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David Frank is based in Austin, Texas and has a reputation for being a tough and experienced criminal trial lawyer.  In April of 2014 he successfully challenged the Texas Mandatory DWI Blood Draw Statute.  The Court of Appeals reversed the trial courts in his two cases and found that the Mandatory Blood Draw Statute runs afoul of the Fourth Amendment warrant requirement.  In November 2014 he helped lead a State-Wide effort against a State Office of Administrative Hearings rule change that would have significantly hampered the right to subpoena witnesses for ALR Hearings.  David Frank has been an attorney since 1992. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Frank has devoted his practice to representing individuals accused of crimes. His practice includes defending against all felony and misdemeanor charges. He aggressively represents clients who live throughout the state of Texas as well as clients living abroad. He is a Past President of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and regularly speaks at criminal law seminars.  He uses the latest electronic legal research tools to find cases that help his clients get results. His many years of practice in the Austin and Travis County have given him a particular insight in dealing with the courts. Avoiding frivolous charges and unfair penalties is the primary goal. Mr. Frank explores alternatives to incarceration as he works to resolve his cases. He works with the prosecutors and the judges every day -- and that is essential to being effective in the courtroom.

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.

Cristi Trusler is a double Board Certified and highly experienced attorney that handles family law matters such divorces, custody issues, terminations, enforcements, child support and mediated settlements.. Prior to opening her practice, Cristi was an attorney with Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr in Austin, Texas. Before that, she was with Jenkens & Gilchrist in Dallas, Texas, and at Silver Freedman & Taff in Washington D.C. Cristi is licensed to practice law in Texas, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Cobb & Counsel is a commercial litigation boutique with significant experience representing regulated industries challenging local, state, and federal regulations, responding to Texas State Agency investigations, and opposing class actions. Cobb & Counsel represents a wide variety of corporate and individual clients alike.

Clark Aspy is licensed in Texas and in the U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Texas. He has tried and handles cases in the areas of personal injury/negligence, products liability, condemnation and eminent domain, construction disputes, DTPA/business claims, employment discrimination, and real estate litigation in various courts around the state. His clients include small and large businesses, individuals, insurance companies, and public utilities. Mr. Aspy is also active in Alternative Dispute Resolution, both as a participant and a facilitator. He has completed the 40 hour basic training course for certification as a mediator and the “Redress” training required for U.S.P.S. mediations. He is an approved arbitrator for the Western District of Texas and has served as a mediator in hundreds of cases.

Christopher G. Henderson. With over 15 years of experience, Chris Henderson has built a practice focused on providing legal services to the health care industry.. Some of his particular areas of expertise and experience include:  professional licensure issues, personal injury litigation, medical/dental malpractice, maritime accidents, product liability, crop insurance, insurance coverage opinions, nursing home/hospice litigation, toxic tort/environmental law and administrative healthcare. He has successfully obtained multi-million-dollar jury verdicts and favorable defense verdicts and settlements for clients. Chris also has experience in handling a variety of family law issues such as elder law, estate planning, and divorce.. Chris has counseled various hospitals and health systems, county-owned medical facilities, medical groups and other health care providers in regulatory matters as well as business transactions, including acquisitions, telemedicine initiatives and strategies, management, physician and hospital contracting, physician employment and recruitment issues, physician and dental practice management, management service agreements, fraud and abuse and Stark Law compliance.. Prior to his graduate studies, Chris received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Mississippi College where he was involved in various academic, research and leadership organizations. Upon graduation from Mississippi College, Chris followed a path to become a dentist before realizing his passion for the practice of law. His years in dental school have proved to be a tremendous asset in relating with the health care system, health care providers and the various boards of different health disciplines.. Chris is active in his community, where he volunteers with his church, various community enrichment programs and youth sporting groups.  Chris is the proud father of three daughters and is married to Dr. Kristi Henderson, Vice President of Virtual Care & Innovation with Seton Healthcare Family in Austin, Texas. Dr. Henderson is nationally known for her leadership in telehealth and transformation of the national healthcare system using innovative technology driven solutions.  She serves on several national Boards such as the American Telemedicine Association and is a Robert Wood Johnson executive nurse fellow.

Chris has been practicing law since she graduated from theUniversity of Texas in 1978. After receiving her undergraduate from LouisianaState University, Chris came to Austin and has never left. Not only did shefind her niche in Central Texas but she has also discovered her passion inpracticing law focusing on Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and ElderLaw. She has handled everything from basic wills to large estates andeverything in-between. Estate Planning can be a great asset to yourself and yourfamily, allowing your loved ones to focus on more important things in the caseof your death, you can be confident in knowing that Chris will have your bestinterest at heart during those difficult times and will use her years ofexperience to ensure that things go as smoothly as possible.

Brad Vinson is an aggressive Texas DWI & criminal defense lawyer who cares about giving his clients the best possible representation. He has experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases. Attorney Vinson is always fighting to get your charges dismissed or reduced.. Attorney Vinson completed his undergraduate education at the University of Tennessee, majoring in communication. During his time at South Texas College of Law Houston, he also completed coursework in criminal trial advocacy and mock trial. He was named Summer Trial Academy Best Advocate Overall and traveled to New York to compete in a national tournament as a varsity advocate in South Texas College of Law Houston's nationally ranked mock trial team.

Born and raised in Austin, I spent ten years in New Orleans where I graduated with a dual Bachelors in Legal Studies and Marketing from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business in 2008. Thereafter I attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2012. Over the next four years, I dabbled in toxic tort and environmental litigation, personal injury, and criminal defense before returning to Texas in 2016 and establishing myself as an administrative/healthcare lawyer with the Leichter Law Firm. I truly believe in the work that we do. I worked hard for my state licenses, and I work hard to protect those of my clients. Because your license is more than just a piece of paper; it is your livelihood. And your livelihood is worth defending.

Board Certified - Criminal Law. Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Former Felony Prosecutor - Williamson County, TX. Former Felony Prosecutor - Harris County, TX

Before deciding to open his own law firm, Kevin spent eight years as an equity shareholder in the world’s largest labor and employment law firm representing management, and he co-founded its Austin office.  As a newly-licensed attorney, Kevin was selected by then-Texas Attorney General (current-United States Senator) John Cornyn for membership in the Attorney General's Honors Program, Class of 2001.. Successful Litigator: Skilled and efficient defense of clients in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, and private arbitrations. Recent victories include the dismissal of two contested OSHA citations following trial, defense verdict in whistleblower/retaliation case for national trucking company, defense verdicts in two age discrimination arbitrations involving large insurance carrier, defense verdict in federal civil rights case against school district, favorable ruling in traditional labor arbitration involving large healthcare provider, and defense verdicts in two employment discrimination/tort cases against automobile dealership chain. Also proficient in all aspects of summary judgment and motion practice.. Trusted Advisor: Counsels clients on pressing employment issues, such as terminations and suspensions, the enforcement of non-compete agreements, dealing with difficult employees, and handling disability accommodation and leave requests. Responds quickly to client inquiries and endeavors to provide clients with business-focused, concrete advice upon which they can make real-world management decisions.. Representation of Management in Discrimination, Harassment, and other Employment Litigation. Representation of Management in OSHA and Workplace Safety Matters.  Kevin devotes significant attention to helping clients resolve OSHA matters.  He counsels clients through OSHA investigations and has successfully challenged citations in administrative proceedings before the Occupational Health and Safety Review Commission (OSHRC).. Representation of Executives in Employment Agreement, Noncompete, and Severance Agreement Negotiations. Occasional Representation of Employees in Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Matters

Austin-based attorney John E. Carlson has more than 22 years of legal experience. At Howry, Breen & Herman, he assists clients with a broad range of complex legal matters, including commercial litigation, contract disputes, product liability and personal injury, business torts, and probate claims. He also has extensive experience handling administrative law issues and contested environmental permitting. Mr. Carlson is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and has represented clients in appeals. He often assists clients in preparing legal commercial documents, such as contracts, wills, and trusts. Call today.

Austin criminal attorney R. Marc Ranc serves as a partner at the firm Hines Ranc & Holub. Mr. Ranc first entered the legal field in 1993, and has handling criminal cases for his entire career. Prior to joining his current firm, Mr. Ranc held multiple prosecutorial roles. In 1998, he was Board Certified as Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He received both his undergraduate and law degrees from Baylor University. For a free consultation, contact his firm today.

Attorney with experience in representing Clients before state and federal administrative agencies in employment-related claims, general tort liability, military and national security law, and federal civil litigation. Certified mediator with experience in negotations.. Demonstrated skill set in analyzing and researching legal documents, discovery and motion practice, contract drafting, review, and negotiations.. Experienced in leading diverse teams. Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic that has allowed for effective Client service in both public and private sector, military and civilian work environments.

Attorney Will Mitchell was raised in Kerrville, TX. He earned his J.D. from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, graduating near the top of his class.Will started his career as a criminal defense attorney at a firm in Boerne and then a firm in Austin. Before starting his own practice, he gained valuable experience at these firms handling hundreds of DWI cases and obtained many not-guilty verdicts on high breath test DWI cases in multiple counties throughout Texas.Not only does Will have the trial-tested experience to provide his clients with effective and personalized legal solutions, but he has also received the top training in the state. Some of the trainings and courses he has taken over the years include The NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner’s Course, the Mastering Scientific Evidence and a Multi-Device Breath Testing Mega Course, and NCDD’s Summer Session Trial Training at Harvard University.

Attorney Mark Roles is devoted to providing compassionate and aggressive advocacy for clients in Williamson County, Travis County, and the greater Austin area. He established The Law Offices of Mark C. Roles, P.C. in 2005. Mr. Roles’ practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including terminations/adoptions, child support, child custody, divorce, enforcement actions, and modifications. Mr. Roles received his B.B.A. in Management from Texas A&M University in 1998. In 2001, he went on to graduate from St. Mary’s University School of Law near the top 10 percent of his class. During his time in law school, Mr. Roles was on the Dean’s List and the National Dean’s List. He was also a member of Who’s Who in American Law Students, the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honors Fraternity, and was also a staff writer for the St. Mary’s Law Journal. Mr. Roles also had the privilege of being selected as a judicial intern for the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, Chambers of the Honorable Edward Prado (now Justice Prado, Fifth United States Circuit Court of Appeals). Mr. Roles was also extremely proud to serve as a legal intern for the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, in Friedberg, Germany for an entire summer. Mr. Roles was admitted to practice law in Texas in 2001. He has also been licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, since 2004. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Austin and Travis County Bar Associations, and the Williamson County Bar Association. Mr. Roles has been in private practice since 2005. Immediately after law school and admission to the bar, he served as an in-house attorney for Providence Healthcare Network, located in Waco, Texas, where he gained valuable experience advising the company on regulatory compliance as well as conducting litigation on its behalf. Reported cases Polansky v. Berenji, 393 S.W.3d 362 (.–Austin,2012, no pet.).

Athena Ponce joined De Leon, Washburn & Ward in 2012, after working for many years in the state legislature. She handles matters involving commercial litigation, business transactions, employment law, construction and real estate, administrative law, and appellate law, while also assisting pro bono clients. A board member of the Texas Law Review, she brings an unmatched level of diligence and persistence to each project, fully committing her skills for each client.. Before law school, Athena worked for Texas State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa for almost a decade, gaining firsthand experience in working with all levels of state and local government as a policy analyst. She worked on criminal justice, education, and state appropriations policies including public school finance reform in 2005, groundbreaking juvenile justice reform in 2007, and Sunset bills reorganizing public safety agencies. She also worked with Senator Hinojosa, Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst, and The American Heart Association in passing life-saving legislation that placed automated external defibrillators in schools all over Texas.. Athena enjoys photographing all Austin has to offer, reading, and caring for rescue animals.

As the only former federal prosecutor in Austin to specialize in federal criminal defense cases, Joe Turner has earned the nickname "Mad Dog" because of his passionate defense of his clients. Mr. Turner's federal practice includes the defense of federal drug conspiracies, mortgage and bank fraud, computer-related crimes, weapon offenses, and an extensive list of other crimes. He is board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and he is licensed to practice in every federal and state court in the State of Texas. With over 30 years experience, Mr. Turner has successfully represented citizens wrongfully accused of everything from DWI to murder and has tried more than 100 jury trials.. "He is the best...," said Willie Nelson after Joe Turner had his case dismissed. Willie had been charged with possession of marijuana while passing through the small town of Hewitt, Texas. After a pretrial hearing, Joe Turner successfully moved to have the case dismissed because of an illegal search.. After his successful representation of Ruth Riddle, a Branch Davidian charged with federal conspiracy and murder, he gained national recognition appearing on Nightline, CNN, and other nationally and internationally recognized media services.. According to Kelly Fero's The Zani Murders, "Today he (Joseph Turner) is one of the most successful defense attorneys in Central Texas." The Zani case is one of the most famous cases in Austin history, and set a national precedent for the admission of hypnotically-induced testimony in the courtroom.. Joe Turner successfully defended "A Time to Kill" star Matthew McConaughey during his famous bongo playing incident. McConaughey's charges were dropped after Mr. Turner argued police did not have probable cause to enter the home without a warrant.

As the founder of Hembree Bell Law Firm, Hannah Hembree Bell dedicates her practice to family law, divorce, and estate planning. Hannah’s commitment to helping families—rather than representing corporations—stems from her passion for making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Early in her career, she worked at a major law firm but soon realized her calling lay in guiding individuals through complex and emotional legal matters. Personally familiar with the trials of divorce, Hannah is known for her empathetic, honest, and practical approach, striving to support her clients with the same advocacy she once needed. As a mother in a blended family of four children, Hannah intimately understands the realities her clients face and is steadfast in her resolve to stand by them through every challenge. Her firm serves clients in divorce, custody, and related family law matters throughout Austin and San Antonio, and provides estate planning and divorce coaching across Texas. Hannah’s dedication and career journey were recently highlighted in Attorneys at Law Magazine, underscoring her reputation as a trusted advocate for families.

Andy is routinely recognized by his peers as one of the leading public law advocates and strategists in Texas. Andy has been board certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since that specialization was first recognized. Before helping found ENOCH KEVER, he was previously a shareholder in two other regional law firms, serving as managing partner of one and as head of the public law and alternative energy practices of the other.  He served five years as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of a facilities-based broadband communications corporation. Before entering private practice in Austin, Andy held senior positions in the Office of the Governor of Texas and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas after serving as counsel to a member of the Texas Senate.. Andy's 40+ year practice has focused on regulatory, legislative and corporate matters, primarily representing clients in the electric and communication industries. He has represented a variety of competitive electric and telecommunication interests as well as large regulated electric utilities, both investor owned and municipally owned. He represents clients before the courts, state and federal regulatory bodies, state legislatures, Congress and local governments.

A nurse and an attorney representing nurses before the Texas Board of Nursing. Taralynn Mackay is an attorney and a licensed registered nurse in Texas who uses her nursing background to represent nurses before the Texas Board of Nursing. Ms. Mackay is Board Certified in Administrative Law (law involved with representing health care providers before licensing boards).. ---When I am not representing nurses before the Texas Board of Nursing, I try to find time to give information on my three blogs:  , , and. I also try to find time to write articles and give seminars on nursing law and documentation dangers.  What can I say, I am an attorney so I love to talk.

A non-native Texan, I grew up in Illinois near St. Louis but moved to Austin for law school and have stayed ever since. My practice primarily focuses on representing health care professionals before various state and federal agencies. I have extensive experience representing physicians, pharmacies, pharmacists, dentists, and nurses before their different licensing agencies. I also routinely represent physicians in credentialing and peer review matters before hospitals and insurance networks. Not afraid to go to court, I have litigated my client's cases through initial complaints, informal conferences, administrative hearings, and all the way to the court of appeals with successful results. At the time of writing (2014), a large part of my practice focuses on physicians, mid-level practitioners, and pharmacies accussed of non-therapeutically prescribing or dispensing pain medication.

2016-2018 American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys 10 Best Attonreys in Texas; 2018 National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys; Superb rating; and Client Choice DWI & DUI 2018.. Licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 2003, I have represented thousands individuals over the years in many types of criminal and civil litigation. My criminal practice focuses on DWI defense, but we accept all types of misdemeanor and felony cases. Our knowledge and familiarity with criminal law allows us to handle almost any issue a client may face.

- I have completed training by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to administer standardized field sobriety tests.. - I am a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.. - I am a member of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association.. - I am a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association.. - I am a member of The National DWI College. - I have a Juris Doctor degree.. - I have attended the Robert F. Borkenstein Course on Alcohol and Highway Safety, Testing, Research and Legislation taught at the Indiana University. This is the same course the prosecutor?s expert attended. As a result of this training, Ken is able to better contest any Intoxilyzer evidence that the prosecutor attempts to introduce.. - I have completed training under the Department of Transportation Guidelines as an Intoxilyzer 5000 Operator and Technician. This training gives him the knowledge to know the strengths and weaknesses of this particular Intoxilyzer. Further, Ken can use this knowledge to better defend you.. - I own my own Intoxilyzer 5000s. If you provided a breath test at the jail this is the same model Intoxilyzer that the police used.. - I spend time each month researching the latest cases, legal treatises, scientific literature, and articles on the subject of drunk driving defense allowing him to be on the cutting edge of DWI defense at all times.. - DUI Help Member. - I am doggedly independent, and believe in challenging everything for my clients’ defense to be successful.. - As a matter of course, I am ready to fight your case, when appropriate by bombarding the County Attorney with extensive pre-trial motions, demonstrative evidence, photographs, witness testimony, videos, defense experts, essential cross-examination of the prosecution’s witnesses, and, of course, your testimony.. - I focus on criminal cases with the emphasis of his practice devoted to DWI cases. I focus on cases in Williamson, Travis and Hays Counties.. If having your license and your freedom play a large part in your life, call for help now