Rick Cofer - Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer Reviews & Ratings
Rick Cofer has an average rating of 4.9/5 based on 79 reviews and practices at Cofer & Connelly in Austin, Texas. Practice areas include Criminal Defense law.
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Rick Cofer Bio
Attorney Rick Cofer is a partner with Cofer & Connelly, PLLC, law firm in Austin, Texas. Nationally known as among the top trial attorneys in the country, Mr. Cofer has more than 13 years of legal experience. Recognized in 2021 as Best Lawyer by the Austin Chronicle, a Rising Star by ThomsonReuters, and Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout Texas who have legal needs involving any of the following:. Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Cofer has served as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. He has tried more than 100 cases to a judge or jury, and has thousands of hours of courtroom experience.. Additionally, he is a statewide juvenile defense attorney, representing young adults in serious cases throughout Texas. He holds the distinction of being the only Austin attorney to have both prosecuted and defended Travis County juvenile murder charges.. Through his criminal defense practice, Mr. Cofer routinely handles some of the most complex and serious criminal cases across Central Texas, including murder charges, sex crimes, and other major felonies. He also handles DWI and drug possession cases, and he has notable experience with cannabis and marijuana laws.. From his efforts, Mr. Cofer has achieved a long record of securing successful outcomes for his clients, and he has earned numerous awards and honors for his outstanding professionalism and service. Among his accolades, he has received a Top 100 Trial Lawyers designation from The National Trial Lawyers, and Attorney & Practice Magazine named him among the Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in 2019. He has also received Superb client ratings on Avvo along with the site's Clients' Choice Award.. Moreover, Mr. Cofer has received the Distinguished Service Certificate from the city of Austin along with the Individual Achievement Award from Keep Austin Beautiful. He has also received a Resolution of Appreciation from the Travis County Commissioners Court, and he is a graduate of the Austin Bar Association's Leadership Academy.. Mr. Cofer is also a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and a board member of the Austin Bar Foundation. He is a member of the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association, the Austin and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Associations, the Austin LBGT Bar Association, and other local, state, and national legal organizations.. A 2004 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Cofer obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law in 2007, where he was a member of the Leon Green Society and the American Constitution Society. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. Mr. Cofer has deep Central Texas roots. He has served in a number of public roles, including:. Mr. Cofer is a 20 year resident of Central Texas. He splits time between his Clarksville neighborhood and Blanco ranch.
Average Rating: 4.9
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Total Reviews 79
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Cofer & Connelly
Practice-Area(s)
Criminal Defense
Austin, 78701
Address
602 W 11th St,
Austin
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78701
Counties Travis , Lubbock , Hays , Kerr , Blanco County
Counties Travis , Lubbock , Hays , Kerr , Blanco County
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Rick Cofer has received a total of 79 Lawbamba, Avvo, Yelp, Google and Lawyers.com reviews.
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- Free or Complimentary consultation may be available for a few hours.
- Austin Lawyers Fees is generally in the range of $213-$453 per hour.
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Drunk technically speaking. Great things to know about her she is always in touch if you need her! ...read more
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Any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend you contact him if you find yourself involved in Mr hall represented my cousin and he recommended me to him. He was very professional and he helped me keep me from getting my driver license suspended. He always kept me updated and was available at all times. He got me a good deal on my dwi case ...read more ...read more
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U threw whatever u need to understand your situation better and so if u find your self in trouble or I strongly suggest hiring Mac as your attorney. I was very pleased with his services and you will be too. His is very professional and worked out a deal with the court and got my case dismissed. I would hire Mac again in the future. Give … ...read more ...read more
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An absolute PRO! Larry successfully resolved my case and kept me informed throughout. I'm extremel My family recently worked with Larry during an incredibly difficult and unfamiliar time, and I wanted to share my experience from the perspective of a family advocate. … ...read more ...read more
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Zachary Maloney
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It’s been a journey with Val and my family. He never told me anything that he didn’t make come t ...read more
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Best Local Counsel I have used in 25 years This is a great insurance company. They offer competitive rates and are very professional and friendly to work with. Highly recommend them. ...read more ...read more
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Attorney Hunter is the real deal!!!!! When they say it won't be dismissed, HE doesn't take that lyin ...read more
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Don Morehart
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About a year ago, I was charged with DWI while I was in the process of moving to another state. I knew I was guilty but I didn't want to be on probat... ...read more
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I’m so glad I did. To my shock, my case was dismissed at pretrial, even after a jury trial had al ...read more
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He worked hard and got 5 charges dropped. He was also a court appointed attorney. I would recommend ...read more
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Es significantly decreased. His paralegal, Randi, was fantastic with keeping us updated and answerin ...read more
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