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Access to Your DWI Defense Lawyer

RULES TO KEEP IN MIND FOR ACCESS TO YOUR DWI DEFENSE LAWYER:

The Coffey Firm’s office hours are 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday (except for most major holidays). Further, because court hold docket in the mornings, the best time to reach the DWI Defense Attorneys will be in the afternoons. Luckily, our office staff are fully integrated into the DWI Defense Lawyer team and are ready to answer any questions you may have about your case or will leave a message for the DWI Defense Lawyers to call you back as soon as they return from court.

Emails are always welcome, but please be aware that emails are not checked 24/7 so if there is an emergency please call the office. Text messages are much the same and you should hold off on texting outside of emergencies. The DWI Defense Lawyers are always willing to talk during office hours, but for major matters (such as a case evaluation or consultation on a new case) we prefer that you schedule an appointment so that you receive the dedicated attention the matter requires.

After-hours calls will be answered by a live answering service who will take a message for the Arlington DWI Defense Lawyers, but will attempt to connect to the DWI Defense Lawyer in event of an emergency.

Access to your DWI Defense Lawyer in case of an emergency

After hours calls or texts to the DWI Defense Lawyers’ personal contact information are reserved for EMERGENCIES ONLY. Emergencies may include, but are not limited to:

  • Police are arresting you or have pulled you over;
  • You experience a sudden medical emergency such as a heart attack or stoke (*PLEASE CALL 911 FIRST AND ONLY CALL US ONCE YOUR ARE SAFE*);
  • A family member is experiencing serious illness, has passed away, or is hospitalized;
  • A family member or close friend was arrested;
  • You are experiencing suicidal thoughts. *WE UNDERSTAND THE STRESS YOU ARE UNDER. DO NOT LET THE STRESS CONSUME YOU. LET US HELP YOU THROUGH THIS.*

We will prioritize other urgent (non-emergency) matters. The office will notify the DWI Defense Lawyers of these matters as soon as possible so they may address them. An urgent matter may include:

  • Running late for court date;
  • Non-major accident (i.e., only vehicle damage);
  • Needing to reschedule a meeting or evaluation;
  • Loss of employment;
  • Financial difficulties.

The Coffey Firm understands the stress a DWI arrest causes. Please understand that many of our clients also experience this stress, so feel free to contact the DWI Defense Lawyers if you feel you have not heard from us recently or if you have any questions.

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Mimi Coffey

Mimi Coffey is a trial attorney with 24 years experience. She is the founder of The Coffey Firm, serving Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties. She is board-certified in DWI by the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD) and is a Regent of the NCDD. Mimi Coffey also listed on several “top” directory listings such as DWI attorneys Tarrant County, DWI Lawyer Fort Worth, DWI attorney Dallas County, DWI attorneys Collin County and DWI attorneys Parker County. I am very involved with the community DFW caring DWI lawyer, Texas Tech School of Law foundation and I enjoy using the skills I have developed to give back to the community. She has also appeared numerous times as a legal commentator for CNN, National Fox News, as well as local Dallas/Fort Worth stations on DWI-related stories. She is also a frequent speaker at both national and statewide seminars. She is a prolific trial attorney with a proven trial record. She has tried over 300 cases, with 80% of them being jury trials in her 18-year career. Her success includes everything from .21 breath tests, blood tests to 3 car accident cases just to name a few. Mimi’s cases have also made good case law for the State of Texas. For example, in Tarvin v. State, it was found that weaving within your own lane was not a traffic violation. In Lajoie v. State, the courts determined that the defendant’s request to have his attorney must be suppressed as opposed to used as evidence of guilt. She is the author of Texas DWI Defense: The Law and Practice. She is also the author of three nationally-published articles and four statewide articles. Mimi has twice attended Indiana University’s Borkenstein Course for state toxicologists both on alcohol and drugs. She has also completed the NHTSA SFST Course, SFST Instructor Course and the 12-Step DRE Mini-Course Program. She is also one of the first attorneys in the United States to attend the Axion Labs Gas Chromatography Training. Her minor in college was Geology lending her a comprehensive and disciplined scientific mind when it comes to scientific and mathematical issues such as blood and breath testing. Mimi has won the President’s Heart of a Champion Award presented by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) numerous times. Mimi also led the effort to get the State Bar of Texas’ Board of Legal Specialization to recognize the NCDD’s DWI Certification. Mimi has been active in 4 legislative sessions in fighting against bad DWI laws. Her efforts prevented the breath/blood test refusal as being a separate crime. She has advocated for true deferred adjudication for DWI. Mimi also sued a Dalworthington Gardens police officer for illegally drawing blood. Since her lawsuit, the 2nd Court of Appeals ruled against police officers drawing blood. (The Court of Criminal Appeals overturned this). Mimi also sued the Texas Department of Public Safety for its double jeopardy surcharge program. Since the initiation of her suit, Texas DPS has instituted amnesty programs based on one’s earning potential.

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