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I am an experienced criminal litigator with close to 150 jury trials as a prosecutor. My trial resume ranges from misdemeanors to first degree murder. I am now using that experience to vigorously defend the rights of the accused.

Dustin Trammel is a Partner at Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC, a top rated criminal defense firm with over 200 5 star reviews.  Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC has offices in Fort Worth and Colleyville, Texas and we primarily serve Tarrant County, Texas clients. Dustin is a former felony and DWI prosecutor in Tarrant County, Texas where he tried over 30 criminal jury trials, including trials for DWI, Assault Bodily Injury Family Member, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Possession of a Controlled Substance 4-200 grams Penalty Group 1, Felony Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, Burglary of a Habitation, Fail to Register as a Sex Offender, and Sexual Assault. He has handled hundreds of criminal and DWI cases, both as a prosecutor and in private practice.. Dustin has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2022, 2023, and 2024, as well as a Top Criminal Lawyer by Fort Worth Magazine for 2021, 2022, and 2023.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Dustin proudly served eight years in the United States Army, which included two tours in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was Honorably Discharged in 2010 and has volunteered with the Texas Lawyer’s for Texas Veterans.. Dustin offices out of the Colleyville and Fort Worth, Texas offices. Call for a consultation with Partner Dustin Trammel, a former prosecutor and Army Veteran.. Note: Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC does not handle traffic tickets and we primarily handle cases in Tarrant County, Texas.

I have been in the criminal justice field for over 40 years.. That is 4 decades of experience.. People charged with offenses are usually terrified of thier circumstances.  Either they do not know what consequences await them or they are intimate of the consequences and seek to avoid them.. I bring experience as a Police Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Criminal Investigations, Traffic Enforcement, Lieutenant, Recruiter, Trainer and State Prosecutor to my law practice.. Being trained in DWI, I know the aspects of arrest, breath tests, search warrants for blood, prosecution, collateral consequences, jury selection and proper defense.

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.

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.

I spent almost 14 years as a state and federal prosecutor before starting a firm with a great lawyer and friend.  Combined, we have over 30 years of criminal law experience and over 150 jury trials.  Our trial experience blended with our knowlegdge of the inner workings of the criminal justice system will give you the peace of mind that you are getting the best legal advice availbale, along with a team of attorneys that will fight to protect your rights.  We are licensed to practice in all felony and misdemanor courts across the State of Texas and in the federal courts for the Northern, Western, and Southern Districts of Texas.