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William Michael Helixon
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Biography
A Texan since the age of three, Will Helixon has been a student of law and argument his entire life.
Idolizing Perry Mason as a child, Will pursued competitive debate in the ninth grade, and continued debating throughout high school (Liberty, Hardin and Burleson High Schools) and college (Houston Baptist University and University of North Texas). After four years of college debate, Will ran for student government president, winning by a landslide of two votes out of the nearly 4,000 cast (University of North Texas). During his tenure as student government president, Will had the opportunity to meet several key Texas state government officials, and ultimately left graduate school to become the personal aide to former Texas Governor Mark White during his 1989 gubernatorial campaign.
Immediately after the campaign, Will became the debate coach at Houston Baptist University, and simultaneously started law school. In law school at South Texas College of Law, Will competed in both mock trial and moot court before graduating in 1993. Hired as an attorney on a capital murder defense team two months before graduating, Will spent 8 months immersed in capitial litigation before starting his own criminal defense practice.
Will continued as a civilian criminal defense lawyer in Houston, Texas, until joining the U.S. Army in August of 1996. During his military service, Will was stationed at the following locations: Fort Knox, Kentucky; Fort Polk, Louisana; Bamberg, Germany (First Infantry Division); Hanau, Germany (Trial Defense Services); Charlottesville, Virginia; Vicenza, Italy (173d Airborne Brigade Combat Team); Arlington, Virginia (HQ, Trial Defense Services); Grafenwoehr, Germany (Special Victims Prosecutor) and Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, Washington (Special Victim Prosecutor). Will was also deployed and/or served in the following locations: Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras; Taszar Air Base, Hungary; Baghdad International Airport, Iraq; FOB Fenty, Jalalabad, Afghanistan; and Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Only world travel rivals Will's passion for the law and advocacy.
An aggressive and experienced trial litigator protecting your freedom, family & financial future
An outstanding and knowledgeable prosecutor and defense counsel during his 18-years of active duty.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Military Law
60%
32 years | 1,000 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
19 years | 300 cases
Sex Crime
20%
15 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 32 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1999
Licensed in Kansas for 9 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2016
Location
Law Office of Will M. Helixon
(913) 353-6466
Fax
315 E Avenue G, Ste 10254, Killeen, TX, 76541
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102 S. Tejon Street, Suite 1100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
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1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Suite 128L, Clarksville, TN, 37040
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Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2016 | Military Law
Best Attorney Ever!
Mr Helixon was a phenomenal attorney, his knowledge in military law is what separates him from any other lawyer. He advocated on my behalf, and always responded in a timely matter. If you want to win your case, I highly recommend Mr Helixon.
Posted by Betsy | February 15, 2016 | Military Law
Top notch attention to details
Depth of knowledge on the UCMJ and military protocols and procedures was extremely helpful to move our business forward. He was able to provide insight and details that would have been overlooked had we not consulted him.
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2016 | Military Law
Energetic, intelligent, and on top of things
I consulted Mr. Helixon on several military law cases in the past, and he always knew the answer or knew where to find the answer to my legal questions. In one case, he explained the different types of pretrial confinement credit and how that would affect an accused in jail before court-martial. Ab...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Disgraceful
He does not even deserve a one star. After the initial contact and payment of fees there was virtually no response to correspondence. There was one meeting about a month out from the hearing then again no response to any questions. There was no information given about procedures or time line or s...
William Helixon
Replied last January 15, 2026I’m sorry you had a negative experience in 2019. I understand how upsetting it is to feel ignored, unprepared, and unsupported when you are facing a high-stakes military hearing. Whatever the underlying circumstances were at the time, that is not the experience any client should have, and I regret that this was your impression of my representation. For readers, one important clarification: LOWMH was re-formed and rebranded on October 14, 2023, with all new lawyers and staff, after I experienced serious personal issues from 2019–2021 that materially affected the firm’s operations and led to a substantial downsizing and reduction in services during that period. Because of attorney-client confidentiality obligations, I cannot discuss the specifics of your matter in a public forum, including the posture of your case, the evidence, or strategy decisions. Factually, you were ultimately permitted to retire with full benefits, and that outcome occurred without any effort on my part. I recognize this does not address your core concerns—namely, the quality and timeliness of communication and preparation leading into the hearing. Your description reflects a breakdown in responsiveness, scheduling reliability, and pre-hearing preparation. Those are baseline expectations in any attorney-client relationship, and when they are not met, it undermines trust and creates unnecessary stress for the client. You filed a grievance with my state bar, and the matter proceeded through the full review process, including written submissions and a formal hearing. After considering the evidence and testimony, the committee issued findings and recommendations, and the bar ultimately imposed no adverse or disciplinary action. Even so, I treated the process as an opportunity to improve and completed enhanced continuing legal education to strengthen my practice and better serve clients going forward. For anyone reading this today, the firm operating now is not the firm that existed in 2019. Since the October 14, 2023, relaunch, we have implemented updated internal systems designed to ensure consistent responsiveness, clear lines of responsibility, and disciplined preparation—including structured case updates, calendaring redundancies, and supervision protocols to prevent gaps in communication and continuity. If you are willing, I invite you to contact me directly through the firm information listed on our Avvo profile. I cannot discuss case specifics publicly, but I can listen and address what can be addressed respectfully and confidentially. Regardless, I’m sorry for the experience you had and for the stress it caused at a time when you needed dependable, professional advocacy.
William Michael Helixon's Lawyer Endorsements
"Will Helixon and I were stationed together at Fort Polk as Army Judge Advocates. There, Will was well respected as an attorney generally, but particularly as a litigator. Will demonstrated his professionalism and trial expertise to me as co-counsel prosecutor in a serious felony prosecution military court-martial, wherein he carried the bulk of the weight of the workload, and he shined as the more experienced trial attorney. I recommend Will Helixon in all areas of military law."
"I highly recommend Will Helixon. I have known Will since 2009. His aggressive approach to cases gets every detail analyzed and allows for a well-reasoned approach to get his clients the best possible results."
"Put plainly, this is the most naturally gifted in-court litigator I've encountered in my entire career. His tenacious, nuanced and insightful approach to justice means his clients are well-represented and just results are achieved. If I needed a criminal attorney, my first call would be to Will. None better. I give him my highest endorsement."
"Will is a superb advocate and brilliant legal mind. He was great to watch as a trainer but even better as a trial teammate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Will has an excellent reputation as a tough litigator, and he has a wealth of experience in the areas of criminal defense and military courts-martial. He is also a very kind and caring lawyer and person."
"A subject matter expert on military justice and a highly experienced litigator."
"I worked with Will Helixon as a fellow defense attorney in Germany. He is one of the most talented, caring, committed, and hard-working litigators that I have ever known. The best of the best. I highly recommend him."
"I worked with Will Helixon while I was an Army civilian embedded in the JAG corps as a Highly Qualified Expert. Helixon exemplified both Army values as an officer and the highest ethical and competence standards as an attorney. He is conscientious, thorough, creative, and tough. Highly recommended."
"Will is one of the most aggressive and hardest working lawyers I know. I know he will fight for his clients and get outstanding results."
"I have known Will for over ten years and have tried many complex cases against him ranging from homicide to rape. There is no lawyer more ethical, smarter or harder working than Will. He is a credit to the legal profession and I am honored to know him. I have been a practicing criminal defense attorney for 16 years and Will is the best lawyer I have ever seen. I cannot recommend him enough."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have known Will since 2005. As a legal colleague, he is truly one of the best litigators in our legal community and someone many of us go to for mentorship, expertise in litigation and military justice, and honest feedback. A passionate advocate for his clients, his phenomenal advocacy is only second to his strong conviction in ensuring the integrity of the justice system. Will is a lawyer I would not hesitate to call to help solve the hardest issues. He is a problem solver with an unmatched work ethic, which will fight to ensure a just and proper resolution every time."
"Will Helixon is one of the most gifted litigators I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Acting as a mentor for me, he taught me almost everything I know about criminal litigation. His intense work ethic and dedication to his cases has resulted in outcomes that I would not have believed possible until working with him. Any client would be benefit greatly from Will's passion and talent for litigation."
"Will Helixon is one of the best litigators I’ve had the pleasure of facing. His dedication to his cases, knowledge, and attention to detail combined with his superior written and oral advocacy skills make him a formidable opponent in any courtroom. Additionally, Will is always working all possible alternate avenues of disposition outside the courtroom to ensure the best possible outcome for his case. Will is a tenacious advocate with an extraordinary grasp of the nuances of the law, enabling him to leverage that knowledge at the proper time to maximize the success of his cases. No one cares more about his clients, and no one works harder than Will to get the results his cases deserve."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Will since law school. I have also had the pleasure of working on a few cases with Will, including a successful DWI jury trial. Will is an outstanding lawyer."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked alongside Will for 13 years, both as a defense attorney and as a prosecutor - in multiple military assignments across three continents. Simply stated, no one works harder or fights for his clients more than he does. Truly an expert in the courtroom, Will is the single best trial advocate I have ever seen in my 16 years experience."
"Of all the defense counsel I faced off against over the years, Will Helixon was clearly the best. He knew exactly what he was doing at each stage of the proceedings, and maximized results for his clients. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1999.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 1999
updated on 03/15/2019Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2013
Meritorious Service Medal (x3), U.S. Army
2010
Master Military Justice Practitioner (ASI-4), U.S. Army
2008
Bronze Star Medal, U.S. Army
2005
Army Achievement Medal (x4), U.S. Army
2000
Army Commendation Medal (x2), U.S. Army
1998
Award for Professional Merit, American Bar Association
1998
Joint Service Commendation Medal, U.S. Army
1998
Joint Service Achievement Medal, U.S. Army
1998
Distinguished Honor Graduate - Basic Course, U.S. JAG School
1998
Parachutist Badge, U.S. Army
1988
Undergraduate Communication Scholar - Academic, University of North Texas
1988
Undergraduate Communication Scholar - Service, University of North Texas
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner & Founder, Law Office of Will M. Helixon
2014 - 2016
Corporate Counsel, VSR Financial Services (Overland Park, KS)
2010 - 2014
Special Victim Prosecutor, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (Grafenwoehr, Germany, and Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA)
2008 - 2010
Chief of Litigation Training (Defense Counsel), U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (TDS Headquarters, Arlington, VA)
2006 - 2008
Brigade Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (Vicenza, Italy, and Jalalabad, Afghanistan)
2005 - 2006
Student (LLM), Us Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (Charlottesville, VA)
2003 - 2005
Senior Defense Counsel, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (Hanau, Germany)
2001 - 2003
Trial Counsel (Prosecutor), U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (Bamberg, Germany)
2001 - 2003
Adjunct Speech & Communication Professor, University of Maryland University College
2001 - 2003
Adjunct Professor, University Of Phoenix
1998 - 2001
Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (Fort Polk, LA, and Taszar, Hungary)
1996 - 1998
Legal Specilist, Us Army Judge Advocate General Corps (Fort Knox, KY, and Soto Cano AB, Honduras)
1993 - 1996
Defense Lawyer, Helixon & Woods (Houston, TX)
Associations
2015 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Kansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Financial Services InstituteMember
2015 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2014 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - Present
173d Airborne Brigade AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2003 - 2009
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. R.M.
Premeditated murder with a mandatory minimum sentence of life in prison was reduced to manslaughter, no jail, dismissed from service
Education
2013
US Army JAG School
2006
US Army JAG School
Master of Laws
1998
US Army JAG School
1993
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1988
University of North Texas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Houston Baptist University
Speaking Engagements
2017
LexlawRadio
Military Law Podcast
2016
Fort Leonard Wood Military Justice Conference, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Opening Statements: The 5-Part Opening
2015
TCAP Outreach Military Justice Conference - Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Cross-Examination of the Accused: The Holy Grail of Criminal Prosecutions
2015
TCAP Outreach Military Justice Conference - Fort Leavenworth, KS
Cross-Examination of the Accused: The Holy Grail of Criminal Prosecutions
2010
Defense Counsel 101 Conference, TDS Southwest & Southeast Regions, Corpus Christi, TX
Ethical Issues Faced by Defense Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases
2010
Defense Counsel 101 Conference, TDS Southwest & Southeast Regions, Corpus Christi, TX
Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses in Sexual Assault Cases
2009
Wisconsin National Guard On-Site Legal Training Conference, Fort McCoy, WI
Closing Arguments from a Communication Perspective
2009
Wisconsin National Guard On-Site Legal Training Conference, Fort McCoy, WI
Discovery Issues in Military Justice
2009
Wisconsin National Guard On-Site Legal Training Conference, Fort McCoy, WI
Ethics Issues in Military Justice
2009
Wisconsin National Guard On-Site Legal Training Conference, Fort McCoy, WI
Litigating Article 120 UCMJ Cases: An Update on Current Cases
2009
TDS Leadership Conference, Arlington, VA
Utilizing DCAP Resources to Enhance your Defense Counsel’s Trial Preparation
2009
Joint Service Southeast Regional Conference, Camp Lejeune, NC
Discovery Issues in Military Justice
2009
Joint Service Southeast Regional Conference, Camp Lejeune, NC
Ethical Issues Faced by Defense Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases
2009
Introduction to Forensic Evidence, Fort Gilliam, GA
Evidentiary Foundations for Forensic Experts
2009
Great Plains Regional Conference, Kansas City, MO
Attacking Credibility and Impeaching Witnesses
2009
Great Plains Regional Conference, Kansas City, MO
The Use of Experts in Sexual Assault Cases
2009
Great Plains Regional Conference, Kansas City, MO
Ethical Issues Faced by Defense Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases
2009
Defesne Counsel 101 Conference, TDS West Region, Fort Lewis, WA
Defense Discovery: Beyond Government Disclosures
2009
Defense Counsel 101 Conference, TDS West Region, Fort Lewis, WA
Ethical Issues Faced by Defense Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases
2009
Defense Counsel 101 Conference, TDS West Region, Fort Lewis, WA
Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses in Sexual Assault Cases
2009
Defending Sexual Assault Cases in the Army, CAIL, Plano, TX
The Use of Experts in Sexual Assault Cases
2009
Defending Sexual Assault Cases in the Army, CAIL, Plano, TX
Ethical Issues Faced by Defense Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases
2009
Defending Sexual Assault Cases in the Army, CAIL, Plano, TX
Discovery and the Article 32 Investigation in Sexual Assault Cases
2009
Combined West & Pacific Rim Regional Conference, Fort Lewis, WA
The Use of Experts in Sexual Assault Cases
2009
Combined West & Pacific Rim Regional Conference, Fort Lewis, WA
Ethical Issues Faced by Defense Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases
2009
Combined Southwest, Mississippi Valley & Atlantic Regional Conference, Staten Island, NY
Interviewing Non-Accusatory Interviews Utilizing the Cognitive Interviewing Technique: Enhancing Recollection
2009
Advanced Sexual Assault Advocacy Course, Fort Stewart, GA
Evidentiary Issues in Sexual Assault Cases: MRE 412, MRE 413 & MRE 414
2008
West Regional Conference, San Diego, CA
Utilizing DCAP Resources to Enhance your Defense Counsel’s Trial Preparation
2008
USATDS Leadership Conference, Arlington, VA
Utilizing DCAP Resources to Enhance your Defense Counsel’s Trial Preparation
2008
European Regional Spring Conference, Wuerzburg, Germany
Defending Hot Urinalysis Cases
2008
European Regional Spring Conference, Wuerzburg, Germany
Defense Discovery: Beyond Government Disclosures
2008
European Regional Spring Conference, Wuerzburg, Germany
Strategies for Defending Sexual Assault Cases
2006
Spring Bi-European Regional Conference, Sonthofen, Germany
The Article 32 Investigation: Defense Counsel’s Best Opportunity for Meaningful Discovery
2006
Spring Bi-European Regional Conference, Sonthofen, Germany
Strategies for Defending Child Sexual Abuse Cases
2005
Spring Bi-European Regional Conference, Germany
Maximizing the Mitigation and Extenuation Case
2005
Spring Bi-European Regional Conference, Germany
The Importance of Pre-Trial Preparation to Defending Your Case
2005
Fall Bi-European Regional Conference, Germany
Defending Hot Urinalysis Cases
2005
Fall Bi-European Regional Conference
The Art of Trial Advocacy
Publications
2010
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long till a punishment is given for a field grade Article 15 at AIT?
06 Jan 2020
Q&A
I was unfairly separated from the army reserves, Do I have any recourse?
06 Jan 2020
Q&A
Can he bifurcate to prevent achieving 20/20/20: full military benefits of 20 year marriage?
07 Jan 2018