Stephen Lyle Hamilton

Stephen Lyle Hamilton is a Texas criminal defense attorney who represents clients facing DWI, DUI, and criminal charges. He focuses on trial preparation, courtroom defense, and personal attention for clients dealing with stressful legal situations. His practice includes criminal law, intoxication-related offenses, and serious criminal matters. Hamilton’s work is centered on protecting clients’ rights, evaluating evidence, and preparing each case with a clear defense strategy.

Hamilton earned his J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1998. His legal education provided the foundation for a practice built on courtroom advocacy, criminal procedure, and careful case analysis. His later training in forensic issues, blood and breath testing, field sobriety testing, and scientific evidence supports his ability to challenge technical evidence in DWI and criminal cases.

Hamilton has handled a wide range of criminal defense matters and has tried more than 100 jury trials. His experience includes DWI defense, drug charges, theft, domestic violence, felony matters, gun charges, sex crimes, and other criminal allegations. He has also served as a lead DWI trial attorney and trial lawyer, giving him practical experience in preparing cases, presenting evidence, and defending clients in court.

Stephen Lyle Hamilton is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is AV rated. He is also a published author on DWI and criminal law defense and has lectured to other lawyers on DWI trial issues. Hamilton is recognized for his trial-focused approach, knowledge of intoxication-related evidence, and commitment to guiding clients through criminal cases with practical judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Texas Criminal Defense Group
• Fellow, College of the State Bar of Texas
• Member, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
• Member, Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, National College for DUI Defense
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at Austin
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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