Ecleto Lawyers

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.

A practicing trial attorney for over 40 years, Barry Deacon brings a unique perspective to his personal injury and business litigation cases. He has tried lawsuits as counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants, which has given him the insights and experience needed to protect his clients’ interests and anticipate the other side’s legal strategies. Attorney Deacon has also jointly represented thousands of corn farmers from multiple states against a global biotech company that allowed an unapproved genetically modified corn seed trait to be introduced into a foreign market resulting in US corn exports to that country being rejected and turned away....

Our practice is 100% devoted to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, grandparent rights, marital agreements, collaborative law, family law mediation, transgender issues, same sex marriages, and domestic partnerships. Because we limit our practice to family law, you can be assured that your case will get the attention and care you deserve. We can also offer you a better way to divorce using Collaborative Law, settling your case without utilizing the court system, or a relatively new program for high conflict cases called 'New Ways for Families.' Call us to request a free consultation...

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...

Louis Leichter practices administrative, health, and criminal law, focusing on the area of licensure and license defense. Mr. Leichter advises clients on disciplinary actions and misconduct allegations that may affect their professional licenses. Mr. Leichter also represents clients on related issues that are divergent from the receipt of a disciplinary order within a healthcare practice. Peer review and medical staff privileges, practitioner data bank disputes, network agreements, contract negotiations, and license renewal questionnaires are important to medical and other health care professionals who are involved in disciplinary action. Prior to starting a private practice, Mr. Leichter prosecuted criminal cases as an...

William B. “Bill” Gammon was born in Virginia and moved to Texas as a young child when his father went to work for NASA. He attended High School in Clear Lake, Houston and then came to Austin during the 1960’s to complete his under graduate degree at The University of Texas. He ran several successful small businesses both in Austin and in Houston before deciding to attend Law School. He attended UT Law School in Austin and holds the record there for the fastest graduating student. He completed Law School in just twenty two months.

Bill began his solo practice here...

I was born in Washington, D.C., and spent the first 10 years of my life on the east coast before moving to Texas in 1990. We settled in League City, Texas, where I went to elementary through high school before attending the University of Texas at Austin. In 2002, I finished my undergraduate education at Baylor University, where I obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations. In 2006, I obtained my J.D. from the University of Tulsa and was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2007. My loving and beautiful wife, Jill, is...

Dan focuses on real estate litigation and transactions, estate planning and probate, and general civil litigation matters. He draws on his experience as a former County Court at Law Judge in Hays County handling thousands of civil and criminal matters. He is an AV-Preeminent rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer® (a Thompson Reuters rating service) in the area of General Litigation. He served as law clerk to Justice Davie L. Wilson of the First Court of Appeals in Houston before practicing for several years in the commercial litigation section a large Austin-based law firm. He is...

Jennifer represents clients in adoptions, premarital planning and estate planning.

Professional Licenses and Court Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States District Court for the Western and Northern Districts of Texas, United States Patent & Trademark Office, all Courts of the State of Texas.

Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence, cum laude, from the University of Houston, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, with honor, from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Legal Experience: Specializing in Patent Law, including patent drafting, prosecution and procurement, in the United States and in other countries. Technical areas of expertise include wireless communications, digital signal...

Melissa Stone Myers began her career in patent litigation with the Delaware law firm, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP. After moving to Austin, Melissa and her family planted new roots. Building relationships with a network of growing families, Melissa Stone Myers recognized the need for families to plan for their future and that of their children. Melissa also realized a growing demand for advice and assistance with local small businesses. StoneMyers Law PLLC was formed to help families plan for their future and help small businesses achieve their goals.

Professional Background:
J.D. cum laude, Boston University School of Law (1998)

B.S. Biochemistry...

I have been interested in the law since my childhood experiences required me to attend annual corporate meetings and estate planning sessions with my parents. It was there that I was first introduced to the concepts of estate planning in action. After graduation from St. Mary's School of Law I knew that being from a entrepreneurial family I wanted to start my own practice in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate. I wanted to create legacies and peace of mind and this was the route to take. In my practice I make it...

Ricardo Julio was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His family moved to the US at an early age, and he has lived in Texas ever since. Growing up in a foreign country, he quickly learned the value of hard work and dedication. Ricardo received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Baylor University in 2009. After graduating, Ricardo attended the night program at St. Mary’s Law School while maintaining a full-time job in Austin. At St. Mary’s, Ricardo was part of the St. Mary’s Civil Clinic where he provided pro bono representation to members of...

My goal is make sure all individuals with legal problems have access to the legal help they need. I offer individuals straight-forward, flat-rate billing options at prices they can afford. No more surprise bills at the end of your representation. If you have a serious legal problem and are worried about having the funds to get help, let me work with you. We can arrange something to make us both happy.

I am not your typical attorney. My journey to the legal field was a strange one. After studying biochemistry and gene therapy, I decided the lab environment wasn't...

An Austin native from birth, Mr. Melton attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with his B.A. in 1996. He went on to California to attend The University of San Diego School of Law, earning his J.D. in 1999, serving as the Comment Editor of the San Diego Law Review. After graduation he moved back to Austin and received his license to practice law in the State of Texas in 1999. Now, John F. Melton is an experienced Austin-based lawyer who has helped hundreds of Texas workers fight for their legal rights. Since 2008, he has...

Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1997 with a Bachelor in Social Work and soon thereafter, worked with the immigrant community as a social worker at a local middle school. In my work, I saw first-hand, the difficulties the undocumented confronted and decided to pursue law school to assist the immigrant community and have a greater impact on their everyday lives. Immediately upon enrollment in St. Mary's School of Law in 2000, I began assisting immigrants obtain legal status as a student attorney through the St. Mary's Immigration Clinic. I obtained my Juris Doctor...

Hamp Skelton grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Princeton University in 1978 and from the University of Texas School of Law in 1981. He and his wife, Karen, have three sons, now all in their mid-20s. Hamp has tried lawsuits in Texas for more than 40 years. He began his career at Vinson & Elkins in Houston in 1981, practicing in its commercial litigation section. He moved back to to Austin in 1986, joining Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. He built a litigation section for that office, serving as partner in charge of litigation. His present...

Ashley obtained her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, in 2007, where she was a member of the school's Moot Court Team. She earned her bachelor's degree in International Studies with minors in Journalism and History from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas in 2004. Ashley is an experienced litigator with 15+ years of experience in a wide array of litigation matters, including insurance coverage disputes, construction defect issues, products and premises liability claims, personal injury automobile and pedestrian accidents, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims. She has defended nationally-known rideshare companies, homeowners and personal...

Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Super Lawyer in Federal and White Collar Law

Mary Jones has been resolving family law matters, including complex financial issues, custody and visitation concerns, immediate and long reaching ramifications of settlement provisions for more than 25 years. Mary’s long-standing focus has been in all aspects of family law and collaborative divorce, including traditional and same-sex divorce, child support, spousal support, child custody, modifications, complex property division, maintenance, post-divorce disputes, paternity, adoptions, enforcement, pre- and post-marital agreements, and grandparent access.

Practicing in the area of employment and Constitutional law. Examples of claims handled by the firm include: * Sexual Harassment * Equal Pay Act * Pregnancy Discrimination * Other forms of sex, race, age and disability discrimination * Constitutional claims * "Whistleblower" claims * Retaliation against an employee for refusal to commit a crime * False Claims Act Ms. Gilson received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Political Science from Baylor University, Waco, Texas in 1988 and she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas in 1992. Ms. Gilson’s professional affiliations include: * Member State Bar of Texas, licensed November1992 * Admitted...

Nanthaveth & Associates, PLLC is a trusted immigration law firm located in Austin, Texas. Immigration law experts at Nanthaveth and Associates are prepared to provide legal counsel for businesses, families and individuals in the areas of green cards, adjustment of status, work visas and investor visa applications, family sponsored immigration, employer compliance, self-petitions, permanent residence, naturalization, waivers, appeals and more. Ms. Nanthaveth graduated from Louisiana State University in 1999 with a BA in Mass Communications and minor in Speech Communications. She then received her Master’s degree in Photojournalism in 2000 from Southern University. After working as a news anchor and reporter...

Ken Bigham Jr. has been licensed to practice law since 1989. Since that time he has made it his mission to empower and defend those who find themselves up against the overwhelming odds of large corporations and organizations. With a focus on personal injury law and criminal defense, Ken has spent the last two decades providing experienced guidance and dedicated legal service.

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Joseph Muller has years of immigration legal experience and is based in Austin, Texas. Attorney Muller has handled a wide range of immigration cases and has served thousands of clients in the following types of benefits:

Applications for U.S. Citizenship, naturalization, and U.S. Passports
Green card applications and I-485 adjustment of status applications
Consular processing for family seeking green cards from outside the U.S.
Benefits for victims of abuse and crime, such as VAWA, U-Visa, and T-Visa applications
Asylum applications before USCIS and in immigration court
Defense against deportation
Release from immigration detention with bond hearings and parole
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Work permits
Litigation in federal court for...

Angela M. Hahn manages the Austin office of Doyen Sebesta & Poelma, LLLP. With ten years of Mock Trial experience, Ms. Hahn tried more cases before graduating from law school, than most lawyers do in a lifetime. Now, with fifteen years of real-world experience as a practicing civil trial lawyer, she regularly handles matters involving construction defects, product liability, contract disputes, property damage and general negligence claims. Ms. Hahn focuses on large-loss insurance subrogation claims and has developed a passion for lightning-induced fire losses, especially those involving Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) or Radiant Barriers.

Beyond prosecuting property damage cases, Ms....

Jamie Kerr graduated from Rice University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2000. He spent nine years in education, working mostly with high school and university students through the process of application for admission to undergraduate, graduate, business, and law schools. In 2009, Jamie returned to school himself and graduated three years later from the University of Texas School of Law with a Juris Doctor. During his tenure at UT, Jamie focused heavily on clinical education, the study of the dynamics of domestic violence, and criminal law. He spent a year helping victims of domestic violence with their civil cases...

Tyler George’s practice involves representing both individuals and corporate clients in a range of legal matters including, Business Transactions, Estate Planning, Public Finance and Real Estate. Prior to joining Naman Howell, Tyler served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force, representing the Air Force in civil and criminal matters.

The mission of Hiller Law is to deliver expert divorce and family law counsel in a tough, smart, and professional manner. Michael Hiller is known as a fierce courtroom lawyer, and his team provides each client with aggressive and innovative approaches to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Michael Hiller is a Texas Board Certified family lawyer who has extensive legal experience in handling all kinds of family law cases and is specifically trained to handle high conflict divorce cases for high net worth individuals. The Hiller Law Team takes pride in working diligently to present truthful and honest evidence in court...

Candice B. Deyerle is a founding partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC and is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Clients with particularly complex family law issues, including divorce with businesses involved, multi-million dollar estates, privacy or publicity concerns, contested custody matters, children or parties with disabilities and/or special needs, or difficult issues such as alcoholism, drug abuse, addiction, mental health disorders, or personality disorders involved particularly benefit from Candice’s expertise. From the initial consultation, she will listen to and thoughtfully evaluate the facts of your case and work with you to...

Before opening a law practice, Grover "Pete" Peters served in the military and then served as a healthcare executive. He now offers legal services in several practice areas including Aviation Law, Business Law, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and more.

Pete is a retired U.S. Army Medical Service Corps officer and a former healthcare executive having served as a COO, CIO, and CEO of various healthcare organizations and systems across the United States. In addition to practicing law, Pete has extensive experience in business development. He regularly consults with providers and medical groups developing freestanding emergency departments and micro hospitals. In...

Tillman Roots joined Pless Law Firm in 2022 and is based in the firm’s Austin office. Prior to, he served over ten years as General Counsel for one of the fastest growing counties in the United States (Comal County) handling the county’s real estate transactions, procurement and construction contracts, and subdivision plat matters.

Criminal: Possession and Delivery; Assault; Murder; DWI; DUI; Probation revocation; Jail Release; Bonds posted; Falfurrias and Sarita Checkpoints; Illegal immigrants. Social Security Disability: Applications/Denials; Adult and children; Back: Heart; Neck; Fibromyalgia; Diabetes; High Blood Pressure; Depression/Anxiety. Accident & Insurance: Truck; Car; Motorcycle; Death; Fire; Homeowners; Long Term Disability; ERISA; Settlements and lawsuit.

I am Amie Augenstein, I thank you for considering my firm for legal representation. After living in Dallas for over 15 years, my family and I recently relocated to Corpus Christi. Prior to opening my firm here, I worked as an associate for a Dallas Employment Law Firm I represent both Employers and Employees, which gives me insight into both sides and keeps me sharp from every angle of any legal issue that comes up.

I am experienced in several areas of law, such as Criminal Law, Employment Law, Mental Health Law, Juvenile Law, Contract Law, Family Law, and Guardianship...

I am Elise Smith, a dedicated attorney at Smith & Smith Advocates, where I focus on civil rights and federal litigation. My practice primarily involves representing individuals in complex federal cases, particularly those concerning constitutional violations, §1983 claims, and civil rights issues. I am committed to advocating for individuals whose rights have been violated by government entities, law enforcement, or other state actors. I firmly believe that the courtroom is a crucial arena for effecting change. My approach to each case is driven by a relentless pursuit of justice, especially for those whose voices have been muted by systemic abuses of...

Amsel IP Law provides patent strategy, portfolio development, and prosecution services. The firm serves tech innovators ranging from early startups to large public companies. Founder and Principal Attorney Jason Amsel has over 15 years experience advising technology companies on critical patent matters, including building new patent programs, reinvigorating stagnant ones, and refocusing patent portfolios to align with business objectives and increase valuations. Prior to founding Amsel IP Law, Jason was counsel at a large Silicon Valley law firm working with technology companies from inception through major acquisitions and IPOs. Jason is an active member in the Austin, TX growing...

Emily chose family law to help protect clients’ well-being. She works with clients to find a personalized solution for their situation. Emily understands that divorce and other family law matters are not simply a transaction, but a significant life transition. She offers practical and sound advice to help guide clients through this time to a hopeful future.

Ana Laura Gutierrez is trial lawyer with the Gutierrez Law Firm. Ms. Gutierrez is a former prosecutor, and she brings extensive trial experience to the firm. Ms. Gutierrez represents individuals and families who have been injured or killed in automobile or workplace accidents. Outside of the office, Ms. Gutierrez enjoys spending time with her two beautiful children, volunteering with their schools, and working with Dress for Success.

Two decades litigating has taught me a lot of things, the number one thing is to be prepared. I am kicking back a bit and enjoying my family but still helping out where I can to friends and family. Modern world mixed with longer lifespans means you have to rethink your retirement strategy and long term care solutions. Just doing a will is not enough. Plan your estate, using modern techniques, that's the key.