Education
Legal Education
- South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas, 1992
- J.D.
- Major: Criminal Law and Trial Advocacy
Non Legal Education
- Baylor University, 1988
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Political Science
- Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College, 2012
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Past Positions
- Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Intern
Pro Bono Activities
- American Chemical Society, Member
Published Works
Articles
- The Houston DWI Lawyer - Jim Butler Attorney At Law, Butler Law Firm, 2017
- What Is A DWI In Texas And How to Avoid Them, Butler Law Firm, 2017
- Setting Up Your ALR Hearing Request in Texas Before License Suspension Happens, Butler Law Firm, 2017
- DWI In Texas First Offense – What Should You Do?, Butler Law Firm, 2017
- How to Deal With Multiple DUI Offenses and the Consequences of Drunk Driving, Butler Law Firm, 2017
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Texas, 1993
- Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in DUI Law by the DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- Certified Field Sobriety Test Instructor, International Association of Chiefs of Police, 2011
- Certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Administration, and Interpretation, (NHTSA) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2005
- Certified in the Operation and Maintenance of the Intoxilizer 5000 breath test machine, 2013
- Certificate of Completion of the Hands of Forensic Gas Chromatography Course, Axiom Labs, Chicago, Illinois, 2010
- Certificate of completion Drug Recognition Expert Overview Course, 2011
Other Affiliations
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association (Founding Member)
- National College of DUI Defense (Member)
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (Member)
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association (Board Certification)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Jim Butler |
| Firm | Butler Law Firm |
| Address | 11500 Northwest Fwy, #400, Houston, TX 77092 |
| Phone | 713-496-1293 |
| Phone | 713-236-8173 |
| Website | www.thehoustondwilawyer.com |
| Website | www.thehoustondwilawyer.com/butlers-dwi-blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |