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Georgetown DWI Lawyer

Last updated on November 9, 2026

Georgetown is the county seat of Williamson County, and it is home to the Williamson County Justice Center, where DWI cases from across the county are heard. Whether you were arrested in Georgetown itself or anywhere else in Williamson County, this is likely where your case will be decided.

Attorney Florencia Rueda, a member of the Williamson County Bar, represents people charged with DWI in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Taylor and surrounding communities. She defends residents, Southwestern University students and visitors who were stopped on I-35, SH-29, SH-130 or near the downtown square.

Two Cases, Two Deadlines

A DWI arrest in Georgetown starts two separate cases at the same time:

Case	Who handles it	What’s at stake	Key deadline
License case (ALR)	Texas Department of Public Safety and the State Office of Administrative Hearings	Your driver’s license	Request a hearing within 15 days of receiving notice
Criminal case	Williamson County Attorney (misdemeanors) or District Attorney (felonies)	Jail, fines, probation and a criminal record	Set by the court after charges are filed

The ALR hearing is also an opportunity to question the arresting officer under oath early in the process. That testimony can later help in the criminal case.

Breath Tests, Blood Tests and No-Refusal Periods

Under Texas implied consent law, refusing a breath or blood test leads to an automatic license suspension of 180 days for a first refusal. Williamson County, like other Central Texas counties, holds no-refusal periods around holidays and major events, when judges are available to sign blood search warrants quickly.

Blood and breath results are not automatically reliable. Breath machines require proper maintenance and certified operators, and blood samples must be drawn, stored and tested correctly. Errors at any step can weaken the state’s case.

DWI Penalties at a Glance

A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with 72 hours to 180 days in jail and up to a $2,000 fine. A BAC of 0.15 or higher raises it to a Class A misdemeanor. A second DWI carries 30 days to 1 year in jail, and a third is a felony with 2 to 10 years in prison. Having a child under 15 in the vehicle makes even a first DWI a state jail felony.

Options for First-Time Offenders

Many first-time DWI defendants may qualify for deferred adjudication, which avoids a final conviction. Some cases can be reduced to a lesser offense or dismissed when the evidence is weak. Every option depends on the facts, so a careful review of the video, the tests and the paperwork comes first.

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m a Southwestern University student. Will a DWI affect school? It can affect scholarships, campus housing, study abroad and future job and graduate school applications. Early legal help can protect your options.

How long will my Georgetown DWI case take? Many misdemeanor DWI cases take several months to resolve, depending on lab results, video and court schedules.