Top Criminal Lawyers Near Me in Athens Area

Since 1998, I have been representing citizens accused of crimes thoughout East Texas including Henderson, Van Zandt, Kaufman, Anderson, and Navarro Counties as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. During this time, I have represented those citizens in both state and federal courts for misdemeanor and felony offenses both at trial and on appeal of criminal cases such as violent crimes, sexual offenses, drug offenses, and DWIs. I have a successful trial record and appeals record getting the results my clients wanted. I have earned the respect and admiration of my clients, their families, my colleagues, and the prosecutors I face daily in the courtroom. I have also earned the respect of the judges before whom I appear.. I recognize everyone's case is important and I handle their case just like I would want my case handled if I were in their shoes. I love what I do; I care about my clients and what happens to them; most importantly, I hate to lose. I am always more prepared than the government. I know the law. I know the facts. And I know how each applies to the other. I evaluate each case for its strengths and weaknesses and take the appropriate action. I prepare and investigate every case as if it is going to trial. I look for defenses and issues that help the client's case. I have the reputation for attention to detail and a thoroughness applied to every case. I do what it takes to help my client.

My practice concentrations are primarily in criminal defense, personal injury, family law matters, defending employers in workers' compensation claims and civil trial practice.. I am originally from Bucyrus, Ohio, and graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and earned my Juris Doctor from New England Law Boston in Boston, Massachusetts.

My law office offers personalized legal support to clients in all counties across the State of Texas. My goals are the same as yours – to protect your interest, assist you in understanding your options and achieve the best possible resolution.. I grew up in Mesquite, Texas and had a lifelong dream of becoming an attorney after seeing Joyce Ann Brown on the news. Joyce was wrongfully convicted of aggravated robbery and later exonerated after serving over nine years in prison. I was lucky enough to have met Joyce and later worked with the faculty at the UNT Dallas College of Law to start the Joyce Ann Brown Innocence Clinic. I was also able to work at the clinic where I was involved with all aspects of assisting those wrongfully accused.. I continued fighting for justice while at Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and later at the Dallas Public Defender’s Office. I soon realized that I wanted to provide a more personal and intimate relationship with my clients and created my own firm.Soon after opening my firm, I realized clients also needed quality representation with civil matters such as property disputes, breach of contract, personal injury and wrongful death. It was no surprise that I quickly expanded my services to also include assisting with civil matters and civil litigation.. My law firm doesn’t brag about a high volume of clients, instead, my law firm brags about the quality each client receives. Call to schedule a consultation, same day appointments available,.

Mr. Alley graduated with honors from the University of Alabama, with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. He went on to attend and graduated from the University Of Alabama School Of Law. While still in law school, Mr. Alley clerked at the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney's Office, where he successfully tried several felony jury trials as a law student.. Based on his outstanding performance for the office while in law school, Mr. Alley was asked to join the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney's Office as a prosecutor. As a Deputy District Attorney, he tried dozens of cases before juries in Circuit Court and frequently represented the District Attorney's Office before the District Court. Mr. Alley also conducted Grand Jury proceedings and was personally responsible for cases ranging from murder to drug trafficking. It was in this position where he learned how to analyze legal issues from every conceivable angle, successfully argue to a judge, and, most importantly, persuade juries.. Shortly after joining the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney's Office, Mr. Alley was chosen to become a special federal prosecutor in order to combat gun violence. Mr. Alley served in this position for three years where he evaluated cases for federal prosecution.. Mr. Alley went on to work at the Limestone County District Attorney's Office where he was tasked with handling a wide variety of cases. He was personally responsible for handling tens of thousands of misdemeanor cases in District Court as well as hundreds of felony level cases in Circuit Court. Mr. Alley was primarily responsible for drug and narcotics cases in this position.. In addition to being a skilled trial attorney, Edward L. Alley has previously served as instructor at Alabama police academies. He has taught law enforcement classes with subjects ranging from DUI, the entire Alabama criminal code, and dealing with illegal searches by the police. He also has taught legal courses at the National Center for Explosives Research and Technology for the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for the military and local, state, and federal law enforcement. He now uses his experience to provide vigorous representation on behalf of his clients.. In 2011, Mr. Alley was honored to serve as a Special Municipal Judge for the City of Athens, Alabama. He represents clients throughout Alabama, regularly appearing in the Circuit and District Courts of Limestone County, the Municipal Court of Athens, and the Municipal Court of Ardmore, AL. Mr. Alley is a member in good standing of the Limestone County Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar Association, the Bar of the U.S. District Court for Northern Alabama, and the Bar of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Justin Weiner is board certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a former Assistant District Attorney who now defends those charged with crimes throughout East Texas. Justin Weiner is a former Assistant District Attorney who now defends those charged with crimes throughout East Texas.. He has years of experience and a unique skill set that has been developed from handling thousands of criminal cases. This enables him to comfortably maneuver and operate within the criminal justice system.. Justin has an extensive amount of jury trial experience. This includes handling nearly 40 felony trials which have involved a large variety of charges, sophisticated legal issues, and high profile cases. Charges that he has handled include but are not limited to: Capital Murder, Murder, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Drug Possession/Distribution and Trafficking, Insurance Fraud, and many other charges. Additionally, Justin has a significant amount of experience from previously serving as the Municipal Prosecutor in Eustace, Log Cabin, and Caney City.. In addition to his extensive legal experience, Justin has always maintained a high level of community involvement. He has been a speaker and presenter for many organizations and has spent countless hours training individuals regarding criminal law. He has been honored and recognized by a number of local and state-wide organizations for his efforts. Justin is proud to dedicate time towards bettering the community.. Justin and his wife have been married for over 10 years and are the proud parents of two sons. Though raised in Flower Mound, just outside of Dallas, he and his wife (a Palestine native) are very proud East Texans.

As an attorney specializing in criminal law, family law, probate, and personal injury, I am passionate about advocating for my clients in their most challenging times. My journey into law began during my college years, when my father experienced a life-changing accident. The way his attorneys guided our family through that difficult process left a lasting impact on me and inspired me to pursue a career where I could make a difference.. I thrive on competition, whether in academics, sports, or in the courtroom and I believe that a strong support system is vital. That's why I surround myself with positive, community-driven individuals. Over the years, I have earned top AV ratings in recognition of my commitment to excellence in my legal practice.. My greatest fulfillment comes from helping my clients achieve satisfaction in their cases, navigating them through the complexities of the legal system with compassion and dedication. I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Athens and surrounding areas.