Deandra M Grant

Deandra M Grant

Deandra Grant Law
  • DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence
  • Texas
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AV-rated attorney Deandra Grant is the Managing Partner at Deandra Grant Law. A graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio and SMU Dedman School of Law, she is a national speaker on DWI law and science and the co-author of the annually updated book, The Texas DWI Manual (James Publishing). Deandra is a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor and has completed the Drug Recognition Overview course. She has completed coursework in DWI forensic blood and urine testing and was trained as an operator and maintenance technician of the Intoxilyzer 5000. Deandra has certificates in Forensic Chromatography: Theory & Practice (2011 & 2015), Forensic Analysis of Solid Drugs (2014) and Forensic Principles of DUID (2015) issued by Axion Labs and the American Chemical Society. In 2015, Deandra earned the distinction of being named an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist. She is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Board Member 2011-2016), the Dallas Bar Association, the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Board Member since 2007). Deandra is a Charter Member and President-Emeritus of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. She is also a member of the American Chemical Society and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. D Magazine has named Deandra to its list of Best Women Lawyers and Best Lawyers in Dallas. She’s been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” and one of Texas’ Top Rated Lawyers. Best Lawyers in Dallas named her one of the Top 10 DWI Lawyers in Dallas. Deandra completed a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and a Masters Degree in Pharmaceutical Science - Concentration in Forensic Science from the University of Florida’s College of Pharmacy in 2016. In 2019 Deandra joined the faculty at Axion Analytical Labs as an Assistant Chromatography Instructor for the American Chemical Society.

Education
University of Florida
M.S. (2016) | Pharmaceutical Science
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Concentration in Forensic Science
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Graduate Certificate (2016) | Forensic Toxicology
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Southern Methodist University
J.D. (1993) | Law
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Trinity University
B.S. (1990) | Business Administration
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Deandra Grant Law
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Managing Partner
Hamilton Grant PC
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Founding Attorney
The Law Offices of Deandra M. Grant, PC
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Assistant District Attorney
Dallas County District Attorney's Office
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Texas DWI Manual, editions 1-10
James Publishing
Surviving Your Texas DWI: Dallas, Collin & Tarrant County
HHR Publications
Texas DWI: Truth & Consequences
HHR Publications
Attacking Breath Test Results E-Book
James Publishing
Speaking Engagements
Drugged Driving Cases: Trial Considerations, 2022 Reese I. Joye Memorial DUI Defense Seminar, Columbia, SC
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Drugged Driving Cases: Trial Considerations”,, 18th Annual Stu Kinard Advanced DWI Seminar, San Antonio, TX
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Effective Courtroom Testimony: Police & Experts, The Robert F. Borkenstein Course on the Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior, Philadelphia, PA
The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education
Team Innocent Voir Dire, Against All Odd, San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Strategies for DWI Cases with Blood Evidence, 48th Advanced Criminal Law Seminar, Dallas, TX
State Bar of Texas
Successful Courtroom Testimony: DUID Cases, Oklahoma DRE Course, Durant, OK
Oklahoma State DRE Program
Not Good or Bad: Just Labs, 35th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Seminar, San Antonio, TX
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Training State Witnesses in DUID Cases, Advanced DUI Seminar, Columbus, OH
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Drugged Driving: Current Research, 9th Annual Lone Star DWI, Austin, TX
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Team Innocent Voir Dire, Champions Trial Skills Workshop, Indianapolis, IN,
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
Working Blood Magic in a Vampire World, 2021 Reese I. Joye Memorial DUI Defense Seminar, Columbia, SC,
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
SCRAM Devices: A Primer, 18th Annual Forensics Seminar, Fort Worth, TX
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Dis is Da Bidness of Law, 2021 DUIDLA Fall Seminar, Chicago, IL
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Successful Courtroom Testimony: Police & Experts, The Robert F. Borkenstein Course on the Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior, Philadelphia, PA
The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education
COVID-Implications on Your Law Practice and Trials, First Annual Women’s Retreat, Nashvillle, TN
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Impact of COVID on Jury Selection, Advanced DUI Seminar, Columbus, OH
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
COVID Implications for Breath Alcohol Testing, DCDLA Monthly Meeting, Dallas, TX
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
COVID Implications for Breath Alcohol Testing, 14th Annual DWI Defense Project, Dallas, TX
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Blinding Them with Science: Some Quick Tips on Trying Blood Test Cases”,, Impaired Driving Defense 101, Indianapolis, IN,
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
COVID Implications for Breath Alcohol Testing, 8th Annual Lone Star DWI, Austin, TX
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Auto-Brewery Syndrome: What Lawyers Should Know, Monthly CLE Program, Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Blinding Them with Science: Blood and Breath Alcohol Cases, 16th Annual Stu Kinard Advanced DWI Seminar, San Antonio, TX
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Trying Cases in the Age of COVID, Monthly Webinar Series, Zoom
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Auto-Brewery Syndrome, 2020 DUIDLA Fall Seminar, Austin, TX
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Blinding Them with Science: Some Quick Tips on Blood Test Cases”,, Fundamentals of OVWI, Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Public Defender Counsel
Mock Cross Examination: Blood Case Disconnect Defense, Top Gun DWI XVIII, Houston, TX
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Defending Intoxication Manslaughter Cases, 46th Advanced Criminal Law Seminar, Houston, TX
State Bar of Texas
Drugged Driving: The Science, 33rd Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Course, San Antonio, TX
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Jury Selection, Advanced DUI, Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Drugged Driving: The Science, 7th Annual Lone Star DWI, Austin, TX
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Successful Courtroom Testimony: Police and Experts, Borkenstein Drug Course, Long Beach, CA
The Robert F. Borkenstein Course on the Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
Case Law Update on Challenging Blood Search Warrants: Martinez, Arellano & Wheeler, DCDLA Monthly Meeting, Dallas, TX
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Drugged Driving Cases: The Science, Advanced Criminal Law Seminar, Dallas
State Bar of Texas
Drugged Driving: Exposing the Faulty Science, MSJC 34th Annual DWI Seminar, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice
Drugged Driving: Exposing the Faulty Science, 2019 DUIDLA Spring Seminar, Nashville, TN
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Winning Blood Test Cases, MABA Monthly Meeting, Ft Worth, TX
Mexican American Bar Association
Trial Skills Faculty, Advanced DUI Seminar, Columbus, OH
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Enzymatic Serum Ethanol Testing: Hospital Blood, Advanced DUI Seminar, Columbus, OH
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Drugged Driving: The Science, 13th Annual Diving Into a DUI Case Seminar, Key West, FL
Trial Skills University
Drugged Driving: The Science, 6th Annual Lone Star DWI, Austin, TX
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Drugged Driving: Exposing the Faulty Science, DCCDLA Monthly Meeting, Denton, TX
Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Certifications
ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist
American Chemical Society
Awards
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson-Reuters
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson-Reuters
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson-Reuters
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson-Reuters
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson-Reuters
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Dallas Best Criminal Defense Lawyer
Dallas Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson-Reuters
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson-Reuters
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Dallas Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog
Dallas Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog
Dallas Best Criminal Defense Lawyers
Dallas Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson-Reuters
Dallas Best Criminal Defense Lawyers
Dallas Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson-Reuters
Dallas Best Criminal Defense Lawyers
Dallas Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson-Reuters
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson-Reuters
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Professional Associations
American Chemical Society
Member
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American Academy of Forensic Science
Member
Current
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State Bar of Texas  # 00787578
Member
Current
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Denton County Criminal Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
Member
Current
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NORML Legal Committee
Member
Current
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Plano Bar Association
Member
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Dallas Women Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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National Women Trial Lawyers
Member
- Current
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Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Dallas Bar Association
Member
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Activities: 2007 Criminal Justice Committee chair
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College of the State Bar
Member
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DUI Defense Lawyers Association
President-elect
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Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Board Member
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Board of Directors
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Fees
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  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    We have financing options available.
Practice Areas
    DUI & DWI
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Additional Practice Area
  • Drug Crimes
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. CPS cleared my son of any sexual abuse case against his daughter. Can the DA press charges on him months later.
A: Of course they can. He needs to hire a lawyer immediately.
Q. Is there someone that can be held responsible for the headache this charge has caused me?
A: I would recommend you retain a lawyer and move forward with an expunction.
Q. I have been charged with bodily injury to a child 3rd degree felony. I need help quick. I am innocent.
A: Please call my office to schedule an appointment. 972 943 8500
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Deandra M. Grant
Blog
Texas DWI Gal Blog
Contact & Map
Deandra Grant Law
Deandra M. Grant
3300 Oak Lawn
Ste. 700
Dallas, TX 75219
Telephone: (972) 943-8500
Fax: (972) 432-7547
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Deandra Grant Law
605 Austin Ave
Suite 5
Waco, TX 76701
Telephone: (254) 777-6110
Fax: (972) 432-7547
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Deandra Grant Law
Deandra M. Grant
1333 W. McDermott Dr
Ste. 180
Allen, TX 75013
Telephone: (972) 943-8500
Fax: (972) 432-7547
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Deandra Grant Law
Deandra M. Grant
1317 E McKinney Street
Ste 101A
Denton, TX 76209
Telephone: (940) 205-4739
Fax: (972) 432-7547
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Deandra Grant Law
Deandra M. Grant
4500 Airport Freeway
Ste. 101
Fort Worth, TX 76117
Telephone: (817) 457-4600
Fax: (972) 432-7547
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Deandra Grant Law
Deandra M. Grant
609 W. 9th Street
Suite 2B
Austin, TX 78701
Telephone: (512) 279-6600
Fax: (972) 432-7547
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed