Ms. Deandra M. Grant, JD, GC, MS

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Ms. Deandra M. Grant, JD, GC, MS: Attorney with Deandra Grant Law
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

AV-rated attorney Deandra Grant is the Managing Partner of Deandra Grant Law’s 7 offices in Texas and is an international speaker on DWI law, science and trial skills. A graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio with a degree in business (Finance) and Southern Methodist University’s School of Law, Grant went on to earn a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and a Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Science - Concentration in Forensic Science from the University of Florida’s College of Pharmacy in 2016. In 2019 Grant joined the faculty at Axion Analytical Labs as an Assistant Chromatography Instructor. She has served on the faculty of the Borkenstein Drug Course since 2018. Grant is the author of the annually updated book, The Texas DWI Manual (James Publishing), as well as 18 other law books available on Amazon. She has been trained as a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor and has completed the Drug Recognition Overview course. She was the first attorney in Texas to pass the Forensic Sobriety Assessment Certification exam. In addition, Grant has completed coursework in DWI forensic blood and urine testing and was trained as an operator and maintenance technician of the Intoxilyzer 5000. Deandra has certificates in Forensic Chromatography: Theory & Practice (2011 & 2015), Forensic Analysis of Solid Drugs (2014) and Forensic Principles of DUID (2015)issued by Axion Labs and the American Chemical Society. In 2015, Grant earned the distinction of being named an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist. Grant is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Board Member 2011-2016), the Dallas Bar Association, the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Board Member 2007-present, President 2022), the American Chemical Society, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the International Association of Forensic Toxicology Consultants. In addition, she is a Charter Member, President-Emeritus and Executive Director of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. D Magazine has named Grant to its list of Best Lawyers in Dallas since 2010. Fort Worth Magazine has named her a Top Lawyer in Fort Worth. She’s been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” since 2011 and one of Texas’ Top-Rated Lawyers. Best Lawyers in Dallas named her one of the Top 10 DWI Lawyers in Dallas. On a personal note, Grant is the Vice President of Living the Doxie Dream Rescue & Sanctuary in Royse City, Texas. She devotes much of her time to fundraising efforts for their rescue dogs. She has been married to Eric Clendenin for over 20 years and is the proud mom of Keegan and Rowan.

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Areas of Practice (19)

  • Drugs and Narcotics
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Controlled Substances Law
  • Embezzlement
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • White Collar Fraud
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminal Fraud
  • Expungements
  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Juvenile Criminal Law
  • Shoplifting
  • Traffic Violations
  • Sex Crimes
  • Hit and Run
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Assault and Battery
  • Criminal Appeals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Trinity University, B.S., 1990; University of Florida, G.C., 2016; University of Florida, M.S., 2016
Law School Attended:
Southern Methodist University, J.D., American Jurisprudence Award - Criminal Law, 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Texas
Memberships:
State Bar of Texas (Member, Criminal Section); Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn; Dallas Bar Assn; Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn (Board Member 2007-16); Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn; DUI Defense Lawyers Assn (Charter Member & President-Elect); State Bar College; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn (Board Member)
Languages:
English and Spanish
Birth Information:
Denton, Texas, July 28, 1968
Certifications:
ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist
ISLN:
912353171

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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (28 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/15/16 in Criminal Law

    Excellent attorney. I have specifically hired her to join the defense team in two cases in which I was lead counsel for the defense.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/10/16 in DUI/DWI

    Deandra is a leader in her field. She has authored the authoritative book on DWI law in Texas, and it is used all across the country by other defense attorneys. She is an excellent speaker with a fantastic reputation. She is intelligent, compassion... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/01/21 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/08/21 in Driving While Intoxicated

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/23/21 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/03/21 in Criminal Law

    Deandra Grant is a proven advocate. Her dedication to her learning and sharing what she knows is unequaled. Both clients and colleagues are better for her knowledge and skill.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/26/19 in Criminal Law

    I know Ms. Grant personally and have tried cases with her. She is an excellent attorney and a good person. Her knowledge of science in DWI cases is unmatched. If I were in trouble, I would hire her.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/25/19 in Criminal Law

    I have known Deandra for approximately 15 years. She is an amazing lawyer. She is also a friend and a person who is admired by her peers. She is extremely knowledgeable and truly a credit to our profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/20/18 in Driving While Intoxicated

    I have known Ms. Grant for at least fifteen years, and she is one of the most intelligent, knowledgeable, and skilled DUI/DWI defense attorneys I have ever known. She is a "go t0" person for those in trouble in Texas with DUI/DWI cases. S... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/18/18 in Criminal Law

    I'm surprised Deandra hasn't already been AV rated. She definitely is a leader and authority in her field.

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737-343-7947  Phone

972-432-7547  Fax

www.texasdwisite.com

www.DeandraGrantLaw.com

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