Law Office of Jamie Balagia, P.C.

Please Call : 512-278-0935

The LAW OFFICE OF JAMIE BALAGIA, P.C. is dedicated to the defense of persons accused of alcohol and drug related offenses - with a concentration on helping those charged with Driving While Intoxicated: DWI in Austin or surrounding areas. The lawyers at our firm also provide representation in ALL misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in Austin and San Antonio such as Drug Possession, DUI, POM, Weapons Charges, Theft, Assault, Minor in Possession, and all other criminal charges handled in State court. Our Austin DWI attorneys and San Antonio DWI attorneys also currently serve the IH 35 corridor from Georgetown to San Antonio (including San Marcos and New Braunfels) and surrounding jurisdictions.

**In March 2009, the following employees of the Law Offices of Jamie Balagia were certified as having successfully completed the "DOT Intoxilyzer 5000 Maintenance Technicians" training seminar: Investigator Bubba Cates, Investigator Mel Villanueva, Attorney Will Mitchell, Attorney Jerry Smith, Attorney Carl Cedar, Paralegal June Gonzales, Paralegal Ashley Nichols.

Jamie Balagia, who assisted in presenting the seminar, has attended four prior Intoxilyzer Seminars and is DOT certified as an Operator and Maintenance Technician on the Intoxilyzer 5000EN.**

There is no other Texas DWI Law Firm that can match this level of certification among its staff.  Having previously received certification as Practitioners in the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing program these employees display why the Law Office of Jamie Balagia has set itself apart from every other DWI Law Firm in the State of Texas.

Ask any attorney that you are considering to represent you on a DWI charge whether they can match or exceed the level of expertise that is present at the Law Offices of Jamie Balagia.

Please contact the DWI Dude today and let our firm begin assisting you in your DWI, DUI or other criminal related legal matter. Our defense attorneys handle DWI cases from first time offenses to Intoxication Assault and Intoxication Manslaughter.

Jamie "The DWI Dude" Balagia is NHTSA trained and qualified as an SFST (Standardized Field Sobriety Test) Practitioner and Instructor. In addition, he has completed the Drug Recognition Expert School and is a former undercover vice officer with the Austin Police Department.  Jamie Balagia has also completed the Intoxilyzer 5000 Course as an Operator on the Breathalyzer Machine and is a member of the National College for DWI Defense. His experience and continuing scientific education and training is vital to your DWI or criminal defense.

ACT NOW - Don't allow the State to suspend your license without a fight! The DWI Dude will help you fight the suspension of your license at your ALR Hearing (Administrative License Revocation).

Please Call : 512-278-0935

Attorney Profile

Jamie Balagia is the DWI DUDE and handles criminal cases from Austin to San Antonio and all surrounding areas.

Jamie recently attended and successfully passed the very rigorous proficiency based training in Atlanta at the 2008 Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar where the world’s foremost experts like Dr. Fran Gengo, Dr. Albert Staubus, Dr. A.W. Jones, Dr. Joseph Citron and Ron Moore lectured for over forty-six (46) hours on a host of subjects including:

hospital blood testing, legal blood alcohol testing, urinalysis testing, crime lab errors, hospital lab errors, pre-collection errors, collection errors, analysis errors, solid dose sample drug analysis, hospital blood analysis for ETOH and drugs, ELISA, FPIA, CEDIA, KIMS, RIA, EMIT, Vacu-Elute, Headspace Gas Chromatography, Liquid Gas Chromatography, Thin-layer Chromatography, GC-FTIR, Mass Spectrometry, Photo-eclectic analysis, chain of custody, storage, transportation and delivery related issues, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, post-mortem analysis, intake, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (elimination) of alcohol and drugs, endogenous versus exogenous alcohol production, medical conditions that mimic intoxication, elimination kinetics (half lives, Michaelis-Menten kinetics), and various analytical laboratory issues.

Jamie owns and maintains the Intoxilyzer 5000 68EN breath testing machine that is used in the State of Texas for breath testing in DWI cases.

"This machine helps me to prepare and experiment with various defenses associated with cases in which my clients provide a breath test. It is effective for cases in which my client refuses to blow as well as when they try to blow but are deemed to have refused by the arresting officer. I also own several of the hand-held alcohol detection devices that are used by law enforcement officers throughout Texas and the Nation. I am qualified as a practitioner and instructor of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and have taught the class to law enforcement personnel, private investigators and criminal defense attorneys. Lastly, I am a trained and certified Phlebotomist. A phlebotomist is an individual trained to draw blood for laboratory tests. The State may have drawn your blood for their case against you."

The DWI Dude is trained to handle your case and stay one step ahead of the dark side!

"I am dedicated to the zealous defense of my fellow citizens who are accused of DWI, DUI, or other alcohol related matters and drug offenses. I have developed close relationships with a variety of DWI Associated Professionals that assist in the defense of those charged with DWI. These Professionals are experts in the fields of: Standardized Field Sobriety Testing; Breath Test Devices; Blood Draw Analysis (phlebotomy); Urine Analysis; Hair Follicle Analysis; Pulmonary issues; Podiatry (balance and walking) issues; Radio Frequency Interference issues; Video and Audio Analysis; Drug Analysis; Laboratory Quality Assurance issues; Vehicular Safety issues; Accident Reconstruction Experts; Pharmacology; Toxicology; Police Procedure; Private Investigations, Adult Probation, Parole matters and many others."

Seminars/Certifications

There are a variety of seminars offered throughout the United States in
the DWI field and I have attended the following seminars

David Burrows Presents the DWI Innocence Project - May 2009; Dallas, Texas

How to Try A DWI in Bexar County - August 2007
DWI Defense: 20 Ways to Beat the Breath Test and Win Your Case - March 2007
 Intoxilyzer Breath Alcohol Testing for Lawyers - October 2006
 National College for DUI Defense Winter Session - 2003-2007
 Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI/DUI Cases - 2004-2007

 SFST Instructor Certification Course - 2006
 National College of DUI Defense Las Vegas Seminars - 2003, 2004 & 2006
 National College DUI Defense Cambridge Seminar - 2004-2007
 Texas DWI Top Gun Seminars Speaker - 2003 & 2005
 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association DWI Trials - 2000-2002
 Advanced DWI Seminar - 2005-2007
 DWI Primer - 2005
 Phlebotomy Workshop - 2005
 NHTSA Certification Course - 2006
 NCDD Las Vegas Seminars - 2003, 2004 & 2006

 The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of the First Amendment -
 Mock Trial Presentation, Mock Trial Demonstration
Participant, Defense Attorney, TRAVIS BALLROOM October 12, 2007

I have earned the highest levels of certifications in the following
areas: 

Intoxilyzer 5000 Instruction
Intoxilyzer 5000 Maintenance and Repair   

SFST Instructor Courses
SFST Practitioner Courses
Drug Recognition Evaluation Program (DRE)
Phlebotomy

I have been involved as a Guest Instructor in the following courses:

San Antonio, Texas SFST Practitioner Course - March 2004
Defense Attorneys and Law Enforcement Personnel
Boerne, Texas SFST Practitioner Course - May 2005
Defense Attorneys and Private Investigators
Boerne, Texas Intoxilyzer 5000 and SFST Refresher Course - May 2006
Defense Attorneys and Private Investigators
Houston, Texas Top Gun DWI - A Breath Test Trial: Start to Finish -  August 2007
San Antonio, Texas SFST Practitioner Course – March 2004
Defense Attorneys and Law Enforcement Personnel
Boerne, Texas SFST Practitioner Course – May 2005
Defense Attorneys and Private Investigators
Boerne, Texas Intoxilyzer 5000 and SFST Refresher Course – May 2006
Defense Attorneys and Private Investigators

Please Call : 512-278-0935

Jamie Balagia is the DWI DUDE and handles criminal cases from Austin to San Antonio and all surrounding areas.

Jamie recently attended and successfully passed the very rigorous proficiency based training in Atlanta at the 2008 Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar where the world’s foremost experts like Dr. Fran Gengo, Dr. Albert Staubus, Dr. A.W. Jones, Dr. Joseph Citron and Ron Moore lectured for over forty-six (46) hours on a host of subjects including:

hospital blood testing, legal blood alcohol testing, urinalysis testing, crime lab errors, hospital lab errors, pre-collection errors, collection errors, analysis errors, solid dose sample drug analysis, hospital blood analysis for ETOH and drugs, ELISA, FPIA, CEDIA, KIMS, RIA, EMIT, Vacu-Elute, Headspace Gas Chromatography, Liquid Gas Chromatography, Thin-layer Chromatography, GC-FTIR, Mass Spectrometry, Photo-eclectic analysis, chain of custody, storage, transportation and delivery related issues, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, post-mortem analysis, intake, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (elimination) of alcohol and drugs, endogenous versus exogenous alcohol production, medical conditions that mimic intoxication, elimination kinetics (half lives, Michaelis-Menten kinetics), and various analytical laboratory issues.

Jamie owns and maintains the Intoxilyzer 5000 68EN breath testing machine that is used in the State of Texas for breath testing in DWI cases.

"This machine helps me to prepare and experiment with various defenses associated with cases in which my clients provide a breath test. It is effective for cases in which my client refuses to blow as well as when they try to blow but are deemed to have refused by the arresting officer. I also own several of the hand-held alcohol detection devices that are used by law enforcement officers throughout Texas and the Nation. I am qualified as a practitioner and instructor of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and have taught the class to law enforcement personnel, private investigators and criminal defense attorneys. Lastly, I am a trained and certified Phlebotomist. A phlebotomist is an individual trained to draw blood for laboratory tests. The State may have drawn your blood for their case against you."

The DWI Dude is trained to handle your case and stay one step ahead of the dark side!

"I am dedicated to the zealous defense of my fellow citizens who are accused of DWI, DUI, or other alcohol related matters and drug offenses. I have developed close relationships with a variety of DWI Associated Professionals that assist in the defense of those charged with DWI. These Professionals are experts in the fields of: Standardized Field Sobriety Testing; Breath Test Devices; Blood Draw Analysis (phlebotomy); Urine Analysis; Hair Follicle Analysis; Pulmonary issues; Podiatry (balance and walking) issues; Radio Frequency Interference issues; Video and Audio Analysis; Drug Analysis; Laboratory Quality Assurance issues; Vehicular Safety issues; Accident Reconstruction Experts; Pharmacology; Toxicology; Police Procedure; Private Investigations, Adult Probation, Parole matters and many others."

Seminars/Certifications

There are a variety of seminars offered throughout the United States in
the DWI field and I have attended the following seminars

David Burrows Presents the DWI Innocence Project - May 2009; Dallas, Texas

How to Try A DWI in Bexar County - August 2007
DWI Defense: 20 Ways to Beat the Breath Test and Win Your Case - March 2007
 Intoxilyzer Breath Alcohol Testing for Lawyers - October 2006
 National College for DUI Defense Winter Session - 2003-2007
 Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI/DUI Cases - 2004-2007

 SFST Instructor Certification Course - 2006
 National College of DUI Defense Las Vegas Seminars - 2003, 2004 & 2006
 National College DUI Defense Cambridge Seminar - 2004-2007
 Texas DWI Top Gun Seminars Speaker - 2003 & 2005
 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association DWI Trials - 2000-2002
 Advanced DWI Seminar - 2005-2007
 DWI Primer - 2005
 Phlebotomy Workshop - 2005
 NHTSA Certification Course - 2006
 NCDD Las Vegas Seminars - 2003, 2004 & 2006

 The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of the First Amendment -
 Mock Trial Presentation, Mock Trial Demonstration
Participant, Defense Attorney, TRAVIS BALLROOM October 12, 2007

I have earned the highest levels of certifications in the following
areas: 

Intoxilyzer 5000 Instruction
Intoxilyzer 5000 Maintenance and Repair   

SFST Instructor Courses
SFST Practitioner Courses
Drug Recognition Evaluation Program (DRE)
Phlebotomy

I have been involved as a Guest Instructor in the following courses:

San Antonio, Texas SFST Practitioner Course - March 2004
Defense Attorneys and Law Enforcement Personnel
Boerne, Texas SFST Practitioner Course - May 2005
Defense Attorneys and Private Investigators
Boerne, Texas Intoxilyzer 5000 and SFST Refresher Course - May 2006
Defense Attorneys and Private Investigators
Houston, Texas Top Gun DWI - A Breath Test Trial: Start to Finish -  August 2007
San Antonio, Texas SFST Practitioner Course – March 2004
Defense Attorneys and Law Enforcement Personnel
Boerne, Texas SFST Practitioner Course – May 2005
Defense Attorneys and Private Investigators
Boerne, Texas Intoxilyzer 5000 and SFST Refresher Course – May 2006
Defense Attorneys and Private Investigators

The DWI DUDE answers the most frequently asked questions about DWI. If you have a question you want the DWI DUDE to answer please click here.

Question: " I have always wondered what I would do if they demanded blood and came at me with a needle.   This would scare me, and even if I was not intoxicated, I might feel threatened and explode or resist. Can they legally stop and demand blood on the spot?   I have heard stories on the radio like….they will take blood even without my consent.   Is that legal?   I can not be the only person who does not like needles…….or would not want them to take my blood in any way.  What should I do specifically about blood taking if I am ever pulled over?"

Police Chief Art Acevedo puts into effect the issuing of blood search warrants on certain weekends when a person refuses to submit to a breath test.  If you submit to the breath test, they will not get a warrant to take your blood, but if you refuse, then they will, on these weekends, get a search warrant to take your blood.  However, they are now trying to pass a bill that implements the blood search warrants any time a person refuses the breath test, not just on select weekends.  Obviously the correct answer to this question is to not drink and drive-call a cab, but there is still a state law that sets the intoxication level at > .08.  Those under .08 should not be subjected to fallible scientific tests that may render them guilty even though they are not intoxicated.  See should I take the breath test? for more info. 

Question: What are the cops looking for to indicate driving while intoxicated?

Answer: The Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Program divides the DWI investigation into three parts: 1) Vehicle in Motion (VIM -driving facts); 2) Personal Contact (PC - your appearance); and 3) Arrest Decision (SFSTs - HGN, WAT, and OLS).

During the VIM portion of the investigation the officer is watching the vehicle for the following clues.  The list of clues or cues, as originally published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is as follows:

1. Turning with a wide Radius
2. Straddling the center or lane marker line
3. Appearing to be drunk
4. Almost striking an object or vehicle
5. Weaving
6. Driving on other than designated roadway
7. Swerving
8. Slow speed (driving 10 mph or more under the speed limit)
9. Stopping, without cause, in the traffic lane
10. Following too closely
11. Drifting
12. Tires on center or lane marker
13. Braking erratically
14. Driving into opposing or crossing traffic
15. Signaling inconsistent with driving actions
16. Slow response to traffic signals
17. Stopping inappropriately (other than in traffic lane)
18. Turning abruptly or illegally
19. Accelerating or decelerating rapidly
20. Headlights off

You will notice that "speeding" is not one of the listed clues, nor is defective tail lights or license plate lights. In other words, many DWI investigations begin with non-DWI traffic stops.  The DWI investigation then begins due to issues that begin during the Person Contact portion of the stop.

Our office has enjoyed great success in DWI trials during cross examination by showing that there were no "drunk driving" facts in the case. Many officers have spread the word that it is better to follow the potential "DWI victim" for some distance in order to observe traffic violations that are on the list.  This allows the testifying officer to beef up the probable cause to make and support the actual DWI arrest.

Think of thousands of traffic violations that occur each and every day in your city. Add in the odor of an alcoholic beverage and you have the average "Drunk Driving" arrest. 

Personal Contact-phase 2

As the officer approaches the vehicle they are instructed to gather evidence by observing and interviewing the driver.  The officer is using face to face observation and will be

Looking for:

• Blood shot eyes
• Soiled clothing
• Fumbling fingers
• Alcohol containers
• Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Bruises bumps or scratches
• Unusual actions

Listening for:

• Slurred speech
• Admission of drinking
• Inconsistent responses
• Abusive language
• Unusual statements

Smelling for:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Marijuana
• Cover up like breath sprays
• Unusual odors

The officer will ask questions in attempt to interview you. He may ask you to produce two things simultaneously, such as your license and registration, and is alert for a driver who:

• Forgets to produce both documents upon request
• Produces documents other that the ones requested
• Fails to see the license, registration, or both while searching through wallet, or purse, etc
• Fumbles or drops wallet, purse, license or registration
• Is unable to retrieve documents with finger tips

The officer may ask interrupting questions or distracting questions such as ‘What time is it’ as you are searching for your documents.  The officer is now observing to see if the driver:

• Ignores the question and concentrates on the license or registration search
• Forgets to resume search after answering the question
• Supplies grossly incorrect answer to the question

If the driver seems impaired due any of the above reasons, the officer will ask the driver to exit the vehicle.  As the driver exits, the officer will gather evidence of impairment from a driver who:

• Shows angry or unusual reactions
• Cannot follow instructions
• Cannot open the door
• Leaves the vehicle in gear
• “Climbs” out of vehicle
• Leans against vehicle
• Keeps hands on vehicle for balance 

Arrest Decision-Phase 3

 Phase 3 consists of the Field Sobriety Tests and the Preliminary Breath Tests both designed to gather probable cause to arrest the suspect for DWI.

HGN-Always begins with the left eye. Each eye is examined for 3 specific clues.  The maximum number of clues in one eye is 3 and the maximum number per suspect is 6. According to the NHTSA manual of 2006, if 4 or more clues are evident it is likely that the suspect is impaired above the legal limit of .08.

The clues the officer is watching for:

When the eye moves side to side does it move smoothly or does it jerk noticeably?

When the eye moves as far to the side as possible and is kept at that position, does it jerk distinctly?

As the eye moves toward the side does it start to jerk prior to a 45 degree angle?

VGN- is involuntary jerking of the eyes when moving up and down.

Walk and Turn-

Administered and interpreted in a standardized manner, ie, the same way every time. Officers administering the Walk and Turn test observe the suspect’s performance for 8 clues:

• Can’t balance during instructions
• Starts too soon
• Stops while walking
• Doesn’t touch heel to toe
• Steps off the line
• Uses arms to balance
• Loses balance on turn or turns incorrectly and
• Takes the wrong number of steps

One Leg Stand- Requires the suspect to stand on one leg and count to 30 out loud as “one thousand and one, one thousand and two, one thousand and three, etc…”

The officer carefully observes the suspect’s performance and looks for 4 specific clues:

• Sways while balancing
• Uses arms to balance
• Hops
• Puts foot down

PBT-Preliminary Breath Testing-is to demonstrate the association of alcohol with the observable evidence of the suspect’s impairment.  In Texas PBT results are not admissible as evidence in court, but can be used to gather probable cause to make an arrest.  

*This is different than the breath test they do after you're arrested at jail or in the BAT mobile on the Intoxilyzer 5000. The PBT is used to gather evidence to arrest you.

Article from KTVZ.com-DUI Training:What Cops Look For....

DWI DUDE PRESS

Representative Michael McCaul congratulates Jamie

KVET AM Morning Show interviews Jamie Balagia about NYE and blood warrants, etc....listen here

News 8 Austin interviews attorney Jerry Smith from the Law Office of Jamie Balagia: "The Austin Police Department hopes to discourage people from getting behind the wheel after they've been drinking. Some say this new "no refusal" blood draw plan is a violation of your rights."

DWI Numbers are Shocking

San Antonio WOAI News 4 adds up the DWI numbers from Memorial Day's Blood Warrant Weekend

Reported by: Leila Walsh @WOAI News 4

KSAT 12 News San Antonio

Interview with Jamie Balagia-"Countywide Drunken-Driving Plan Panned by Attorney"- For 86 hours, anybody suspected of drunken driving who refuses a Breathalyzer will be served with a warrant seeking a blood sample. The no-refusal weekend is part of Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed's plan to reduce drunken driving.

FOX 29 News San Antonio

FOX 29-SA Interview with Jamie Balagia- No Refusal Weekend-(Click on red link and scroll down to "Bexar County Authorities Won't Take No for an Answer From Suspected Drunken Drivers" to watch video). Jamie is interviewed about the Bexar County District Attorney's office cracking down hard on drunken drivers. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, drivers will no longer be allowed to refuse testing if law officers think you've had "too much".

FOX 7 Interviews The Dude
AUSTIN  --  Local law enforcement officers were on the lookout for drunk drivers this New Year's Eve. FOX 7's Chris Coffey tells how ringing in the new year with one too many drinks before getting in your car can cost you thousands and haunt you for years.

KVUE 24 Interview with Jamie "DWI DUDE" Balagia
UT Players Interview - This is a raw interview of Jamie "DWI Dude" Balagia by KVUE News in Austin about the Longhorn football players case.

KEYE News Articles with the DWI Dude

Former UT Defensive Back in Jail for Drugs
Former UT Longhorn football defensive back Tarell Brown is in jail after he and his cousin got pulled over in Williamson County. Brown's attorney says there was marijuana residue found in the car.

Former UT Player Out Of Jail After Pot Charge
Former Texas cornerback Tarell Brown is out of jail after being arrested on a marijuana charge. Brown left the Williamson County Jail at approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday. Deputies arrested him on ...

Drug Charges Dropped Against Longhorn Players
Drug charges were dropped against the two Longhorn football players not playing in Saturday's big game. Travis County deputies arrested Tarell Brown and Tyrell Gatewood early Monday morning on ...

Sheriff Responds To Taser Reports Against Players
There are new allegations and new information about the arrest of two University of Texas football players. The Travis County Sheriff answers allegations of excessive force and Tarell Brown's ...

Brown, Gatewood Out For Ohio State Game
University of Texas head coach Mack Brown made his decision on whether the two players arrested on drug charges will suit up Saturday against Ohio State. In an impromptu news conference Tuesday, ...

2 UT Football Players Arrested On Drug Charges
University of Texas cornerback Tarell Brown and back up defensive back Tyrell Gatewood were arrested early Monday morning. Former Texas player Aaron Harris was also arrested. All three face ...

KVUE News with the DWI Dude
UT Longhorn Jones suspended indefinitely
UT Longhorn Jones suspended indefinitely - Andre Jones is 5th Longhorn accused of crime in last two months...

Former UT safety had previous charges
Former Texas sophomore safety Robert Joseph had brushes with the law in his hometown of Port Arthur before joining the Longhorns, according to a published report. ...

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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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I felt everyone was very knowledgable and truly cared about my case. Everyone was very professional and there is not one person who delt 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.

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
John

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

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