. You’ll always know where your case stands and what your options are.
Critical Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Case
Talking to Police Without a Lawyer Present
Anything you say after an arrest — even in casual conversation — can and will be used against you. Invoking your right to an attorney immediately is one of the most important things you can do to protect your defense.
Waiting Too Long to Hire Defense Counsel
Evidence can disappear fast. Dashcam footage gets overwritten. Witnesses become harder to locate. The earlier Spangler Law is on your case, the more tools we have to build your defense and challenge the prosecution’s evidence before it solidifies.
Assuming a DWI or Drug Charge Is “Open and Shut”
Even charges that feel inevitable often have critical weaknesses — improper stops, faulty test equipment, chain-of-custody issues, or constitutional violations. A skilled criminal defense attorney can find those weaknesses and exploit them on your behalf.
Hiring a General Practice Attorney for Criminal Charges
Texas criminal law is a specialized field. General practitioners are unfamiliar with bar advertising rules, DWI science, local prosecutorial tactics, and courthouse dynamics. Spangler Law focuses exclusively on criminal defense — and it shows in our results.
Why a the Right Criminal Defense Firm Matters
Criminal convictions carry fines, probation, jail, and a permanent record that affects employment, housing, and your future. You need a lawyer whose entire practice is built around beating these outcomes.
The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office assigns DWI, drug, and violent crime cases to experienced prosecutors. A generalist attorney is outmatched. Spangler Law knows these prosecutors, these courts, and these tactics.
Our 850+ dismissals include cases that initially seemed like certain convictions. From DWI with a high BAC to serious felony charges, we find angles that other attorneys miss.
Arrests don’t happen on business hours. Spangler Law is available 24/7 for new clients. When you call, you’ll speak with someone who can actually help — right away.
You don’t have to face the Texas justice system alone.
Whether you’ve been charged with a DWI, drug offense, assault, or something more serious — the sooner you have experienced legal counsel, the better your chances. Spangler Law will audit the charges against you, identify every opportunity for dismissal or reduction, and fight for the outcome you deserve.
Contact us today for a free, confidential case evaluation. No obligations. No pressure.