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Lewis Cooper Giles
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Biography
FAMILY
I was born in Waco, Texas and even though I moved around a bit, in the end I decided to come home to settle down. I live in Waco with my wife, Cindy, with whom I have been married to since 2002 and our son, Edgar. We have several pets (two cats, a dog, a fish, and a lizard) and spend our free time watching movies, camping, or just hanging out together.
PRE-LAW
After graduating college in 1999, I worked in the computer industry in and around the Dallas area until my son was born in 2002. I earned several technical certifications on a variety of hardware and software platforms. I usually worked for small businesses while in Dallas as a network operations manager, but I also taught a two separate technical schools. While I was teaching, I helped my students prepare for a job in the information technology industry. It was hear that I first discovered my passion for helping people. When I left the I.T. field, I decided that I wanted to work directly with people and see if there was anything that I could to help them, so I started working as an insurance agent. Eventually, I decided that I wanted to have more of an impact on peoples' lives. This is when I decided to go to law school and become a lawyer.
LAW SCHOOL
I started Baylor Law School in the fall of 2005. I immediately knew that being a lawyer was what I was meant to be. Throughout law school I learned everything that I could about how to better serve my future clients. Because I knew that I wanted to work for myself when I graduated, I picked only the classes that were needed for my future law career, earning a Criminal Concentration and a General Civil Litigation Concentration upon my graduation in May 2008 with a Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School.
CLIENTS
I believe that my best attribute when dealing with my clients is my ability to listen and inform my clients of their options. I may be their lawyer, but it is their case and their life.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
18 years
Federal Crime
25%
14 years
DUI and DWI
20%
14 years
Family
20%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 100-300 per hour
Contingency
20%-50%
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Giles & Giles, P.C.
504 Austin Avenue, P.O. Box 609, Waco, TX, 76703-0609
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Posted by Veta | August 14, 2012 | Child Custody
Hard working and caring
Lewis is awesome I have been using him for my CPS case. He is always a phone call away. He like others have said will make sure you understand everything that is said in court. He makes sure he is a step ahead of CPS. He wants to get the kids back because I deserve to have them back. You have to do w...
Posted by Sandy | May 30, 2012 | Child Custody
CPS CASE
Lewis Giles is a very wonderful lawyer. He has been working with CPS and my self to get my grandchildren back from them. We won our case and the girls are comning home due his will not to just take what they say. He is very careing and when you leave court room if you dont understand what just happe...
Posted by Heather | May 27, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Just What Was Needed
I hired Mr. Giles based on a recommendation from my bail bondsman. It was my first and hopefully last experience with a Bondsman, and hopefully my first and last experience with a lawyer other than needing one for a traffic violation. I met with Mr. Giles in his office. He was knowledgeable and un...
Posted by Becky | May 25, 2012 | Child Custody
The Greatest Lawyer!
Lewis Giles was my attorney on a child custody case as well as a few other cases and it is obvious I would use him again and again, he is considered my family attorney. He helped me every way possible and went more than the extra mile for me and my family, Kim at his office was always a pleasure to ...
Lewis Cooper Giles's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lewis Cooper Giles aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. He is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect his clients rights. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly skilled in criminal defense. If there was a case that I needed to refer out, I would refer it to him. Lewis Cooper Giles cares for the law and for his clients."
"A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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"Lewis Cooper Giles is an extremely knowledgeable and efficient attorney in his area of practice. His responses to inquiries on Avvo evidence a thorough understanding of criminal defense law, a concern for consumers' needs, and a common-sense approach to solutions. I enjoy reading his replies and appreciate his willingness to contribute his knowledge. I endorse this attorney."
"Mr. Gile's advice is spot-on. He is knowledgeable and has an excellent reputation."
"Excellent lawyers who has the background to get excellent results for his clients."
"Lewis has a well deserved reputation in the legal community and is a strong advocate for his clients."
"Lewis is an exceptional attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. He is highly regarded in his field."
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"I highly endorse Mr. Giles. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help first."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Criminal Law Concentration, Baylor Law School
2008
General Civil Litigation Concentration, Baylor Law School
2007
Order of the Barristers, Baylor Law School
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner / Managing attorney, Giles & Giles, P.C.
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, McLennan County Community College
2009 - 2015
Managing Attorney, Giles and Giles, P.C.
2008 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Claude Giles, P.C.
2005 - 2007
Clerk, Claude Giles, P.C.
Associations
2013 - Present
American Inns of Court (Abner V. McCall)Associate Member
2013 - Present
Mission Waco Legal Services ClinicVolunteer Attorney
2013 - Present
Mission Waco Legal Services ClinicAdvisory Board Member
2012 - Present
American Bar Association Advisory PanelAdvisor
2012 - Present
Manta Media Advisory PanelAdvisor
2012 - Present
Texas Access to Justice CommissionSubcommittee Member (Limited Scope Representation)
National Association of Counsel for Children
Federal Bar Association
Association of Federal Defense Attorneys
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
McLennan County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
College of the State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Texas
Phi Alpha Delta
American Bar Association
Order of the Barristers
McLennan County Young Lawyers Association
McLennan County Bar Association
2013 - 2014
McLennan County Young Lawyers AssociationPresident
2013 - 2013
BNI - HOT Rainmakers ChapterPresident
2012 - 2013
McLennan County Young Lawyers AssociationVice-President
2011 - 2012
McLennan County Young Lawyers AssociationDirector
2010 - 2011
Heart of Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug AddictionDirector
2006 - 2007
Phi Alpha DeltaJustice
Sample of Legal Cases
Dad Wins Custody of Kids
CPS Mother Has 1 Child Removed - Gets 4 Back
Dismissal by CPS - Kids Returned Home
1st Degree Drug Possession
Plea 10 Years (15 Years Less Than The Minimum)
Education
2008
Baylor University
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Monthly CASA Continuing Education
Representing Parents Against CPS
2013
Government Class
Texas and Federal Law Primer
2013
Doing Well While Doing Good: Representing Clients in Limited Scope Matters
Limited Scope Representation
2012
WMYLA Meeting
Limited Scope Representation
2012
BNI Meeting
Limited Scope Representation
2012
BNI Meeting
DWI and You
2012
BNI Meeting
Need for Estate Planning
2011
Social Studies Class
Intro to Law
2011
Business Law Class
Criminal Law Primer
2010
Monthly Meeting
Technology in the Practice of Law
Publications
2014
Giles & Giles Blog
Sentencing Options in Texas
2014
Giles & Giles Blog
Jury Nullification: When The Jury Disagrees With the Law
2012
Giles & Giles Blog
Divorce (What To Expect - A Basic Roadmap)
2012
Giles & Giles Blog
Top Ten Issues a Professional Services Contract Should Cover
2012
Sennett Law Blog
Do I Need A Personal Injury Attorney
2011
Giles & Giles Blog
New DWI Law (or Another Reason Not to Blow)
2011
Giles & Giles Blog
Boars, Fish, and Helicopters, Oh My!
2011
Giles & Giles Blog
Lending Out Parental Rights
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How many times can a final hearing for divorce be rescheduled in Texas?
19 Oct 2012
Q&A
My probation officer said he was notified of an arrest but it was under my siblings name?
17 Oct 2012
Q&A
Is a "Notice Of Intent To Take Oral Deposition, Duces Tecum" in a probate court ordered by the court because of the subpoena?
13 Oct 2012