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
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1997 | 12/05/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Board Certified - Criminal Law | Texas Board of Legal Specialization | 2017 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder | Dean Watts Attorney at Law | 2000 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board Member | 2020 - Present |
Nacogdoches County Bar Association | Member | 2020 - Present |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization | Board Cerfitied Criminal Law | 2004 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | Member | 2000 - Present |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas | Member | 1998 - Present |
College of the State Bar of Texas | Member | 2005 - 2006 |
Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Assocation | Member | 1999 - 2000 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawy | Three Tips for Avoiding Lawyer Burnout | 2020 |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Voice for the Defense | Small Town Advice for the Big City Lawyer | 2019 |
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) | Privilege vs. Confidentiality | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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National Criminal Defense College | N/A | 1999 |
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 1996 |
University of New Mexico School of Law | Summer Program | 1995 |
The George Washinton University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Nacogdoches Film Festival | Entertainment Law and Filmmaking | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
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Criminal Mischief | Dismissed |
Aggraved Robbery | Dismissed |
Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle | Dismissed |
DWI | Dismissed |
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Susan Kelly, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 21, 2015
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.
William Agnew, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 16, 2014
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.