John W. Anderson

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Bellville, Texas

J.W. Anderson Law Firm
John W. Anderson
J.W. Anderson Law Firm

Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Family Law; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 2016

Education: South Texas College of Law Houston

Selected to Rising Stars: 2026

J.W. Anderson Law Firm

645 W Main St
Bellville, TX 77418 Visit website
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John W. Anderson is a dedicated attorney serving clients in personal injury, criminal defense and family law issues. Working from his firm, J.W. Anderson Law Firm in Bellville, Texas, he counsels clients in areas around Brenham, Bellville, Hempstead, Bay City and La Grange. With nearly a decade of experience in the legal profession, he provides customized counsel and vigorous advocacy. 

Mr. Anderson served in the army as an infantryman after he graduated from high school. He holds a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat overseas in Iraq. After his discharge, he attended Sam Houston State University and received a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice. He proceeded to hone his legal knowledge at South Texas College of Law, during which he served as a law clerk to several criminal defense attorneys. He gained his license to practice in Texas in 2016 and has since been committed to serving clients relentlessly. 

His experience as an intern and a law clerk during law school provided Mr. Anderson with early insight into the proceedings of personal injury and criminal defense cases. This led him to establish his own firm, focusing on these two fields of law. He has also served as a court-appointed attorney for Indigent Defense programs in various counties, where he mitigated complex cases such as possession of drugs, thefts, sexual assaults and murders. 

Mr. Anderson’s approach to his practice has been shaped by his experience in the military. He brings integrity, professionalism and passion to accomplish significant outcomes. Throughout his career, he has helped several clients through the processes of negotiations and litigation, striving to gain the most suitable outcome to help them set up their futures.

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Family Law, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Murder, Theft

  • 70% Criminal Defense
  • 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
  • 10% Family Law
  • 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 2016, Texas

Professional Webpage: http://www.jwandersonlawfirm.com

Bar / Professional Activity

  • ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer Scientist, 2019
  • Texas, 2016
  • Graduate of the Tim Evans Texas Criminal Trial College, 2018
  • American Institute of Legal Advocates Rising Star, 2018
  • DUIDLA, 2017
  • American Institute of Criminal Lawyers Association, 2017
  • State of Texas Bar, Member, 2016
  • Harris County Defense Lawyers Association, 2014
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2014
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2014

Educational Background

  • Sam Houston State University, Bachelor of Science, Major: Criminal Justice

Other Outstanding Achievements

  • Attorney & Practice Magazine's Texas Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney Award, 2018
  • American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 10 Best Attorneys Award, 2018
  • American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 10 Best Attorneys Award, 2017

Honors

  • TCDLA DWI Trial Warrior Recipient, 2017
  • American Institute of Legal Advocates Rising Star, 2018

Awards

Avvo Client's Choice badge for John W. Anderson

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Office location for John W. Anderson

645 W Main St
Bellville, TX 77418

Phone: 979-985-3839

Selections

1 Year Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2026

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