Leander DWI Attorney
Last updated on November 9, 2026
Leander has grown quickly, and so has traffic on the roads that run through it. With more drivers on US-183, the 183A toll road, RM 2243 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, DWI enforcement has grown too. If you were arrested in Leander, you are likely facing a Williamson County case and a separate fight to keep your driver’s license.
The Law Office of Florencia Rueda defends Leander residents and people passing through, including commuters headed to and from Austin.
What happens after a Leander DWI arrest
- Arrest and bond. Arrests are made by the Leander Police Department, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office or DPS. Most people are booked into the Williamson County Jail and released on bond, often with conditions like an ignition interlock.
- License hearing request. You have 15 days to request an ALR hearing.
- Charges filed. Misdemeanor DWIs are prosecuted by the Williamson County Attorney’s Office.
- Court. Your case is heard at the Williamson County Justice Center in Georgetown.
A small part of Leander extends into Travis County. If you were stopped there, your case may be heard in Austin instead.
How a DWI case is defended
Every case is different, but the strongest defenses usually come from the details:
- The reason for the stop. Weaving within a lane or a minor equipment issue may not justify a stop.
- Field sobriety tests. Uneven shoulders, poor lighting, footwear and medical conditions affect results.
- Breath and blood testing. Machines must be maintained, and blood must be drawn, stored and tested properly.
- Video. Dash cam and body cam footage often tells a different story than the report.
Options for first-time offenders
Many first-time DWI cases may qualify for deferred adjudication, which avoids a final conviction. Others can be reduced or dismissed when the evidence is weak.
Talk to a Leander DWI attorney
Call the Law Office of Florencia Rueda at 512-415-7648 for a free, confidential consultation. Se habla español.