Guadalupe County Criminal Lawyers

As the founder and Managing Partner of Batrice Law Firm, Paul Batrice has spent the past fifteen years fighting on behalf of ordinary people and aggressively pursuing just compensation for injured Texans. Over the course of his career, Paul has helped thousands of people obtain millions of dollars in settlements and judgements. While in law school, Paul was heavily recruited by high-ranking firms in Miami, New York, and Dallas. As a result, he gained experience defending some of the largest companies in the world. His goals in the legal field never aligned with the corporate interests of these companies, however, which...

After working as a Research Attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Ian Inglis began his law practice in 1981. He specialized in the defense of criminal cases, and has received board certification in criminal law. During his career he has handled all sorts of criminal cases. His specialties include Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1987) and was re-certified in 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007. His Bar admissions include Texas (1978), U.S. District Court Western District of Texas (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit (1986). U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Ian Inglis...

Jorge Vela spent seven years as both a federal and state prosecutor. Now, as a criminal defense attorney, he is using his experience to fight for individuals accused of a state or federal crime.

Jorge Vela has experience handling cases involving driving while intoxicated, assault, drug possession, robbery, kidnapping, family violence, sexual assault, and homicide

Upon earning his law license, Alejandro Martinez worked as a prosecutor for the Dallas City Attorney's Office and Williamson County Attorney's Office for 4 years before deciding to open his own criminal defense practice.

As a prosecutor, Alejandro has handled hundreds of criminal cases, honing his skills in case evaluation, negotiation, trial preparation and trial. Further, he is extremely well versed in the techniques and thought processes of the prosecution.

Alejandro utilizes his comprehensive understanding of Texas criminal prosecutions to fight for his clients. His background is your strength; if there is a legal problem with your case, Alejandro will find it.

I’m an Austin criminal defense lawyer that puts in all the effort required of an attorney striving to be recognized as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Austin. I investigate evidence, hire experts when needed, and locate and interview witnesses on behalf of my clients. Some Austin defense lawyers choose to help the state by coaching a defendant into a plea-deal for the sake of convenience. Unless the circumstances of the case demands it, that’s not how business is done at the Law Office of Jackson F. Gorski. I prefer to fight for the accused. My law firm provides...

As a native Texan, Kevin Bennett knows that his state has a reputation for being tough on crime. This can lead to an overwhelming feeling of stress when facing charges in Texas. The criminal justice system is daunting and confusing, and he is determined to guide his clients through it with as little stress as possible by maintaining open communication while aggressively fighting on their behalf. As a student, Kevin Bennett studied at the University of Texas in Austin, earning his bachelor's degree in economics. He then pursued his Juris Doctor from The South Texas College of Law. After...

TCDLA Percy Foreman Lawyer of the Year 2014
Board Certified in Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, conferred and recertified since1995
Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, conferred and recertified since 2005
TCDLA Percy Foreman Lawyer of the Year 2008
Austin’s Best Unsung Hero, Austin Chronicle 2007
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly 2003-present
Best Lawyers in America 2006-present
Martindale-Hubble Highest “AV” Rating from both peers and judges
Listed in the Registry of Preeminent Lawyers
President’s Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2007
President’s Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2006
President’s Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2005
President’s Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2004
President’s Award,...

Former Law Enforcement Officer in the Hill Country.

Edward is a former Harris County and Victoria County prosecutor whose practice has focused solely on criminal defense since 2015. Edward practices both in state and federal court and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. If you or a loved one are being accused of a crime, Edward can help.

Helping individuals navigate the criminal justice system.

Graduating from The University of Texas School of Law was the start of my legal training. Prior to law school I worked at Hewlett Packard, and during law school I worked at Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton Rose Fulbright) and Ogletree Deakins (formerly Ogeltree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart).

I have been licensed to practice law for 9 years and have been exclusively practicing criminal law in the central Texas (Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties) area for 8 years. Fast response time and accessibility are the strengths of my practice. I have no employees and am...

J. Derick Winfrey is a solo practitioner who specializes in assisting his clients in many legal specialties. Derick has an extensive background in family law, criminal defense, dwi law, corporate law, real estate transactions, contracts, bankruptcy, civil litigation and estate planning. Derick believes not only in the importance of helping his clients understand the complexities of the law and the legal process, but also in their vigorous representation. He has a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and received his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University. He is licensed to practice...

I've been practicing criminal law since 2004 after graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law. I started my career as an assistant public defender in the Texas Panhandle, where I learned to try cases of all types. I moved to Austin in 2006 to become a prosecutor at the Travis County District Attorney's Office, where I stayed for 15 years. During that time, I handled child abuse and domestic violence cases, murders, aggravated robberies, DWI, and drug possession cases. If it's a felony offense, I've seen it and worked on it. I left the DA's Office in 2021...

Sam has extensive trial experience in criminal and family law courts throughout Texas. Sam is licensed in State and Federal court. Sam was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Forensic Science Commission in 2005, where he served as its Presiding Officer until September, 2009. Sam frequently teaches trial advocacy at continuing education events for attorneys. He also served on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Panel for District 9 from 2004 until 2010, when his term expired as Chair of the Panel. Sam presently serves as Vice President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Zachary Bidner is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with a dedicated focus on safeguarding the interests and liberties of his clients. Zachary graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2010 and completed his law degree in 2013 from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. With over a decade of criminal law experience, Zachary honed his skills across a spectrum of cases, from DWI to high-stakes murder trials. In total, Zachary has tried over fifty jury trials. Starting as a prosecutor in New Mexico and later in Travis County, Zachary built a solid foundation handling a diverse caseload...

Practicing Criminal Defense in Austin, Texas for 15 years. Richard Segura is a master at tactfully guiding his clients through the complexities of the criminal justice system, while achieving and surpassing the highest ethical standards. In fact, while working as a lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Segura teaches future lawyers that an exceptional attorney must constantly strive to attain three goals: competency, courtesy, and integrity.

Courtroom attorney with extensive jury trial experience in both civil and criminal cases. Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

I have practiced in multiple counties in Texas and have also appeared Pro Hac Vice in the State of Oklahoma. I have also served as a Municipal Court Judge.

My goal is to provide high quality, ethical, and personalized legal representation to all my clients with the object of obtaining the best possible result for each and every one of my clients at a reasonable cost. The legal system can be bewildering when you do not deal with it regularly. I have been dealing with it since I was first licensed to practice law in Texas in November 1984. I can help you with your family law problem (divorce, child custody, child support, child visitation, etc.) or criminal law problem (whether you are charged with a felony,...

A native of Houston, John Timothy Cowart grew up in Bay City, Texas. His family roots are well-established in the Texas Hill Country. Tim has four beautiful children and currently resides in Horseshoe Bay. Tim proudly supports local school sports in Burnet and Llano Counties and plays an active part in the community.

At the University of Houston, Tim earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1993, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree in 1997. Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas, he moved to the Highland Lakes area the same year to raise his family and start...

Cheryl Crenwelge Sione grew up right here in Fredericksburg, Texas. Cheryl was heavily involved in FFA, 4-H, and other youth led organizations. She went on to attend Texas A&M, earning her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics. While completing her Masters, Cheryl was offered an internship in Washington D.C.. She spent almost a year working with the Soybean Association, lobbying on farmer’s behalf in Washington D.C.. Soon after her time in Washington, She was accepted to studied law at Texas Tech University. After earning her Doctor of Jurisprudence, she began work at a small firm in Post, Texas. Her...

Board Certified, Civil Trial Law and Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Ed Walsh has practiced law in Williamson County, Texas for over forty years.

He was elected District Attorney of Williamson County in 1976 and was re-elected in 1980 and 1984. During his tenure as District Attorney, he was twice selected as “Prosecutor of the Year” for the State of Texas.

Mr. Walsh has been in private practice in Round Rock Texas since 1986. He holds a Martindale-Hubbell peer-review rating of AV, the highest possible rating.

Mr. Walsh practices family, criminal defense and civil litigation. He has been board...

Jeff Bradley has been defending the rights of the accused since 2007. After graduating from Liberty University School of Law, in Virginia, he headed north to Alaska where he worked for over a decade in criminal defense. He eventually migrated to Williamson County, Texas, where he worked as a prosecutor in the County Attorney’s Office before establishing his own criminal defense practice in Cedar Park. Early on, he established himself as a fighter, who did his best work in front of a jury. He has completed well over 100 jury trials in cases ranging from...

Rain Minns' litigation experience ranges from international arbitration in Hong Kong to Native American courts to jury trials in the United States. After law school, Rain clerked for Chief Judge George P. Kazen in the Southern District of Texas. She then became an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas, where she was recognized for her outstanding work. Rain first-chaired and obtained favorable trial and appellate verdicts in all of her cases, including the highest arbitration award in the history of her division. Rain then spent a few years at a large law firm working on bet-the-company litigation, where...

I spent most of my legal career as an Assistant Attorney General and became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, and became an appellate expert. Most of my time there was spent in Tort Litigation, where I defended doctors, nurses, PA's, and Medical Schools. I also tried premises and general negligence cases. Now I teach at ACC’s paralegal program and practice criminal defense, and personal injury.

Megan is an associate attorney at Cofer Connelly. She practices criminal and family law in Travis and surrounding counties. Megan is a native Austinite and graduate of the University of Texas School of Law. While at UT, Megan’s work focused on protecting the civil rights of vulnerable people. She represented asylum seekers, survivors of domestic violence, and children accused of criminal offenses.

Megan clerked for the Special Litigation Division at the Public Defender Service, where she assisted in a wide variety of litigation seeking to protect the rights of criminal defendants in the District of Columbia. During her second summer...

Blair Leake is a young attorney with considerable litigation experience and success. His practice thus far has focused on civil and criminal trial work, as well as estate and business planning. Blair attended the University of Texas for his undergraduate degree and received his doctorate of jurisprudence at the University of Houston Law Center.

When you are facing criminal charges, contact attorney Britt Eastland today. He will be able to assist you through the entire court process and provide the skilled and knowledgeable legal representation you deserve. Contact The Law Offices of Britt Eastland today!

Mike began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s office representing the State of Texas in the prosecution of Misdemeanor and Felony criminal cases. He learned to prepare cases for trial and go to trial on a wide variety of criminal matters. Mike was then recruited by a leading employment law firm, Aaron Pena & Associates in the Rio Grande Valley representing clients in all aspects of employment litigation. During his tenor at Aaron Pena & Associates he learned the civil aspect of litigation. Mike handled cases from the inception of...

Cedar Park criminal defense lawyer Matthew Shanks is a former Williamson County prosecutor. He has been on both sides of the courtroom, and he will zealously defend you against misdemeanor and felony charges in Central Texas. Call 512-257-1010 to schedule a free initial consultation.

A biography is provided on her website: www.packardlawcenter.com.

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