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A senior trial attorney at Michael & Associates in Austin, Texas, Dan Dworin goes above and beyond the call of duty to provide his clients with the top-quality legal representation they deserve. He is well-versed in criminal defense law, and he works relentlessly to give his clients the peace of mind and respite they deserve from their contentious cases.
Mr. Dworin completed his legal studies at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, where he honed his shrewd legal acumen and talents with the foresight of helping potential clients in the future. He received his Juris Doctor in 1995, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in Texas. He later gained admission to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.
Throughout his illustrious, 30-plus years of service, Mr. Dworin has maintained consistency in his advocacy, prioritizing personalized attention in every case he takes on and ensuring that every detail is meticulously looked through so that a potential weak side of his clients’ defense is shored up. For his many contributions, he has been rated a perfect score of “10.0” on Avvo and hosts many positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Within his legal community, Mr. Dworin maintains close affiliations with many prominent legal organizations, including the Texas Bar Foundation (Life Fellow), the Austin Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (past president), the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Austin Bar Association (Criminal Justice Section) and the Austin Bar Fellowship (Founding Fellow). In addition, he is board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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Practice areas
Criminal DefenseFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft
- 100% Criminal Defense
First Admitted: 1995, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://zealousadvocate.com/attorneys/dan-dworin/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, since 1997
- Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Chair, Austin Bar Association Criminal Law Section, 2010
- Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Former President
- Member, Judicial Affairs Committee, Austin Bar Association
- Presiding Director, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, 2009 - 2010
- Past President, Federal Bar Association, Austin Chapter
- Member, National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Founding Fellow, Austin Bar Fellowship
- Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Evading Arrest in a Vehicle Location Coryell County, 440th District Court Allegations During a roadside encounter, an officer briefly flashed emergency lights. The client continued driving to a nearby location and was later arrested for felony evading in a vehicle. We scrutinized how the stop was initiated and the sequence of events, focusing on whether a clear directive to pull over was ever given. We emphasized the ambiguity created by a momentary light flash, which undercut the claim that the client intended to flee. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution dismissed the case
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Terroristic Threat (Felony) Location Coryell County, 52nd District Court Allegations A heated argument at a residence led to a complaint that our client made a serious threat, and a warrant was pursued. We got involved right away, coordinated a controlled surrender to avoid an unnecessary arrest, and obtained the timeline from texts and call records. The narrative in the report did not line up with the digital evidence we compiled. We presented those conflicts to the prosecutor and made clear the state would struggle to prove the allegation at trial. The prosecution dismissed the case
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Theft Under $100 (Class C Misdemeanor) Location Williamson County, Georgetown Municipal Court Allegations Store loss prevention detained our client after alleging a price‑tag switch on a low‑value item, and police issued a citation for Class C theft. We demanded full discovery and obtained surveillance and point‑of‑sale footage showing the client paying for the merchandise. The state could not produce the original item or clear images tying any removed label to the purchase, and several video files they provided would not play. We pressed those evidentiary gaps and prepared for trial. Facing a weak record, the prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Investigation) Location Williamson County, None Allegations Law enforcement agents executed a search at a family residence where our client was staying and seized multiple firearms that were owned by relatives. No arrest followed, and the electronics taken during the search were later returned. We were retained during the investigation, collected the warrant cover sheet and the itemized property list, and documented statements from household members about ownership and storage. We made clear that mere access did not establish control or possession. Authorities closed the matter and it was dismissed. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Terroristic Threat (Felony) Location Coryell County, 52nd District Court Allegations A heated argument at a residence led to a complaint that our client made a serious threat, and a warrant was pursued. We got involved right away, coordinated a controlled surrender to avoid an unnecessary arrest, and obtained the timeline from texts and call records. The narrative in the report did not line up with the digital evidence we compiled. We presented those conflicts to the prosecutor and made clear the state would struggle to prove the allegation at trial. The prosecution dismissed the case
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Theft Under $100 (Class C Misdemeanor) Location Williamson County, Georgetown Municipal Court Allegations Store loss prevention detained our client after alleging a price‑tag switch on a low‑value item, and police issued a citation for Class C theft. We demanded full discovery and obtained surveillance and point‑of‑sale footage showing the client paying for the merchandise. The state could not produce the original item or clear images tying any removed label to the purchase, and several video files they provided would not play. We pressed those evidentiary gaps and prepared for trial. Facing a weak record, the prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Theft Under $100 (Class C Misdemeanor) Location Williamson County, Georgetown Municipal Court Allegations Store loss prevention detained our client after alleging a price‑tag switch on a low‑value item, and police issued a citation for Class C theft. We demanded full discovery and obtained surveillance and point‑of‑sale footage showing the client paying for the merchandise. The state could not produce the original item or clear images tying any removed label to the purchase, and several video files they provided would not play. We pressed those evidentiary gaps and prepared for trial. Facing a weak record, the prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- NOT GUILTY Charge DWI - Third Offense Location Coryell County, 440TH DISTRICT COURT Allegations Police responded to a domestic dispute and detained our client in the driveway. Officers never observed any driving, and the client made no admission. He declined field sobriety testing and a blood draw after the statutory warning. The state tried to pin him as the driver using a spouse's statements about him leaving and returning after drinking. We focused the defense on the operation element, investigated the timeline, and on cross exposed inconsistencies in her account and the lack of direct evidence. The jury returned a not guilty verdict
- CHARGES REDUCED Charge Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Location Bell County, DC264 Allegations Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence. The report claimed an argument escalated and the complainant said our client injured them while holding a firearm. We pulled the 911 audio, medical records, and body-cam, and compared them with the later interview. Key details shifted over time and a crucial witness was not available, weakening the deadly-weapon allegation. We leveraged those problems in negotiations and the felony was reduced to a misdemeanor with deferred probation, and the ankle monitor was removed
- PROBATION Charge Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony) Location Bell County, 426th Judicial District Court Allegations After a traffic stop near a hotel the officer described as a hotspot, our client was arrested when a search of a rental car turned up a controlled substance. The officer said his dash camera was inoperable, so we dug into the basis for the stop and the justification for the search, pressing the state on the lack of recording and inconsistencies in the reports. We also documented the client's treatment efforts and improved housing stability. With that leverage, we negotiated straight probation, avoiding incarceration. Result Probation
- PROBATION Charge DWI - First Offense Location Bell County, County Court at Law #2 Allegations The client was found in a parked vehicle with the engine running after a nearby resident called police. Officers noted signs of intoxication and an open container in the car. The client remembered little after leaving a bar and consented to a blood draw, while video evidence supported impairment. We secured the reports, lab paperwork, and video, then focused negotiations on minimizing penalties. By presenting mitigating factors and emphasizing rehabilitation, we resolved the case with a plea to probation and no jail time. Result Probation
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony) Location Travis County, 390th District Court Allegations Responders were called for a medical emergency when the client was found in a parked vehicle. Officers arrived with EMS, and after treatment, the client was arrested for felony possession when drugs were recovered from the truck. A third party had urged officers to look inside and later admitted to removing items, creating chain of custody and consent problems. We gathered the reports, mapped the timeline from welfare check to search, and highlighted the compromised evidence to the prosecutor. Facing those defects, the state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- REDUCTION + TIME SERVED Charge DWI - Second Offense Location Bell County, County Court at Law #3 Allegations A traffic stop for speeding led to a DWI arrest while our client already had a prior on record. The client acknowledged drinking earlier, and the officer noted an odor of alcohol. On the video, the client was cooperative and showed only one clue on the walk-and-turn and one on the one-leg stand. At the station, the breath test registered under the legal limit, a borderline result. We emphasized the strong video, the low BAC, and proactive steps like a voluntary interlock and enrollment in a class. The state reduced the case and accepted a back-time sentence credited as time served, with no additional jail or probation. Result Reduction + Time Served
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Assault by Contact (Class C) Location Williamson County, Round Rock Municipal Court Allegations A citation for Class C assault by contact followed a brief meeting outside a business where the complainant later alleged unwanted touching. The client was never arrested and received the notice by mail. He reported that the contact was consensual, and a dashcam audio recording captured the exchange without any sign of objection. We obtained discovery, highlighted consent and credibility problems, and made clear we were ready to litigate. Faced with the recording and our analysis, the prosecutor dismissed the case, keeping the client’s record clean. Result Case Dismissed
- CHARGES REDUCED Charge Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony) Location Bell County, 264th Judicial District Court Allegations Our client was stopped for allegedly failing to fully stop before a right turn. Officers claimed to smell marijuana, searched the car without consent, and found marijuana and THC vape cartridges. A detective later pressed the client to cooperate, and the case then sat for an extended period before an arrest. We challenged the basis for the stop, the warrantless search, and the delay, and highlighted the client's clean record and future plans. The prosecutor agreed to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor, resolved with deferred probation. Result Charges Reduced
- CHARGES REDUCED Charge Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony) Location Bell County, 264th Judicial District Court Allegations Our client was stopped for allegedly failing to fully stop before a right turn. Officers claimed to smell marijuana, searched the car without consent, and found marijuana and THC vape cartridges. A detective later pressed the client to cooperate, and the case then sat for an extended period before an arrest. We challenged the basis for the stop, the warrantless search, and the delay, and highlighted the client's clean record and future plans. The prosecutor agreed to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor, resolved with deferred probation
- PROBATION Charge DWI - Second Offense Location Coryell County, County Court at Law Allegations After a traffic stop for registration issues and no insurance, the client was contacted in a parking lot and questioned about drinking. The client acknowledged two beers many hours earlier. Field sobriety tests were conducted on a gravel, uneven surface, and the client reported knee problems that affected balance. A handheld breath device allegedly showed a high number, and a blood sample was later taken. We reviewed the dash and body camera footage, documented the poor testing conditions, and scrutinized the blood evidence. Using that leverage, we negotiated supervised probation so the client could keep working under manageable conditions. Result Probation
- DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Online Solicitation of a Minor Location Bell County, 426th DC Allegations Our client exchanged messages on a social media app with someone who claimed to be underage. The chats showed the client initially said he was not interested due to the stated age, but the other party continued sending explicit messages and pressed for a meeting. We collected and organized the message history and arrest materials to emphasize the initial refusals and the one-sided escalation. We presented these points in negotiations and pushed for a treatment-focused outcome. The case resolved with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction. Result Deferred Probation
- CHARGES REDUCED Charge DWI With Child Passenger Location Travis County, 450th District Court Allegations Following a minor crash, the client was arrested for DWI with a child passenger. They told officers they had hit their head, were barefoot and dizzy, and experienced anxiety, then declined field sobriety tests. A blood sample was taken several hours after the incident. We examined the police reports, highlighted the injury and poor testing conditions, and challenged the reliability of a delayed blood draw. Using those issues in negotiations, we pushed to remove the felony exposure. The charge was reduced and the client received straight probation. Result Charges Reduced
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor) Location Coryell County, None Allegations The client was accused of criminal trespass after entering a restricted area at a local facility to check on a dog being held there. We gathered the incident report and records from the related animal control matter to piece together the timeline and what staff claimed happened. We then challenged the inconsistencies and the thin documentation supporting the accusation. After sustained pressure and our readiness to litigate, the state recognized the evidentiary problems and dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- Charge Theft of a Firearm Location Coryell County, None Allegations The case arose from a dispute at a residence where our client had been living. During a confrontation, the other occupant produced a handgun and a shot was fired. In the struggle, the client took the weapon and left to prevent further harm. We investigated residency and safety issues, gathering records and witness statements confirming the client lived there and highlighting inconsistencies in the complainant’s account. We showed the taking was part of disarming an aggressor, not a theft. The prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- PROBATION Charge DWI - First Offense Location Coryell County, County Court at Law Allegations Officers found the client asleep in a parked vehicle after drinking. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and a breath sample registered under 0.15. We reviewed the reports and discovery, stressing that there was no observed driving, the contact occurred in a parking area, and the testing conditions were less than ideal. We also presented mitigation, including counseling and licensing compliance taken during the case. After continued negotiations, the case was resolved with probation, avoiding any jail time. Result Probation
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon Location Coryell County, None Allegations The client was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon after officers claimed a handgun was improperly possessed during a police contact. We obtained the police reports and discovery and dug into why officers were involved to begin with and how the firearm was found. Our review exposed weak probable cause for the detention and inconsistencies about the weapon's location and accessibility. We prepared suppression arguments and presented the problems to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Failure to Stop and Render Aid Location Williamson County, County Court at Law #5 Allegations Our client pulled off the road to get away from a tailgater and was sideswiped at low speed. Her door was pinned against the other car, she saw children inside, waited for a while, then left intending to call from home because she felt unsafe. An officer later contacted her and made an arrest for failing to stop and render aid. We pulled the police reports, confirmed no injuries were reported, provided insurance proof, and showed she could not safely exchange information. The state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Forgery (Felony) Location Williamson County, 26th District Court Allegations The client was accused of forging checks from another person's account, a serious felony. We moved quickly to investigate and obtained prior statements from the account holder that did not implicate our client and pointed toward another individual. We compared those statements with the police reports and exposed inconsistencies in how the checks were attributed. When the complainant later became unavailable to testify, we pressed the evidentiary gaps with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Location Bell County, None Allegations After a multi-vehicle collision, the state filed an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge, alleging the car was a deadly weapon. We obtained the police reports and hospital records and compared them line by line. The detective claimed our client admitted to drinking and consented to a blood draw at the hospital, but the timeline and medical condition raised serious reliability concerns. We challenged causation and the basis for the deadly weapon allegation and made the proof problems clear to the prosecution. The state dismissed this count. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Intoxication Assault Location Bell County, DC27 Allegations Following a serious multi-vehicle crash, our client was treated at a hospital and later investigated for intoxication assault. The client reported blacking out and had no memory of events, and did not admit to drinking during a later interview. A detective claimed the client had admitted alcohol use at the hospital and consented to a blood draw. We dug into the medical records and timeline and challenged whether any statements or consent were voluntary given the injuries and medication. Confronted with those evidentiary problems, the prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Intoxication Assault Location Bell County, None Allegations After a serious multi-vehicle collision, our client was treated at a hospital and later accused of intoxication assault. He reported blacking out before the crash and had no memory of events. Investigators claimed he admitted to drinking and consented to a blood draw while in the ER. We obtained the records, challenged the reliability of any purported statement, and contested whether any consent was voluntary given his injuries and medication. Faced with these suppression issues, the prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- PROBATION Charge DWI - Third Offense Location Coryell County, 440th District Court Allegations Officers stopped our client after a citizen report and a tag issue and requested field sobriety tests. He told them he had bad knees, and a blood draw later came back at 0.103. We obtained the videos and lab records and highlighted how his physical limitations undermined the roadside testing while putting the blood number in context. We also guided him to install an ignition interlock and maintain proof of regular recovery meetings. With that mitigation and pressure on the evidence, the case resolved with straight probation. Result Probation
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Possession of Marijuana Location Bell County, None Allegations During a traffic stop, officers reported finding about seven grams of marijuana and warned they would seek a warrant if the individual refused to cooperate. The case was held without a formal filing while that pressure continued. We were retained quickly and contacted the investigators and prosecutor to shut down the informant demand. We challenged the justification for the stop and the seizure and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Driving While License Invalid Location Travis County, CC6 Allegations The client was stopped for expired registration during a routine traffic stop. When the officer ran their information, a warrant tied to a license suspension came up and they were arrested. The client reported having no prior notice of any suspension, believing it stemmed from old toll balances. Our team obtained the DPS driving record, suspension history, and warrant documents, and engaged the prosecutor while we addressed the license issue. After reviewing our materials and the status of the suspension, the state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge DWI (BAC Over .15) Location Travis County, County Court at Law #6 Allegations After a nighttime stop, officers arrested our client for DWI following a breath test reported over .15. Moments before the stop, the occupants had switched seats, creating a real dispute over who was actually driving. Years later, the old warrant resurfaced and we took over the case. We demanded video and testing records, scrutinized the officer's instructions and the device documentation, and pressed the state on driver identification. After we raised significant evidentiary concerns, the prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Resisting or Evading Arrest Location Milam County, None Allegations Police responded to a disturbance at a residence, and our client was arrested after officers forced him to the ground during the encounter. He was highly intoxicated and remembered little. We obtained the police reports and parsed the arrest timeline, focusing on whether the state could prove he intentionally resisted given his condition and the chaotic scene. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor) Location Milam County, County Court at Law Allegations Police were called to a domestic disturbance after relatives reported the client was intoxicated and throwing furniture inside a residence. The client was arrested for family violence based on statements taken at the scene. Our team engaged early, confirmed there were no prior incidents, and maintained respectful communication with the complaining witness. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor with context about the episode. The state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CHARGES REDUCED Charge Motion for Early Termination of Probation Location Travis County, 403rd District Court Allegations The client contacted us to pursue early termination of probation on an older case. We obtained the file, reviewed the judgment and supervision records, and identified paths to improve the posture of the case. We prepared a targeted motion and opened negotiations with the prosecutor for a more proportionate resolution. After sustained discussions, the state agreed to reduce the underlying charge. The court accepted the agreement and placed the client on a more favorable probationary arrangement. Result Charges Reduced
- DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Allegations The client was charged after a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. Further investigation revealed possession of drug paraphernalia and an obscured license plate. Result Plea - Deferred Probation
- DISMISSED Charge reckless driving Allegations The client was charged after a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. During the stop, police noticed an obscured license plate and found that the client possessed drug paraphernalia. Result Dismissed
- DISMISSED Charge Obscured License Plate Allegations The client was charged after a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. A further investigation revealed drug paraphernalia and an obscured license plate. Result Dismissed
- PLEA - JAIL/PRISON SENTENCE Charge Felony MTRP Allegations The client was arrested for multiple misdemeanors and felonies, including possession and manufacturing of controlled substances, while on probation for a prior DWI offense. The client had stopped reporting to probation officers and was living at a faith-based rehab program. Result Plea - Jail/Prison Sentence
- PLEA - JAIL/PRISON SENTENCE Charge Eluding a police officer Allegations The Individual was arrested for eluding police in a vehicle, a Class B misdemeanor, after being pursued to their home. The client said they were in a rush to get home to turn off the stove. The client had a prior criminal history. Result Plea - Jail/Prison Sentence
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Assault - Family Violence Location Bell County, County Court at Law #3 Allegations A domestic argument at a residence escalated, and the complainant reported being pushed and showed officers a facial bruise. There were no independent witnesses and the client was not present when police arrived, so the file consisted largely of the initial statement and photos. We obtained and reviewed the reports, documented the lack of corroboration, and highlighted the client’s prompt enrollment in counseling and sobriety treatment. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. The case was dismissed. Result Case Dismissed
- PROBATION Charge Possession of a Fictitious or Fraudulent ID Location Coryell County, None Allegations During a traffic stop for an equipment issue, officers reported smelling marijuana and conducted a search. In the client’s bag they located several identification cards belonging to other people, which formed the basis for a fictitious or fraudulent ID charge. We challenged the justification for the search and pressed the state on any evidence of intent to use those IDs. Through focused negotiations, we secured a plea to straight probation consistent with the court’s terms. Result Probation
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Location Coryell County Allegations A routine traffic stop for a minor equipment issue led officers to claim they smelled marijuana and to search the vehicle. The search turned up only trace residue and items the officer labeled as drug paraphernalia. We dissected the reports and patrol narrative, challenging the credibility of the claimed odor and the scope of the search. We also emphasized the minimal amount of material and the weak link between the items and our client. After sustained negotiations with the prosecutor, the state dismissed the paraphernalia charge. Result Case Dismissed
- PROBATION Charge Possession of a Fictitious or Fake ID Location Coryell County, 440TH DISTRICT COURT Allegations During a traffic stop for an equipment issue, officers searched the vehicle and found identification cards that belonged to other people. That discovery led to a charge for possessing a fictitious or fake ID. We gathered the reports, clarified how the cards ended up in the car, and emphasized that there was no attempt to present or use them to mislead anyone during the stop. We highlighted mitigating factors and our client’s willingness to comply with strict supervision. After sustained negotiation, the state and court agreed to straight probation. Result Probation
- PROBATION Charge Felony Motion to Revoke Probation Location Travis County, 147th District Court Allegations While on felony probation, the client was accused of violations after being booked on a new registration case. Probation also alleged a missed polygraph and a remote monitoring issue. We moved quickly, obtained the violation report, and coordinated with probation and the prosecutor. We documented that the polygraph delay was provider caused and the tech issue had been corrected, then pressed to avoid a custody hold. The State agreed to a resolution and the court kept the client on straight probation rather than revoking. Result Probation
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Location Travis County, 147th District Court Allegations An early morning warrant led to our client being booked on an allegation of failing to register as a sex offender. From the start, he reported that he had been checking in regularly with supervision and the local registration unit. We moved quickly to secure his release and pulled the case file and related records. The paperwork did not line up with his reporting timeline, and we pressed the prosecution on those discrepancies and the lack of proof of a willful lapse. After negotiations and prosecutorial review, the charge was dismissed. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Illegal Dumping of Trash Location Williamson County, County Court at Law #5 Allegations After clearing out a residence, the client and two others left bulky items at dumpsters behind a commercial complex when their usual facility was closed. Investigators later traced them through a document found in the debris. The client promptly cooperated, met with officers, and tried to fix it by going back to clean up, providing a truck receipt as proof. We got involved early, documented the remediation, and challenged the reliability of the statements taken and the lack of clear notice against dumping. The state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon Location Bell County, County Court at Law #3 Allegations After a traffic stop for speeding, our client was a passenger in a rental when the driver consented to a search. Officers found ammunition in the console and two unloaded pistols in boxes in the trunk, with paperwork showing they belonged to another individual. No weapon was on or near our client, yet he was arrested for unlawful carrying. We obtained and reviewed the body camera footage, documented the location of the items, and emphasized lack of access and ownership. After pressing the state on proof of possession, we secured a dismissal, with the client completing brief online classes and agreeing to forfeit the seized firearm. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Possession of Marijuana Location Bell County, County Court at Law #3 Allegations After a traffic stop for speeding, officers obtained consent from the driver of a rental car and searched the vehicle. Marijuana was located in a door pocket and behind a seat, not on our client, and officers did not question him about ownership at the scene. We obtained the body camera footage and reports, highlighting the lack of evidence tying him to the contraband and the shared control of the car. We negotiated a resolution requiring a brief online class. After completion, the prosecutor dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge DWI - Second Offense Location Bell County, CC2 Allegations After a serious crash where another driver ran a red light and T-boned our client, officers still treated it as a DWI. Despite airbag deployment and the client reporting a head injury and a seizure disorder, the officer insisted on roadside tests the client could not balance for, then sent them to the hospital for a blood draw. We secured the crash report, bodycam, and medical records, showing our client was the collision victim and that any balance issues were injury related. We challenged probable cause and the reliability of the field tests. The prosecutor dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- DEFERRED PROBATION Charge DWI - Class B Location Bell County, CC#2 Allegations After a two cars collision where another driver ran a light, officers investigated our client for DWI. Despite significant vehicle damage and reports of a head impact and a seizure condition, the officer required field sobriety tests, which the client struggled to perform before being transported for a hospital blood draw. We obtained the accident documentation and medical records to show how injuries and medical history undermined the roadside testing. We pressed those weaknesses with the prosecutor, and the case resolved with deferred probation. Result Deferred Probation
- DEFERRED PROBATION Charge DWI - Second Offense Location Williamson County, County Court at Law #2 Allegations Police were called after the client was found stopped in traffic and appeared to have dozed off from extreme fatigue after recent travel. He reported having a few beers earlier, but performed reasonably on field sobriety tests while officers repeated the eye test for several minutes. They pressed for a breath or blood sample without giving the required statutory warning. We scrutinized the stop, the FST administration, and the lack of warnings and presented those issues to the prosecutor. The client installed an interlock and began outpatient treatment. The case resolved with deferred probation. Result Deferred Probation
- CHARGES REDUCED Charge Burglary Location Williamson County, DC368 Allegations Police accused our client of burglarizing a storage unit after he went there with a companion and property was removed. From the start he said he believed they were going to the companion’s unit and that he had permission to be there. We gathered the companion’s account to support that explanation and compared it against the reports and statements for proof of intent. The record showed real questions about what our client knew. We used those issues to press the prosecutor, who agreed to reduce the case to a lesser offense with credit for time served. Result Charges Reduced
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Theft of Property ($100–$750) - Class B Misdemeanor Location Bell County, County Court at Law #2 Allegations An arrest warrant surfaced at a military base checkpoint, accusing our client of a prior shoplifting at a big-box retailer. He maintained it was a misidentification and had never taken anything or even shopped at that location. We scrutinized the identification process, showing it relied on a last name match despite obvious physical differences from the person captured on store surveillance. We compiled comparative photos and corroborating records pointing to another individual and pressed the State. The prosecution agreed the case could not be proven and dismissed it. Result Case Dismissed
- DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon Location Bell County, County Court at Law #3 Allegations The client was pulled over for speeding, the officer claimed to smell marijuana, and a search followed. Officers found a holstered handgun under the seat, and documentation showed it was registered to the client. We dissected the stop and search, pressed the state on proof that the carry was unlawful, and emphasized the gun was secured and not misused. That leverage led to a negotiated resolution with deferred probation. Result Deferred Probation
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Possession of Marijuana Location Bell County, County Court at Law #2 Allegations During a traffic stop, our client was accused of marijuana possession after an officer scraped trace residue from the vehicle's carpet. No separate citation for marijuana was issued at the scene. We obtained the reports and evidence, challenged whether the residue showed knowing possession, and scrutinized how it was collected and documented. We raised these defects with the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. Confronted with weak proof, the state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Jul 2025
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Possession of Marijuana Location Bell County, County Court at Law #3 Allegations The client was stopped for speeding when the officer said he smelled marijuana and searched the car. A small amount was recovered from a food bag and a possession charge followed. Our team dug into the stop, questioning the claimed odor, the scope of the search, and how the evidence was documented. We presented these concerns to the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate the suppression issues. The prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Jul 2025
- CHARGES REDUCED Charge Assault Causing Bodily Injury Location Williamson County, County Court at Law #3 Allegations During a night out, an argument in a vehicle escalated and our client was arrested for assault. The police report relied on a single account, and officers did not secure statements from other participants or the caller. We obtained the file, highlighted those evidentiary gaps, and packaged mitigation the client had already completed, including anger management and character letters. The complainant signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we delivered to the prosecutor. With limited proof and strong mitigation, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record. Result Charges Reduced
- CASE DISMISSED Charge DWI - Second Offense Location Bell County, County Court at Law #3 Allegations Officers arrested our client for a second DWI after a traffic incident, and a breath test was reported well above the legal limit. We immediately audited the case filings and timelines. Our review showed the State had opened overlapping prosecutions from the same event. We compiled the record to show the duplication and pressed the issue with the prosecutor. The State agreed to drop the misdemeanor filing, and the court dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- PROBATION Charge DWI - First Offense Location Coryell County, County Court at Law Allegations Officers contacted the client while he sat in a parked truck at home after returning from a small gathering. He went inside to retrieve insurance paperwork and explained that longstanding ankle fusions made field sobriety tests impossible, yet the report marked it as a refusal. He declined a breath test and a hospital blood draw was obtained under a warrant after a blood sugar episode. We challenged the driving timeline, the purported witnesses, and the refusal notation, emphasizing his medical issues. The case was resolved with probation. Result Probation Jul 2025
- PROBATION Charge DWI - First Offense Location Coryell County, County Court at Law Allegations Police arrested our client for DWI after a crash where they reported striking a deer and the vehicle ended up in a ditch. A blood sample was taken, but the client had a concussion and other serious injuries and remembered little of the event, and officers failed to get prompt medical care. We pulled medical records, compared them against the arrest timeline, and challenged the reliability of the field observations and blood draw context. We also documented proactive treatment and a clean history. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to straight probation. Result Probation Jul 2025
- CASE DISMISSED Charge DWI - First Offense Location Williamson County, County Court at Law #2 Allegations A traffic stop for a minor equipment issue led officers to investigate our client for DWI. They gave HGN, walk and turn, and one leg stand despite his documented joint and balance issues. After declining a breath test, a blood warrant was obtained hours after the last reported drink. We challenged the stop, the use of balance tests given his medical limits, and whether a delayed blood draw reflected his driving. We prepared suppression arguments and made clear we were ready to litigate. Facing those problems, the prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Jul 2025
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Racing Location Coryell County, None Allegations Police alleged the client and a friend accelerated side by side with a passenger in the car, and an officer signaled them to stop. We dug into the report and evidence and challenged whether the facts actually showed a coordinated race rather than brief acceleration. We emphasized the lack of corroboration beyond a single observational account and the absence of details establishing a true speed contest. After presenting those weaknesses and preparing to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Jul 2025
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Reckless Driving Location Coryell County, None Allegations Officers alleged our client was driving aggressively alongside another vehicle. When emergency lights were activated, the client continued to a nearby location before stopping. We secured the police reports, mapped out the sequence of events, and challenged whether the conduct actually met the legal threshold for reckless disregard of safety. We raised these weaknesses with the prosecution and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state ultimately dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- DEFERRED PROBATION Charge DWI - Second Offense Location Williamson County, County Court at Law #2 Allegations Police conducted a welfare check in a parking lot and found our client in the driver’s seat with the engine running. No one actually saw him drive, so the state relied on inferences, field tests, and breath results around 0.16. We obtained all bodycam and breath-test records and highlighted that the two samples were close to the instrument’s variance limit, and that there was no direct observation of driving. We also presented mitigation that he pulled over to avoid continuing to drive. The state agreed to deferred probation. Result Deferred Probation Jul 2025
- DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Aggravated Assault - Family Violence Location Bell County Allegations Police responded to a domestic dispute after a neighbor reported a confrontation at a residence. Officers alleged our client approached a vehicle with a handgun and threatened the occupants, leading to an aggravated assault charge. We dug into the evidence, securing a neighbor statement that created confusion about who was present and what was said. We also obtained messages suggesting a financial motive behind the accusation and highlighted contradictions in the complainant's accounts. After sustained negotiations, the case was resolved with deferred probation. Result Deferred Probation Jul 2025
- DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Aggravated Assault Location Bell County, 264th District Court Allegations Police responded to a dispute at a residence where the client was accused of threatening another person with a weapon. The accusation relied heavily on a single version of events that changed over time. We gathered text messages and third party accounts that undercut key details and showed a motive to exaggerate. We organized those inconsistencies, challenged the lack of corroborating evidence, and made clear we were ready to litigate credibility at hearing or trial. The prosecution agreed to deferred probation, avoiding a felony conviction. Result Deferred Probation Jul 2025
- CHARGES REDUCED Charge Robbery Location Williamson County, 277th District Court Allegations The case began as a robbery after a store incident. The individual left with a small amount of merchandise, returned it, then tried to drive away. A staff member grabbed onto the vehicle and was briefly dragged, and another reported a minor injury when the car door opened. We reviewed the reports and available video, which covered only the interior, and emphasized there were no threats or weapon and that any injury resulted from the attempted stop. Leveraging those weaknesses, we negotiated a reduction to a misdemeanor and removed the felony from consideration. Result Charges Reduced
- REDUCTION + TIME SERVED Charge Theft - Misdemeanor Location Bell County, County Court at Law #2 Allegations Police alleged our client took money through a payment app to buy event tickets and never delivered. We obtained the app records and message history and showed that one transfer lacked any intent to defraud, narrowing the case to a single transaction. We arranged for restitution to be paid up front and pressed the State on proof of intent at the moment of the transfer. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge and recommend a short jail term. The court credited the client with time already served, and the case closed the same day. Result Reduction + Time Served Jul 2025
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Assault - Bodily Injury Location Bell County, CC2 Allegations Officers responded to a neighbor dispute and arrested our client as the aggressor after a chaotic struggle where both sides had been drinking. A family member tried to intervene and a neighbor called police. Our client reported being struck and required stitches, while the other party also needed medical treatment. We emphasized mutual injuries and the complaining witness's wish not to prosecute and pressed the State on the reliability of the initial account. The prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Indecent Exposure Location Williamson County, None Allegations The client was asked to leave a local gym after an allegation of indecent exposure, and detectives began calling and later visited the residence. Before any interview occurred, we got involved and became the point of contact. We prepared the client, gathered context about the incident, and challenged the accusation during discussions with the investigator. With no statement from our client and after our communications with law enforcement and the prosecutor, the State dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Apr 2025
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Misdemeanor) Location Williamson County, None Allegations The client was accused of leaving the scene after a minor rear-end collision. When the other driver began shouting, our client had a panic reaction and left the area, leaving the vehicle behind. No injuries were reported. We moved quickly to gather the tow and dispatch records, document the client's anxiety history, and reconstruct the timeline showing immediate efforts to secure the car. We presented this context and the absence of injury to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Apr 2025
- CASE DISMISSED Charge Theft Under $100 (Class C Misdemeanor) Location Williamson County, Georgetown Municipal Court Allegations Store loss prevention detained our client after alleging a price‑tag switch on a low‑value item, and police issued a citation for Class C theft. We demanded full discovery and obtained surveillance and point‑of‑sale footage showing the client paying for the merchandise. The state could not produce the original item or clear images tying any removed label to the purchase, and several video files they provided would not play. We pressed those evidentiary gaps and prepared for trial. Facing a weak record, the prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Dec 2025
- NOT GUILTY Charge DWI - Third Offense Location Coryell County, 440TH DISTRICT COURT Allegations Police responded to a domestic dispute and detained our client in the driveway. Officers never observed any driving, and the client made no admission. He declined field sobriety testing and a blood draw after the statutory warning. The state tried to pin him as the driver using a spouse's statements about him leaving and returning after drinking. We focused the defense on the operation element, investigated the timeline, and on cross exposed inconsistencies in her account and the lack of direct evidence. The jury returned a not guilty verdict. Result Not Guilty Dec 2025
- Assault by Contact (Class C). Coryell County, Copperas Cove Municipal Court. The case stemmed from a domestic dispute where officers issued Class C assault citations to both people based largely on initial statements. At the first setting, no discovery had been produced, so we demanded the reports and set the matter for trial. We compiled the cross allegations and pointed out the thin proof of any intentional offensive contact. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non prosecution, which we delivered to the prosecutor. We also provided a matching affidavit on the cross complaint. The state dismissed our client's case.
- Assault by Contact (Class C). Williamson County, Taylor City Municipal Court. A dispute in a store parking area escalated after another driver argued with our client. Voices were raised, the other man postured aggressively, and our client briefly made physical contact. No bodily injury was alleged, and a citation arrived later rather than an on‑scene arrest. We obtained the reports and available video, emphasized the mutual nature of the confrontation and self‑defense concerns, and pushed for a non‑conviction outcome. We secured deferred disposition with a brief class, and after compliance the case was dismissed.
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. The client was accused of unlawful carrying after a police encounter. We secured the police records and scrutinized how the weapon was discovered and whether the detention and search were lawful. We evaluated statutory exceptions that could apply and compared them against the officers' accounts. Our review exposed gaps in the timeline and uncertainty about possession. Faced with those problems and our intent to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.
- Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation. Coryell County, County Court at Law. While on misdemeanor probation for DWI, the client faced a motion to revoke based on alleged alcohol violations from a portable monitoring device. We obtained calibration records and vendor notes showing the unit repeatedly malfunctioned and could not be properly calibrated. We also compiled proof of the client’s compliance and medical documentation, then moved the client to a different provider and documented a sustained period of clean tests. Confronted with unreliable evidence, the state dismissed the motion.
- Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle (>$200). Bell County, County Court at Law #3. Police charged our client with Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle, alleging more than $200 in damage after a two-car crash. The client was transported to a hospital with chest pain, and the initial report assumed he was at fault. We obtained the crash report, scene photos, and medical records, which showed he was struck by another driver who failed to yield and that he complied with all reporting requirements. We laid out these evidentiary gaps and credibility issues for the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.
- Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle (>$200). Bell County, County Court at Law #3. Police charged our client with Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle, alleging more than $200 in damage after a two-car crash. The client was transported to a hospital with chest pain, and the initial report assumed he was at fault. We obtained the crash report, scene photos, and medical records, which showed he was struck by another driver who failed to yield and that he complied with all reporting requirements. We laid out these evidentiary gaps and credibility issues for the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.
- Assault - Family Violence. Bell County, CC2. Officers were called to a domestic dispute after an argument at a residence escalated. The complainant alleged our client struck them, and the report noted suspected intoxication, while our client consistently denied any physical contact. We obtained and dissected the offense materials, lining up the complainant’s initial statement against later accounts and flagging contradictions. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. With a reluctant witness and credibility problems, the state dismissed the case.
- Reckless Driving. Williamson County, County Court at Law 5. Police accused our client of reckless driving after a serious crash that left another vehicle on its side. The client was transported to a hospital and later reported a significant head injury with memory gaps around the event. We demanded full discovery, including the officer’s video, and scrutinized the reports to separate accident trauma from any proof of reckless operation. We emphasized a plausible medical episode and the lack of clear evidence of willful disregard for safety. The prosecution dismissed the case.
- Assault - Family Violence. Bell County, CC2. Officers were called to a domestic dispute after an argument at a residence escalated. The complainant alleged our client struck them, and the report noted suspected intoxication, while our client consistently denied any physical contact. We obtained and dissected the offense materials, lining up the complainant’s initial statement against later accounts and flagging contradictions. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. With a reluctant witness and credibility problems, the state dismissed the case.
- DWI (BAC Over .15). Williamson County, County Court at Law #5. After a traffic collision, our client was taken to a hospital where a blood draw later reported over .15. The client recalled only a couple of drinks and had a concussion with little memory of the event. We demanded full discovery, located the missing officer video, and pulled the lab’s underlying records. We showed that behavior on camera aligned with crash trauma and raised reliability concerns about the blood testing. With that leverage, the state agreed to a resolution of straight probation.
- DWI - Second Offense, Williamson County, County Court at Law #2. The client was stopped for not maintaining a single lane after leaving a bar. He admitted to having a few drinks and did roadside tests, noting difficulty on the walk-and-turn and one-leg stand. He refused breath and blood testing, and no sample was ever taken. We secured the dash and body camera recordings, challenged the basis for the stop and the way the tests were administered, and emphasized how steady and coherent he appeared on video. With no BAC and shaky field evidence, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge with straight probation.
- DWI - First Offense. Williamson County, County Court at Law #3. Officers stopped our client after a 911 report of erratic driving. There was no crash or other vehicles involved, and an open container was alleged. The client admitted to having drinks and attempted field sobriety tests after telling the officer about documented medical limitations. A breath sample later read well over .15. We obtained the videos and reports, highlighted the limited driving observations, the impact of the medical issues on the roadside tests, and weaknesses in the open container proof. Using that leverage, we negotiated the case down to a reduced charge.
- DWI - First Offense. Williamson County, County Court at Law #3. Officers stopped our client after a 911 report of erratic driving. There was no crash or other vehicles involved, and an open container was alleged. The client admitted to having drinks and attempted field sobriety tests after telling the officer about documented medical limitations. A breath sample later read well over .15. We obtained the videos and reports, highlighted the limited driving observations, the impact of the medical issues on the roadside tests, and weaknesses in the open container proof. Using that leverage, we negotiated the case down to a reduced charge.
- Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle. Bell County, 426th Judicial District Court. After a late night ride, our client lost control of a motorcycle at a dead end. A bystander stopped to help, but when an officer approached on foot and asked for ID, the client, dazed from a head impact, panicked and left. The state filed a felony evading with a vehicle charge. We obtained and reviewed the video, compiled mitigation on steady employment and community service, and addressed restitution by confirming medical bills were paid through a civil settlement. After the presentence process, we secured deferred adjudication probation, avoiding a conviction.
- Unlawful Installation of a Tracking Device. Bell County, None. Following a breakup, our client came under investigation for placing a tracking device on a vehicle. A detective called, and before hiring counsel the client returned the call and described what happened. Investigators then requested a written statement. We stepped in immediately, notified law enforcement of our representation, and halted further questioning. We organized the timeline and messages between the parties and raised evidentiary concerns about consent and the reliability of earlier statements. The state dismissed the case.
- Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor). Williamson County, County Court at Law #2. Police were called to a domestic dispute outside a residence after a bystander reported a commotion over a phone. Officers arrested our client for family violence based largely on the complainant's on-scene account. We obtained the bodycam video and reports and documented how the complainant's description shifted between the initial statement and later discussion. The footage also captured a chaotic scene and rapid escalation by officers. Leveraging the inconsistencies and our client's clean history, we negotiated deferred probation to avoid a conviction.
- Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor). Williamson County, County Court at Law #2. Police responded to a reported disturbance at a residence. The client returned to speak with officers, but as he stepped from his car multiple officers moved in, one with a weapon drawn, and attempted to force him to the ground. He hesitated and was accused of resisting. We obtained the bodycam and built a minute by minute timeline showing overlapping commands and a takedown initiated within seconds, leaving little opportunity to comply. After we presented these issues and pressed the state on proof, the case was dismissed.
- Terroristic Threat (Felony). Williamson County, County Court at Law #2. The arrest stemmed from a domestic dispute where a bystander told police our client threatened them while officers were taking him into custody. We obtained the 911 audio, bodycam, and written statements. The recordings captured heated language, but no clear, specific threat of imminent harm, and the bystander’s description did not match what was on video. We compiled those inconsistencies and challenged the state’s ability to prove intent. Confronted with the evidentiary problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.
- DWI - First Offense. Bexar County, County Court-at-Law, 2. After being cut off by another driver and striking a guardrail, our client was investigated for DWI. They admitted to drinking and attempted field sobriety tests, later telling the officer they had not passed. At the jail, a breath test was recorded and the case was filed as a high BAC charge, even though the client recalled lower readings. We scrutinized the stop, the administration of the tests, and the leap to an over .15 allegation. Using those weaknesses, we negotiated with the prosecutor and secured a reduction of the charge.
- DWI - First Offense. Williamson County, CCL5. After a night out, the client was involved in a traffic collision and was arrested for DWI. They remembered little of the encounter and reported concerns their drink may have been tampered with. At the station they declined a breath test, and officers later obtained a warrant for a blood draw. Our team obtained the videos and reports, scrutinized the stop narrative, the warrant, and the lab paperwork, and readied suppression arguments. We emphasized the client’s clean history and prompt compliance after release. The state agreed to reduce the charge.
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Milam County, County Court at Law. During a traffic stop, our client was arrested and officers later reported finding a handgun in the vehicle. No weapons charge was filed that night; days later a warrant issued for unlawful carrying. When the car was released from impound, the firearm had been left inside and collected only afterward. We obtained the reports, video, and tow records, highlighting the delayed charge, mishandled evidence, and gaps in custody. After we challenged the legal basis and prepared suppression filings, the case was dismissed.
- DWI - First Offense. Milam County, County Court at Law. After a traffic stop for speeding, officers noted an open container and arrested our client for DWI. The officer did not conduct standardized field sobriety tests and instead sought a roadside breath test, which the client declined. We pulled patrol and hospital video showing the blood kit was years expired, the wrong tubes were used, and samples from different kits were mixed. We attacked the stop, the collection, and the chain of custody, leaving the state without admissible blood evidence. The prosecution dismissed the case.
- Assault - Family Violence. Travis County, County Court at Law #4. Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence after a dropped 911 call. The client told officers there had been an argument and a slap, and was arrested for family violence even though no protective order issued and the parties resumed living together. We obtained the police reports, requested bodycam and the 911 audio, and documented that the case hinged on limited, disputed evidence. The complaining witness told prosecutors he did not want to proceed. We refused any plea requiring an admission and pushed for dismissal. The state dismissed the case.
- Burglary of a Habitation. Bell County, 27th Judicial District Court. The case arose after our client entered a residence during a drug-related mental health crisis. No one was injured, but the arrest resulted in a felony burglary charge. We gathered comprehensive mitigation, including verified treatment participation, sustained sobriety, and supporting statements from providers to document rehabilitation. We presented a detailed sentencing package and pressed for a non-conviction outcome. The court approved deferred adjudication probation, keeping a felony conviction off the client’s record.
- Burglary of a Habitation. Bell County, 27th Judicial District Court. The case arose after our client entered a residence during a drug-related mental health crisis. No one was injured, but the arrest resulted in a felony burglary charge. We gathered comprehensive mitigation, including verified treatment participation, sustained sobriety, and supporting statements from providers to document rehabilitation. We presented a detailed sentencing package and pressed for a non-conviction outcome. The court approved deferred adjudication probation, keeping a felony conviction off the client’s record.
- DWI - First Offense. Travis County, County Court at Law #7. After a minor crash, the client was found outside a running vehicle that had become locked with the keys inside. First responders checked on him, officers arrived, claimed an odor of alcohol, and had him perform field tests. He denied recent drinking and refused both breath and blood testing. We dissected the reports, built a precise timeline showing a gap between any driving and police contact, and challenged proof of operation and intoxication without a chemical result. Faced with those weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2004
Educational Background
- The University of Texas at Austin - bachelor’s degree, 1991
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- "Electronic Evidence," Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Friday Lunch Seminar, October 2010 and February 2008; Ethics Panelist, ACDLA Ethics presentation June 2010; Texas Center for the Judiciary Seminar, August 2007 "Memory Issues with Child Witnesses": TCDLA Sex Crimes Seminar March 2006, 2010
- Author a monthly column for the "Austin Lawyer," the publication of the Austin Bar Association, Author, Author, "Federal Criminal Law Update", Austin Bar Association, Legal, 2020
- Comal County Bar Association luncheon, Presenter, Civil/Criminal Parallel Litigation, 2018
- "Attorney-client privilege", Presenter, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2011
- Presenter, "Punishment Hearings," November 15, 2016, ACDLA monthly meeting, Speaker, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association, 2016
Honors
- “Superb” rating on Avvo.
Selections
12 Years Super Lawyers
3 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2011, 2019 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2004 - 2006
