James R. “Jim” Butler

James R. “Jim” Butler, DWI Defense

“Early in my career, I took the advice of a lawyer and mentor who advised me to specialize in one area of criminal law and to become the best that I could be in that area. I chose DWI law – it’s all I do,” says Attorney Jim Butler. “Our typical DWI client is an honest, hard-working individual, who may have made a mistake in judgement, or may have been the victim of overzealous police work. Don’t misunderstand me; I believe that DWI laws are good laws that should be enforced. Sometimes, however, innocent people get caught up in the enforcement of these laws and find themselves wrongly accused of DWI. These are the people that I fight for.”

Jim Butler and his staff have earned a reputation for their dedication and compassion.

“The first person people meet when they come into my office is Amanda Henson, my legal secretary. I just can’t say enough about Amanda. She truly cares about the people we represent,” says Mr. Butler. “That’s a quality I demand and one that you just can’t teach: you’ve either got it or you don’t.”

Jim Butler’s office is located in the Great Southwest Building, just four blocks from the Harris County Courthouse. Mr. Butler graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing law for 18 years.

“Knowledge is power,” he says. “And in DWI cases, my knowledge is your power.”