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The primary focus of my practice is the representation of businesses, governmental entities and individuals in land use, water rights, environmental permitting and related regulatory matters before state and federal trial and appellate courts and administrative agencies. My practice also includes representation of clients in general civil, criminal, transactional and estate planning matters.

Please contact me for a no-charge initial consultation regarding any matters or questions involving State of Texas regulatory agencies.. My specialty is in environmental and water law, but as a Board certified Administrative Law attorney (certified in 1989 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Administrative Law) I can handle matters involving a wide variety of Texas stage agencies.. I am very easy to work with and very responsive to clients' needs.. When not practicing law, I enjoy playing golf, going to sporting events, reading, and working in Church activities.

Deborah is a partner in the firm's Environmental, Administrative and Public Law Department concentrating in environmental and water issues. She represents groundwater conservation districts, municipalities, private companies and individuals on a broad range of environmental and water matters. Prior to joining Kemp Smith, Ms. Trejo was an Assistant District Attorney for Cameron County in Brownsville, Texas, where she served, among other things, as the supervisor of the Misdemeanor Section and First Chair Felony Prosecutor and was responsible for reviewing all felony drug cases.

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.