Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in ZIP 78701 | 146 available

812 San Antonio St Ste 403 , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: The Law Office of Michaela D. Cuellar

507 W 10th St , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Have you or someone you know been arrested or have a pending criminal case? Are you seeking justice? It starts HERE. I am dedicated to ensuring my clients get the justice they deserve.. I am a criminal defense attorney handling ALL Felony and Misdemanor cases(DWI, assault, drugs, theft, etc) in Travis county and the surrounding areas. My office offers affordable pay plans.. I also practice in Personal Injury Law(auto accidents, dog bites, slip and falls).. Have questions? Please contact my office for a free, confidential consultation.. **JAIL RELEASE SERVICES available***-- call NOW for immediate assistance!. Phones answered 24 hours a day!. For more information, please visit my website. Or On Facebook under:The Law Office of Michaela D.Cuellar

Firm: Law Office Of Ken Gibson

812 San Antonio St. STE 100 , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Aside from practicing criminal and family law, I enjoy spending time with my wife and young daughter, reading about new technology, listening to music, and spending as much time as possible outside in the beautiful–but sometimes extremely hot–Austin weather.

Firm: P David Wahlberg

1208 West Ave , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Cofer & Connelly, PLLC

602 W 11 Th St , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I was a freshman at Texas Tech University when I first saw injustice with my own eyes. I worked at the Lubbock County Detention Center and spent hours with detainees, building friendships, learning about their lives, their struggles, and how they ended up in the criminal system. From that point forward, I knew I wanted to spend my career fighting for people in the criminal legal system.. I’m a first-generation American and grew up in an immigrant household. My mom was raised in Colombia and my dad is from Greece. They had to start over after leaving their home countries, so they understand the value of education, helping others, and embracing diversity.. My parents encouraged me to prioritize education and instilled the importance of helping others in me. I am forever indebted to their sacrifices. That’s why after graduating with a degree in social work, I chose to work with incarcerated individuals, people in recovery, and foster children.. Every person I met had some involvement with the law and I knew I wanted to be on their side, helping them navigate the system. I continued my education at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. During my time in Norman, I spent my summers in Oklahoma, Houston, and Austin interning for brilliant and passionate criminal defense attorneys. I assisted on cases ranging from assault and family violence to capital murder.. My job at Cofer & Connelly is to relentlessly advocate for my clients. I have a diverse practice, but lead our efforts on expunctions, administrative license revocations, and license eligibility. I also participate in new client meetings and take lead on translating for our Spanish speaking clients.. Aside from work, a lot of things make me happy! I love to travel. My favorite places are Greece and Colombia, where I get to spend time with my family and eat a lot of good food. I also love to read. My favorite book is A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, and Mark Pryor is my favorite author. Most importantly, I love doing outdoor things with my dog, Oscar! He’s the greatest Aussie ever.

404 W.13th St , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of Mike K. Luna

1302 West Ave , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of Michelle Mays

812 San Antonio St Ste 100 , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Facing criminal charges can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Often knowing where to start is the most difficult part. The Law Office of Michelle Mays can offer knowledgeable guidance and compassionate support throughout the criminal court process. Whether you are facing specific legal charges or have general questions, The Law Office of Michelle Mays can offer an empathetic ear and sound advice on how to proceed. At our Austin, TX firm, we understand the importance of treating each client with attention, care and respect. We offer each of our clients the benefit of:. • A knowledgeable attorney. • A personalized experience. • High-quality client services. • Reasonable fees. • Kind representation. • A decade of criminal defense experience. Any time you are facing criminal charges, it is important to begin by calling an attorney you can trust to walk you through all the legal options and potential consequences in the case. For nearly a decade, Michelle Mays has helped represent clients facing criminal charges in the Austin area. To set up an appointment or learn more about this Austin, TX law practice, call The Law Office of Michelle Mays.

Firm: Coldwell Bowes LLP

1510 San Antonio St , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Civil , Contracts, Criminal Defense , DUI/DWI, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation

Michele Locke is a former Associate Court Judge that has returned to private practice to continue pursuing her passion for family law litigation.   As a Judge, Michele ran a Domestic Violence Court focusing on Protective Order Applications, divorce, custody, child support, enforcement and other family law matters.   For a period of time, she also ran the Child Protective Services Court.  She is knowledgeable in contested family law matters that involve issues of domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and child abuse. Her Court was a forerunner in addressing issues that related to Same-Sex relationships.. Prior to becoming a Judge, Michele ran a successful family law practice.  She handled all ranges of cases and successfully represented clients in all types of highly contested matters.. Michele is very active in the legal community and makes a point to share the insights she gathered working as a family court judge by presenting at various speaking engagements and Continuing Legal Education events. Michele’s areas of practice include Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Family Violence, and other family law matters.. Michele’s passion since law school has been family law.   As a child of divorce, step-mother of two girls, and a mother to three boys, Michele understands all too well the dynamics and complexities of divorce and the impact divorce has on the families undergoing these tumultuous times.. Michele understands how important each case is to every individual client. She prides herself on communicating clearly with her clients through every step of their case. She ensures they understand the strategy that will be employed and what options are available. Michele takes her role as a client advocate and litigator very seriously.

Firm: Gunter, Bennett & Anthes, P.C.

600 West 9th Street , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Law Office of Leslie J. Boykin

609 West 9th Street , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I grew up in a small East Texas town, near the Big Thicket.  People were poor, and the economy was always tough.  Services such as mental health providers, counseling, and educational classes were few and far between.  I saw then, as a young girl, that people were never going to change their ways of living if they never knew HOW to change, or WHY they should.  My mother worked for 40 years in special education, and raised my sister and I with a healthy respect for people with disabilities, and a tremendous appreciation for the gifts we were given.  All of these circumstances, as well as my desire to help others who are lost in the maze of the criminal justice system, culminated in my ambition to be a criminal defense lawyer at the age of 11.. I followed my dream, through its many twists and turns, and stuck with it - even when the obstacles seemed insurmountable.  I know that I can inspire my clients to do the same, and the emotional reward for both of us is something that cannot be quantified.. I am also an avid live-music supporter, and country/swing dancer.  This often lends to healthy discussions with my musician friends, about how justice is administered in our society.  Fortunately, I can say that not many of them get into trouble, so it's mainly a hobby for me.

Firm: Travis County Public Defender's Office

1010 Lavaca St. , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Vazquez Law Firm

608 W 12th St. , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Megan is a proud life-long Texan. She was born and raised in San Antonio. She graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos before returning home to San Antonio to complete her law degree at St. Mary’s University School of Law.. As a law student, Megan worked at Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid where she helped low-income Texans with legal issues. She also interned at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office and the Office of Public Defender for the Western District of Texas. Her experience in the district attorney’s office was both enlightening and career changing. Working there opened her eyes to the vast and pervasive abuses fellow citizens suffer at the hands of the criminal justice system. That experience has made Megan a passionate advocate for the rights of her fellow citizens.. After receiving her law license in 2011, Megan devoted her practice to defending those accused of crimes by the government. She began her career in San Antonio, initially focusing on intoxication related offenses, including DWI and other drug crimes.. In 2015, Megan moved to Central Texas area and began a firm in San Marcos, where she defended a wide-variety of criminal accusations, including DWI, drug possession, assault, theft, and many others.. In 2016, Megan opened an office in Dallas to better service the North Texas area. There Megan's focus shifted to cannabis related issues, including criminal defense and advice and consultation services for emerging businesses in the cannabis industry. In addition to her work inside a courtroom, Megan is a proud advocate for the reform of cannabis laws in Texas.. In 2021, Megan returned to Central Texas, where she was excited to join the Vazquez Law Firm. Here Megan is honored to learn from the award-winning attorney, Amber Vazquez. The firm, which is located in a historic builidng in downtown Austin, focuses on federal and state litigation of serious and aggravated felonies.. Megan is a founding board member of the Texas Association of Cannabis Lawyers, a former board member of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, a former board member of the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and a lifetime member of the Legal Committee of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.

Firm: Melancon Law Firm

1307 Nueces Street , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Smith & Vinson Law Firm, PLLC

1411 West Ave , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Nichols & Gill, P.C.

1201 Rio Grande , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Cofer & Connelly

602 W 11 Th St , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am approaching my one-year anniversary with the amazing firm of Cofer & Connelly, but I've been practicing law in Texas for twenty years – and managed to hang onto the English accent I was born with! Raised on a farm just outside London, my first career was as a journalist (covering mostly police and crime stories) for about a decade before turning to the law.. Reversing my mother's footsteps, I moved to America in 1995 and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where I graduated with highest honors from their journalism school. From there, I traded light blue for dark and attended Duke University School of Law, graduating cum laude.. A few years working commercial litigation cases with a big firm in Dallas convinced me that I needed to return to my lifelong interest in all things criminal. I was hired by the Travis County District Attorney's Office in 2006 and in the intervening years I've handled just about every type of criminal case there is. That includes being lead prosecutor on a dozen murder cases (one of them a capital murder case) and trying dozens of felony cases before a jury. One of my specialties is juvenile criminal law, having handled thousands of cases as a prosecutor over a period of five years in that division of the office, from Class B misdemeanors to capital murder and everything in between.. Academic and legal achievements aside, if my name is familiar to you it's likely because I am the author of a series of mystery novels! The first of those, The Bookseller, was published in 2012 and made 's mystery list. Since then, I've published ten novels, and am very excited about a new series starting in August, published by Minotaur/St. Martin's.

Firm: Diablita Criminal Defense, PLLC

TX-1 Loop , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Not just a lawyer, Madalína is a counselor at law. She knows the law, but she makes a particular effort to know her clients. Clients facing criminal charges often feel distraught, angry, or vulnerable– they need a source of strength and guidance. Madalína is client-oriented and prides herself on being accessible and responsive, treating every client as though they are her only client. Diablita Criminal Defense clients engage with the Attorney herself, not an endless cycle of assistants and paralegals. When clients call, Madalína answers.. While Madalína is accommodating with clients, she’s unflinching with the State. Her powerful courtroom presence and strategy-driven representation make her a fierce defender of her client’s legal rights. Madalína’s ultimate goal for her clients is case dismissal, though she works toward charge reductions and pre-trial diversions as needed. When her clients face trial, Madalína gladly takes on the challenge of her client’s criminal defense. As a Baylor-educated lawyer, Madalína is no stranger to the courtroom. She’s an aggressive advocate who is calm under pressure, earning her respect and credibility.. Attorney Madalína García fearlessly takes on big opponents. The State of Texas employs talented prosecutors, investigators, and law enforcement officers– a force to be reckoned with. Despite Texas’s might, Madalína uses every tool at her disposal to secure major wins for her clients.. Madalína was born, raised, and educated in Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she received her B.A. in Government. To hone her advocacy skills, she attended Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas and earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence. As a proud Texan and passionate representative of her profession, Madalína adheres to the Texas Lawyer’s Creed and constantly endeavors to be a fierce criminal defense advocate who honors dignity, integrity, and the highest professional standards.

Firm: Capital Area Private Defender Service

910 Lavaca St , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of Paul Holt Walcutt

600 W. 13th Street , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

My practice is dedicated to defending people accused of crimes in Austin and throughout Central Texas.  I handle all misdemeanor and felony cases, including DWI/ DUI charges, drug cases, traffic tickets, and assaults (including family violence charges).