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Over the years, Austin criminal defense lawyer, Eric Lim, has tried many criminal jury trials in Austin, Texas.  He has experience working both as criminal defense attorney and as a firm attorney.  With an outstanding education graduating Magna Cum Laude from The University of Texas McCombs School of Business and holding a Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law, Eric Lim has the knowledge to protect your rights. In fact, Eric Lim’s past experience at Hewlett Packard, The International Law Firm of Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton, Rose, Fulbright), and Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart gives him a breadth of experience to handle Austin criminal defense cases. Eric Lim has dedicated his career to representing clients who have been accused, investigated, or charged with state or federal crimes.

Matt Watkins is an experienced trial lawyer and former prosecutor that gives his all to get the best results for his clients. He is an aggressive advocate and fights for a dismissal or a not guilty on each case. Matt has tried more than 40 jury trials to verdict.. Matt earned his B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at Arlington. He went on to complete his M.A. in Political Science with a focus on Constitutional Law at the University of Texas at Dallas, and he graduated his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. Matt knew early that he wanted to be a trial attorney, and he dedicated himself to trial advocacy studies in law school. Matt competed in mock trial to sharpen his advocacy throughout his time in law school, ultimately achieving victory in the championship round of the Gardere Novice Mock Trial competition.. Matt began his legal career as a prosecutor in Williamson County, working for the Williamson County Attorney’s office. Matt rose quickly during his time as a prosecutor and handled a wide variety of case assignments, including being a court chief of two different county courts at law, the Veteran’s Treatment Court prosecutor, supervisor of all specialty assignments such as mental health, animal cruelty, DWI/Drug Court, and ultimately becoming the Criminal Trial Director. Matt was responsible for training both prosecutors and police officers in matters of trial presentation and strategy. He was also chosen frequently to directly train new officers and prosecutors about many aspects of their respective roles, including plea negotiation, courtroom presentation, and trial.. Matt is also a veteran. He spent 6 years in the US Air Force Reserves. Through Matt’s time as a prosecutor, he came to see that often there was more to a story than was in a police report. Matt’s goal is to help people truly tell their story and get the right outcome in every case.. Matt’s extensive experience on a wide variety of criminal assignments and trials makes him uniquely prepared to have an edge in aggressively defending your case. Matt knows the system from the inside and will use his knowledge to get you the best possible result.

The Law Office of Richard T. Jones is the place for you! When you come to this firm, you can receive the help you need from an Austin criminal defense attorney who is experienced, competent, and ready to fight for you. When you come to this law firm, you can rest assured in the support you can procure from Attorney Richard T. Jones. He received his undergraduate degree from Rice University. He gained experience in computer programming and managing before determining to go to law school. He attended the University of Texas School of Law, where he earned his law degree. Attorney Jones has 20 years of professional experience and is well equipped to take on your case and support you at this time. He understands the serious nature of your charges, and he knows how to fight for you and the resolution that is in your best interests. He has a membership with several well-known organizations, including the Hays County Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the Williamson County Bar Association, and the National College for DUI Defense. He also is a Board Member of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and has been authorized to serve in the Western District of Texas for the Federal Court. Attorney Jones has been commended by Avvo and has received an 8.4 Avvo Rating. He has a thorough understanding of criminal law and is well equipped to take on your case and support you at this critical juncture in your life. With so much on the line for your future, you need to act immediately and secure the help your case requires. For more information about the professional services you can receive when you come to this law firm, pick up the phone and contact this law firm without further delay.

Originally from Minnesota, Dan moved to Montgomery Alabama and worked at the Montgomery County District attorney’s office while attending undergraduate studies at the Auburn University at Montgomery. While working full-time as a legal assistant at the law firm of Graddick and Belser, PC, Dan graduated with a degree in history in 1995. Dan then attended the University of Hamline Law School, graduating with his Juris Doctor degree in 1998.. Dan began his legal career in Texas as an associate at a criminal defense firm in Austin where he represented clients charged with DWI in Travis and Williamson Counties. In 2000 Dan was hired by the Travis County Attorney’s Office. Starting as an intake attorney, Dan moved up and has held virtually every position at the Travis County Attorney’s Office from lowest to highest. The leadership positions Dan has held include:. Court chief of the Family Violence CourtCourt Chief of a DWI CourtDirector of the Criminal DivisionAnd most recently First Assistant Travis County Attorney. Dan’s experience as a leader, prosecutor, and supervisor has given him a unique perspective on how the criminal justice system works in Texas and in Travis County in particular. He has worked over the years with countless public officials, defense attorneys, judges, and law enforcement agencies. He has handled thousands of cases including DWI, Assault, Domestic Violence, drug cases, grand jury investigations, theft, and property crimes.

All my life I've wanted to be a criminal defense attorney. I live by the motto, do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life. I truly enjoy helping good people get out of messes and get their lives back on track. Good people make mistakes and it's up to me to make sure it doesn't haunt them for the rest of their life. It's a passion.

Austin attorney Brendan Wood has proven to be a difference-maker in the lives of his Texan clients.. Brendan did his undergraduate work at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and he received his law degree in 2001 from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.. Since being admitted to the State Bar of Texas, Brendan has exclusively practiced criminal law. First, with the with The Law office of Ned Granger until it became Granger & Mueller in 2002. He most recently practiced with Granger, Mueller & Wood until June of 2017.. Having established a personal reputation for hard work and excellence, he founded The Law Office of Brendan T. Wood where he continues to focus on criminal defense.. Mr. Wood defends people who face criminal charges that include DWI, assault, theft, drug possession as well as a wide range of other misdemeanor and felony charges. As an experienced Austin attorney, Brendan Wood understands how important these matters are to his clients and diligently works to provide the best advice and achieve the best possible outcome.

Ms. Bernstein’s practice focuses on criminal defense in the Austin, Texas area.. She is available to provide quality representation in every sort of criminal charge, from a traffic ticket to a felony.. She places a high priority on representing each and every client with honesty, compassion, and dedication.. She believes in providing her clients with realistic expectations while fighting zealously for the best possible outcome.. She will help you understand and navigate the difficulties of our flawed criminal justice system.. Many people find themselves enmeshed in the criminal justice system at a major low point in their lives. Ms. Bernstein takes the “counselor” in the title “attorney and counselor at law” seriously and strives to ensure that her clients find themselves at the conclusion of representation in a better overall position to move on and put this phase behind them.. If this is the sort of criminal defense representation you are seeking, contact Ms. Bernstein today for a free consultation.

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.

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

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.

Daniel has been representing clients charged with criminal offenses in Austin TX since 2011 and has dedicated his practice solely to criminal defense over the full course of his career.  Having received a degree in Chemistry from the University of Chicago prior to attending law school at University of Texas at Austin, Daniel finds that his clients are always in a better position to defend themselves against the ever-increasing use of forensic scientific evidence with a trained scientist representing them.  Despite this science background, Daniel is approachable, personable, and a skilled litigator who has the ability and the follow-through to get clients out of the most intractable of situations and to effectively negotiate on their behalf the best possible resolution for their case.

AT THE WILLIAMS LAW FIRM, WE BELIEVE THAT QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES SHOULD NOT BE A LUXURY RESERVED ONLY FOR THE WEALTHY. DON'T BE A VICTIM OF SELF REPRESENTATION! DON'T SETTLE FOR JUST ANY ATTORNEY. LET US HELP YOU!. WE PROVIDE QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR CHARGES IN TRAVIS, WILLIAMSON, AND HAYS COUNTY. WE HANDLE DWI'S, DRUG CASES, ASSAULTS, THEFTS, PROBATION REVOCATIONS AND MORE.

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.