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I am 100% committed to getting you the best outcome I possibly can when you retain me.  I am dedicated to making sure that you are able to reach me whenever possible.  My staff and I do everything we can to ensure that we make this unfortunate time in your life as easy on you as we possibly can.  I am a former prosecutor, and I have personally taken close to 100 cases to verdict before a jury in both California and Texas.  Most of these cases have been DWI/DUI cases.  I have personally trained law enforcement officers on how to investigate DWI/DUI cases, write reports related to DWI/DUI cases, and testify in court related to DWI/DUI cases.  I am highly experienced and willing to do whatever it takes to get you best results within the confines of legal ethics.

Have you or someone you know been arrested or have a pending criminal case? Are you seeking justice? It starts HERE. I am dedicated to ensuring my clients get the justice they deserve.. I am a criminal defense attorney handling ALL Felony and Misdemanor cases(DWI, assault, drugs, theft, etc) in Travis county and the surrounding areas. My office offers affordable pay plans.. I also practice in Personal Injury Law(auto accidents, dog bites, slip and falls).. Have questions? Please contact my office for a free, confidential consultation.. **JAIL RELEASE SERVICES available***-- call NOW for immediate assistance!. Phones answered 24 hours a day!. For more information, please visit my website. Or On Facebook under:The Law Office of Michaela D.Cuellar

Gary is an experienced criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor. He has successfully handled wide variety of cases including DWI, possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, assaults, motions to revoke, family violence, felony cases, expunctions, and motions for nondisclosure all across Texas. He has also successfully handled criminal and civil cases on appeal.. He has a proven track record of excellence and will work hard to give you the best representation possible. Contact his office to set up a free consultatioin to discuss your case.

Frank Bryan is a former State District Judge and Chief Felony Proscutor in Travis County.  Mr. Bryan has practiced criminal defense law in Austin, Texas, for the the past 10 years.. If you are charged with a crime in Austin, Williamson, or Hays county, please call to arrange for a free 20-minute conslutation.

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For over 40 years, The Law Office of E.G. Morris has protected the rights of defendants in the state and federal criminal justice system in Texas and elsewhere. Founding attorney E.G. “Gerry” Morris has earned the recognition of his peers at both the state and national level, having received numerous honors and awards. With a combination of experience and skill, The Law Office of E.G. Morris is devoted to aggressively defending those who face state or federal criminal offenses.. Attorney Gerry Morris’s unwavering devotion to criminal defense arises from his strong belief that all people in the criminal justice system deserve competent representation. He will not hesitate to accept Texas’ most complex and high-profile criminal cases. Over his career, he has successfully defended clients against charges ranging from misdemeanor drug charges to capital murder.. Numerous peers and legal organizations at the state and national level have lauded Gerry Morris and his firm. Mr. Morris is a board-certified criminal law specialist, having received the designation from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In the past, he served as president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. In 2017, he was inducted into the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Hall of Fame.

Fernando Ruiz originates from Brownwood Texas and was awarded his bachelor’s degree at The University of Texas at Austin in 2006. He received his Juris Doctor at the University of Arkansas and became a licensed attorney in the State of Texas in 2011.. He began his legal career working tirelessly for the immigrant community in Deportation, Consular Processing, and Family-Based Immigration. Coming from an immigrant family, he understands the urgency of resolving criminal matters in a competent manner with immigration consequences in mind.. At his prior employment, he worked with the indigent community in Hays, Caldwell, and Travis County to assist in providing quality criminal representation to individuals that may not have the resources to adequately represent themselves in criminal proceedings.. He has also dedicated himself to being the voice of abused and neglected children working as Ad Litem Guardian for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) organization of Travis County and Northwest Arkansas.. During Law School, he was awarded the Robert F. Fussell Top Pro Bono Student Award for his countless voluntary hours. He interned for Circuit Judge Division III Jay Finch, who handled the majority of juvenile cases in the area. Mr. Ruiz interned for Wal-Mart Legal and Legal Aid of Arkansas. During his tenure with Legal Aid of Arkansas, he helped women who were victims of abuse with obtaining protection orders and with other legal issues.. Fernando's familiarity with the multitude of Courts in Central Texas makes him an effective advocate in his client’s legal matters.

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Facing criminal charges can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Often knowing where to start is the most difficult part. The Law Office of Michelle Mays can offer knowledgeable guidance and compassionate support throughout the criminal court process. Whether you are facing specific legal charges or have general questions, The Law Office of Michelle Mays can offer an empathetic ear and sound advice on how to proceed. At our Austin, TX firm, we understand the importance of treating each client with attention, care and respect. We offer each of our clients the benefit of:. • A knowledgeable attorney. • A personalized experience. • High-quality client services. • Reasonable fees. • Kind representation. • A decade of criminal defense experience. Any time you are facing criminal charges, it is important to begin by calling an attorney you can trust to walk you through all the legal options and potential consequences in the case. For nearly a decade, Michelle Mays has helped represent clients facing criminal charges in the Austin area. To set up an appointment or learn more about this Austin, TX law practice, call The Law Office of Michelle Mays.

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Elizabeth Resendez is an aggressive and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who fights for her clients.. Elizabeth received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University School of Law. In law school, Elizabeth focused her studies on criminal law, received the Advocate for Justice Award and had her paper published while on The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice.. Elizabeth is Partner at the firm Brand & Resendez, PC. She previously worked for the law firm Fagerberg and Brand, which handled both federal and state criminal law cases. Elizabeth has had the opportuity to work in several counties across Texas, and she has handled hundred of cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.. Elizabeth will put your legal needs first and is not afraid to take a case to trial in order to get the results you need. She will always fight to get your case dismissed or reduced.. In addition, Elizabeth is a board member for the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Education:. Law School Honors and Distinctions:. Professional Experience:. David served in the United States Navy in a highly trained and specially skilled Antiterrorism/Force Protection Unit.  After his enlistment, David became a police officer.  First, patrolling the streets of South Florida and then, here, in Austin, Texas.  David served both as a patrol officer, and as a S.W.A.T. officer, and was specially trained as a certified hostage negotiator. He has investigated all sorts of crimes, ranging from DWI to murder.  This practical law enforcement experience affords David a detailed understanding, an expertise, of police policy and procedure.. During law school, David was a member of the distinguished St. Mary’s Law Journal where he held the position of Senior Associate Editor.  As noted, he was the recipient of two outstanding editing and writing awards. David was a Teaching Assistant to his Legal Research and Writing (LRW) Professor Judith Gray and a Research Assistant to his Contracts Professor Colin Marks.  He was also a Research Fellow for Stephen M. Sheppard, the Dean of the St. Mary’s University School of Law.  David also interned with Judge Julie Kocurek as a member of the 390th District Court trial team.  During David’s final semester, he worked for the Law Office of Chad Van Brunt in San Antonio, Texas, where he handled a variety of Criminal Law matters, and for the Law Office of KG in Austin, Texas, where he handled a variety of Family Law matters.. After graduating law school, David joined the firm and is now the lead associate at Stephen T. Bowling, PC.

Education. Bar Admision. 2004: Admitted to the State bar of texas , Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Coastal Conservation Association. Practice Areas. Over 12 years practicing: Criminal Defense, (PI) Personal Injury, Immigration

Dax I. Garvin has been a licensed Texas attorney since 2002, which isthe year that he first moved to Travis County, Texas.  Dax focuses notonly on knowing the current Texas law, but he dedicates himself tounderstanding each client's personal situation because he understandsthat it is not only the facts that are important but the backgroundcircumstances of each case and every person involved that affect theoutcome of a client's matter.. Mr. Garvin served as a peace officer in central Texas,wearing a uniform, patrolling his district, and enforcing the law forover two and a half years.  During this time, Dax learned how manyofficers think and why they respond to situations the way that theydo.  This knowledge and experience sets Dax apart from many otherlawyers, that have never worked in law enforcement.  Mr. Garvin alsoworked for clients whose insurance companies were involved and defendedthem in matters ranging from minor automobile collisions to cases thatinvolved the death of another person, so he knows and appreciates theprocedures and complexities of civil litigation.  Mr. Garvin began hislegal career in 2002 with the Travis County Attorney's Office, where heserved as a misdemeanor prosecutor, interacting with law enforcementofficers, crime victims, defense attorneys, and countless other partiesthat had an interest in the outcome of the case he was working on atthat time.  It was in this role that Dax learned to recognize the veryessence of a State's case, understanding not only the elements that theState must prove to convict but the other forces that explain why acase is filed, prosecuted, and tried.

David grew up in Odessa, Texas and moved to Austin at the age of 19 to work for Lt. Governor Bob Bullock. After 12 years working in the Texas Senate and House, David worked as a consultant and mediator until he attended law school.  David now practices Law in Austin and surrounding areas.

David Gonzalez is the founding partner of Sumpter &Gonzalez, a criminal defense firm whose commitment to social justice involvesdefending against serious criminal accusations for both private and indigentclients. The Firm’s mission tochange people’s lives, in each individual case and in greater in federal and juvenile criminal defense practice, the Firm assists clients beyond the legal issues oftheir cases using a team of lawyers and social workers to address theunderlying causes of a client’s involvement in the criminal justice system.. In 2008, he was awarded the Outstanding Young Lawyer of theYear award by the Austin Young Lawyers Association, and was a finalist in theAmerican Bar Association’s National Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year &in the local Austin Under 40 awards.. David froze to death at DartmouthCollege, then went out West to Stanford Law Schoolin search of warmer weather. David met his wife on the first day of law school,but she pretty much ignored him for the next two years until he was able toconvince her to date him midway through their second year.. The two of them juggle their law practice with three kids (allunder the age of 5) in tow.  In his freetime, David enjoys playing dress up, puzzles, Legos, “school,” kitchen, andtyping on the ‘compuper.’

David G. Langenfeld represents employees in cases and lawsuits against employers and former employers.  These cases usually involve claims of unpaid overtime and discrimination based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, or pregnancy.  Mr. Langenfeld is Board Certified as an Employment & Labor Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

David D. White, Attorney at The Law Office of David D. White, PLLC: Austin Criminal Lawyer. If you are looking for an Austin Criminal Defense Attorney then look no further.  With experience from both the prosecution side and the defense side, I have been able to focus on, and have successfully handled all types of criminal cases, including DWI, drug cases, assaults, alcohol offenses, motions to revoke probation, motions to adjudicate guilt, expunctions, motions for non-disclosure, and all severe felonies across the board.  Our goal in every case is to get your charges dismissed and/or put you in a position where your criminal history will remain clean.. If you are in trouble with the law and need your charges dismissed, call me immediately.  I am the Austin Criminal Lawyer for you!  Call my office today at or visit us downtown at 608 W. 12th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.

Daniel Wannamaker is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Board Certified Criminal Appeals Specialist. His office is located in Austin.. He has won numerous federal and state jury trials and has secured a presidential pardon for a client. He has recently won a not guilty in an aggravated robbery jury trial, and has represented a number of high profile clients in the news.

Daniel has been representing clients charged with criminal offenses in Austin TX since 2011 and has dedicated his practice solely to criminal defense over the full course of his career.  Having received a degree in Chemistry from the University of Chicago prior to attending law school at University of Texas at Austin, Daniel finds that his clients are always in a better position to defend themselves against the ever-increasing use of forensic scientific evidence with a trained scientist representing them.  Despite this science background, Daniel is approachable, personable, and a skilled litigator who has the ability and the follow-through to get clients out of the most intractable of situations and to effectively negotiate on their behalf the best possible resolution for their case.

Currently, Tristan has oversight of the trial division of Dau & Haeggquist Law Firm in Beaumont, Houston, Austin and San Antonio, Texas. He is responsible for developing each client's case, guiding those accused through the criminal and civil justice system and zealously defending their rights.His work also includes advising entrepreneurs in the development of their small businesses. This includes everything from an explanation of the legal effect of choosing one business association over another to reviewing and drafting legal documents such as leases, contracts, trademarks, operational agreements etc. Tristan graduated from the University of St. Mary's Law School and went straight into criminal practice. Tristan attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Government & Economics from The University of Texas in Austin. Right after college, he began his career as an Austin Police officer and remained in law enforcement for approximately four years. During his tenure as a police officer, he conducted criminal investigations which led to a significant number of arrests for DWI and drug related incidents. Tristan is well versed in the policies, procedures and investigation tactics of the police and has received several commendations for his service as a police officer. He remarks, “I was one of them. I got their playbook. I know their strategies.”

Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney

Charles was born outside of Philadelphia, and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Pennsylvania State University while working summers at Yellowstone National Park. He then moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas where he received both a Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) and a law degree (J.D.). Since his graduation from law school in 1996, he has focused solely on representing individuals in criminal defense matters, and the scope of his practice encompasses all state and federal crimes. Charles is licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Texas as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. He is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.. Charles met his beautiful wife, Lisa, in 2001 and is the father of two wonderful children. He loves travelling and participating in a variety of sports activities.. He has completed 21 marathons and has ridden his bicycle across America from Los Angeles to Boston. He continually works to improve his Spanish language skills and has travelled to Costa Rica to study Spanish.

Chambers & Associates is an Austin criminal defense firm that provides Austin jail release services and legal representation for all types criminal cases:. We can also assist with expunging prior convictions from your record. Immediate jail release assistance available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Brandon Grunewald has over 10 years experience as prosecutor in Travis County and is a proven criminal trial lawyer. His experience and understanding will give you the confidence and support you need. Brandon knows how overwhelming dealing with a criminal charge can be and you will be kept informed of all developments and treated with the dignity you deserve. He will protect your rights at all times and is committed to ensuring that you receive the best possible outcome in your case.