Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Austin, TX

Amber Vazquez is a criminal defense attorney who runs the Vazquez Law Firm PLLC in Austin, Texas. She is board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in criminal law, and the cases she handles on a daily basis range from DUI, drug possession and burglary to sexual assault and murder. Representing clients in Austin and throughout the state of Texas, she helps them with all areas of criminal law, including federal and violent crimes.

Ms. Vazquez decided to pursue a career in law after receiving her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2001, and she has been licensed to practice law in all federal districts in Texas since 2003. She is also allowed to appear before the Supreme Court of the United States.

Recognized by various organizations for her contributions to the legal community, Ms. Vazquez has been bestowed with many honors. She has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Austin City Council, and the Criminal Justice Award from the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association. She is also listed among the Top 20 Winning Women in Texas by the Texas Lawyer magazine, and she has a “Superb” rating on Avvo, together with plenty of positive reviews and endorsements.

Having achieved several successful verdicts throughout her legal career, Ms. Vazquez is appreciated by her clients and peers alike for her commitment to each case, which shows in her courtroom presence and aggressive litigation tactics. As a fierce yet compassionate advocate, she has helped many clients get back their freedom by entirely dismissing and reducing charges, even for those who were accused of serious felonies.

Actively practicing law for the past 18 years, Ms. Vazquez is a part of the following legal organizations:

• The Austin City Council – Police Accountability Committee and the Judicial Committee
• The Austin Bar Association
• The Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• The Hispanic Bar Association of Austin
• The American Bar Association

Her spare time is spent volunteering to serve her local community. She is the presiding director of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a board member of the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation.