Dean Watts

Dean Watts

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Nacogdoches, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

120 E Pilar St, Nacogdoches, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Dean Watts, Attorney At Law

120 E Pilar St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961

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Dean Watts's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jill | July 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Honest and knowlegable

Dean is a skilled attorney and is also extremely easy to work with. He is one of the most honest men I've encountered. He will work to understand your dilemma and provide excellent advice and execution of your needed action.

Posted by Jaiden | April 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

He is professional and hardworking

I had a great experience with dean, he was able to get my case dismissed very quickly and he was very informal throughout the whole process. He will make sure to do the very best he can for your situation. This will be my second time using him, and there is no reason to look any further he will give ...you the best outcome to your situation.

Dean Watts

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Thank you Jaiden, glad to help!

Posted by Lamont | February 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney

He did a wonderful job with my case. I definitely recommend. It turned out much better than I expected. If you need a lawyer in Nacogdoches, give him a call. He will do a great job.

Posted by Ann | May 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Incredibly Impressed

I found Dean to be very knowledgable and professional. My daughter was in jail and he went out of his way to get the best deal for her and kept us in the loop. He was very responsive to any questions and return phone calls. My husband is an attorney and for him to say he was very impressed is more... than a 5 star review!

Posted by Brooke | May 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Best of the Best

Dean Watts is such an amazing lawyer . He will always make you feel heard and treat you like a person not a criminal. He will give you 100% in every case no matter how big or little. Dean will ALWAYS represent me if I have any criminal cases. He knows the law and knows how to get positive results. Ca...ring about his clients comes easy to him because he loves his job. If you are looking for a lawyer that will treat you right and fight for you, Dean Watts is your lawyer. You won’t be disappointed I promise

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Dean Watts's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Handy

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Dean Watts for any criminal matter. He is very knowledgeable, timely and reliable. He does everything in his power to obtain a favorable result for his client. Thank you Dean again and I look forward to working with you on the next one."

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Susan Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Watts and I represented a mutual client in separate counties. The client faced serious felony indictments. He resolved the client's case in his county first, and by virtue of his excellent work, I was able to have the client's case in my county dismissed on all grounds. I looked good, but Mr. Watts deserves the credit! He is brilliant, and I hope to collaborate again soon."

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William Agnew

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is board certified in Criminal Law, very easy to deal with and an excellent criminal trial lawyer. He is also extremely honest with his clients and is fair and reasonable."

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Stephen Handy

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Handy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Susan Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Agnew

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Selected to Texas Super Lawyers List for Criminal Law, Texas Super Lawyers

2025

Selected to Texas Super Lawyers List for Criminal Law, Texas Super Lawyers

2024

Selected to Texas Super Lawyers List for Criminal Law, Texas Super Lawyers

2023

President's Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2023

Selected to Texas Super Lawyers List for Criminal Law, Texas Super Lawyers

2022

Selected to Texas Super Lawyers List for Criminal Law, Texas Super Lawyers

2021

Selected to Texas Super Lawyers List for Criminal Law, Texas Super Lawyers

2004

Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Dean Watts Attorney at Law

Associations

1998 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Dismissal

Judicial Clemency

Conviction Set Aside

Jury Trial

Dismissed

DWI Suppression Appeal

Sustained

Criminal Appeal

Reversed

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Education

1999

National Criminal Defense College

1996

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1992

The George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Rural Practice Roundtable Event

Criminal Defense in Rural Areas

2023

Rural Practice Roundtable

Pre-Trial Diversions

Publications

2026

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Judicial Clemency

2025

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Federal Appeals

2024

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Fingerprints Evidence in Drug Cases: An Underused Defense

2023

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Managed Assigned Counsel Programs: What They Are and Why You Should Care

2023

2019

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Voice for the Defense Small Town Advice for the Big City Lawyer

2016

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Privilege vs. Confidentiality

Languages

English

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