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Brandon is the former Felony Division Chief of the McLennan County District Attorney's Office and a former Dallas County Prosecutor.  Now in private practice, he will use that decade of experience in the DA's office to protect the rights of citizens accused or those injured because of someone else's negligence.. Brandon Luce was born and raised in Waco and attended Waco High School before moving on to Baylor University.  At Baylor, Brandon was a member of the Baylor Baseball team for four yours including the 2000 Big 12 Championship team.  After Baylor, Brandon attended St. Mary's School of Law in San Antonio.  Upon graduation in 2006, Brandon began his legal career as a proscutor in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office.  He tried DWI's and other misdemeanor charges until he was promoted to the Felony Divison.  As a Felony prosecutor Brandon handled a range of cases from theft to Murder.  He later spent two years in the Organized Crime Division which handles the largest drug offenses in the county.  Brandon moved back home in 2011 to work for the McLennan County District Attorney's Office.  He was quickly promoted to Felony Court Chief and supervised other prosecutors assigned to the 54th District Court.  After years of supervising that felony court, Brandon was promoted to Felony Divison Chief and tasked with supervising both Felony District Courts in McLennan County.  Mr. Luce has tried over 100 jury trials and now brings his experience to private practice joining his father to form the Luce Law Firm.

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."

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.

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 graduated from Vanderbilt University (B.A.) and Baylor Law School. I'm a former prosecutor and love being in the courtroom. This job is a good fit for me because I believe we have a duty to take care of each other and the world we live in.. Being arrested or charged with a crime is a stressful time, especially if it is your first experience with the criminal justice system. Each client has his or her own concerns and priorities. We will work to find a solution that best meets the needs of your case— whether that means challenging the legal grounds for your charge, resolving the case quickly with as light a punishment as possible, or presenting the evidence in a trial. You have the right to a fair trial where prosecutors must prove all elements of every charge, beyond a reasonable doubt.. I know that good people can make mistakes and false accusations are often made. There is a lot at stake and you deserve to be treated with dignity and care. I understand that a criminal record will follow you as you make your way in life--it’s necessary to keep that record as clean as possible in order to have all doors open in the future.. I'll advocate for you at pre-trial. If a resolution can’t be reached, we will leave no stone unturned in preparing the best defense. When I’m working as your lawyer, you will be more than a case file or number in the system. I will patiently answer your questions and return your calls.

Gerald R. Villarrial has practiced family law, criminal law and civil litigation for over 20 years.. Gerald has lived in Waco his entire life. He graduated from Baylor University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and with a Juris Doctor degree from Baylor University School of Law in 1994. From December 1994 to December 1995, Gerald began his career as a staff attorney for the Heart of Texas Legal Aid where he handled divorces and custody cases. From January 1995 to September 1999, Gerald worked for the law firm of Reyna & Reyna, P. C. as an associate attorney. While at Reyna & Reyna, P. C., Gerald handled cases involving family law, criminal law and civil litigation. In October 1999, Gerald started his own law firm wherein he continued to handle cases involving family law, criminal law and civil litigation. In 2008, Gerald merged the Villarrial Law Firm into the Zimmerman Law Firm and handled personal injury cases until March 2011. In April 2011, Gerald returned to solo practice and continued to practice law until joining the Dunnam & Dunnam, L.L.P. law firm as a partner. Gerald has worked extensively in the courtroom trying cases in bench trials as well as trials before a jury. Gerald also serves as an attorney and guardian ad litem representing children who have been abused and neglected and has been instrumental in helping hundreds of children.. Gerald is member of the State Bar of Texas and the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association where he currently serves as treasurer. Gerald is also involved in many civic activities including serving on the board of the McLennan County Dispute Resolution Center, WISD Adopt A School Advisory Board, McLennan County Juvenile Advisory Board and as a board member of Alliance Bank Central Texas.. Gerald is married to Jamie Villarrial, and together they have five children

Monroe Solomon III is a passionate advocate with considerable knowledge of the law. He is a talented trial attorney with a lot of experience defending high-level offenses.. In only his third trial, Monroe assisted in a capital murder trial that ended with a reduction to a lesser offense. Since then, he has tried an array of high-level cases in both state and federal court including capital murder, white collar crimes, conspiracy, all levels of assault, sexual offenses, drug offenses, and DWI/DUI. Monroe’s knowledge and experience has rewarded his clients with many not guilty verdicts, dismissals, reductions, and the suppression of evidence.. Monroe’s work as a criminal defense attorney has earned recognition amongst the legal community and his peers. He currently serves on the board for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Education Institute, the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, and has been named a Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers since 2021. Monroe’s knowledge and experience has also led to teaching opportunities. He frequently presents to other attorneys at various legal conferences around the state and is an adjunct professor at Texas A&M University School of Law.. Outside of the legal practice, Monroe is a loving husband and father of two wonderful kids. He enjoys watching and playing all sports, and loves being outdoors with his friends and family.

The Hampton Law Firm is a law firm that specializes in criminal defense trial litigation. The number one priority of The Hampton Law Firm is to ensure that every client’s rights are protected. I take pride in formulating a defense and strategy that is specific to each individual client’s unique circumstances.. As a former prosecutor with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, I have held the following positions: Felony Prosecutor (CDC4, CDC1) Misdemeanor Prosecutor (CCC9, CCC1, CCC3) Grand Jury Prosecutor Special Prosecutor (Johnson County) When hiring a criminal lawyer, trial experience is a must. During my tenure at the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, I had the opportunity to litigate a number of criminal jury trials for cases ranging from driving while intoxicated to murder. In the area of DWI litigation, I have tried cases ranging from breath and blood test refusal cases to test cases and drug DWI cases. I have also presented hundreds of cases to the grand jury and have litigated numerous cases before a judge. While at the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, I received extensive training and continuing education in all areas of the criminal law. In the area of DWI alone, I have received specialized training in the investigation and litigation of Intoxication Manslaughter, Intoxication Assault, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, and both alcohol and drug-related DWI cases.. My number one goal for all of my clients is to get their criminal case dismissed. Although it is not possible to get every case dismissed, my philosophy to providing aggressive and effective criminal defense is to not only limit my client's risk but also provide as many possible options to a dismissal, no-bill by the Tarrant County grand jury or reducing the criminal charges to a lesser charge. When it comes to results for my clients, I have been able to get cases dismissed or reduced for offenses ranging from Shoplifting and other types of theft to Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and more serious cases such as Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, other violent assault and gun-related cases and a variety of drug cases (possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine).. Whether I am defending citizens charged with misdemeanors or felony criminal offenses, such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), assault, drug offenses, weapon offenses, juvenile crimes, probation revocations, sex offenses, violent offenses or citizens seeking for their record to be cleared, the number one priority of The Hampton Law Firm is to achieve the best possible result for each criminal case. I will use my years of criminal trial experience and knowledge of Texas criminal law to defend you from the allegations the State of Texas has brought against you.