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Jim  Butler

Jim Butler

Butler Law Firm - "The Houston DWI Lawyer" - 100% DWI/DUI Defense
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI
  • Texas
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Biography

Jim Butler is Board Certified in DUI Defense by the DUI Defense Lawyer's Association. He received certification by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the Administration and Interpretation of the Standardized Field Sobriety Test Battery, as well as certification as an Instructor of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. In 2010 he attended Axion Labs in Chicago, where he learned Gas Chromatography, the science used to test blood in DWI cases. Jim is a 2013 graduate of The Trial Lawyers College in Dubois Wyoming, where he learned how to discover and tell the client's story from legendary criminal defense lawyer Gerry Spence. Jim is a Founding Member of the DUI Defense Lawyer's Association, a member of the National College for DUI Defense, The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, and The Harris County Criminal Lawyer's Association. He is also a Member of The College of The State Bar of Texas, "a professional society of legal scholars who are leaders in the Texas legal community and champions of legal education."

Education
South Texas College of Law
J.D. (1992)
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Baylor University
B.A. (1988)
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Professional Experience
Owner
Butler Law Firm
- Current
For over 30 years, The Butler Law Firm has helped people charged with DWI.
Speaking Engagements
Using Science to Win in Trial, Top Gun DWI Defense, Austin, Texas
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
I presented on a method I had used in trial, which manipulated elimination and absorption rates to suggest alternative possible BAC results.
Certifications
Board Certified in DUI Defense
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Awards
Certificate of Completion Forensic Chromatography XXIX: Theory and Practice
Axion Labs
I went back for a second helping of Gas Chromatography (and Chicago Pizza).
DUIDLA Board Certification in DUI Law
DUIDLA - The DUI Defense Lawyers Association
I was one of the first three lawyers in the country to pass the DUIDLA Board Certification exam.
Graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College at Thunderhead Ranch, Dubois Wyoming
The Trial Lawyer College
I took three weeks out of my life to learn how to discover and tell the client's story from Gerry Spence at the Trial Lawyers College at Thunderhead Ranch, Dubois, Wyoming.
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Course
NHTSA and the International Association of Chiefs of Police
I completed the course where officers learn how to teach the standardized field sobriety testing battery to other officers.
Certificate of Completion of Drug Recognition Overview Course
International Order of Chiefs of Police
This is the initial 20 hour course that must be completed by officers who wish to become DRE's (Drug Recognition Evaluator's).
Certificate of Completion Hands on Gas Chromatography Course
Axion Labs
I completed the 4 day Hands on Gas Chromatography course in 2010 where I studied under Dr. Harold McNair and Dr. Neil Polite.
Certified in the Administration and Interpretation of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
I completed SFST training.
Professional Associations
DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA)
Founding Member
- Current
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National College of DUI Defense (NCDD)
- Current
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National College of DUI Defense (NCDD)
- Current
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Texas State Bar  # 00785738
Member
- Current
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    A consultation with me is free of charge. If you decide to hire me, I charge an affordable "flat rate fee." That means you will know the entire cost of legal representation, so you can budget accordingly. I accept all major credit and debit cards, and in most cases, payment plans can be arranged.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    I accept all major credit and debit cards, including American Express. I also accept cash and personal checks.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    I charge an affordable "flat rate fee", and payment plans can be arranged in most cases, to help with the cost of legal representation.
Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    DUI & DWI
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Websites & Blogs
Website
Butler Law Firm - The Houston DWI Laywer
Contact & Map
Butler Law Firm - The Houston DWI Lawyer
11500 Northwest Freeway
Suite 400
Houston, TX 77092
Telephone: (713) 236-8744
Fax: (713) 236-8173
Notice: By appointment only. We are in the office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. , but our phone is answered 24/7. If you need help - call, or leave a message on our website thehoustondwilawyer.com.
Butler Law Firm - The Houston DWI Lawyer
405 Main, Street
Suite 1120 C
Houston, TX 77002
Telephone: (713) 236-8744
Notice: By appointment only. Phone answered 24/7.