Kenneth V. Mitchell

✅ Former Police Officer (13 Years)

✅ Master Peace Officer License (TCOLE)

✅ SFST Certified — Houston Police Academy

✅ Texas-Licensed Attorney Since 2018

✅ Super Lawyers Rising Star (2023–2025)

✅ DWI Warrior Award — TCDLA

✅ Gas Chromatography Blood Testing Training

ALR Hearing Defense in Harris County

After a DWI arrest in Texas, your license is at risk — and the clock starts immediately. You have only 15 days from the date of your arrest to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing. Miss this deadline, and your driver’s license will be automatically suspended — regardless of what happens in your criminal case.

Most people arrested for DWI are never told about this separate process. They focus on the criminal charge and lose their driving privileges before they ever step foot in a courtroom.

Attorney Kenneth V. Mitchell does not let that happen.

Why a Former Police Officer Fights ALR Hearings Differently

Kenneth Mitchell spent 13 years as a police officer before becoming a defense attorney. He has personally conducted DWI investigations, administered field sobriety tests, and operated the same equipment used to test breath and blood samples. He holds a Master Peace Officer License from TCOLE and is Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) certified through the Houston Police Academy.

That means he knows exactly what officers are required to do during a DWI stop — and where they commonly cut corners. In ALR hearings, this insider knowledge is used to challenge the evidence the State relies on to suspend your license.

What Kenneth Reviews in Every ALR Case

Every ALR hearing defense begins with a thorough review of your arrest, including whether the officer had reasonable suspicion to initiate the traffic stop, whether the statutory DIC-24 warning was properly read and documented, whether breath or blood testing procedures followed required protocols, whether the officer’s report contains inconsistencies or omissions, and whether timeline gaps or procedural errors weaken the State’s case.

Kenneth has completed hands-on training in gas chromatography — the method used in most blood-draw DWI cases in Texas. He understands how blood samples are collected, stored, and tested, and knows where contamination, mishandling, or calibration issues can compromise results.

What Happens If You Miss the 15-Day Deadline?

If you do not request an ALR hearing within 15 days of your DWI arrest, your Texas driver’s license will be suspended on the 40th day after your arrest. For a first-time DWI refusal, suspension can last up to 180 days. For prior offenses, it can be up to 2 years. This suspension is separate from any criminal penalties and happens automatically.

Losing your license affects your ability to drive to work, take your children to school, and handle basic daily obligations. Do not let a missed deadline cost you your independence.

Flat-Fee ALR Defense — No Hourly Surprises

ALR hearing defense is included in KVM Law Firm’s flat-fee DWI representation. You will know exactly what your defense costs from day one. Payment plans are available so that cost is never a barrier to protecting your license.

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