Russell D. Hunt

Russell D. Hunt

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Waco, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +2 more

425 Austin Avenue, Suite 1202, Waco, TX

About Russell

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 48 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1977

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 39 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1986

Not Authorized

No misconduct found

Location

Russell David Hunt, Sr.

425 Austin Avenue, Suite 1202, Waco, TX, 76703

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Russell D. Hunt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

From my Heart and Soul.....

I have been a client of Russell D. Hunt Sr. more than once. I have so much respect for Russell D. Hunt Sr., and from what I have witnessed and noticed, in my humble opinion, he has EARNED the respect of others and his peers. I also know my Family respects him so much, and thinks the world of him. ...I first met him approximately 20 years ago as he helped me through my legal issues. Just recently, I needed his help once again. I hit the absolute 100% rock-bottom low-point in my life, and was never more scared, afraid, worried, and stressed about the situation I put myself in. Through this period, Russell was absolutely wonderful with his advice, calmness, calm confidence, help, comfort, support, positive re-enforcement, professionalism, and guidance. He has NOT ONLY miraculously helped me through my legal issues, he also helped guide me to get the help I not only needed, but wanted in order to get my life on the best course/path it has ever been on. I definitely had and asked plenty of questions, and he always promptly and very kindly, professionally, and respectfully answered them, whether it be by phone, email, or in person. Russell guided me, in an honest and professional manner, through a tunnel whereas when I get on the other side, my life will be more peaceful than when I entered into it. He is a disciplined, honest, and strong Defense Attorney, whom I believe will work diligently to achieve his client the absolute best outcome of a case that is achievable. I TRULY call him my friend, and consider him my friend for life, and will always be there for him if he or his Family ever needs me.

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Russell D. Hunt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Walter Reaves

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Russ is an experienced lawyer who works hard for every client"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Russell. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Michelle Tuegel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I started working with Russ Hunt for the first time 2 years ago on a capital murder case. I was so impressed with his dedicated and zealous representation of his clients that I continued working with him on more and more cases until we eventually became law partners. Russ has over 30 years of experience in the courtroom. I endorse Russ Hunt as my mentor, my law partner, and one of the absolute best criminal trial lawyers in Texas!"

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Turner Gassaway

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. If you are in trouble with the law in Waco, TX then he's the man."

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Russell Hunt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The best criminal defense lawyer in Waco."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

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2010

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2010

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2009

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2007

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2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2005

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1983

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Board Certified - Criminal Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy

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Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Visiting Professor, Baylor Law School

Associations

Waco-McLennan County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

State Bar College

Board Member

Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota

Member

1995 - 2007

Federal Bar Association

Member

Education

1977

Baylor University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California

M.S.Ed.,

1964

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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