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Christopher Hoover

Dallas, TX

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

DUI & DWI

Language

English

About

Chris Hoover has been an attorney since 1986. He has always operated his own law office defending criminal cases. He began by accepting court appointments until he built his practice. For the past 15 years, Mr. Hoover has specialized exclusively in DWI defense, making him one of the most experienced and respected DWI trial lawyers in the country.The son of a well respected physician in Dallas, Chris Hoover studied biology and chemistry during his first years of college. In 1992 he became interested in the science behind breath testing and took advanced DWI courses across the United States to learn more about breath testing and defending DWI cases.His advanced knowledge of science has proven very helpful in defending breath test and blood test cases as he understands the science the State experts discuss during trials and can make it understandable for a jury.He is a Founding Member of the National College of DUI Defense. This college is dedicated to providing the most advanced teachings on the subject of defending DWI cases and is attended by attorneys from across the United States.Chris Hoover has also been featured in many seminars across the United States that discuss the defense of DWI cases. He has gained a National Reputation as one of the best DWI attorneys in the State of Texas.Most of his clients are referred by attorneys from across the United States and Texas as well as satisfied clients. He has a reputation as a thorough, educated and caring attorney. In dealing with cases involving addiction and dependency issues, he is also quite well known throughout the rehabilitation industry and often receives referrals from these agencies.This is the most advanced DWI practice course offered to attorneys. It consists of a given factual scenario and each attorney is required to prepare the case for trial. Upon arrival, lectures are given on each area of trial preparation and presentation by the nation=s leading DWI defense attorneys. The class is then broken into smaller groups in which each student demonstrates his ability and understanding of the lecture topic. After each demonstration, the student is critiqued by a three member panel again composed of the best DWI defense attorneys in the United States. In addition to the legal training, extensive training is given in the areas of science involved with professional DWI defense. Attendees work closely in groups with scientists who explain the most advanced developments in chemical breath testing using the same scientific instruments employed in their home jurisdictions.This course is based upon the scientific study conducted by the Southern California Research Institute for DWI Detection and Field Sobriety Exercises. It includes instruction on administration, procedure and evaluation of data collected for the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, One Leg Stand and Walk & Turn tests used by police officers across the United States in identifying potentially intoxicated drivers during traffic detentions. Mr. Hoover is a certified instructor in this course of study.The Intoxilyzer 5000 is the breath test machine used throughout Texas to test possibly intoxicated persons who have been arrested for DWI and DUI under the current implied consent law. This machine is manufactured by CMI, Incorporated and is the predominant machine in the United States for breath testing by law enforcement personnel. This certification exceeds standards set by the Texas Alcohol Breath Testing Program for Breath Test Operators. In addition to learning how to conduct a valid breath test, this course also teaches the scientific aspects of breath alcohol testing, infrared photo-spectroscopy, the internal workings of the Intoxilyzer 5000, and calibration of the Intoxilyzer 5000 breath test machine.This course is specifically tailored to study and understand the chemical testing of blood and urine used in intoxication offenses (DWI, Intoxication Assault & Intoxication Manslaughter, etc.). It includes extensive study of gas chromatography testing procedure and protocol. This type of testing is widely used in most hospitals and criminal laboratories for blood and urine analysis for the presence and concentration of alcohol and other substances in these body fluids. In addition to gas chromatography, testing kits used by police and paramedics in the field were also explained. Enzymatic blood analysis is another type of blood analysis that is encountered in laboratory testing and covered with this instructional certification. All potential problems in the collection, storage and testing procedures for blood and urine are covered for a proper and thorough defense of these issues at trial.

Practices Areas

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Law Offices of Christopher N. Hoover, P.C.3720 RawlinsSuite HDallas, TX, 75219

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Reviews

Jonathan
July 19, 2019

From the outset of our consultation Chris was extremely transparent regarding costs and potential results regarding my situation. I was in a bad situation while in school in another state and he was able to get my probation transferred from Texas out-of-state so that my studies weren’t disrupted. He handled paperwork and court appearances for me and is getting my order of discharge all without me having to travel back home. Great results produced from terrible circumstances. Highly recommend him as an attorney.

Meagan
September 21, 2016

I hired Chris after getting the worst possible plea bargains.. My case was a motion to revoke from a PI arrest on a 2nd dwi case while on probation. He only had to show up twice, and I got a 3 month extension with no jail time, and he made sure that everything I had done during my probation counted and now I'm on mail in!!! This just happened today! Today was a tough one with a tough judge, as he wasn't budging on no jail time. I am in complete shock! He's worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY! All the money you "think" you'll save by hiring a cheap attorney will bite you in the butt and you'll be posting that money for classes, counseling and whatever else the county can charge you for. DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE AND PASS HIM UP, YOU'LL REGRET IT EVERY DAY.

anonymous
September 2, 2016

Let me start by saying that Chris Hoover is more then a attorney he truly cares about his clients. He and his team (Paula) are not afraid to fight for you to help you and your family. They are always available when needed by email, phone, in person or even personal cell contact. I was arrested last April for a DWI Felony 3rd. I was in a line of work that required me to be licensed to do it and wasn't allowed ANY Felony convictions. My case didn't look good and quit frankly I really felt my world crumbling in as I know how hard it is to find a job and place to live with the scarlet letter of "F" on your chest the rest of your life. Chris and his team dugg in and found a defense for me that would work. Court is now over and I can PROUDLY say because of my FRIEND, not just attorney Chris Hoover and team that I am still not a FELON. People including me sometimes think that will never happen to me......I will never be in that position. The reality is life is what happens when your busy making other plans and you just never know what dumb mistake you may make that can take your whole life away at any moment.........when that happens Chris and team will be there to help!!! If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need a DUI/DWI attorney and you don't call Chris Hoover.......well your gambling with fate. I can't recommend him ENOUGH. He quit litterly gave me my life back. Thank you Chris and Paula for all you do and have done!!!! You guys are THE BEST better then the rest.

Sue
July 5, 2016

I was arrested for a 1st offense misdemeanor DWI with a BAC over 0.15 in March 2015. There was an open container in my car and the evidence against me was heavy. It was a girls night out and I have never ever been in trouble with the law before. Thankfully I found Chris! He put me at ease during our initial consultation. I was sceptical about our chances at trial but did not want to take a plea. After 15 long months, a lot of trips to the courthouse, endless stress and panic, our trial date finally arrived!! It took two full days and I was blown away at Mr. Hoover's knowledge and trial skills. He is very expensive but worth every penny!!! I had to see it to believe it!! He has a no nonsense attitude and will give you your best shot if you can be patient enough to take this all the way to trial. I highly recommend Mr. Hoover!!!

Scott
February 22, 2016

I'm very satisfied with Mr Hoover's handling of my case. Having never before been in any kind of legal trouble, I found Mr Hoover's skill and professionalism to be very reassuring as we went through the process. I would definitely recommend him to friends should they ever need his services.

anonymous
September 21, 2015

Christopher Hoover came highly recommended from a family member. I have never needed the services of an attorney, but my son unfortunately has. This was an area I had no experience in. Mr. Hoover and his assistant, Paula, did their best to guide us through one of the most difficult times of our lives; very serious charges with very serious consequences. With what Mr. Hoover had to work with, the outcome was surprisingly positive. I can not thank him enough for all his hard work and diligent focus on my son's case. I highly recommend Mr. Hoover and his support staff to anyone in need of a DWI/DUI attorney.

anonymous
August 19, 2015

Attorney Hoover is a caring, kind and compassionate attorney who is not in it for the money, rather he is in this line of work to help those who have made a poor choice to drink and drive. His fees are certainly worth it f you are looking for an attorney who can help your situation. His calming, reassuring and knowledgeable attitude towards me when we visited in his office helped to ease my fears. He didn't make me feel like a criminal, rather I felt like I had a caring parental figure in him. I would certainly recommend Attorney Hoover to all, especially those young offenders (MIP, DWI, DUI, etc.) because he will reassure you and put you at ease, even though you are the one who made the poor choice. He is nothing less than respectful.

Ryan
March 2, 2015

I have, unfortunately, dealt with many lawyers over the past ten years. However after I used Chris Hoover on a DWI case, I have never even thought of using anyone else. Mr. Hoover has handled two DWIs (class A), two terroristic threat charges (class A) and a possession charge (class B) for me as well as given me amazing advice on other minor offenses. After all of these charges I NEVER SPENT A SINGLE NIGHT IN JAIL and not a single charge has ever touched my record! I refused A breathalyzer on BOTH DWIs and never lost my license for a single day. I could not be happier whit the outcomes of all my cases handled by Chris Hoover. He's not cheap but he IS the BEST. If you ask me, "Good lawyers aren't cheap and cheap lawyers aren't good" Mr. Hoover has been worth every penny and I highly recommend him!

anonymous
October 24, 2014

I recently had representation from Attorney Hoover on a legal matter. I was very nervous about this situation but Attorney Hoover went above and beyond to put my mind at ease. He explained everything that would take place during the hearing and when I saw him in action, I knew I had made the right choice in selecting him as my attorney. I also compliment his secretary as she went out of her way to answer my questions and handle the necessary documents that would benefit my case.

Malissa
February 25, 2013

I highly recommend Chris Hoover if you are facing a DUI/DWI - I used him as my attorney in my DUI case and he was fantastic! The person that recommended Chris to me is a personal friend of mine and is actually a law enforcement official (an actual official, he was at the executive level of a DFW county and had been in law enforcement for 40+ years). Pretty impressive when someone from the other side of the law recommends the person that they're used to seeing in a courtroom!!! Needless to say, DWI's suck and legal representation is costly, but Chris made things as smooth as possible on my end and my outcome was surprisingly good considering the circumstances - he proved to be worth every penny. He cares about his clients as well as his own reputation and he knows the Dallas, Tarrant and Collin county courts inside and out and it makes all the difference. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you for a DWI/DUI, this is your man!

Jonathan
July 19, 2019

From the outset of our consultation Chris was extremely transparent regarding costs and potential results regarding my situation. I was in a bad situation while in school in another state and he was able to get my probation transferred from Texas out-of-state so that my studies weren’t disrupted. He handled paperwork and court appearances for me and is getting my order of discharge all without me having to travel back home. Great results produced from terrible circumstances. Highly recommend him as an attorney.

Meagan
September 21, 2016

I hired Chris after getting the worst possible plea bargains.. My case was a motion to revoke from a PI arrest on a 2nd dwi case while on probation. He only had to show up twice, and I got a 3 month extension with no jail time, and he made sure that everything I had done during my probation counted and now I'm on mail in!!! This just happened today! Today was a tough one with a tough judge, as he wasn't budging on no jail time. I am in complete shock! He's worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY! All the money you "think" you'll save by hiring a cheap attorney will bite you in the butt and you'll be posting that money for classes, counseling and whatever else the county can charge you for. DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE AND PASS HIM UP, YOU'LL REGRET IT EVERY DAY.

anonymous
September 2, 2016

Let me start by saying that Chris Hoover is more then a attorney he truly cares about his clients. He and his team (Paula) are not afraid to fight for you to help you and your family. They are always available when needed by email, phone, in person or even personal cell contact. I was arrested last April for a DWI Felony 3rd. I was in a line of work that required me to be licensed to do it and wasn't allowed ANY Felony convictions. My case didn't look good and quit frankly I really felt my world crumbling in as I know how hard it is to find a job and place to live with the scarlet letter of "F" on your chest the rest of your life. Chris and his team dugg in and found a defense for me that would work. Court is now over and I can PROUDLY say because of my FRIEND, not just attorney Chris Hoover and team that I am still not a FELON. People including me sometimes think that will never happen to me......I will never be in that position. The reality is life is what happens when your busy making other plans and you just never know what dumb mistake you may make that can take your whole life away at any moment.........when that happens Chris and team will be there to help!!! If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need a DUI/DWI attorney and you don't call Chris Hoover.......well your gambling with fate. I can't recommend him ENOUGH. He quit litterly gave me my life back. Thank you Chris and Paula for all you do and have done!!!! You guys are THE BEST better then the rest.

Sue
July 5, 2016

I was arrested for a 1st offense misdemeanor DWI with a BAC over 0.15 in March 2015. There was an open container in my car and the evidence against me was heavy. It was a girls night out and I have never ever been in trouble with the law before. Thankfully I found Chris! He put me at ease during our initial consultation. I was sceptical about our chances at trial but did not want to take a plea. After 15 long months, a lot of trips to the courthouse, endless stress and panic, our trial date finally arrived!! It took two full days and I was blown away at Mr. Hoover's knowledge and trial skills. He is very expensive but worth every penny!!! I had to see it to believe it!! He has a no nonsense attitude and will give you your best shot if you can be patient enough to take this all the way to trial. I highly recommend Mr. Hoover!!!

Scott
February 22, 2016

I'm very satisfied with Mr Hoover's handling of my case. Having never before been in any kind of legal trouble, I found Mr Hoover's skill and professionalism to be very reassuring as we went through the process. I would definitely recommend him to friends should they ever need his services.

anonymous
September 21, 2015

Christopher Hoover came highly recommended from a family member. I have never needed the services of an attorney, but my son unfortunately has. This was an area I had no experience in. Mr. Hoover and his assistant, Paula, did their best to guide us through one of the most difficult times of our lives; very serious charges with very serious consequences. With what Mr. Hoover had to work with, the outcome was surprisingly positive. I can not thank him enough for all his hard work and diligent focus on my son's case. I highly recommend Mr. Hoover and his support staff to anyone in need of a DWI/DUI attorney.

anonymous
August 19, 2015

Attorney Hoover is a caring, kind and compassionate attorney who is not in it for the money, rather he is in this line of work to help those who have made a poor choice to drink and drive. His fees are certainly worth it f you are looking for an attorney who can help your situation. His calming, reassuring and knowledgeable attitude towards me when we visited in his office helped to ease my fears. He didn't make me feel like a criminal, rather I felt like I had a caring parental figure in him. I would certainly recommend Attorney Hoover to all, especially those young offenders (MIP, DWI, DUI, etc.) because he will reassure you and put you at ease, even though you are the one who made the poor choice. He is nothing less than respectful.

Ryan
March 2, 2015

I have, unfortunately, dealt with many lawyers over the past ten years. However after I used Chris Hoover on a DWI case, I have never even thought of using anyone else. Mr. Hoover has handled two DWIs (class A), two terroristic threat charges (class A) and a possession charge (class B) for me as well as given me amazing advice on other minor offenses. After all of these charges I NEVER SPENT A SINGLE NIGHT IN JAIL and not a single charge has ever touched my record! I refused A breathalyzer on BOTH DWIs and never lost my license for a single day. I could not be happier whit the outcomes of all my cases handled by Chris Hoover. He's not cheap but he IS the BEST. If you ask me, "Good lawyers aren't cheap and cheap lawyers aren't good" Mr. Hoover has been worth every penny and I highly recommend him!

anonymous
October 24, 2014

I recently had representation from Attorney Hoover on a legal matter. I was very nervous about this situation but Attorney Hoover went above and beyond to put my mind at ease. He explained everything that would take place during the hearing and when I saw him in action, I knew I had made the right choice in selecting him as my attorney. I also compliment his secretary as she went out of her way to answer my questions and handle the necessary documents that would benefit my case.

Malissa
February 25, 2013

I highly recommend Chris Hoover if you are facing a DUI/DWI - I used him as my attorney in my DUI case and he was fantastic! The person that recommended Chris to me is a personal friend of mine and is actually a law enforcement official (an actual official, he was at the executive level of a DFW county and had been in law enforcement for 40+ years). Pretty impressive when someone from the other side of the law recommends the person that they're used to seeing in a courtroom!!! Needless to say, DWI's suck and legal representation is costly, but Chris made things as smooth as possible on my end and my outcome was surprisingly good considering the circumstances - he proved to be worth every penny. He cares about his clients as well as his own reputation and he knows the Dallas, Tarrant and Collin county courts inside and out and it makes all the difference. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you for a DWI/DUI, this is your man!