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Mary Elizabeth Harrell
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When you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, you have a lot to lose.
Most folks who walk into my office are scared and stressed out. They’re afraid of going back to jail, afraid of losing their job, losing their reputation, losing their professional license, losing their career, losing their marriage, losing their freedom, losing their home, losing their military career, or even losing their children. You could lose everything. I understand.
I have successfully defended people just like you.
I’ve dedicated my legal career to defending my clients. I demand all the evidence. I investigate all the facts, the so-called witnesses, and even the police officers. I make it my business to know the law. Cases can be won or lost before you even set foot inside the courtroom.
I have assembled a winning team of professionals because I know what it takes to win a case. My goal is to get your case dismissed - or to win at trial - or get the best deal possible for you so you don’t lose what is most precious to you. I tell my clients that if they do what I tell them to, then I can keep them out of jail.
I’ve practiced law in Texas for many years. I know the prosecutors and judges and police officers. Heck, I’ve served as a city prosecutor and an assistant district attorney, but to tell the truth, my heart was never in it. However, I do know how they think and what’s important to them and I make that work for you. I know what it takes for them to try to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt so they win and you lose. That’s why I have been able to get very serious cases dismissed and that’s why I win at trial.
Okay, if you really need to know, I’ll tell you a bit about myself. I wasn’t born in Texas but I got here as fast I could – courtesy of the Army. I served as an Army wife and mom, not on active duty. My husband retired from the Army after serving for 23 years. Our two sons now serve on active duty. They’re married, they’ve been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan a few times. I know what today’s Army is all about and what’s at stake for those who serve - and their families. I’ve helped save more than a few military careers by getting soldiers’ cases dismissed including: DWIs, family assaults, shoplifting, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of marijuana, etc. And I’ve won a few of those cases in trial too, also saving military careers.
So pick up the phone and call my office today. We’re here for you..
Mary Beth Harrell is "Tough. Smart. Impressive." Criminal Defense Lawyer
Our law firm has a winning record in defending our clients on misdemeanor and felony charges.
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
16%
28 years
DUI and DWI
16%
28 years
Expungement
16%
Federal Crime
16%
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Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Mary Beth Harrell Law Firm
(254) 628-1608
Fax
701 West Central Texas Expressway, Killeen, TX, 76541
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Posted by Joe | August 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Wrongly charged for DUI. Mrs. Harrell's office saved me.
I was pulled over late at night outside of Belton for swerving. I was on my way home to Gatesville, coming from dropping a friend off in Austin. I informed the officers I was extremely tired and was looking for a place to pull over to sleep. They administered a field sobriety test, even though I told...
Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best attorney in Killeen
I was arrested for DWI. Mary Elizabeth Harrell and her team were excellent throughout the entire process. I was able to set up an affordable payment plan and her and her team were able to get me an occupational license so I was still able to drive myself to work. Her and her team kept me updated r...
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Absolutely the VERY BEST!!!
I was arrested for a DWI (first offense). Needless to say, this was an extremely low point in my life. I was able to receive a consultation on the same day that I walked into the law firm. From the very beginning, Ms. Harrell and her team (Marina and Theresa), were professional, informative, and reas...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DWI Case
Helped me understand and figure out how to deal with a DWI case. Was very informative and knowledgeable on the subject, while laying out a game plan on what to do.
Posted by Matthew | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Dui
I was arrested for a DUI back in February. The team that Marybeth has assembled is hands down the team you want working for your case. I kept my license along with my piece of mind knowing I had an expert team backing me. Six months with a smart mobile device is what the decision came down to. If you...
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"I endorse this lawyer. We defended a young Iraq war veteran. The jury returned a not guilty verdict. Competent, professional an caring best describe her."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Litigator of the Year 2019, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Ambassador, Boys & Girls Club
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
President, Harrell Law Firm
1900 - Present
Member, Mary Beth Harrell Law Firm
2009 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, Coryell County District Attorney
2008 - 2009
Adjunct Professor, University Of Mary Hardin Baylor
2007 - 2008
Prosecutor, City of Temple
2003 - 2006
Prosecutor, City of Nolanville
1999 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Paul Dunham
Associations
2017 - Present
The National Academy Of Criminal Defense AttorneysTop 10 Member
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Bell County Women's Bar AssociationFounder
2014 - Present
Coryell County Economic Development BoardPresident
2014 - Present
Texas Economic Development CouncilMember
2013 - Present
Central Texas Council of Governments Development DistrictBoard Member
2012 - Present
Coryell County Economic Development BoardMember
2008 - Present
State Bar CollegeMember
2007 - Present
Bell County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice SectionMember
2000 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember in Good Standing
2010 - 2012
Coryell County Bar AssociationPresident
2004 - 2012
Bell County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Assault - Family Violence - Dismissed
Dismissed
Aggravated Robbery with Deadly Weapon – Dismissed
Case Dismissed
DWI – Dismissed
Dismissed
Sexual Assault – Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – dismissed
Dismissed
Burglary of Habitation – Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Education
1998
St. Mary's University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Speaking Engagements
2014
ALTRUSA Seminar
Fundamentals of Wills and Probate Planning
2010
5th Annual Central Texas Business Women Exposition
Motivational - Professional Development
2009
4th Annual Central Texas Business Women Exposition
Motivational - Professional Development
Publications
2016
The Voice for the Defense
Don’t be Afraid of Challenging the Show-up Identification
2016
The Voice for the Defense
Successfully Suppressing a Search Warrant in Federal Court
2015
Killeen Daily Herald
Local group provides women lawyers opportunities to network, help each other
2015
TexAppeal Magazine
A Place Of Their Own, p 33
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
DWI 1st offense with alcohol level over 0.15% case can be dismissed?
05 Nov 2014
Q&A
State jail and "walking papers"
29 Oct 2014