Monica R. Khirallah

Bar / Professional Activity

• Texas, 2011
• National Trial Lawyers Association
• San Antonio Bar Association
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
• San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member
• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
• Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Treasurer
• 11th Annual Jolly Roger Legal Seminar, Co-Chair, 2018
• Assistant District Attorney for Denton County, 2012

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• CASE DISMISSED Charge Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony) Location Bexar County, Criminal, District Court Allegations During airport screening, security flagged the bag and officers reported finding marijuana paraphernalia, a THC/CBD topical, and edibles. The state opened a felony possession case tied to those items while the matter sat in preindictment awaiting lab results. We reviewed the discovery, compiled medical documentation showing the topical was for legitimate therapeutic use, and highlighted our client's clean record. We also emphasized the state's inability to accurately test and quantify THC in mixed edibles. After sustained advocacy, the prosecution exercised discretion and dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
• Charge Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation Location Bexar County, CC15 Allegations The client was on deferred probation for an obstruction offense when probation alleged missed reporting, one positive alcohol screen, and a failure to appear that led to a warrant. We secured the violation report, showed that core conditions were completed, and documented the financial and transportation hardships behind the lapses. There were no new arrests and a strong compliance history on interlock and most UAs. We used those facts to push for withdrawal of the revocation filing. The state agreed, the court dismissed the MTRP, and the warrant was lifted without a surrender. Result Case Dismissed
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Location Bexar County, Criminal, District Court Allegations After a domestic dispute at a residence, police arrested our client based on an allegation that he brandished a firearm and made a threat. We secured the discovery and compared the complainant’s initial account to later statements, which shifted in key ways. The client’s family provided messages from the complainant that conflicted with the report and undercut claims of fear. We also documented prior incidents suggesting our client acted out of concern for his safety. We compiled these contradictions into an impeachment packet and pressed the prosecutor, who dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Violation of a Protective Order Location Bexar County, CC13 Allegations The client was accused of violating a protective order after returning to a former partner’s residence and later exchanging messages, which led to an arrest for prohibited contact. We obtained the police reports, 911 audio, and body camera footage and built a timeline of any communication. During the case, the related civil protective order was nonsuited and the complaining witness indicated they did not wish to proceed. We presented those developments and evidentiary weaknesses to the prosecution. The State dismissed the misdemeanor VPO. Result Case Dismissed
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Assault - Family Violence Location Kendall County, None Allegations During a domestic dispute, the partner began filming, and the client reached for the phone. Responding officers later arrested the client for family violence based largely on the partner's initial account. We got involved immediately, requested the evidence, and documented the disputed facts and lack of intent to injure. We also informed the prosecutor that the complainant did not wish to proceed and highlighted the absence of corroborating proof. Facing these issues, the prosecution rejected the case and it was dismissed. Result Case Dismissed
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge DWI - Second Offense Location Bexar County, CCL11 Allegations The client was stopped late at night after leaving two bars and arrested on suspicion of DWI. Unsure of the reason for the stop, the client declined field sobriety tests and the breath test, and a blood draw was later obtained by warrant. We pulled the dash and body camera videos, scrutinized the basis for the stop, and tracked the lab process. At the same time, we built strong mitigation with early DWI coursework, AA attendance, and interlock compliance. Leveraging both fronts, we negotiated deferred probation, avoiding a conviction and minimizing jail exposure. Result Deferred Probation
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Driving While License Invalid (With Prior) Location Gillespie County, County Court at Law Allegations A routine traffic stop led to a DWLI with prior charge when records showed our client’s license as canceled and an interlock requirement lingering from an old case. The client had finished all obligations years earlier, but the discharge and interlock removal were never properly reflected in state licensing records. We obtained the court orders, coordinated with the agency to restore his license to eligible status, and reviewed the bodycam and reports. We presented the corrected documentation to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Driving While License Invalid (With Prior) Location Gillespie County, County Court at Law Allegations A routine traffic stop led to a DWLI with prior charge when records showed our client’s license as canceled and an interlock requirement lingering from an old case. The client had finished all obligations years earlier, but the discharge and interlock removal were never properly reflected in state licensing records. We obtained the court orders, coordinated with the agency to restore his license to eligible status, and reviewed the bodycam and reports. We presented the corrected documentation to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation Location Bexar County, Criminal District Court Allegations The case arose from a domestic dispute at a residence. The client reported he was trying to leave when a struggle occurred, and the complainant went to the hospital the next day and alleged strangulation. We pushed for full discovery and built a timeline from texts, call logs, and police contacts that showed repeated outreach from the complainant despite a no contact order and conflicts with the initial account. We also obtained third-party video and messages reflecting prior volatility. Confronted with these credibility problems, the state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation Location Bexar County, Criminal District Court Allegations The case arose from a domestic dispute at a residence. The client reported he was trying to leave when a struggle occurred, and the complainant went to the hospital the next day and alleged strangulation. We pushed for full discovery and built a timeline from texts, call logs, and police contacts that showed repeated outreach from the complainant despite a no contact order and conflicts with the initial account. We also obtained third-party video and messages reflecting prior volatility. Confronted with these credibility problems, the state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Assault - Family Violence Location Bexar County, County Court-at-Law, 13 Allegations Police arrested our client after a family argument at a residence escalated following drinking. Officers noted redness on the relative, but our client also had injuries and called 911 for medical help. We pushed for the 911 audio, photos, and body cam, and documented conflicts between the initial report and later accounts. We obtained a modification of release conditions to allow travel and nonharmful contact. The relative later signed an affidavit of non prosecution, the client completed an anger management class, and the prosecutor dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Stalking (Felony) Location Bexar County, 226th District Court Allegations The client was indicted for felony stalking after a volatile breakup. Reports alleged repeated messages and an unannounced visit, with two complainants involved. We dissected the communications, challenged whether the felony elements were met, and pressed the prosecution on overcharging. The state reduced it to misdemeanor harassment and allowed a remote plea. The judge imposed deferred adjudication probation with classes, community service, and no-contact terms, removed electronic monitoring, and kept a conviction off the client’s record. Result Deferred Probation
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Stalking (Felony) Location Bexar County, 226th District Court Allegations Our client was indicted for felony stalking after contentious messages and disputed contact involving an ex and a third party. We organized the communications, put them in the context of an ongoing custody fight, and showed why a felony theory overreached the facts. While acknowledging some harassing conduct, we pressed the State on proof gaps and proportionality. The prosecution agreed to reduce it to misdemeanor harassment with no conviction, and a remote plea was allowed. The client received deferred probation with classes and community service, the ankle monitor came off, and supervision was handled virtually. Result Deferred Probation
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Stalking (Felony) Location Bexar County, 226th District Court Allegations The client was indicted for felony stalking after a volatile breakup. Reports alleged repeated messages and an unannounced visit, with two complainants involved. We dissected the communications, challenged whether the felony elements were met, and pressed the prosecution on overcharging. The state reduced it to misdemeanor harassment and allowed a remote plea. The judge imposed deferred adjudication probation with classes, community service, and no-contact terms, removed electronic monitoring, and kept a conviction off the client’s record. Result Deferred Probation
• PROBATION Charge Protective Order Location Bexar County, 150th District Court Allegations After a domestic dispute, the client was pulled into a protective order case that initially barred all contact with the children. We obtained CPS materials, reviewed the reports, and pressed the prosecution to narrow overbroad restrictions. Through negotiation, we secured an order with no family-violence finding and restored visitation on a supervised basis, with communication limited to a co-parenting app. To avoid a risky contested hearing that could extend the order, the client accepted a straight probation term with strict compliance conditions. Result Probation
• PROBATION Charge Protective Order Location Bexar County, 150th District Court Allegations After a domestic dispute, the client was pulled into a protective order case that initially barred all contact with the children. We obtained CPS materials, reviewed the reports, and pressed the prosecution to narrow overbroad restrictions. Through negotiation, we secured an order with no family-violence finding and restored visitation on a supervised basis, with communication limited to a co-parenting app. To avoid a risky contested hearing that could extend the order, the client accepted a straight probation term with strict compliance conditions. Result Probation
• CHARGES REDUCED Charge DWI - First Offense Location Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 6 Allegations The client was stopped for driving without headlights. The officer reported an odor of alcohol, conducted roadside sobriety tests, and made an arrest. At the station, the breath test took multiple attempts because the machine kept malfunctioning. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, scrutinized how the field tests were instructed, and emphasized the breath-test irregularities along with the client’s clean history and cooperation. Facing these issues, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and we secured deferred probation on the lesser offense. Result Charges Reduced
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Insurance Fraud (Felony) Location Bexar County, None Allegations An insurance company accused our client of fraud after a relative took the client’s vehicle without permission, was involved in a police pursuit, and crashed. The client filed a claim before that detail surfaced, then received a letter warning of possible indictment if he came in to talk. We intervened, cut off direct contact, compiled correspondence and prior statements showing no intent to deceive, and engaged the prosecutor about restitution rather than charges. We monitored the file and pressed the weaknesses. The State dismissed the case
• CHARGES REDUCED Charge DWI - Second Offense Location Bexar County, CC9 Allegations Stopped soon after leaving a parking area, the client was arrested for a second DWI. She declined roadside tests, a warrant issued, and a blood draw later showed an elevated BAC. We reviewed the video, questioned the basis for the stop and the blood protocol, and assembled mitigation, including treatment steps and strong character letters. Emphasizing that the prior DWI was long ago and showing current compliance, we pressed negotiations. The prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a lesser misdemeanor with probation, avoiding second-offense penalties. Result Charges Reduced
• CHARGES REDUCED Charge DWI - Second Offense Location Bexar County, CC9 Allegations Stopped soon after leaving a parking area, the client was arrested for a second DWI. She declined roadside tests, a warrant issued, and a blood draw later showed an elevated BAC. We reviewed the video, questioned the basis for the stop and the blood protocol, and assembled mitigation, including treatment steps and strong character letters. Emphasizing that the prior DWI was long ago and showing current compliance, we pressed negotiations. The prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a lesser misdemeanor with probation, avoiding second-offense penalties
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Possession of a Controlled Substance (Second-Degree Felony) Location Bexar County, 187th District Court Allegations The client was arrested for felony drug possession after officers detained him during a street stop and reported finding contraband in a pocket. We secured the police reports and body camera video and scrutinized the reason for the detention and how a brief pat-down became a full search. The footage undercut key statements in the narrative, and the state could not identify solid probable cause beyond a minor stop. We prepared a suppression challenge and laid out the inconsistencies to the prosecutor. Confronted with compromised evidence, the state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge DWI - First Offense Location Kendall County, 451st District Court Allegations Deputies were called to a truck stop after a 911 report that a recently repaired rig had just been moved by an intoxicated driver. Officers found our client near a food vendor, conducted roadside tests in a windy, uneven area, and later obtained breath samples showing an elevated result. We secured dispatch audio, video, and shop statements to challenge the timeline and whether the movement met the elements of operating on a public roadway. We also documented balance issues that undermined the field tests and noted procedural concerns about repeated breath attempts. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation with classes and compliance conditions, not jail. The client avoided a harsher sentence and can earn a favorable resolution by completing the program. Result Deferred Probation
• NOT GUILTY Charge Assault Causing Bodily Injury Location Bexar County, County Court at Law 5 Allegations Our client was arrested after a dispute at an indoor recreation venue turned physical. Officers labeled him the aggressor based on a partial video, even though the other man advanced while gripping a club. We dug into the evidence, securing body cam and surveillance, pressed for missing camera angles, and highlighted a witness who reported the complainant was acting aggressively. Framing the case as self defense, we rejected a plea and went to trial. After exposing gaps and inconsistencies on cross, the jury found him not guilty
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge DWI - First Offense Location Kendall County, 498TH District Court Allegations Police responded to a reported crash noise and found our client parked with a flat tire and a cracked windshield. After field tests, an officer claimed the eye test showed signs of intoxication, despite conflicting lighting and instructions captured on video. The client consented to a blood draw taken hours later, and we uncovered problems with the timeline and blood kit documentation. We compiled bodycam footage, witness statements, and expert review to challenge reliability and leverage negotiations. The state agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client’s record. Result Deferred Probation
• CHARGES REDUCED Charge DWI - First Offense Location Bexar County, County Court-at-Law, 2 Allegations 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
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Possession of THC (State Jail Felony) Location Comal County, 433rd District Court Allegations Following a detention for public intoxication near a commercial area, officers discovered a vape pen the client had bought at a local shop and filed a felony THC possession case. We obtained the discovery and video, then focused on a key weakness: the lab reported delta 9 THC but did not quantify it, creating a gap in proof between illegal cannabis oil and legal hemp. We prepared to challenge the expert evidence and signaled we were ready to litigate. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated deferred probation, avoiding jail and keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion. Result Deferred Probation
• CHARGES REDUCED Charge Assault - Family Violence (With Priors) Location Bexar County, 144th District Court Allegations After a domestic argument at a home, officers relied largely on the complainant’s account that our client pinned them against a counter and injured a wrist. The client reported he only removed their hands from him and then drove them for treatment. When we took over, we obtained discovery and reviewed the reports, bodycam, and medical records. We flagged a delayed outcry, contradictions between the initial report and follow up, and a potential motive tied to housing bills, plus evidence of medical aid. Faced with these issues, the state reduced the case, and we resolved it with deferred probation, keeping a felony off the record
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony) Location Bexar County, 187th District Court Allegations After a street stop involving an electric scooter, officers searched the individual and said they found a small amount of a controlled substance in a pocket. The client denied ownership. We secured the body camera footage and police reports, then scrutinized the reason for the stop, the basis for the search, and how the evidence was handled. We presented these issues along with mitigation showing a plan for stability. The state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the record. Result Deferred Probation
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony) Location Bexar County, 187th District Court Allegations After a street stop involving an electric scooter, officers searched the individual and said they found a small amount of a controlled substance in a pocket. The client denied ownership. We secured the body camera footage and police reports, then scrutinized the reason for the stop, the basis for the search, and how the evidence was handled. We presented these issues along with mitigation showing a plan for stability. The state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the record. Result Deferred Probation
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Possession of a Controlled Substance Under 1 Gram (State Jail Felony) Location Bexar County, 187th District Court Allegations Our client was stopped while riding an electric scooter after officers claimed a minor ordinance violation. They searched him several times and then reported finding a small bag of suspected narcotics in a pocket, which he denied was his. We pulled the body camera and reports, dissected the justification for the stop, and challenged the leap from a minor stop to an invasive search. We prepared a suppression motion and presented the inconsistencies to the prosecutor. Confronted with those problems, the State dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony) Location Bexar County, 187th District Court Allegations After a street stop involving an electric scooter, officers searched the individual and said they found a small amount of a controlled substance in a pocket. The client denied ownership. We secured the body camera footage and police reports, then scrutinized the reason for the stop, the basis for the search, and how the evidence was handled. We presented these issues along with mitigation showing a plan for stability. The state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the record. Result Deferred Probation
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation Location Comal County, CC1 Allegations The client was on misdemeanor probation when a motion to revoke was filed after an interlock incident and a hair follicle screen that purported to show alcohol use. We obtained the lab records, pressed for the methodology and cutoffs, and compared them to a run of clean UAs before and after. We documented substantial compliance with probation and completion of treatment, and presented a benign explanation involving alcohol based supplements. We prepared to challenge the reliability of the hair test and pushed those evidentiary issues in negotiations. The prosecution dismissed the motion. Result Case Dismissed 
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Felony Motion to Revoke Probation Location Kendall County, 451st District Court Allegations The client was on deferred probation for a felony drug case when supervision alleged a positive test and missed community service. Probation pushed for 180 days in a sanction facility. We moved fast, filing a motion to review and modify conditions and assembling mitigation that included treatment evaluations, program options, and family support. We negotiated a treatment focused alternative, detailing an outpatient plan and clear compliance steps. The court accepted the plan, the client avoided the facility, and the case was resolved with deferred probation intact. Result Deferred Probation
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation Location Bexar County, CCL11 Allegations The client was on deferred adjudication when a new citation for driving with license invalid, in a vehicle without an interlock, prompted a violation report. They promptly told probation. We got involved early, coordinated with the probation office, and compiled mitigation, including proof of employment, recent payments, interlock compliance, and the emergency reason for the brief drive. We also moved to address the underlying ticket. At the review setting we pushed for a no revocation outcome. The court kept the client on deferred probation, avoiding jail. Result Deferred Probation
• PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION Charge Evading Arrest or Detention in a Motor Vehicle Location Kendall County, DC451 Allegations After buying a motorcycle, our client tested it on a highway and briefly accelerated alongside another driver. An officer lit up the other vehicle, and our client continued for a short distance believing the stop was not for him. A second unit used a spotlight but no lights or siren, and the client turned around and came to a stop when the bike stalled. We scrutinized the officers' reports and the sequence of events, emphasizing the unclear signals and the client's lack of intent to flee, and presented his clean record. With that leverage, we secured placement in pre-trial diversion. Result Pre-Trial Diversion
• CHARGES REDUCED Charge DWI (BAC Over .15) Location Bexar County, CCL8 Allegations After dozing off at the wheel, the client struck a barrier and officers conducted roadside sobriety tests at the crash scene. There were no open containers and the client made no admissions, but a later breath sample registered over 0.15. We emphasized how fatigue and the disorientation of a collision can compromise the reliability of field testing, and pointed out other gaps in the report. With no prior record, we pressed these issues in negotiations. The state reduced the charge, and we obtained deferred terms to keep a conviction off the record. Result Charges Reduced
• DEFERRED PROBATION Charge DWI - First Offense Location Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 6 Allegations Stopped for a turn signal violation, the client was investigated for DWI after a drive-thru employee reported possible intoxication. Officers performed eye and one-leg balance tests and skipped the walk-and-turn when the client reported dizziness. A breath test was administered later by another unit. We secured the videos and reports, highlighting issues with how the tests were conducted, the delay before testing, and questions about device operation. We also submitted proof of ongoing treatment, character letters, and relevant medical documentation. The case resolved with deferred probation. Result Deferred Probation
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation Location Bexar County, Criminal District Court Allegations Following a domestic incident at a residence, officers arrested our client on an allegation of impeding breath. We moved quickly to modify bond so the family could maintain limited, peaceful contact. Our team assembled a mitigation packet with medical documentation of a panic episode, evidence of an adverse medication reaction, and multiple character letters. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented. Before any indictment, the prosecutor reviewed our materials and dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed
• CHARGES REDUCED Charge DWI - First Offense Location Bexar County, CCL1 Allegations Officers arrested our client for DWI after a single vehicle incident that damaged a roadside sign. The file included field sobriety testing, a breath result just over the legal limit, and statements indicating alcohol use. We reviewed the video and reports, documented what was and was not supported, and built mitigation around the client's clean record and cooperation. In talks with the prosecutor, we pushed for a non intoxication resolution. The charge was reduced to obstruction of a highway with deferred probation. Result Charges Reduced
• CASE DISMISSED Charge Felony Motion to Revoke Probation Location Bexar County, 207th District Court Allegations While on felony probation for a prior DWI, our client moved out of state after receiving approval to transfer supervision. Soon after, that approval was rescinded due to an administrative error and the client was ordered to report back within an unrealistic window, which he could not meet. A warrant issued and he was extradited with no new charges. We gathered the probation email trail, filed for bond, and met with the court liaison and prosecutor. Demonstrating the violation was not willful, the state dismissed the motion to revoke and the case was dismissed. Result Case Dismissed
• PROBATION Charge Felony Motion to Revoke Probation Location Comal County, 466th District Court Allegations The client was on felony community supervision for a financial offense when probation alleged violations tied to missed drug tests and a single admitted use. Probation pushed for inpatient rehab and secured a pickup order after the client did not report to the facility. We filed to modify the conditions, compiled counseling records, prepared the treating counselor to testify that inpatient care was unnecessary, documented that one missed test coincided with the office closing, and highlighted the impact on childcare and employment. After the hearing, the court kept the client on probation. Result Probation
• Client needed representation for a school hearing regarding a Title IX Violation of a University School Code of Conduct. It was alleged that after a school sponsored event, he assaulted his girlfriend who was passed out in the bedroom closet. The alleged assault was captured on video. Client faced expulsion from school among other severe sanctions. After a three hour hearing, the board issued a warning and Client remained in good standing with the school., 2022
• State Of Texas v. AR - 12/09/2019, Driving While Intoxicated. Client arrested for DWI and had DACA status. Set the case for trial. Result: Dismissed prior to trial, 2019
• State Of Texas v. TM - 04/01/2019, Client No Billed by Dallas County Grand Jury in felony unlawful possession of firearm in a prohibited place after submitting a grand jury packet., 2019
• State Of Texas v. NF - 03/05/2020, Client was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against the mother of his child and his child after allegedly holding a gun to their head and holding them hostage. Under the habitual offender statute, he was facing a minimum of 25 years and up to life prison. The Dallas County Assistant District Attorney offered 12 years incarceration. Client rejected the offer and set both cases for trial. After three and a half days of evidence and a day and a half of deliberations, the jury was unable to render a unanimous verdict in either case and a mistrial was declared for both cases. After the mistrial, the District Attorney offered 5 years deferred probation., 2018
• State Of Texas v. CS - 12/06/2018, Client acquitted by Denton County jury in sex assault of child case by three count indictment. As co-counsel, Ms. Khirallah assisted in case evaluation, development of theme and cross examination of the State’s witnesses. Client was a thirty four year old man with a preliminary diagnosis of Asperger's. The complaining witness was a high school student. After a four day trial, the jury deliberated 30 minutes before returning a Not Guilty verdict., 2018
• State Of Texas v. EA - 06/27/2019, Client acquitted by Denton County jury in assault family violence case., 2017
• Felony theft of property case dismissed prior to trial. Client charged with stealing a motorcycle. He had been asked to make repairs after multiple crashes of the bike. When Victim failed to pay for the bike, Client sold it at the request of the Victim. Victim later decided the bike was stolen by my client and the State pursued charges. Case was set for trial and dismissed by the DA in the interest of justice just prior to trial., 2017
• Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon dismissed. Client arrested for possessing drugs and subsequently had a weapon on him at the time of the arrest. Drug labs came back negative for a controlled substance. The drug case was dismissed and this UCW case was also dismissed in the interest of justice., 2017
• Felony possession of controlled substance dismissed. Labs came back negative for any sort of illegal drug. DA dismissed case in the interest of justice., 2017
• Felony Impersonation of Officer dismissed prior to trial. Client had red and blue lights connected to his car and flashed them at a couple during a road rage incident. Victims refused to testify at trial and would not cooperate in the prosecution of the case. Case dismissed prior to trial., 2017
• DWI probation granted after trial verdict of guilty. Client charged with Felony DWI and had a significant criminal history from years passed. He was facing 5-99 years if convicted. Prior to trial, the Client's offer from the DA was 12 years. Though the jury would not be assessing punishment (and could not consider probation even if they were to assess punishment), they submitted a note to the Court requesting leniency and rehabilitation when they delivered their guilty verdict. The Court honored the jury's request and assessed probation post conviction., 2017
• State Of Texas v. JG - 06/14/2017, Client acquitted by jury in Assault Family Violence case where 911 caller stated that my Client was all over the road and punching a female passenger in the face. The 911 caller stated that my client also grabbed the victim by the hair and shoved her face into the car window 3 times. The victim denied any assault occurred both at the time of the arrest and at trial. Jury returned verdict of not guilty., 2017
• Deadly Conduct dismissed. Client in truck picking son up for custody visit; victim (ex-wife) was trying to hug kid goodbye in back seat and Client puts car in drive and starts driving off. Victim had history of theft case convictions and revocations. Court found her not truthful in a prior domestic violence case where my Client was arrested and put in jail and later acquitted of those charges by a jury. DA agreed to dismiss this case after learning of prior case history., 2016
• Client acquitted by jury in Assault Family Violence case. Victim and victim's daughter alleged Client whapped her across the chest and face with a belt and subsequently threw a remote control at her head. Victim did not show up to testify. The 911 call and photographs presented at trial despite multiple objections did not corroborate the Victim's story. Verdict returned not guilty., 2016
• Client acquitted by jury in DWI case. Client, firefighter, was arrested and charged with DWI when he forgot to put his truck in park and rolled in to the gas station store. He drove off and was later found by police at his house, in the backyard. The witnesses in trial could not identify my client as the driver. Verdict returned not guilty., 2016
• Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon was reduced to Assault Family Violence, and reduced again to Deadly Conduct, and finally dismissed. Client cheated on her husband and when he found out, he demanded an ultimatum that she choose between him or the other guy. She responded by pulling out a steak knife. Case dismissed., 2016
• DWI reduced to obstruction of highway or passageway. Client pulled over due to welfare call about potential suicide. Handle of whiskey in bed of truck, three different agencies arrived to assist in the investigation, officer botched the administration of the field tests, Client's blood result was .11 over three hours after the stop. Case was set for trial and DA agreed to obstruction prior to trial commencing., 2015
• Felony Evading Arrest in Vehicle reduced to Class C reckless driving ticket. Client pulled over for nearly hitting three pedestrians and officer on side of street when he was going to pick up his girlfriend from bar district at night. Video did not indicate any of the alleged information provided by the officer in the Probable Cause Affidavit. 2nd degree felony due to prior penitentiary trip enhancement paragraph was reduced to a Class C ticket and Client sentenced to time served., 2015
• DWI reduced to obstruction of highway or passageway. Client was out celebrating her son's 21st birthday. Pulled over for failure to maintain a single lane. Client failed the standard field sobriety tests. Blood was drawn and labs indicated alcohol level was .06 and there was the presence of hydrocodone and Xanax. Prior to trial, we submitted a preliminary oral argument requesting suppression of certain evidence. Judge came back with a "preliminary advisory opinion" based on the presented information and that he would be inclined to grant a suppression at trial. DA offered obstruction prior to trial. Client sentenced to pay $500 fine and complete 16 months deferred adjudication probation., 2015
• Felony theft of motor vehicle dismissed. Client pulled over for report of stolen vehicle. The real license plate was covered with a fake paper plate. Client didn't know the car was stolen when she borrowed it to go to grocery store., 2015
• Theft >$50<$500 dismissed. Client charged with stealing cellphone from gym locker room. Evidence showed she pawned the cell phone at a kiosk. Dismissed in the interest of justice., 2015
• DWI reduced to obstruction of highway or passageway. Client went to pick up friends from a bar after having played softball all day. He failed the standard field tests and refused to provide a sample of breath or blood. Was sentenced to pay a $200 fine and complete 12 months of deferred adjudication probation., 2015
• DWI with open alcohol container reduced to obstruction of highway or passageway. Client pulled over for failing to maintain single lane. Spent afternoon at a bar, a bar receipt showed 15 drinks were purchased, failed the standard field sobriety tests. Was sentenced to pay $400 fine and complete 12 months of deferred probation., 2015

Educational Background

• University of Dallas, Irving, Texas, B.A. (Major: Political Philosophy, Minor: Spanish), 2007

Honors

• Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Texas, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2023
• Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2024
• Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2022
• Super Lawyers, Rising Star 2020-2024
• “Superb” Rating on Avvo
• Vice President of the moot court board and Actively Contributed to the Texas Young Lawyers Association mock trial team, Ave Maria School of Law, Naples, Florida
• Texas Rising Stars, Texas Monthly, 2023
• Texas Rising Stars, Texas Monthly, 2022
• Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Texas, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2021
• Texas Rising Stars, Texas Monthly, 2021
• Texas Rising Stars, Texas Monthly, 2020
• Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Texas, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2020
• Recognized by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as Ten Best Attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service and satisfaction in Texas., 2019

Awards

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Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com

Industry Groups

• Assault
• Assault Family Violence
• Drug Possession
• DWI
• Probation Revocation
• Theft