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Chad West, PLLC, was named Best Criminal Defense Attorney by the readers of the Dallas Voice, Dallas’ trusted news source for the LGBT community. We are proud to be known as a go-to-resource for our community.

If an individual acts in self-defense and ends a life through the use of a firearm, there’s a complex investigative process that follows (and rightly so) to determine what happened and if the person truly acted in self-defense.

It is TIME TO REGISTER for the 2019 Dash for the Beads! Featuring one of the most beautiful and hilly courses in Dallas, this signature Oak Cliff neighborhood event offers a challenging run in a gorgeous setting for a worthy cause – benefiting children’s education and health by partnering with local schools and community organizations.

Who's responsible for injuries and even death resulting from a DWI crash in which the driver was overserved at a commercial entity such as a bar or restaurant? Dram shop laws hold these establishments liable for injuries caused by drinking too much alcohol.

It may surprise you to learn that New Year’s Eve is ranked the fifth deadliest holiday for vehicle crashes, but it should be no surprise whatsoever to hear that drinking and driving plays a significant role in those crashes. New Year’s Eve into the wee hours of New Year’s Day is particularly deadly for pedestrians.

Dash for the Beads is a fun neighborhood event benefiting our Oak Cliff schools, and our community makes it happen. We're currently looking for sponsors and volunteers and gearing up to start registration.

After years of defending Dallas DWI and DUI recipients as well as seeing the impact of horrific car crashes on our Dallas personal injury clients, we’d like to encourage everyone to use the following tips to avoid a Dallas, Fort Worth or Collin County DWI or DUI this holiday season.

Still checking your kids' candy for razors? By some statistics, the biggest threat to safety on Halloween isn't stranger danger or the stuff of urban legend.

I want to issue a heartfelt “Thank you!” to the many Dallas colleagues, neighbors and friends who have contributed to making our 7th annual Costume and Bucket Drive such a huge success thus far.

What happens after an arrest? If you or a loved one has been arrested, the bail process (and terms) can be confusing. Most of our clients are completely lost when it comes to the bail process – we explain.