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Phillip Wayne Goff

Phillip Wayne Goff

Zealously Protecting Criminal Defense Clients, Including Professional Drivers
  • DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets
  • Texas
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Biography

Phillip W. Goff has been practicing criminal law in the South Texas for 30 years, working closely with clients to achieve the best results possible under their circumstances. He prides himself on over-performing and earning the respect and appreciation of his clients.

Guilty or not guilty, you deserve respect and quality representation. This firm is dedicated to the vigorous defense of clients' rights. The government is trying to take away your liberty. It's time to get professional help.

Phillip W. Goff realizes a criminal case is likely one of the most important events in your life, and it should be handled as such. Repercussions from a criminal case could harm you for years, even the remainder of your life.

His practice spans South Texas, including Kingsville, Sarita, Sinton, Rockport, Beeville, Refugio, San Diego, Alice, Port Lavaca, Orange Grove, Robstown, Freer, Kleberg County, Kenedy County, Brooks County, Jim Wells County, San Patricio County, McMullen County, Refugio County, Aransas County, Duval County, Live Oak County, Bee County, Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Weslaco, Palmdale, Brownsville, Raymondville, La Joya, Falfurrias, Point Comfort, South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Port Aransas, Ingleside, Benavides, Calhoun County, Jackson County, and more.

Education
South Texas College Of Law
J.D. (1993) | Law
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Texas A&M University - Kingsville
B.A. (1990) | Communications & Political Science
Honors: summa cum laude
Activities: Texas A&I football team; Student Senate, The South Texan, reporter & columnist; Presidential Ambassadors
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Professional Experience
Owner
Law Office of Phillip W. Goff
- Current
I explore whatever legal means are available to achieve the best outcomes for my clients.
Assistant County Attorney
Kleberg County Attorney's Office
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Prosecuted crimes, juvenile cases, removal of children from dangerous conditions, mental health hearings, protective orders in domestic relationships
Speaking Engagements
ALR - DWI License Revocation Hearings
ALR 101
Criminal Law in Kleberg County
Doug Tinker's Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
Science Junk for Lawyers
Corpus Christi Bar Association - Criminal Law Section
Discussed forensic science, legal requirements, laboratory standards, and testing.
DWI - Course Director
DWI Defenders on the Bay 2
DWI - Course Director
DWI Defenders on the Bay
Certifications
Lawyer-Scientist
American Chemical Society
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Practitioner
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Certified Ad Litem
State Bar of Texas
Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist *NOT a lawyer designation
Institute of Consumer Financial Education
Awards
5.0/5.0 Client Reviewed
Avvo
Superb Rating
Avvo
2015
Client's Choice
Avvo
Top Contributor
Avvo
2014
Professional Associations
Texas DWI Lawyers
Member
Current
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DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Corpus Christi Bar Association
Criminal Defense Bar Section
- Current
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Coastal Bend Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Director of Education and Technology 2015-2020
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Traffic Lawyers of Texas
Member
- Current
Activities: Board of Directors 2019-2020
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National College of DUI Defense
Member
- Current
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Texas Bar College
Fellow
- Current
Activities: A Professional Society of Legal Scholars
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Texas State Bar  # 00789316
Member
- Current
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Kleberg-Kenedy County Bar Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Former Officer
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DWI Defenders, Inc.
Founder/Moderator
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free consultations are limited in time.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    PayPal accepted.
Practice Areas
    DUI & DWI
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Traffic Tickets
    Suspended License
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. If a person has an arrest record, but charges were never filed, how can they keep this record from showing up?
A: Expunction is the procedure to destroy or eliminate records relating to criminal charges. What you described may meet the requirements to qualify for expunction, but more information is necessary. If a person is arrested, but not formally charged in court, he/she may qualify for expunction. For example, if the arrest was 3 years ago, no charge was ever filed, and the charge is a misdemeanor, the person would be eligible for expunction.

Expunction requires the filing of a civil lawsuit in the District Court of the county where the alleged offense occurred. The district judge has the authority to tell the jail to destroy or delete its records of the arrest.
Q. Is it against the law in tx for a 22 and 16 year old to date if there no sex involved in tx
A: Strictly speaking, the answer is yes. Good luck on convincing people you aren't having sex with her, though. If she claimed you had sex before she was 17, you could be in deep trouble. Most people I know likely wouldn't believe you, in my opinion. Nonetheless, in answering the question, "dating", whatever that means, is not, in and of itself, a crime.
Q. can the same felony enhancements that have been used in previous cases be used again on a new case?
A: Yes, assuming there are completely new cases. For instance, if you had a felony conviction in Dallas County, and it resulted in a prison sentence, it could be used to enhance a later felony in Tarrant County to a repeat felony offender status. If you were sentenced to prison in that case, then were released, then committed a new felony in Harris County, you would face habitual felony offender status because both the Tarrant County and the Dallas County convictions would be used to enhance the charge. The fact the Dallas County conviction was used against you in both of the later cases is contemplated by statute. There is no limitation how many times that Dallas conviction could be used to enhance you in later cases. ... Read More
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Law Office of Phillip W. Goff, South Texas
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Contact & Map
Law Office of Phillip W. Goff
Corpus Christi Office - Principal Office
545 N Upper Broadway St., Suite #906
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Telephone: (361) 592-4357
Fax: (361) 400-5739
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Please call ahead. We don't do walk-ins.
Law Office of Phillip W. Goff
Hidalgo County Office
403 N. Conway Ave.
Mission, TX 78572
Telephone: (956) 888-7227
Notice: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Law Office of Phillip W. Goff
Cameron County Office
700 Paredes Line Avenue
Office 112
Brownsville, TX 78521
Telephone: (956) 888-7227
Notice: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY