My practice focuses on the zealous defense of persons charged with crimes in Hays County and the adjoining Central Texas counties. I have resided in the city of San Marcos and have practiced criminal defense beginning the first day I was sworn in to practice law in 1997. Criminal defense is all I do. I have handled more than 6,000 criminal cases since I began practicing law almost 30 years ago. I also teach criminal law at Texas State University in the School of Criminal Justice.
Unlike a number of other criminal defense attorneys, I have never been a prosecutor - and then switched sides - when it was convenient for me to do so. I have been, and will always be, committed to the defense of persons charged with crimes. Having lived and practiced criminal defense here for so long, I am very familiar with the personnel at the courthouse, the jail, and the law enforcement agencies and can guide the defendant through a justice system that can be intimidating and confusing. In addition, my legal assistant of 26 years has extensive work experience with the City of San Marcos, the San Marcos Police Department, and the District Attorney's Office, and she has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and common sense that greatly assists me in providing a vigorous defense for the accused.
In many cases, I represent Texas State University students or other college students charged with crimes. Often times those charges relate to alcohol or drugs, and my practice focuses on defending those types of cases. Primarily those are DWI/DUI cases, drug cases, alcohol charges, resisting or evading arrest and assault family violence charges. In many instances, university discipline is associated with the charge, and I am familiar with the process and can assist the client in dealing with the school.
In other instances, the charges can be much more serious, like aggravated assault or intoxication manslaughter. I have extensive knowledge of the sciences of accident reconstruction and vision and perception in motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian collisions.
Also, I am keenly aware of the law regarding expunction of criminal records, and expunction eligibility is always the goal when I undertake representation in a criminal case. I am committed to helping the accused restore their reputation after being charged with a crime and having their case dismissed. Unfortunately, when your case is dismissed, there is no office you can go to "to get your reputation back." However, unlike many other attorneys who look for shortcuts and an easy buck using form or "boilerplate" expunction pleadings, and absolutely no follow thru on the process, I have extensive experience - and a sharp legal assistant - to follow through on the aggressive expunction of all criminal records and computer references to your arrest held by the government and can assist you with that should you be fortunate enough to get your case dismissed.
If you are charged with a crime, it is always free - and confidential - to come and visit with me about your case. After you visit with me, I encourage you to go talk to other lawyers - and then hire the one you are most comfortable with. While I may not be the least expensive lawyer for hire, I do aim to be the best value for your money. In my experience, seldom is the best lawyer the cheapest one; likewise, the most expensive one is not necessarily the best. There is no doubt that being charged with a crime is a financial burden that you didn't plan for. I do offer convenient payment plans to help you cope with that burden.
Finally, note there are a number of firms that aggressively market their DWI defense on the internet, radio, newspaper and TV. With that advertising comes a volume of business (and extraordinary attorney fee to cover advertising) that the so-called "DWI specialist" cannot personally handle, and those cases often times are handled by inexperienced associates. On my website you won't see exaggerated claims that give persons charged with a crime unrealistic expectations that you may see elsewhere. When you hire me as your lawyer - you get me, as your lawyer. If you call my office, it is not uncommon to find me answering the phone call.
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