Pontotoc Criminal Lawyers

Education

1995- J.D. in Law Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico ranked 8th.
1999- LLM Master in Laws American Legal Studies, St. Mary’s University School of Law
2001- Jurisprudence Doctorate St. Mary’s University School of Law

Employment

2016- Founded Afonso Otero Attorney at Law, P.C.
2001- Founded Gonzalez & Otero, P.C.
2001- Present Attorney Consultant for the Mexican General Consulate in San Antonio, Texas
Participated as an expert in Mexican and immigration law for the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas.

Memberships:

Texas Bar Association 2001 – Present

Western District of Texas

Southern District of Texas

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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Age and trickery will win out over youth and vigor any day! Years of experience as a prosecutor combined with years in private practice in one county make me the epitome of the small town attorney. I graduated from SWTSU, a.k.a. Texas State, and went to Law school at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. As a parent of one child and three German eating sheppards I have sunk my roots in the Texas Hill country. I pride myself on knowing Hays County's Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Judiciary. Attorneys must advocate, not just lawyer!

Having been a former prosecutor and now a defense attorney for roughly the same amount of time, I believe that I possess the ability to see the strengths and weaknesses of both sides of a case.

At trial, it is important that you have a skilled and seasoned advocate representing your interests. I have tried more than 100 jury trials and handled countless motions and other court hearings. I know what works in front of a jury and a judge and what doesn't.

I'm here to help you navigate your criminal case through the system to...

Born and raised in Texas, I began practicing in Austin in 2014. In that time, I have learned the value of a client-centered approach focused on communication with all my clients. I launched ATX Legal in 2021 because I wanted to replicate the client-focused approach I had developed over five years and hundreds of clients. A large percentage of my business comes from referrals from previous clients because they know the kind of value I deliver and the level of care I take in each case. After graduating cum laude from Loyola University in New Orleans, I returned home to Austin....

I attended Texas Wesleyan School of Law, graduating in 2010. Since then I've practiced in criminal law for a decade, the majority of that time in Austin, handling cases in Travis County and throughout the Central Texas area. I've handled a wide variety of cases--from murder to minor drug charges.

My approach is simple listen to my client's needs and I get the best results for them possible.

Key strengths include: Litigation Criminal Law Administrative Law Informal Negotiations Rules of Evidence Legal Research and Writing Client Relations and Communication Prior to joining Bertolino LLP, Kerry Bloodsaw worked as public defender in Atlanta, Georgia for several years litigating hundreds of cases from low-level drug offenses to violent felonies. She spent a majority of her time in the courtroom litigating these cases and fighting for the best possible outcome for her clients. Over the course of her more than 5 years with Bertolino LLP, Kerry has been able to cultivate strong working-relationships with board investigators and staff attorneys. She has become extremely familiar with various agencies’ rules...

Private practice in criminal defense, Austin, TX - General felony and misdemeanor trial practice, emphasis on major felonies. Extensive jury trial experience – over 75 felony jury trials, including 3 death penalty capital murders, homicides, aggravated robberies, aggravated kidnappings, aggravated sexual assaults. Experience in direct and cross-examination of forensic pathologists, firearm and tool mark examiners, arson investigators, DNA technicians, crime scene analysts and reconstruction specialists; expert witnesses on coerced confessions, sexual and family violence abuse therapists and victims; psychiatric testimony including insanity defense, mental retardation and future dangerousness assessment.

Almost 30 years of legal and business experience in civil, criminal, family, probate, business and real estate, divorce and juvenile matters