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I was a freshman at Texas Tech University when I first saw injustice with my own eyes. I worked at the Lubbock County Detention Center and spent hours with detainees, building friendships, learning about their lives, their struggles, and how they ended up in the criminal system. From that point forward, I knew I wanted to spend my career fighting for people in the criminal legal system.. I’m a first-generation American and grew up in an immigrant household. My mom was raised in Colombia and my dad is from Greece. They had to start over after leaving their home countries, so they understand the value of education, helping others, and embracing diversity.. My parents encouraged me to prioritize education and instilled the importance of helping others in me. I am forever indebted to their sacrifices. That’s why after graduating with a degree in social work, I chose to work with incarcerated individuals, people in recovery, and foster children.. Every person I met had some involvement with the law and I knew I wanted to be on their side, helping them navigate the system. I continued my education at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. During my time in Norman, I spent my summers in Oklahoma, Houston, and Austin interning for brilliant and passionate criminal defense attorneys. I assisted on cases ranging from assault and family violence to capital murder.. My job at Cofer & Connelly is to relentlessly advocate for my clients. I have a diverse practice, but lead our efforts on expunctions, administrative license revocations, and license eligibility. I also participate in new client meetings and take lead on translating for our Spanish speaking clients.. Aside from work, a lot of things make me happy! I love to travel. My favorite places are Greece and Colombia, where I get to spend time with my family and eat a lot of good food. I also love to read. My favorite book is A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, and Mark Pryor is my favorite author. Most importantly, I love doing outdoor things with my dog, Oscar! He’s the greatest Aussie ever.

I think the most important consideration in choosing a lawyer is trust.  Your reputation, your criminal record, your liberty and sometimes quite literally your life is in this person's hands.  You must trust absolutely that the person who stands between you and your freedom will do everything possible to best advocate your case.. Austin, TX criminal lawyer are problem solvers. Our job is to help people in trouble. That's why I became an attorney. Everyone, in their worst hour, deserves someone to stand by their side. I have always said, "If someone wants to prosecute my client, they have to get past me first." I strive to give my clients the best defense possible. That means conducting my own investigation. It also means making sure the police and prosecutors do not cheat and do not railroad my clients rights.. I think the most important consideration in choosing between the many Austin criminal attorneys is trust. Your reputation, your criminal record, your liberty and sometimes even quite literally your life is in this person's hands. You must trust absolutely that the person who stands between you and your freedom will do everything possible to best advocate your case.

I love the practice of law and I very much enjoy practicing at Minton, Bassett, Flores and Carsey (MBFC).  I have the privilege of practicing with fine attorneys, while working on serious, complex criminal and civil cases.  My father, Roy, my brother, David, and my law partners Rip, John, Sam, Rick, Zooey and Jason - make up an incredible pool of talent to strategize with or build a trial team.. I also enjoy working with clients to give their criminal or family law issues a positive outcome.  Most legal problems can be worked out between the parties, but there are some that cannot - and therefore must be tried to a judge or jury.. Our firm is ready to do what it takes in either circumstance.

I have worked extensively as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, and mediator. I hold a Martindale-Hubbell peer-review rating of AV, the highest possible rating and I have been honored as a Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly every year since 2003, both as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor.

I have narrowly focused my practice on defending those who have been accused and I work tirelessly to get you the best results possible. My clients needs are always at the forefront of my concerns and I tailor my strategy to meet the specific needs and priorities of each client.

I have devoted my practice to representing individuals accused of crimes. My practice includes defending against felony and misdemeanor charges such as theft or robbery, marijuana possession, assault, domestic violence, and DWI / DUI.

I have been practicing criminal defense exclusively since 2003.  I love to help people who have found themselves on the wrong side of the law.  I take pride in my results and in the progress I have seen so many clients make following their difficulties.  My approach is holistic--I care not only about getting the best outcome possible for each and every client, but also about my clients as human beings.  I have said many times, I do not want repeat business.  I want my clients to go on and prosper after their case is concluded.  Thankfully, most clients do just that.  And they send their friends, family, and colleagues to me when they too find themselves in trouble.  For this reason I can proudly say that my business has thrived purely by word of mouth  for over a decade.  I am grateful to be in a position to help individuals accused of crimes and plan to continue to do so for as long as I am able.  In the words of John Wesley, "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can."  I live by this and I endeavor to embody this ethos in my work.

I have been practacing law since 1979, and am admitted to practice in all Texas Courts and before the Western, Southern, Northern and Eastern United States District Courts. In addition, I have appeared before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Over the last 35 years I have tried numerous cases in misdemeanor and felony courts in various ares of Texas from Austin to Houston, Dallas and Marshall and many places in between. I have tried to verdict cases in the United States District Courts in Houston and Tyler. For the past 20 years I have primarily limited by practice to criminal defense.

I have 2 wonderful children.  I enjoy going to my ranch(ette), playing golf and traveling when I have time.  I am a long-time U.T. Sports Fan, Dallas Cowboys Fan and San Antonio Spurs Fan.

I hail from Lubbock, Texas, where I became a Red Raider at Texas Tech for both my undergraduate and law degrees.  After becoming involved with the West Texas Innocence Project in Lubbock, I decided that I wanted to practice criminal defense and provide a voice for the citizen accused.. I moved to the Dallas area to become a public defender for Kaufman County after law school and handled nearly every type of offense there as First Assistant Public Defender.  In 2010 I moved to Austin to come to work at the Law Office of Jamie Balagia, where I received specialized training in the defense of DWIs.. I am proud to have recently opened my own law practice where I will continue to serve Texans accused of all criminal offenses and the problems that stem from these kind of issues.  I have handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases in my four years of practicing law and love nothing more than helping defend the rights of others.. Personally, I am all about friends and family, love the arts, reading, and traveling.

I grew up in a small East Texas town, near the Big Thicket.  People were poor, and the economy was always tough.  Services such as mental health providers, counseling, and educational classes were few and far between.  I saw then, as a young girl, that people were never going to change their ways of living if they never knew HOW to change, or WHY they should.  My mother worked for 40 years in special education, and raised my sister and I with a healthy respect for people with disabilities, and a tremendous appreciation for the gifts we were given.  All of these circumstances, as well as my desire to help others who are lost in the maze of the criminal justice system, culminated in my ambition to be a criminal defense lawyer at the age of 11.. I followed my dream, through its many twists and turns, and stuck with it - even when the obstacles seemed insurmountable.  I know that I can inspire my clients to do the same, and the emotional reward for both of us is something that cannot be quantified.. I am also an avid live-music supporter, and country/swing dancer.  This often lends to healthy discussions with my musician friends, about how justice is administered in our society.  Fortunately, I can say that not many of them get into trouble, so it's mainly a hobby for me.

I consider myself a criminal defense trial attorney. Whether it is trying a misdemeanor Driving While Intoxicated case to a much more serious felony assault charge, I truly love going to bat for people. My practice consists of representing individuals charged with the full spectrum of criminal offenses. The thing that separates my law practice from most others is that I pride myself on personal service. When dealing with me, phone calls get returned promptly and questions are answered timely. Frequently people tell me that they have never met a lawyer who was so approachable or gave them honest answers about their case until they met me. I invite you to come in for a free consultation. If nothing else, I can promise you will know more about your case than you did when you came in and it won't cost you a dime.

I believe in treating my clients as intelligent equals in a joint venture to solve their problems and improve their lives.  This means telling you what you need to know, not what I think you want to hear.  It also means explaining law and procedure to you without talking down to you.. I believe in providing more value to my clients than they expect or request.  This starts with being accessible and responsive to client needs.  It goes beyond diligent preparation and prompt delivery of services. It is the result of taking a real human interest in my clients.. I believe the best lawyers genuinely delight in solving their clients problems and in helping their clients achieve their goals.. I grew up in Houston and obtained my undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, where I majored in political science.  I graduated with honors from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 1999.  While in law school, I was privileged to clerk at Harper & Rogers, P.C., a premier criminal defense firm in Northwest Indiana.  I settled in Austin after law school and worked for a small firm for two years before launching my own practice at the end of 2001.. I am board certified as a specialist in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.. Since 1999, I’ve maintained membership in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.  I am also a member of the Austin and Williamson County Bar Associations.. In addition to my law license, which allows me to practice in all state courts in Texas, I am also admitted to practice in the Federal Courts in the Western District of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

I became a lawyer in 1998 and began my legal career as an Assistant Attorney General in 1999 in the Habeas Corpus Division.  In 2004, I left the AG's office and went into private practice.  I am a founding member of Terry & Kelly, PLLC and concentrate on personal injury cases because I am sick and tired of insurance companies treating people badly and choosing profits over people.

I am dedicated to criminal defense. Representing the accused in a criminal case comprises 100% of my practice. My professional objectives are to know the law, honor the facts and afford each client the best possible legal representation.. My experience in the field of Criminal Defense sets me apart from the rest. My entire dedication to being solely a Criminal Defense Attorney allows for my depth of knowledge in the area of criminal law to be what you need to get the best outcome for your case. Winning your criminal case does not always mean charges will be dropped, but as a Criminal Defense Attorney, my goal is to provide the best representation to all of my clients in order to get them the best outcome possible. I strive to uphold the Constitutional rights of all of my clients and create a trusting relationship that will ensure your criminal case is in the hands of the right Criminal Defense Attorney.

I am committed to providing high-quality legal representation to clients accused of federal and state crimes. I have over twenty years of experience and have been certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  I take pride in strategic, assertive and effective representation of each client I serve. I have been recognized by my peers through Texas Monthly’s Super Lawyer list as one of the top Texas criminal attorneys in Austin. I frequently give talks and presentations to local and state organiztions.  If you have any questions or would like to know more about me, please call us.

I am Board Certified in Texas Criminal Law and have practiced in Texas since 1980.

I am approaching my one-year anniversary with the amazing firm of Cofer & Connelly, but I've been practicing law in Texas for twenty years – and managed to hang onto the English accent I was born with! Raised on a farm just outside London, my first career was as a journalist (covering mostly police and crime stories) for about a decade before turning to the law.. Reversing my mother's footsteps, I moved to America in 1995 and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where I graduated with highest honors from their journalism school. From there, I traded light blue for dark and attended Duke University School of Law, graduating cum laude.. A few years working commercial litigation cases with a big firm in Dallas convinced me that I needed to return to my lifelong interest in all things criminal. I was hired by the Travis County District Attorney's Office in 2006 and in the intervening years I've handled just about every type of criminal case there is. That includes being lead prosecutor on a dozen murder cases (one of them a capital murder case) and trying dozens of felony cases before a jury. One of my specialties is juvenile criminal law, having handled thousands of cases as a prosecutor over a period of five years in that division of the office, from Class B misdemeanors to capital murder and everything in between.. Academic and legal achievements aside, if my name is familiar to you it's likely because I am the author of a series of mystery novels! The first of those, The Bookseller, was published in 2012 and made 's mystery list. Since then, I've published ten novels, and am very excited about a new series starting in August, published by Minotaur/St. Martin's.

I am an indepedent insurance agent and a lawyer.  I specialize in commercial property casualty insurance all over Texas.

I am a licensed practicing attorney in the State of Texas. I am very passionate about the practice of law and being a lawyer. I strive to be of maximum legal service for God and my fellow man. I feel privileged that my personal passion matches my professional passion.

I am a criminal defense lawyer. I became a lawyer for the sole purpose of helping individuals through the complex labyrinth known as the American legal system.. I love the legal profession and I am devoted to providing quality legal representation to my clients.. As an attorney, I understand that there are always two sides to every story, and I know that each client is a person with their own life story. I try to develop deep, meaningful relationships with each of my clients. I listen carefully to what they tell me because I want to understand their perspective so that I can present their case in the best way.. In addition to representing retained clients, I also serve as assigned counsel in Austin and Travis County through the Capital Area Private Defender Service, or CAPDS. I believe that everyone who is charged with a crime deserves quality representation, regardless of his or her personal wealth. My court appointed clients know that they are obtaining the same quality of representation that I would provide to any of my retained you hire me to be your attorney, you can be confident that I will bring aggressive advocacy to your case. I am not afraid to challenge the evidence and fight for you.. They have to go through me to get to you.

I am a Central Texas Criminal Defense Attorney dedicated to the diligent representation of my clients with the utmost integrity.

I am a board certified family law attorney located in downtown Austin. My goal is to provide you with the highest quality legal services. I strive to protect each client individually while maintaining respect for Biblical values and the institutions of marriage, the family and our legal system. I will walk with you as you navigate difficult changes and challenges that affect your life and your children's future. Together we will determine whether litigation, dispute resolution, or a combination of both is your best path and in your children's best interest.

I am a 2016 graduate of The University of Texas School of Law.  Prior to working at MBBC, I interned at the Travis County Attorney's Office and the Travis County District Attorney's Office, where I gained invaluable experience in the criminal law field.

I am a 1st and 5th Generation Texan, originally from the Greater Houston area.  While attending the University of Texas in Austin, I decided to set down roots here and started my practice.  I truly enjoy working to help the citizens of Central Texas.. I believe the work of the Criminal Defense Attorney is not only to help the individual charged with a crime, but to serve the community in making sure that their paid, and elected officials are properly carrying out justice.