Practice areas
I handle all state and federal criminal defense matters. My state cases include DWI, theft, assault, crimes of violence, drugs, burglaries, weapons offenses, murder and capital murder. Additionally, I regularly handle revocations of probation, petitions for non-disclosure and motions for early termination. I am experienced in federal drug conspiracies, child pornography cases, bank and wire fraud, embezzlement and other white collar crimes.
26 years
Languages spoken
Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1995 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Texas Lawyer Magazine | 2010 |
Rising Star | Texas Lawyer Magazine | 2009 |
Rising Star | Texas Lawyer Magazine | 2008 |
Rising Star | Texas Lawyer Magazine | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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First Assistant District Attorney | Smith County District Attorney's Office | 1995 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of Texas | Grievance Committee - Dist. 2 Chair | 2014 - Present |
Texas Bar Foundation | Sustaining Member | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Grievance Committee - Dist. 2 | 2011 - Present |
College of the State Bar of Texas | 2006 - Present | |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization | 2006 - Present |
National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2006 - Present | |
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit | 2005 - Present | |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2005 - Present | |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2005 - Present | |
National Board of Trial Advocacy | Exam Commission | 2010 - 2012 |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization | Criminal Law Exam Commission | 2010 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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College Bar Bulletin | The Current State of Confrontation | 2011 |
Aspatore Book publication | Strategies for Defending Intoxication Manslaughter Cases in Texas | 2010 |
Aspatore Book publication | Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in Texas | 2009 |
Texas Prosecutor | Inside Deanna Laney's Capital Murder Trial | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
Texas Christian University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Tyler Junior College Police Academy | Courtroom Demeanor and Report Writing | 2011 |
Smith County Bar Association | Crawford and the Confrontation Clause | 2010 |
Tyler Junior College Police Academy | Courtroom Demeanor and Report Writing | 2010 |
Smith County Bar Association | Crawford and the Confrontation Clause | 2009 |
Tyler Junior College Police Academy | Courtroom Demeanor and Report Writing | 2009 |
Smith County Bar Association | Crawford and the Confrontation Clause | 2008 |
Tyler Junior College Police Academy | Courtroom Demeanor and Report Writing | 2008 |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | The Confrontation Clause | 2007 |
Tyler Junior College Police Academy | Courtroom Demeanor and Report Writing | 2007 |
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Justin Weiner, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 15, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I opposed Brett on multiple occasions when I was a prosecutor. He is an excellent advocate that is very well respected by his peers. Brett has the legal knowledge, experience, and report with courts necessary to outstanding produce results for his clients.
James Huggler, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 11, 2007
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Brett and I have worked together for more than ten years. We prosecuted together, and have represented citizens accused of criminal condict together. Brett is very knowledgeable about the criminal justice system, and is an outstanding attorney.
Bruce Bain, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 10, 2007
Relationship: Co-worker
Brett is a high end criminal defense lawyer who knows the law, his clients and how the system works. He has seen both sides of the docket and knows how to take care of clients. In candor, Brett is my law partner.
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