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 Pillar St, Nacogdoches, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Dean Watts, Attorney At Law

120 E Pillar St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961-5570

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Dean Watts's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Criminal Defense

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... than a 5 star review!

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...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

Posted by Daniel A. | September 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dean Watts is an excellent attorney and would not settle for anything less than desirable.

My DWI (3rd or more Felony 3) case included some peculiar circumstances, however, Dean Watts made great efforts to resolve my case in my favor. He reduced my initially 3rd degree felony DWI down to a Class B misdemeanor DWI that included a much favorable punishment by comparison to my first offers. I... believe that I could not have received better representation than Dean Watts. He is very easy to communicate with and takes all perspectives into consideration. His tireless work ethic speaks for itself when I say my case went from a detrimental conviction to a less impactful misdemeanor. 10/10 I would recommend Dean Watts again and again.

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Thank you for the kind words! Glad to help!

Posted by William | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Justice Lawyer

My son quickly found himself on the wrong side of the law while a student at Stephen F Austin. I found my self in unfamiliar territory and didn't know what to do. My first thought was, it's no way we can take on the county of Nacogdoches and the state of Texas, they are a power house with unlimited ...resources. I begin to call and research for legal help. One call stood out above the rest and it was Attorney Dean Watts, it was his knowledge of the law, but I mostly like his honestly. He did not sugar coat anything by telling me what I want to hear. My family hire Attorney Watts and it was the right decision. My son case was eventually dismissed, only because of the hard work by Attorney Dean Watts. I strongly recommend that you hire a criminal justice lawyer, one who will keep you informed, as well as being dedicated to his line of work. He is the Criminal Justice Lawyer to call. There is no way you can take on a power house County or the state of Texas along. Make that call to Mr. Watts.

Posted by Edward | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Job!

Attorney Watts was very instrumental in the success of having the court grant my motion to withdraw my guilty plea. I am very overwhelmed and grateful .Job well done.

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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

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 Association

Board Member

2020 - Present

Nacogdoches County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Board Cerfitied Criminal Law

2000 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Member

1998 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Member

2005 - 2006

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

1999 - 2000

Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Assocation

Member

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

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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 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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