Even a first-time DWI arrest in Bastrop County can have severe consequences. Penalties escalate quickly with each offense:
First Offense DWI in Texas
- A maximum fine of $2,000
- 3 to 180 days in jail
- Driver’s license suspension up to one year
Second Offense DWI in Texas
- A maximum fine of $4,000
- One month to one year in jail
- Driver’s license suspension up to two years
Third or Subsequent Offense DWI in Texas
- A fine of up to $10,000
- 2 to 10 years in prison
- Driver’s license suspension up to two years
- A felony on your record
Driving while intoxicated with a child passenger or a high BAC can trigger enhanced charges, harsher penalties, and stricter judges. The sooner you have an experienced Bastrop DWI lawyer on your side, the better your chances.
Why a Strong Legal Defense Matters
A DWI conviction doesn’t just end in court. It can raise your insurance rates, cost you your job, and make future employment harder — especially if you’re facing a felony charge. Don’t let one mistake derail your life.
Michael & Associates prepares every case as if it will go to trial. We look for weaknesses in the state’s evidence, challenge breath and blood tests, and fight aggressively for reduced charges, dismissals, or acquittals.
Michael & Associates: Bastrop County’s Go-To DWI Defense Team
We’ve been defending DWI cases across Texas for nearly a decade, with a high success rate for our clients.
Andromeda Vega Rubio is our lead Senior Trial Attorney in Bastrop County. She knows the local courts, judges, and prosecutors in the area, giving our clients a strategic advantage.
Andromeda is fluent in Spanish and German, and has racked up an impressive number of awards and honors, including the 2025 Texas Law "Alumni Award" and the 2025 "Top Lawyers Under 40" award from the Hispanic National Bar Association. She has also been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in 2025 and was named a Texas Rising Star in 2020.
But when you hire Michael & Associates in Bastrop, you aren't just hiring one experienced attorney. You're getting the full backing of our entire statewide team, which meets daily to discuss DWI cases and brainstorm strategies. Our team includes DWI scientists, former prosecutors, an ex-law enforcement officer, and even a former FBI agent.
We always approach every case as if it will go to trial, carefully reviewing evidence, challenging procedural errors, and crafting a defense strategy tailored to your unique situation. This helps us ensure that every client is getting exemplary service and the strongest representation possible.
Managing Partner Ben Michael works hands-on with every client, providing clear answers, same-day communication, and a defense strategy tailored to your situation.
When you choose Michael & Associates, you get:
- A free, confidential case evaluation: We’ll review your situation right away and give you a clear, realistic outlook.
- Unmatched local knowledge: Our attorneys know Bastrop County courts, judges, and prosecutors. We understand local plea practices and what strategies work here.
- Aggressive defense strategies: Our certified DWI scientists challenge BAC results, field sobriety tests, officer conduct, and traffic stops. If something was done wrong, we’ll find it.
- ALR hearing representation: We fight to protect your driver's license at suspension hearings (known as Administrative License Revocation hearings) and ignition interlock proceedings. You don’t even have to appear — we’ll handle it for you.
- Clear communication: From start to finish, we explain your options, potential outcomes, and costs in plain language. No confusion, no surprises.
- Decades of experience: We’ve defended thousands of Texans facing DWIs and criminal charges, including right here in Bastrop County.
- A proven track record: Many of our clients walk away with charges dismissed or reduced. Our strong reputation and client reviews reflect those results.
- Personalized attention: You’ll work directly with a senior trial attorney, not shuffled off to a junior lawyer.
- Total case management: We handle every deadline, motion, and hearing, and send you text reminders to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
- Transparent fees: No hidden costs. If your case goes to trial, you don’t pay extra.
- Complete commitment: Our mission is simple — protect your license, your record, your reputation, and your freedom.
