Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers Near me in ZIP 76701

Our firm, Swanton and Frederick, engages exclusively in the practice of criminal defense law. We are experienced criminal trial lawyers who have a combined experience of over 50 years of practice handling all types of criminal cases. I have been practicing criminal defense trial law for over 33 years. We take the aggressive advocacy for our clients seriously. We defend our clients' rights vigorously and protect their future. If you find yourself in a situation in which you need the help of a firm such as ours, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you.

Nancy Harrison grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, minoring in Kinesiology. While there, she was on the Deans List, Honors List, a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society, and ran both Cross-Country and Track. She earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, now Texas A&M University School of Law. While in law school, Nancy was on the Deans List and interned with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office.. Nancy is dual-licensed. She was admitted to the Texas State Bar in November 2010 and the California State Bar in July 2013.. From 2011 to 2015, Nancy was employed by the McLennan County District Attorney’s Office. While there, she served first as a misdemeanor chief and prosecutor, then as a felony and intake prosecutor. She handled thousands of criminal cases, including trials, plea bargains, revocations, and dismissals. She also worked on several CPS trials and countless protective orders. Due to the large amount of time spent working on criminal cases, Nancy fully understands the criminal justice system and the inner workings of the McLennan County District Attorney's Office. She has spent countless hours in the courtroom and will utilize her knowledge and experience to help you procure the fairest possible disposition for your case.

I've been blessed to find a career where I can indulge my passion...this time, a passion for the law. I love what I do and I look forward to coming to work each day. I started down this path by attending Baylor Law School in 1999, and I haven't looked back since.. I've lived in Waco now for 19 years, and I call it my home. My family lives back in Indiana, but my "kids" (my dogs) live here with me. I love the people and the atmosphere here in Waco. And I love the opportunities I have, on a daily basis, to help people make their life just a little bit better.. Although I took the roundabout way to my law career, the other positions I've held in my life have been one more step in preparing me to be the best lawyer I can be, both for myself and my clients. I look forward to meeting new clients and doing what I can to help make their day just a little brighter, their lives just a little calmer.

I represent citizens who have been accused of violating the criminal laws of Texas.  I have lived in the Waco/Central Texas area since 1991.  Prior to becoming an attorney, I did several things:  radio announcer, commercial roofing, registered nurse.  As much as I love all of the career paths I have followed, nothing excites me more than practicing criminal law.  I have been blessed with a great business partner, and talented attorneys and staff.  We look forward to helping you with any legal issues you may have.. I have been married for 19 years (all of the time to the same woman :) ) and we have one son.

I grew up in Waco and attended University High School, where my first mock trial got me hooked on the law.  Since then, I have worked towards advancing my education and my expertise.  I keep up with current events, and my main focus is justice and equality.

Chris Bullajian graduated from Baylor University in 2001 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Bullajian graduated from Texas Tech School of Law in 2004 and began his career in the Lubbock County District Attorney's Office. In 2006, he accepted a position as a prosecutor in McLennan County where he prosecuted cases from DWI to Capital Murder. He was named Felony Chief Prosecutor of the 19th District Court, and later promoted to Division Chief.. In addition to his work in the courtroom, Bullajian has been one of the leading instructors and speakers in Texas on various aspects of criminal law.

Born in Waco, TX, J.R. Vicha is a graduate of Axtell High School. In 2000, he graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, graduating with a class rank of first out of 757. Following college, he worked as a McLennan County Probation Officer from 2001-2002. In 2004, he graduated from Baylor Law School. While at Baylor Law, he was invited to join the Baylor Law Review, an honor extended only to those who are in the top 15% of their law school class. He served the Baylor Law Review as an Executive Editor. Following graduation from law school, he worked as a staff attorney at the Brazos River Authority from 2004-2006. While at the BRA, he practiced law in many areas including, water rights, real estate, oil and gas, municipal and contract law. In 2006, he was hired by then District Attorney John Segrest and immediately began handling both misdemeanor and felony cases. When current District Attorney Abel Reyna took office in 2011, J.R. was promoted to Chief Felony Prosecutor in Waco’s 19th District Court, where he served until his departure from the district attorney’s office in 2014.

"Attorney Nina Price is a family and criminal trial attorney who will fight for your family, your future, and your freedom. Nina serves her clients in a broad range of practice areas and provides personalized legal solutions to clients facing family law matters (including divorce, adoption, child custody and support, restraining orders, and related cases) as well as the arrested and accused in criminal defense cases (involving DWI/DUI, drug charges, and sex crimes). Nina is also skilled in the areas of Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning so while you are taking care of your immediate concerns she can help you plan for your future."