If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in The Woodlands, Texas, the lawyer you hire in the first 24 hours can shape the rest of the case. The Napier Law Firm, PLLC defends clients across Montgomery County — including The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring, Oak Ridge North, Shenandoah, and the I-45 corridor — in DWI, drug, assault, theft, and federal cases.
Attorney George Napier has spent his career defending criminal cases in Montgomery County courts. He knows the prosecutors and judges who will be assigned to your case, understands how Montgomery County DA policies have shifted under recent leadership, and works each case toward the best possible outcome — whether that is dismissal, pretrial intervention, a reduced charge, or trial.
Initial consultations are free. Call now to talk through the facts of your case and learn what to expect at your first court setting.
Criminal Defense Practice Areas in The Woodlands
The Napier Law Firm handles the full range of criminal cases in The Woodlands. Each practice area below links to a more detailed discussion of the law, defenses, and penalties.
DWI Defense in The Woodlands
DWI enforcement in The Woodlands is aggressive — particularly along I-45, Research Forest Drive, and Lake Woodlands Drive on weekend nights and holidays. Montgomery County participates in statewide “No Refusal” initiatives, which means a blood-draw warrant is often obtained within an hour of arrest. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine), with mandatory license suspension consequences through the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) process. Learn more about Texas DWI defense.
Drug Crime Defense in The Woodlands
Possession of controlled substances — particularly THC vape cartridges, edibles, and concentrates — is heavily prosecuted in The Woodlands. Texas Penalty Group 2 makes even small amounts of THC oil or wax a state jail felony, and the entire weight of the carrier liquid counts toward the gross weight. We fight these cases with motions to suppress illegal searches, challenges to lab analysis, and pretrial diversion negotiations. Learn more about Texas drug crime defense.
Assault and Family Violence in The Woodlands
Assault cases in The Woodlands range from Class C misdemeanor offensive-contact charges to first-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Family-violence assaults trigger a Magistrate’s Order for Emergency Protection at the first court setting, lifetime firearm restrictions under federal law, and disqualification from the standard nondisclosure process — making early defense work critical. Learn more about Texas assault defense.
Theft, Shoplifting, and Property Crimes
The Woodlands Mall, Market Street, Hughes Landing, and Creekside Park West are common locations for theft and shoplifting arrests, especially during the holiday season. Penalties are tied to the value of the merchandise — and a prior theft conviction can elevate even a small shoplifting case to a felony. Restitution agreements and pretrial diversion often produce dismissal. Learn more about Texas theft defense.
Expunction and Nondisclosure for Woodlands Residents
An old arrest record from a Woodlands or Montgomery County case can block jobs, housing, professional licensing, and security clearances — long after the case itself is over. We file expunctions for dismissed and acquitted cases and Orders of Nondisclosure for qualifying deferred-adjudication outcomes, including first-time DWIs under the “Second Chance” law. Learn more about Texas expunction.
Federal Criminal Defense
Some cases originating in The Woodlands are charged in federal court — particularly drug-trafficking cases tied to I-45 stops, healthcare-fraud allegations involving area medical providers, and white-collar cases involving energy-sector companies. Federal cases require a defense lawyer who understands the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and federal pretrial procedure. Learn more about federal criminal defense.
Montgomery County Courts and Procedure
Most criminal cases from The Woodlands are filed in Montgomery County and heard at the courthouse in downtown Conroe (301 N. Main Street). Felonies are assigned to the 9th, 221st, 284th, 359th, 410th, 435th, and 457th Judicial District Courts. Misdemeanors are heard in County Courts at Law Nos. 1 through 5. Class C cases and initial appearances often happen in Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, which sits in The Woodlands itself.
After arrest, you will typically be booked into the Montgomery County Jail, see a magistrate for bond review and a Magistrate’s Order for Emergency Protection (in family-violence cases), and be assigned a court date several weeks out. The earlier defense counsel gets involved, the more options remain — particularly for pretrial intervention, bond modification, and discovery requests under the Michael Morton Act.
Why Hire The Napier Law Firm in The Woodlands
- Local Court Experience. Attorney George Napier appears regularly in Montgomery County District Courts and County Courts at Law. We know how each court runs its docket and what arguments work with each prosecutor.
- Pretrial Intervention Advocacy. Montgomery County’s PTI program can end a case with no conviction — but eligibility is decided early and often informally. We push hard at the first setting to get clients into the program.
- Aggressive Motion Practice. Many drug and DWI cases turn on a single Fourth Amendment issue. We file detailed motions to suppress and litigate them rather than treating motions as a checkbox.
- Free, Honest Case Review. We will tell you what we see — likely outcomes, realistic timelines, and what the next 30 days look like — before you make a decision.
Contact a Woodlands Criminal Defense Attorney
If you or a loved one has been arrested in The Woodlands or anywhere in Montgomery County, call The Napier Law Firm now. Initial consultations are free and confidential. Schedule a free consultation and get a defense lawyer working on your case today.