A DWI arrest in Plano starts a clock you can't see: 15 days to save your license, court dates that arrive whether you're ready or not, and evidence that disappears by the week. The single most important decision is getting a defense attorney who actually practices in the courthouse where your case will be heard — browse listed Plano-area attorneys and contact the one you choose, free.
Where Plano DWI cases are heard
Collin County Courthouse, 2100 Bloomdale Rd, McKinney. Despite the Plano address of your arrest, county-level DWI cases are prosecuted at the Collin County courts in McKinney.
DWI enforcement in Plano
Plano PD is known for proactive DWI enforcement along US-75, the Dallas North Tollway, and SH-121, especially near Legacy West and the Shops at Legacy. Collin County is widely regarded as one of Texas's stricter DWI jurisdictions — local courtroom experience matters here more than almost anywhere in DFW.
What a Plano DWI can cost you
Texas penalties don't vary by city — a first-offense DWI anywhere in the state is a Class B misdemeanor carrying 72 hours to 180 days in jail, up to a $2,000 court fine, a separate $3,000 state fine, and up to a year of license suspension. Repeat offenses, a BAC of 0.15+, or a child passenger can escalate to felony charges. See the full 2026 penalty chart.
Why local experience matters in Plano
Diversion programs, plea policies, interlock requirements, and even which judges favor which motions differ by county — sometimes dramatically. The directory includes attorneys who appear regularly in the Collin County courts, know the local prosecutors, and can tell you in one free consultation what your options realistically look like. Listings also cover nearby Frisco, McKinney, Richardson and the rest of the metroplex.
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