A lot of lawyers in this part of Texas try to be a jack of all trades, handling divorce and real estate, writing wills, and defending people charged with crimes. That might work if you need help with a traffic ticket, but it's not going to be the kind of effective legal help you need if you're facing misdemanor or felony criminal charges that could have a serious effect on your life.
If You Are Facing Serious Criminal Charges You Want to Work With a Specialist
Since 1975, I've been certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as an expert in criminal defense. I received similar certification as a trial specialist in criminal defense in New Mexico in 1991. I've had extensive training, served as lead counsel in more than 400 jury trials, and handled thousands of non-jury criminal proceedings and appeals in the 40 years I've been defending people charged with misdemanor or felony crimes.
The quality of my legal representation has been recognized by my peers, who chose me as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in 2005 through 2018 as well as by Texas judges who voted me among the top 10 criminal defense attorneys in El Paso County in 1997. I have achieved an AV rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer rating system that rates attorneys on skill and ethics. I was also selected as a Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters 2007 through 2018.
