Criminal Defense Services We Handle

Criminal charges can affect your freedom, your record, your license, your job, and your future. At Goddard & Hoing, P.C., we defend adults and juveniles facing criminal charges throughout Central Texas. Our attorneys handle DWI, drug offenses, assault and family violence allegations, driving-related charges, sex offenses, crimes against children, theft and fraud offenses, and post-case remedies such as expunctions, nondisclosures, and juvenile record sealing.

Whether you are facing a pending charge, dealing with a license issue, helping a child through the juvenile system, or trying to understand whether your record can be cleared or sealed, our team can help you evaluate your options and

Offenses We Defend

DWI & Alcohol-Related Offenses

We defend clients charged with DWI and alcohol-related offenses, including misdemeanor and felony cases involving alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances.

Services include:

• DWI defense
• Felony DWI
• Misdemeanor DWI
• Drug-related DWI
• Alcohol-related DWI
• Open container offenses
• Criminal DWI proceedings
• Administrative license proceedings
• License suspension issues

Drug Offenses

We represent clients accused of drug crimes involving possession, paraphernalia, prescriptions, manufacturing, distribution, delivery, and other controlled substance allegations.

Services include:

• Felony drug offenses
• Misdemeanor drug offenses
• Drug possession
• Drug paraphernalia
• Prescription drug offenses
• Manufacturing allegations
• Distribution allegations
• Delivery allegations
• Possession with intent to distribute
• Controlled substance offenses involving all types of drugs

Assault & Family Violence Defense

We defend clients facing assault, domestic violence, family violence, bodily injury, and fight-related allegations.

Services include:

• Felony assault
• Misdemeanor assault
• Assault causing bodily injury
• Domestic violence allegations
• Family violence allegations
• Fight-related charges
• Protective order-related criminal allegations
• Violation of protective order allegations

Driving & License-Related Offenses

We assist clients with driving-related criminal charges, license issues, and related court proceedings.

Services include:

• Driving with an invalid license
• Driving while license invalid
• Unpaid ticket-related license issues
• Occupational driver’s licenses
• License suspension issues
• Traffic-related criminal offenses

Sex Offenses & Crimes Against Children

We defend clients facing serious allegations involving sex offenses, child abuse, and crimes against children.

Services include:

• Sexual assault allegations
• Child pornography allegations
• Child abuse allegations
• Indecency-related allegations
• Online solicitation-related allegations
• Other sex offense allegations
• Crimes against children

Theft, Fraud & Identity Crimes

We represent clients accused of theft, fraud, identity-related crimes, and other property-related criminal allegations.

Services include:

• Theft offenses
• Fraud allegations
• Identity crimes
• Identity theft allegations
• Property-related criminal charges
• Financial crime allegations

Juvenile Defense

We represent juveniles and families in criminal and quasi-criminal proceedings involving young people.

Services include:

• Juvenile criminal defense
• Juvenile assault allegations
• Juvenile drug allegations
• Juvenile DWI or alcohol-related allegations
• School-related criminal allegations
• Juvenile record sealing

Record Clearing & Post-Case Remedies

Expunctions, Nondisclosures & Juvenile Record Sealing

We help eligible clients pursue remedies designed to clear, seal, or limit public access to criminal records after a case has ended.

Services include:

• Expunctions
• Petitions for nondisclosure
• Orders of nondisclosure
• Juvenile record sealing
• Record-clearing eligibility reviews
• Post-case remedy consultations

Facing a Criminal Charge or Trying to Clear Your Record?

Whether you need defense against a pending charge or help understanding your eligibility for expunction, nondisclosure, or juvenile record sealing, our team can help you evaluate your options and prepare for the next step.

Contact Goddard & Hoing, P.C. today to request a consultation.