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Dean Watts
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Dean Watts is a graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law and has practiced criminal defense in East Texas since 1997. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and has been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list for Criminal Defense from 2021–2026.
His practice focuses on helping good people who have made mistakes, including college students and first-time offenders facing the criminal justice system.
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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 Pilar St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961
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Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2014
I highly recommend this board certified attorney for a criminal case.
Mr. Watts was very professional. He promptly returned my telephone calls and kept me informed of the progress of my case. I liked that he was Board Certified in Criminal Law and he lived up to my expectations of a board certified attorney. He not only seemed very knowledgeable of the law, but al...
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."
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Felony Motion to Revoke Probation
Dismissal
Judicial Clemency
Conviction Set Aside
Jury Trial
Dismissed
DWI Suppression Appeal
Sustained
12th District Court of Appeals of Texas
Reversed
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
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
Petition for Discretionary Review Guidance for the Rural Practitioner 3 Things to Avoid When Writing Your PDR
2022
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
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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