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Andrea Townsend
Tarrant County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 22 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Texas Tech University School of Law
Andrea Townsend attended Texas A&M University and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 2000. She then graduated from the Texas Tech School of Law in 2003. Throughout her career as an attorney, Andrea has worked as an Assistant District Attorney in multiple counties throughout the North Texas area, including the Grayson County Attorney’s Office, Ellis County District Attorney’s Office, Denton County District Attorney’s Office, and Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. Andrea handled thousands of criminal cases as a prosecutor, with offenses including driving while intoxicated, assault, sexual assault of a child, stalking, aggravated robbery, and murder. While...
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Lisa Haines
Tarrant County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Southern Methodist University
Lisa Haines is a client-focused defense attorney and has been license more than 22 years. Lisa has resolved thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases in every court in Tarrant County, both as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office and as a defense attorney. Because of her many trials and vast experience in criminal law, Ms. Haines is approved by the Tarrant County Criminal Court Judges to represent defendants facing habitual,1st, 2nd, 3rd and state jail felonies and all misdemeanor level charges. She is well known and respected in the criminal courts as a passionate and tenacious defender...
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Brian Poe
Tarrant County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Southern Methodist University
As a former state and federal prosecutor, I have tried over 100 jury trials from DWI to Capital Murder at the state level, to complex drug, money laundering, and white collar crime cases at the federal level.
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Donald Scott Mackenzie
Dallas County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 23 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury
My firm provides comprehensive legal services and sound, reasoned advice. My wide range of experience, in state and federal courts, lets me deliver efficient and effective representation with your best interest always the primary goal.
Litigation is about balancing risk; the art of law is balancing risk and cost to obtain the best possible result for the client. Common sense, excellent education and practical experience are combined with my personal desire to help each of my clients. You are important to me.
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Jack Byno
Tarrant County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Municipal and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Fo over 20 years Jack Byno & Associates have represented clients with traffic tickets. This includes, but is not limited to fighting speeding tickets, lifting traffic warrants, defending CDL & trucking violations, contesting drivers license suspensions, and arguing DWI & DUI charges. As a former Municipal Court Judge, Jack Byno brings a unique view point to traffic ticket defense work. He has represented thousands of clients across the greater Dallas - Fort Worth area, including as far East as Hunt County and West as Weatherford. Call us today to determine what can be done with your case at...
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Melissa Warrick
El Paso County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 13 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
I am a former prosecutor with extensive litigation experience in three states: Arizona, Texas, and Washington. After 18 years of litigating high level felony cases, I left government work to go into private practice to provide members of the community with aggressive legal advocacy in the areas of criminal and family law. I have successfully litigated thousands of cases across three states involving DWI, Family Violence, Sex Crimes, Drug Possession and Drug Trafficking as well as Homicide. Throughout my lengthy career I have strived to be fair to all involved while fighting for justice.
I am a Virginia native who...
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Leslie Starr Barrows
Tarrant County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 19 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Divorce
The Barrows Firm provides effective solutions in high conflict divorce cases, criminal and juvenile criminal matters, probate, guardianship and more.
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Michael J. Brown
Midland County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Divorce
The University of Texas School of Law
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Arif Abrar
El Paso County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
SMU Dedman School of Law
At The Law Office of Abrar & Vergara, we believe that everyone deserves excellent and personalized legal representation. As experienced trial attorneys, we have successfully litigated a variety of cases, from fighting for compensation in medical malpractice cases to defending you against criminal charges.
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Kristin Raquel Romero
El Paso County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 20 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Kansas School of Law
I’m a former El Paso prosecutor and a captain in the U.S. Army JAG Reserve with extensive trial experience. After years of handling high level felony cases as a prosecutor, I left government work to go into private practice, where I provide aggressive legal advocacy in criminal and family law. I’ve been the lead attorney in thousands of criminal cases ranging from DWI and family violence to first-degree and “super first”-degree felony charges. I always put my clients first, so you can count on me to treat you with respect and fight hard to get you the best results possible.
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Brian John Willett
Tarrant County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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Charles W. Lanehart Jr.
Lubbock County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 47 years of experience
DUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Texas Tech University School of Law
Chuck Lanehart is a shareholder in the Lubbock firm of Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl, P.C., where he has practiced law since 1977. He is a 1977 graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law. He is board certified in the field of Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Chuck is a former director of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is co-organizer of the annual TCDLA Declaration of Independence statewide readings and serves on TCDLA’s ethics committee. TCDLA awarded him the President's Commendation for "Outstanding Service to the Citizen Accused" and also honored him with...
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Cynthia Mendoza
Lubbock County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Texas Tech University School of Law
Lubbock Criminal Defense Attorney Cynthia Mendoza is dedicated to protecting clients’ rights when they have been charged with or accused of a crime in West Texas. She established the Law Office of Cynthia Mendoza in 2006, focusing exclusively on criminal defense. Because of her knowledge, insights, and professional experience, she is able to sit with clients and help them understand their options and what the process entails. Cynthia Mendoza is also fluent in Spanish and she often assists those who need legal counsel in in Spanish, or who only communicate in Spanish. Attorney Mendoza offers free initial case consultations. Call...
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Christopher D. Wanner
Lubbock County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Texas Tech University School of Law
I am a three time graduate of Texas Tech University. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2008, a Master’s in Business Administration in 2011, and a Doctorate’s in Jurisprudence in 2011. I have been licensed to practice in all the courts of the State of Texas since 2012. While attending Texas Tech School of Law, I was awarded the coveted Excellence for the Future Award, only given to the students with the highest grade in their class. After a 9 month externship for the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, I formed The...
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Larry Sullivant
Cooke County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 58 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Baylor Law School
Graduated University of North Texas BA 1963; Graduated Baylor Law School Doctor of Jurisprudence 1966; admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; County Judge, Cooke County, Texas, 1970-76; District Judge, 235th Judicial District Court, 1976-88. Member of Cooke County and North Texas Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (District 14-B Grievance Committee, 2001-07); Texas Trial Lawyers Association; Partner Sullivant Law Firm 1989 to present.
Larry's Legal Assistant is Kim Moudy.
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Stephanie Lynn May
Tom Green County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
St. Mary's University School of Law
Stephanie May focuses her practice solely on DWI & criminal defense. She is located in her hometown of San Angelo, Texas. Stephanie knows good people sometimes have bad days. She will thoroughly review your case, inform you of what your options are, and fight to get you the best possible result for your situation.
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Bart Charles Craytor
Titus County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Oklahoma City University School of Law
If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. As different rules and procedures exist for different offenses, you should seek a criminal defense attorney who has worked on your particular type of case to provide you with the best defense. An experienced criminal defense attorney knows what information the government will need to prove your guilt. The defense attorney will also know what information you need to prove your innocence, including whether there are any legal...
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David N. DeFoore
Taylor County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
I grew up in Anson, Texas, not far from Abilene. I was raised on a ranch out in the country, and it helped shape my early life. I graduated Valedictorian of my high school in 1995, and went to Texas A&M University where I graduated in 1999 in the top 10% of my class with a B.B.A. in Accounting. After graduation with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from A&M, I went straight to law school at Texas Tech University School of Law on a full scholarship. I graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from...
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Jeffrey Alan Hines
Denton County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Houston - Main Campus
I spent the first 8 years of my practice in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office in its Trial Division. There I tried over 300 cases to final verdict before juries and hundreds more bench trials, motions, and probation revocations. I took all that experience into the private practice of law which has now lasted 35 years. Thus equipped and trained, I have applied those skills to expand into civil litigation while continuing to practice criminal defense. I maintain membership in the State Bar of Texas College, which means I take 30 or more hours of Continuing Legal Education each...
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Daniel K. Peugh
Denton County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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Brent David Bowen
Denton County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 23 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Washburn University
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Kyle Therrian
Collin County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 14 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
University of Oklahoma College of Law
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James Patrick Whalen
Denton County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
SMU Dedman School of Law
James P. Whalen is the owner of Whalen Law Office in Frisco, Texas.
James graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in May 1995 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in November 1995 and is admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas, Northern District of Illinois, as well as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. James has been Board Certified in Criminal Law since 2002 and has been Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law since 2017. Mr. Whalen practices exclusively in federal...
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Jane Mapes
Harris County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Jane Mapes has been practicing law for 26 years and has devoted her practice to Family Law for the past 16 years, in Texas. Prior to relocating to Texas in 1996, she concentrated on real estate and personal injury law in the State of Florida, where she went to law school, and was admitted to the Bar in 1988. Upon moving to Texas, Ms. Mapes was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, and began practicing with a general practice law firm in Grand Prairie, where she familiarized herself with the courts in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. Jane then joined...
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Farzad Zare
Dallas County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 20 years of experience
(213) 663-2627
400 S. Zang Blvd
Oak Cliff Tower, Suite 350
Dallas, TX 75208
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and International
SMU Dedman School of Law
Experienced Attorney Licensed in Iran and Criminal Defense Attorney in the State of Texas
Having successfully handled complex legal matters in Iran, I am well-prepared and have transmitted my skills and expertise to the U.S. legal system. My admission to the Texas Bar reflects my dedication to expanding my professional horizons and serving clients within the United States.
Drawing on my extensive legal experience, I offer a comprehensive skill set that spans various practice areas, including civil litigation, contract negotiations, corporate law, torts, and regulatory compliance. I pride myself on my analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills, which...
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Don Hase
Tarrant County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Don is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice is limited to criminal defense. Don also represents individuals who are under investigation by law enforcement before any formal charges are filed. Don has been named a Texas SuperLawyer by Texas Monthly magazine in 2009-13. He is a former prosecutor. Call for a free consultation with a criminal law specialist.
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Sam Howard Lock
Bexar County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 27 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Sam H. Lock has tried every type of criminal case, from murder to the most minor of misdemeanors. He brings his legal knowledge, litigation skills and a personal touch to his representation of those accused of crimes.
Largely because of his hands-on approach, Sam has twice been recognized by Texas Monthly as a Rising Star in the legal profession. He has been recognized three times in Scene in S.A. Monthly as on of San Antonios best lawyers.
He serves on the Boards of Directors for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Sam is also...
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John Carroll Boudreaux
Harris County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(713) 222-8861
4501 Magnolia Cove Dr., Suite 201
(Across from Sharky's)
Kingwood, TX 77339
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University
Over 20 years of litigation and counseling experience. We make every reasonable attempt to resolve and settle disputes. If the opposition is unreasonable, we file a lawsuit and litigate as far as necessary. Sometimes a dispute is settled in litigation and other times we prepare for and conduct trials. We also do appeals if necessary in both the Civil and Criminal arenas.
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Craig Monroe Greaves
Brazos County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Cumberland School Of Law
Craig Greaves was born and raised in Franklin, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1995, and soon after attended the Cumberland School of Law, where he was awarded his Juris Doctorate in 1999. Craig remains a resident of the Brazos Valley, along with his wife and three children. Immediately after graduating from law school, Craig returned to the Brazos Valley where he began working as an Associate for Bryan, Stacy & Dillard, focusing solely on criminal matters. Craig is fortunate to have had the opportunity to fine-tune his abilities under the guidance of the widely known and well-respected...
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Chad Zubi
Harris County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Chad Zubi is the founding attorney of The Law Office of Chad Zubi, a criminal defense and family law firm in Houston and the surrounding areas, including Humble, Kingwood, and Atascocita. Through experience, Chad is a great help for people accused of a crime whether it be small or large, or who are going through a divorce or other family law matter. Chad has deep knowledge of the Texas criminal justice system and family courts, which make him uniquely qualified to achieve the desired result for his clients. Chad Zubi is a trusted attorney who is capable of...
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Gary J. Hillier
Bexar County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 6 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
St. Mary's University School of Law
I worked in the criminal justice system in England, as a police officer, for fifteen years. I moved to San Antonio and became a United States citizen in 2014. I have worked as a prosecutor and now work in the criminal justice system in a different capacity—as a criminal defense attorney. I truly believe that the United States is the land of second opportunities. I want to help you get your second chance.
My experience within the criminal justice system has helped me to develop excellent communication and advocacy skills. These skills led to me developing strong values of...
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Hal Agron
Harris County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 36 years of experience
2002 Timberloch
Suite 200
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Family and Insurance Defense
South Texas College of Law
Attorney Hal Agron began his career as a criminal prosecutor in the Montgomery County Attorneys Office responsible for defending Montgomery County and its elected officials in State and Federal court. After several years on the criminal side, Hal served as a civil litigator for the county until he left for the public sector in 1994 and began practicing law as in-house counsel for several national insurance carriers. Over the years, Hal Agron has tried and settled countless cases involving misdemeanors and felonies. Much of his success can be attributed to his skills in laying the groundwork and...
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Ashley Elizabeth Morgan
Bexar County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
St. Mary's University School of Law
I am a fierce attorney and my ability to communicate to juries is one of my strengths. I believe that an attorney-client relationship should be just that: a relationship. Having been more than just a student and then an attorney, I have the ability to empathize with my clients, which is often overlooked by attorneys rushing to get a case disposed. I will work hard to prepare a powerful and winning defense for you.
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Derek Ritchie
Bexar County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Texas - Austin
Attorney Derek S. Ritchie – the founder and managing partner of The Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie, PLLC – is an accomplished lawyer focusing his practice on family law and criminal defense.
Derek obtained his law degree in London where he practiced criminal defense, handling a variety of sex crimes, gang-related crimes, and violent crimes. From there, Derek moved to the U.S. and earned his LLM from The University of Texas School of Law. He gained prosecution experience while working for the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. After graduating with his LLM, Derek worked for a criminal defense firm in...
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Milan Marinkovich
Harris County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 24 years of experience
(832) 232-9600
25211 Grogans Mill Road
Suite 130
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Family and Insurance Defense
-Published Cases:
Nueces County v. Ferguson, 97 S.W.3d 205, Tex.App. - Corpus Christi, 2002 (No. 13-02-230-CV); Counsel for Appellants
Soliz v. Nueces County, 134 S.W.3d 298, Tex.App. - Corpus Christi, 2003 (No. 13-02-197-CV); Counsel for Appellee
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Mr. Shannon Boyd Flanigan
Brazos County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Baylor Law School and University of Oklahoma College of Law
Shannon Flanigan brings over 24 years of experience in criminal law to your defense when you have been accused of a crime. That experience will defend against charges of DWI or DUI, minor with alcohol charges, theft, robbery, drug or marijuana charges, and any type of assault. Flanigan represents clients in Brazos County and the surrounding counties of Robertson, Burleson, Grimes, and Madison. Call immediately if you have a question or want to set an appointment for a free consultation.
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Ms. Sylvia Ann Cavazos
Bexar County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 27 years of experience
(210) 682-8800
The Milam Building
115 E. Travis Street, Suite 1711
San Antonio, TX 78205
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Attorney Sylvia A. Cavazos is a former prosecutor and worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar county for 10 years. She has extensive criminal trial experience in Felony and Misdemeanor cases including 1st Degree Aggravated Felonies. Ms. Cavazos opened up her private law office in 2007. She is a highly motivated and aggressive attorney who knows the law and the criminal justice system. Ms. Cavazos is one of the top criminal lawyers in San Antonio and surrounding counties. She also practices in Federal Court in the Western District of Texas and also has federal...
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Kevin Bennett
Travis County, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 17 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
South Texas College of Law
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...
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Ian Barton Inglis
Travis County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 44 years of experience
DUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
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...
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Jackson Francis Gorski
Travis County, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 10 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
South Texas College of Law
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...