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I am a criminal defense lawyer with over thirty-nine years experience in criminal law litigation. The focus of my practice is on defending individuals accused of possessing or trafficking illegal drugs.. Most of my cases arise from traffic stops in Carson County, Dallam County, Hartley County, Moore County & Oldham County.. I practice in State and Federal Court in Texas.. When I take time off to refresh my spirit, you will generally find me hiking somewhere in Colorado.

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Hannah Rivera is an associate attorney at Make Right Law who practices in the areas of personal injury and business litigation. Hannah graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2017, cum laude earning places on the President’s List and Dean’s List. She earned her law degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law in 2021, cum laude. During law school, Hannah won the Top Paper Awards in both Real Estate Finance and Law Office Management.. Hannah is an active member of several professional associations and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of New Mexico, State Bar of Arkansas, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, New Mexico Bar Association, New Medico Hispanic Bar Association, New Mexico Women’s Bar Association, and Panhandle Family Law Association. Hannah is an active member and also serves on the board of directors of the Amarillo Area Women’s Bar Association and Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association, and. Her passion for representing the victims of negligent and reckless conduct led her to leave her former firm and join in the founding of Make Right Law so that she could further focus her practice on those areas of the law. Hannah brings a tremendous work ethic and dedication to the firm’s clients.. Education. University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, Juris Doctorate, cum laude - 2021• Honors: Top Paper Awards – Real Estate Finance (Fall 2020); Law Office Management (Spring 2021)• Activities: Student Bar Association – Full Time Honor Investigator (2019-2020 & 2020-2021); Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers – Social Chair (2019-2020); Business & Tax Law Society – Co-President (2020-2021); Student Wellness Society – Vice President (2020-2021); Rule XV Student Attorney – Consumer Protection Clinic (2020). West Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, cum laude, 2017• Honors: President’s List & Dean’s List• Activities: Golden Key National Honor Society; Alpha Chi College Honor Society; Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society; Psychology Club. Bar Admissions. Texas, 2021Arkansas, 2021New Mexico, 2022United States District Court, Northern District of TexasUnited States District Court, District of New MexicoFifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Professional Affiliations. • State Bar of Texas• State Bar of Arkansas• Texas Trial Lawyers Association• Amarillo Area Women’s Bar Association, Board Member• Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association, Board Member• Panhandle Family Law Association• New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association• New Mexico Bar Association• New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association• New Mexico Women’s Bar Association. Community Involvement. • Amarillo Panhandle Humane Society, Board of Directors

Garland graduated from West Texas State University with a BBA in 1967, and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Garland received his J.D. from Baylor University in 1969. After working for a national accounting firm, he began practicing law in June 1970. He is Texas State Bar Board Certified in Commercial, Residential, and Farm & Ranch Real Estate Law, and has been called "the best dirt attorney in the area". Garland is a respected member and past-president of the Amarillo Bar Association, and continually receives an Excellent Peer Review Rating. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the College of the State Bar of Texas, the Christian Legal Society, and is on the Board of Directors of Texas Panhandle Builders Association. Garland's background includes farming and ranching, and he continues his involvement in family farming and ranching enterprises. He is a member of USA Gideons International and is active in his church.

Fred graduated from College of Holy Cross in Worcester MA with a BA in 1967. He joined the ranks of those who "get to Texas as soon as they can" when he enrolled in the University of Texas School of Law and received his J.D. in 1970. Fred was Assistant Attorney for the City of Amarillo from 1970 to 1973, when he joined Garland Sell in private practice. He is Texas State Bar Board Certified in Residential Real Estate Law, and is a member of the Amarillo Bar Association and State Bar of Texas, and continually receives an Excellent Peer Review Rating. Fred has experience in and continues his involvement in farming and ranching as a member of the American Angus Association and past president of the Panhandle Chapter. Fred is active in his church.

Former Texas Prosecutor with PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF DISMISSALS.  .

Christopher D. Jones is an attorney with Sprouse Shrader Smith whose practice is split between transactional business matters and wealth planning, with an emphasis on tax issues, trusts & estates, and commercial real estate.. Chris’s practice has a substantial focus on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning including the preparation of wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents. Additionally, Chris has experience with complex estate and tax planning tools such as charitable trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), intentionally defective grantor trusts; (IDGITs), irrevocable family trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs), and family limited partnerships (FLPs).. In additional to his wealth planning practice, Chris represents numerous business owners in planning and creating new business entities (such as LLCs, Series, LLCs, Corporations, Limited Partnerships, professional entities, etc.) in addition to all types of corporate transactions including purchase agreements, buy/sell agreements, mergers, and conversions. Chris has also represented dozens of non-profit corporations in the their formation and applications for 501(c)(3) status.. Commercial real estate often overlaps the wealth planning and business issues faced by many clients. In representing developers, business clients, and wealthy individuals, Chris regularly advises clients regarding real estate ownership structures, commercial leases, 1031 exchanges, and other various real estate issues.

Bringing over two decades of federal criminal trial experience, Christy has handled a wide range of Federal, criminal and administrative defense cases. Her areas of expertise are wide and include white collar crimes, narcotics, computer crimes, environmental cases, tax, counterfeiting, health care fraud, terrorism, regulatory, and immigration. Christy also has extensive experience in all areas of state criminal practice, including DWI, narcotics and theft, among others.Christy spent 23 years in the U.S. Attorney’s office in Amarillo, serving as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Prior to joining the United States Attorney’s Office, she served as an Assistant District Attorney in Randall County, and prior to that as an Assistant County Attorney in Potter County.

Brian W. Farabough is a skilled attorney with Lovell, Lovell, Isern & Farabough, LLP. Brian is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law and focuses his practice on oil and gas matters, contract and business disputes, contractor representation, cattle transaction disputes, and landowner representation in all types of matters, including condemnation. His oil and gas practice covers everything from the review and drafting of industry contracts to representing clients in oil and gas disputes through trial and appeal. On behalf of his clients in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, he regularly seeks the enforcement and/or protection of real property rights and rights under the terms and provisions of contracts and real property conveyance instruments. Brian also assists his clients with the collection of amounts owed for unpaid work, services and materials through breach of contract lawsuits and the filing and foreclosing of liens.. Brian graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Anthropology/Archaeology, cum laude, in 2005. Subsequently, he obtained a Master of Business Administration in Energy Finance and Real Estate Development in 2011 from Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business. He also earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law in 2011.. Brian has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Energy & Natural Resources, every year since 2017. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar College, and Texas Bar Foundation. He is also a member of the Panhandle Association of Petroleum Landmen and Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association. He previously served as an Executive Board Member of the Amarillo Area Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.

Born and raised on his family's Texas Panhandle farm, Channy Wood lives by values learned early: honesty, fairness, responsibility and hard work. " Defending thos values attracted me to the law," Channy says. " I specialized in personal injury law because justice should be available to everyone, not just the rich and powerful." Channy spent several years working in the West Texas oil fields as a derrick hand, roustabout, welder and machinist before completing his education at Texas Tech. " Growing up on a farm, raising livestock, and working in the oil field gave me an education and experiences that cannot be learned in a classroom or at a university. I understand what its like to work from sunset to sunrise in the heat of July and the cold of January. I understand the lives and labor of working people because I have done it myself." Channy and his family continue their agrairian roots and traditions by continuing an active angus cow/calf operation, and overseeing peanut and cotton farming operations on land continuously operated by his family for four generations.

Born and raised in Iowa Park, Texas, Grant moved to Amarillo and joined Morgan Williamson immediately after graduating from Baylor Law School. Grant and his wife, Caitlin (who is also a litigator), enjoy wrangling their toddler, Grant, Jr., reading books, playing sports, and traveling.. TRIAL EXPERIENCE. Jury Trials. • Cause No. 63887-C; Lawrence Schaeffer, et al. v. David Allison, et al. and intervenors, Richard K. Archer, Sr., et al.; in the 251st District Court for Randall County, Texas.        o Second chair for Defendants. Assisted with voir dire and direct examination of witness. Case settled before jury verdict.• Cause No. 103946-2; Ceniceros Caravan Enterprises, LLC v. RB Entertainment, Inc.; in the County Court at Law #2 for Potter County, Texas.        o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Conducted voir dire, opening statement, direct and cross of all witnesses, and closing argument. Case settled before judgment on appeal.. • Cause No. 104744-2; Gilbert Hiltbrunner, et al. v. Hector Jaquez; in the County Court at Law #2 for Potter County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Conducted voir dire, opening statement, direct and cross of all witnesses, and closing argument. Jury verdict for Plaintiff.. • Cause No. 69026-L1; Kendal Abernethy and Krista Abernethy v. Raymond Fred Irlbeck; in the County Court at Law #1 for Randall County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Plaintiffs. Assisted with voir dire and handled direct examination, cross examination, and closing argument. Obtained jury verdict in clients’ favor.. • Cause No. 2010-774,770; Anthony LoCascio, et al. v. Angela LoCascio Heath, et al.; in the County Court at Law No. 3 of Lubbock County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Defendants Nina LoCascio Mongrain and Charles Mongrain. Assisted with voir dire and handled opening statement, two witnesses’ direct examination, and cross examination. Obtained jury verdict in clients’ favor.. • Cause No. 37793; Southwestern Public Service Company v. James Franklin Ranches, LLC, et al.; in the 223rd Judicial District of Gray County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Defendant. Assisted with voir dire and handled lay witness, expert witness, and closing statement. Obtained jury verdict.. • Cause No. 106532-E-CV; LaTour Condominiums, Inc. v. 2027 Austin Street, LLC, et al.; in the 108th Judicial District of Potter County, Texas.    o Sole counsel for both defendants. Obtained a take-nothing jury verdict. (First trial; claims not disposed of by summary judgment).. • Cause No. 102984-C; Dale Manning v. Melody Branum; in the 251st Judicial District of Potter County, Texas.     o Sole counsel for Defendant. Obtained a take-nothing jury verdict.. • Cause No. C48479; Sherry Richardson v. Robert Perry Hunsaker, et al.; in the 29th Judicial District of Palo Pinto County, Texas.     o Sole counsel for Defendants.. • Cause No. 2019-534134; Donny Carpenter, et al. v. Racer Wash Management, LLC; in the 72nd Judicial District of Lubbock County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Obtained a multi-million dollar verdict.. • Cause No. 106532-E-CV; LaTour Condominiums, Inc. v. 2027 Austin Street, LLC; in the 108th Judicial District of Potter County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Defendant. Obtained a take-nothing jury verdict and a $130,000 attorney’s fees award for Defendant. (Second trial; claims that were the subject of a summary judgment and then reversed on appeal).. Bench Trials. • Cause No. CV1210345; Bhakta BCP Management, LLC v. A-G Bhakta, LLC, et al.; in the 35th Judicial District for Brown County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled opening statement, direct and cross examination of all witnesses, and closing argument.. • Cause No. 67273-B; David Chapman v. Mark McCulloch, et al.; in the 181st District Court for Randall County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled opening statement, direct examination of three witnesses and an expert witness, the cross examination of two witnesses, and closing argument. Judgment for Plaintiff.. • Cause No. D-1-GN-12-000880; David and Eileen Allison v. Richard K. Archer, Sr., et al.; in the 345th District Court for Travis County, Texas.     o Co-counsel for Plaintiffs. Argued pre-trial motions, direct examination of expert witness, and closing argument. Judgment for Plaintiffs.. • Cause No. C1-14A-009; Sara Liscano Ceballos, independent administrator of the estate of Santiago Duarte Ceballos, deceased v. Reyes Garcia, Jr.; in the 222nd District Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled direct and cross examination, closing argument, and rebuttal closing. Judgment for Plaintiff quieting title.. • Cause No. 72172-L1; HTTX, LP d/b/a Wind Tree v. Jessica Donaldson; in the County Court at Law #1 for Randall County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled opening statement, cross examination, and closing argument.. • Cause No. CV35746; Attebury Grain v. Durk de Boer; in the 266th Judicial District of Erath County, Texas.     o Sole counsel for Plaintiff. Awarded $1,150,000 judgment.. Condemnation Hearings. • Cause No. 73632-L1; The State of Texas v. Route 66 Development, LLC, et al.; in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Randall County, Texas.     o Co-counsel for Defendants. Handled cross examination and closing argument.. • Cause No. 107025-1-CV; The State of Texas v. Randall K. Browning, et ux, et al.; in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Potter County, Texas.    o Lead counsel for Defendant in condemnation proceeding. Handled all trial aspects of the case.. • Cause No. 2020-822575; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC v. Analee K. McCoy; in County Court at Law No. 3 in Lubbock County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Defendant. Responsible for opening, closing, and cross-examination of expert witnesses.. • Cause No. 4928C; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett and Ed Armstrong Ranches, LP; in the County Court at Law of Reeves County, Texas.     o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. • Cause No. 4932C; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett and Ed Armstrong Ranches, LP; in the County Court at Law of Reeves County, Texas.     o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. • Cause No. 20-05-25429-CVW; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett and Ed Armstrong Ranches, LP; in the 143rd Judicial District of Ward County, Texas.     o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. • Cause No. 20-06-25457-CVW; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett; in the 143rd Judicial District of Ward County, Texas.     o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. Temporary Injunction Hearings. • Cause No. 7708; George Ferris and Jan Ferris v. Frank Foxhall; in the 100th District Court for Hall County, Texas.     o Temporary injunction trial concerning water rights of the parties.. • Cause No. 72249-C; Jedidiah Hudson and Kevin Hudson v. Smoky Hollow, LLC; in the 251st District Court for Randall County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled all aspects of temporary restraining order and temporary injunction.. • Cause No. 5177H; FNB New Mexico v. Joel D. Frazier, et al.; in the 69th Judicial District of Hartley County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled all aspects of temporary restraining order and temporary injunction.. • Cause No. CI-2018D-052; Roy Garcia and Isabel Garcia v. Deaf Smith County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; in the 222nd Judicial District of Deaf Smith County, Texas.     o Lead counsel for Defendant. Handled all aspects of temporary injunction hearing.. • Cause No. 79912A; 731 Properties, LLC v. Mr. W Fireworks, Inc.; in the 47th Judicial District of Randall County, Texas.     o Sole counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, closing, direct, and cross-examinations.. • Cause No. CI-2021H-054; Alicia Rocha v. Margarita Hernandez and Deaf Smith County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; in the 222nd Judicial District of Deaf Smith County, Texas.     o Sole counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, closing, direct, and cross-examinations.. REPORTED CASES. Archer v. Allison, 2014 Tex. App. LEXIS 13364 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Nov. 4, 2014, no pet.).. Archer v. Allison, 2015 Tex. App. LEXIS 12361 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Dec. 3, 2015, pet. denied).. McNutt v. Bhakta-BCP Mgmt. LLC, 2016 Tex. App. LEXIS 10702 (Tex. App.—Eastland, Sept. 30, 2016, no pet.).. Manning v. Branum, 2017 Tex. App. LEXIS 8818 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Sept. 18, 2017, pet. denied).. LoCascio v. Mongrain, 2019 Tex. App. LEXIS 8795 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Sept. 30, 2019, no pet.).. Hunsaker v. Richardson, 610 S.W.3d 151 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2020, pet. denied).. 2027 S. Austin St., LLC v. LaTour Condos., Inc., 2021 Tex. App. LEXIS 2005 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Mar. 17, 2021, pet. denied).. Mr. W Fireworks, Inc. v. 731 Props., LLC, et. al, 2022 Tex. App. LEXIS 3113 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, May 9, 2022, pet. denied).

Born and raised in Amarillo, Texas.  After graduating from Texas A&M and pursuing a career in Banking, I decided it was time to follow my dreams.  Being a lawyer is my lifelong goal and I get up every day with a love of what I do and a mission of giving it all for my clients.

Benjamin Gifford is a trial tested attorney with significant experience. Prior to serving the people of Amarillo, Texas at the Potter County District Attorney's Office, Mr. Gifford served as a Federal Prosecutor in the Eastern District of Oklahoma where he prosecuted myriad cases related to Indian Law under the Major Crimes Act. Before his time with the Department of Justice, Mr. Gifford practiced in Colorado where he successfully tried professional malpractice and civil liability cases and spent time as a state prosecutor for the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office where he successfully tried multiple cases for crimes ranging from Driving Under the Influence to Domestic Violence. Mr. Gifford has been lead counsel on hundreds of matters and has been counsel of record through multiple trials.  In his first personal injury trial, Ben successfully tried an auto accident case in Denver District Court.  The outcome was significant and published in the Jury Verdict Reporter of Colorado, Volume 31, Number 1. Since that trial Ben has continued to excel in and outside of the Courtroom. He is widely considered one of the most aggressive and dedicated lawyers in the country.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ben served for 8 years in the United States Marine Corps as an infantry Platoon and Company Commander with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. During his time in the Marine Corps Ben was honored to serve during three combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan and was the recipient of numerous personal and unit awards.. Ben graduated from the University of California in 2000 where he played division one baseball. Beginning in 2008, and after his service in the Marine Corps, Ben attended Pepperdine University School of Law graduating in 2011. Ben’s personal interests include spending time with his family, mountain biking, martial arts, swimming, and baseball.

Award-winning criminal defense firm in Amarillo, Texas.. With 35 years of experience, Attorney Boren has an excellent reputation in the Amarillo area. Dennis has plenty of trial victories, but more importantly, he has an empathetic approach with clients. His overall strategy is to get you a result that has the LEAST IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE. Because of our decades of experience, we have “seen it all” and we use our vast experience to our client’s benefit. YOU DECIDE: READ OUR REVIEWS.. If you, a loved one, or your business is threatened by a criminal charge or investigation, it is imperative that the lawyer representing the accused has the expertise to navigate the potential pitfalls of the justice system and defend your rights. The accused has an opportunity between the arrest and the filing of formal charges. That is why it is imperative that the accused involve us early on. It can make a Big Difference. If we are given the opportunity to defend you before formal charges are filed, we may have the opportunity to impact the prosecuting attorney’s office on their filing decision, and in some cases, avoid a long-term criminal record.. Hiring the right criminal defense attorney can make a huge difference in the lives of you and your family for years to come. We are highly respected and recognized in the field of Criminal Defense by our peers, our clients, industry associations and major media outlets. We are trial tested and ready to defend your rights and provide you with the protection you deserve. Free consultations, call us today.

AV Rated. Texas Super Lawyer - Business Litigation (2016 - 2025). Trustee - Amarillo Independent School District (2008 - 2019). Board of Managers - Amarillo Hospital District (1994-1996, 2006-2008). State Bar Grievance Committee - District 13 (1995-2000 and Chair, 1997-2000). Member - Amarillo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board. Texas Bar Foundation. Vice-Chair Board of Barristers - Texas Tech University School of Law (1981-82). Married 45 years; 3 children.

ADVOCATE FOR THE ACCUSED,. DEFENDER OF THE DAMNED. Law practice devoted exclusively to criminal defense.  Practice in all Texas State & Federal courts, any criminal matter.  Trials, appeals, habeas corpus.

A Texas panhandle native, Tim Hoffman has spent his entire legal career fighting for the rights of people and families injured by negligence, commercial vehicle crashes, medical malpractice, dangerous products and unsafe workplaces. Mr. Hoffman graduated from Northwest Oklahoma State University with a degree in history and then attended the University of Oklahoma School of Law where he served on the Law Review. Mr. Hoffman returned to the panhandle after he graduated to join the firm of Smith & Gerald.  In 1979, Mr. Hoffman left Smith & Gerald to start his own firm specializing in personal injury, wrongful death and workers compensation.  Mr. Hoffman has proved himself a formidable trial lawyer, obtaining millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for those injured or killed by negligence.