Phillip Wayne Goff
Zealously Protecting Criminal Defense Clients, Including Professional Drivers
- Biography
Why should you hire Phillip W. Goff for your case instead of someone else? Ask those who know his work: 1) actual clients; and 2) fellow lawyers.
His actual clients are profuse in their praise. They have posted 250+ 5-star reviews across platforms. Just Google his name to find reviews.
His fellow lawyers have acknowledged him as “preeminent” in his field. The lawyers making this evaluation include fellow criminal defense lawyer, judges, and prosecutors. They have voted him the “AV” rating in excellence and ethics from the oldest and most-respected lawyer review system in America, Martindale-Hubbell. AV Preeminent means “The highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.”
Mr. Goff has a track record of excellence over 30 years and has the highest respect of fellow lawyers and clients.
Your DWI arrest was one of the most important events in your life and must be handled as soon as possible. You deserve a lawyer with the utmost professionalism and passion. Who you choose to help you makes a world of difference.
Mr. Goff has also completed police training for the roadside Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) and is expected to earn the “instructor” designation by the end of 2024. He is also one of only three lawyers in the entire state to have completed the National College for DUI Defense’s Serious Science curriculum AND earn the designation of “Lawyer-Scientist” from the American Chemical Society, in conjuction with the DUI Defense Lawyers Association.
He practices across South Texas, including in and around Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Nueces County.
- Practice Areas
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Third-party financing may be available to qualified applicants.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
- Since 1994
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Spanish:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Owner
- Law Office of Phillip W. Goff
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1996 –
Current
- I explore whatever legal means are available to achieve the best outcomes for my clients.
- Assistant County Attorney
- Kleberg County Attorney’s Office
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1994 –
1996
- Prosecuted crimes, juvenile cases, removal of children from dangerous conditions, mental health hearings, protective orders in domestic relationships
- Education
- South Texas College Of Law
- J.D. (1993) | Law
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- Texas A&M University – Kingsville
- B.A. (1990) | Communications & Political Science
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Activities: Texas A&I football team; Student Senate, The South Texan, reporter & columnist; Presidential Ambassadors
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- Awards
- AV-Preeminent Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2024
- Even after 30 years of lawyering, Phillip Goff is still passionate about getting better at defending people.
- Superb Rating
- Avvo
- 2023
- 2015
- 5.0/5.0 Client Reviewed
- Avvo
- 2023
- Client’s Choice
- Avvo
- 2016
- Top Contributor
- Avvo
- 2015
- 2014
- Professional Associations
- Texas DWI Lawyers
- Member
- Current
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- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- Corpus Christi Bar Association
- Criminal Defense Bar Section
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2014 –
Current -
- Texas Bar College
- Fellow
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2014 –
Current - Activities: A Professional Society of Legal Scholars
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- Coastal Bend Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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2014 –
Current - Activities: Director of Education and Technology 2015-2020
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- Traffic Lawyers of Texas
- Member
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2014 –
Current - Activities: Board of Directors 2019-2020
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- National College of DUI Defense
- Member
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2001 –
Current -
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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1997 –
Current -
- Texas State Bar
- Member
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1994 –
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- Kleberg-Kenedy County Bar Association
- Member
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1994 –
Current - Activities: Former Officer
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- Cameron County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- member
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2024 –
2024 -
- DWI Defenders, Inc.
- Founder/Moderator
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1999 –
2003 -
- Publications
- Lawyer-Scientist
- American Chemical Society
- 2023
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Practitioner
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- 2016
- Certified Ad Litem
- State Bar of Texas
- 2014
- Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist *NOT a lawyer designation
- Institute of Consumer Financial Education
- Websites & Blogs
- Contact & Address
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