We retained this firm because of the glowing reviews but our experience has been far from that. If you are looking for an empathetic firm that prioritizes communication with clients, look somewhere else. They represented us for approximately 96 hours and I promptly switched counsel due to the lack of concern for the urgency of our situation. There was an EPO put out on my husband that prevented him from coming to the house and any contact with family. This meant he was going to miss the holidays with family and be absent for our boys' birthdays. More pressingly, I was forced to run a single parent household of 4 kids which put our lives under severe hardship. We needed the EPO lifted ASAP and every passing day my husband was apart from us, I was barely making it through the day. I believe this urgency was conveyed when I came in the office but the firm failed to respond accordingly to the dire situation. Megan said she would call me with an update and I never heard from her. I was told the portal would be updated but there was nothing ever updated on the case portal. They simply emailed my husband with a court date of Jan 9th, which meant my family would've been separated for another month! No call, no explanation, just a passive email. A hearing date one month out was absolutely unacceptable not to mention the mode of communication with lack of concern to our circumstance. I have had my fair share of retained attorneys and scrappy communication especially during these trying times for our family is one that is unacceptable. We switched counsel and got a hearing date within 4 business DAYS! My husband was able to come back home within a week of switching counsel. We are SO glad we did not choose to stick with the Wilder firm. Our family would've still been torn apart today had they had continued representing us. Oh, and worse, they still wanted to keep 25% of the total fee for the fruitless work, despite the bare minimum effort they have put into our case in those first 3 days. I've called their office SO many times and the front desk kept saying the attorneys are busy, that they will call me back, but it's been about 3 weeks and no one has called me back. Go figure. Also be prepared to shell out another grand on top of their fee for all the classes they expect you to take. It seems their strategy is to take all the classes you possibly can, regardless the severity of the offense, rather than taking a strategic approach on a case-by-case basis. Less work for the firm I suppose. I'd like to warn others to stay away from this firm if they expect compassion and want actions with a sense of urgency, because this was not that firm in our experience. "A good attorney knows the law, a great attorney knows the judge", I hope anyone that reads this goes to find a great attorney. read more

Doug goes above and beyond with helping his clients. I highly recommend his professional services.

Doug Wilder is a lawyer that I would highly recommend If you are looking for a lawyer that will fight for you or your loved ones best interests. He not only honest but accessible and responsive and will treat you with respect. He cares about his clients and their very best outcome in the situation. He understands that everyone makes mistakes and is someone that can be trusted. I can't thank him enough for helping me and my family! read more

The best at what he does. If you need a DWI lawyer, stop looking and call Doug Wilder. Him and his team are not only the best in what they do, they are compassionate. Doug is a miracle working, wizard. I won't go into detail regarding my particular circumstances, but when other law professionals and people who had been through a similar experience heard the details, the overwhelming consensus was "you're screwed. Good luck man, you're gonna need it" Doug and his team pulled off the impossible, jumped through hoops, went above and beyond for me when I didn't deserve it. He's a trustworthy, honorable man and he's a lawyer and that seems like a miracle too. I wasn't paid to write this, I don't write reviews on Yelp, but people need to know when a good man is doing good things. read more

Doug Wilder and the Wilder Firm are amazing. They worked diligently for 4 months on my case. Always staying in contact with me along the way. But the best most amazing part of this experience with Mr. Wilder is the compassion, understanding and non-judgmental approach to his clients. I was absolutely guilty on my conviction and his approach was one that made me feel like it was JUST bad judgement on my part a one time mistake. He and his staff always made certain I was always "In the Know". I was very nervous heading into court, but Mr. Wilder had a very calming and understanding approach to everything. But don't misconstrue his kindness to his clients... at the end of the day, my case was settled with him going in with confidence and commanded the court room. Convincing the judge to reduce all charges, no fine, just court cost and basically one day of incarceration! UNBELIEVABLE! Thank you Mr. Wilder for all that you did for me! read more

I found Doug, Rebecca and Judy to be so amazing to work with at such a difficult time in my life. They genuinely are concerned about my situation and having me become a better person through the choices I have made. They put me in contact with people that can help get me on the path of sobriety. They have all treated me like family and not the typical client. I have had other attorneys in the past that once they were paid off then they rushed you off their agenda. That WAS NOT the case with this firm!!! They are representing me to the very best of their ability and I couldn't be more appreciative of the efforts they are providing for my case. They have great communication and terrific technology on keeping me abreast to my status. Thanks Doug, Rebecca and Judy!! I can't thank you enough for the help you have provided me on your legal services. read more

I wish I had never been in a position to have had to hire Doug Wilder, but being that I was, it was one of the best decisions that I have ever made! I won't bare the details of my situation, but I will say that he was there for my defense 100%. I must admit that he does not sugar-coat things and does not necessarily give you positive feedback along the way, but instead he tells you worst case scenario so that you can be prepared for the worst. However in the background he is fighting for you all the way, determining the best defense strategies. He's critical of your actions if necessary, guides you for your best interests, and has a very logical humbled way of getting his point across to you and to the prosecutors!! Some things he tells you might sting, but are in your best interests. I would highly recommend him for defense in many scenarios, not just DWI, although that is definitely an art he has mastered! read more

After I was arrested for a DWI, I was devastated and stressed, not knowing what to do or who to call. There are so many attorneys in the DFW area, you stop and wonder if the attorney you pick will be the one who saves you or screws you over. After several recommendations from people who have dealt with Doug Wilder in court, I decided to call him. Doug took the time to listen to me, review my case, set my expectation, and was honest about the possible outcomes. From the start, he and his staff did a great job. They kept me informed on my appointments via email and phone calls and were prompt in updating me on all aspects of his investigation. The process was lengthy but well worth it. I should not have been driving that night, but Doug kept fighting for me. Through his hard work, he prevented my driver license from being suspended and then he got my DWI dismissed. My career and future were on the line. I agree with the saying, "you get what you pay for", especially when the arrest of a DWI is detrimental to your personal life involving your driving status, your career and even your finances. Doug is truly a good person, a devoted attorney and someone who saved my life from being torn apart by a mistake I made. read more