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Dean Watts
About Dean
Biography
Graduate of The George Washinton University
Graduate of Southern Methodist School of Law
Board Certified in Criminal Law-Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Member Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
Selected to Texas Super Lawyers List for Criminal Law
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Licensed in Texas for 28 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1997
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Dean Watts, Attorney At Law
120 E Pillar St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961-5570
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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 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 ...
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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 | Criminal Defense
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...
Posted by Brooke | May 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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...
Dean Watts's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
Stephen Handy
DUI and DWI lawyer
James Handy
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Susan Kelly
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William Agnew
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Founder, Dean Watts Attorney at Law
Associations
2020 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2020 - Present
Nacogdoches County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Texas Board of Legal SpecializationBoard Cerfitied Criminal Law
2000 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitMember
1998 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer AssociationMember
1998 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of TexasMember
2005 - 2006
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
1999 - 2000
Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssocationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Retaliation against Police Officer
Conviction Reversed
Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance
Dismissed
Criminal Mischief
Dismissed
Assault Family Violence
Dismissed
Felony Theft
Dismissed
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Dismissed
Criminal Mischief
Dismissed
Aggraved Robbery
Dismissed
Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
Dismissed
DWI
Dismissed
Education
1999
National Criminal Defense College
1996
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1992
The George Washinton University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Nacogdoches Film Festival
Entertainment Law and Filmmaking
Publications
2024
The Voice (TCDLA))
Fingerprints Evidence in Drug Cases: An Underused Defense
2023
The Voice (TCDLA))
Managed Assigned Counsel Programs: What They Are and Why You Should Care
2023
The Voice (TCDLA))
Petition for Discretionary Review Guidance for the Rural Practitioner 3 Things to Avoid When Writing Your PDR
2022
The Voice (TCDLA))
Simplify Your Pre-Trial Motions
2022
The Voice (TCDLA))
Learned Treatises: An Obscure Law School Evidence Question or a Powerful Weapon for the Rural Practitioner to Use at Trial?
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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