Travis · Williamson · Hays counties
Austin DWI & criminal defense, handled personally.
Attorney Florencia Rueda has defended people in Texas courts since 2007, from the first setting through trial. Your case is never handed off.
- Free, confidential consultations
- Se habla español — full Spanish site
- In person at 1301 Nueces St or virtual
- Immigration consequences considered in every case
Arrested for DWI? You generally have 15 days from receiving the suspension notice to request an ALR hearing and challenge the automatic license suspension. What to do now
Practice areas
Charges we defend in Central Texas
- DWI First offense to felony DWI, ALR hearings, blood and breath tests. DWI defense
- Family violence Assault, protective and no-contact orders, gun-rights consequences. Family violence defense
- Drug charges Possession, marijuana and THC, fentanyl, conspiracy. Drug crime defense
- Theft & property Theft, burglary, criminal mischief, theft by check. Theft defense
- College students UT Austin and Texas State students, protest arrests, MIP. Student defense
- Record sealing Expunction, nondisclosure, pretrial diversion. Protect your record
After an arrest
Austin DWI defense: from arrest to the Justice Center
After an Austin DWI arrest, the legal process is just getting started. Your case can quickly become more complex, and you need an experienced DWI attorney to help you fight back. If you are arrested in Austin, your case will most likely be heard at the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center.
Florencia carefully reviews your case and the evidence the state has against you, from roadside field sobriety tests to forensic blood results, and helps protect your driver’s license at your ALR hearing.
Defending college students
If you are a student or a UT Longhorn parent, do not risk losing scholarships or future opportunities. Call for legal help sooner rather than later. The Law Office of Florencia Rueda has extensive experience defending undergraduates and graduate students facing criminal allegations.
Student defense
Your attorney
Florencia C. Rueda
Raised in Houston and trained at the University of Texas and Baylor Law School, Florencia has handled every kind of criminal case, from traffic matters to capital murder trials. “There is no small case when you see it from your client’s perspective.”
You are not a number or a case file. You are someone with a family and a future at risk. Florencia gets to know you, the circumstances of your arrest and your goals, and stays at your side at every step.
- Licensed in Texas since 2007
- University of Texas, summa cum laude
- Baylor Law School, J.D. cum laude
- Speaks English and Spanish
From the blog
Latest articles
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Refusing a Breath Test in Texas: Implied Consent and No-Refusal Weekends
What happens if you refuse a breath or blood test in Texas? Learn about implied consent, license suspension, blood warrants and no-refusal weekends.
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How does the Intoxilyzer 9000 work in a Texas DWI case?
After an Austin arrest for driving while intoxicated, a breath test result can become important evidence. However, the result depends on more than a single breath sample. It depends on the device, the operator and the testing procedures followed before and during the test. Understanding how the Intoxilyzer 9000 works can help you identify the
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Can self-defense protect me from a domestic violence charge?
Domestic violence charges can affect many areas of a person’s life, including family relationships, employment and long-term opportunities. While some cases involve clear allegations of abuse, others occur in situations where the facts are disputed or depend heavily on context. In some cases, a person may be charged after taking action they believed was necessary
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Florencia will assess your circumstances and help you understand the charges you are facing before giving you legal advice for your specific situation.
The Law Office of Florencia Rueda serves clients throughout Greater Austin and the surrounding communities in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties. It accepts credit cards and offers payment plans.
- 512-415-7648
- Law Office of Florencia Rueda
1301 Nueces Street, Suite 101
Austin, TX 78701 - Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.