Any criminal accusation against you is a very emotional thing to happen, and can lead you to experience high stress, and levels of uncertainty. In the Denton and North Texas areas The Goolsby Law Firm and attorney Mike Goolsby can protect you in any criminal matter. We further believe that everyone is entitled to effective representation and a strong defense when charged with a criminal offense. This is one of the founding principles of The Goolsby Law Firm.

As a former trial lawyer with the district attorney’s office Mike Goolsby has more experience of how the criminal court system works than any other practicing defense attorney in this area. He will put all this experience to work to help you in any criminal matter that you may face.

An allegation is not the end of the road, there are many defenses you can make in almost every situation. You can be assured that Mike Goolsby will strenuously investigate all aspects of your case and challenge any evidence against you to help reduce the severity of your situation and get you the result you require. The state must be made to prove any allegations against you to the fullest extent possible, and you are innocent until proven guilty.

With experience in all matters of criminal defense, no matter what the specific charges against you are, Mike Goolsby can help you. One area where strong defense is needed is if you are accused of driving under the influence, or driving while intoxicated, recent crackdowns in this area have lead to a zero tolerance culture, and unfortunately many innocent motorists are caught in this trap. This is one area where you may simply feel that you cannot defend yourself against the allegations, and merely have to accept a conviction along with the consequences.

Do not think this however, as there are many defenses you can make to successfully challenge a DWI case and avoid the consequences of a conviction. You will be facing repercussions that far exceed simply losing your license, you will also face community service, enrollment in DWI school, and increased insurance premiums, and surcharges on your license issue, that could make driving a very expensive prospect for some time.

In most criminal matters you could be facing time in jail, or lengthy probation, fines, and other consequences. Life with a criminal record can be very difficult. Making it hard to find employment, rent property, hold certain professional licenses, own a gun, and many other repercussions. If you are not a US citizen you could face deportation, and your criminal record will be available for any potential employers or business partners to look at.

At The Goolsby Law Firm, Mike Goolsby handles all cases personally, and accepts responsibility for every client. You will be kept informed throughout the legal process, and exactly what stage your case is at, as well as being made aware of any legal options open to you. Good communication can go a long way to reducing your stress levels, and the uncertainty that you are bound to feel at times like this. Call The Goolsby Law Firm today for a free consultation to discuss your situation, you can ask any questions you may have, confidentiality and our discretion is always assured.