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Elizabeth Mcdill Stukes
also known as Betsy Stukes
About Elizabeth
Biography
Defense lawyer Betsy Stukes has dedicated her career to defending those accused of a crime, and she is committed to helping people through difficult times.
Betsy graduated from the University of Georgia with two B.A. degrees in Political Science and Speech Communication, graduating magna cum laude in both. After her undergraduate education, she studied at The University of Texas School of Law in Austin, earning her Juris Doctorate (J.D.). While in law school, she gained practical legal experience through the Criminal Defense Clinic, Juvenile Justice Clinic, Domestic Violence Clinic, and Actual Innocence Clinic. She also served as Chief Articles Editor for the American Journal of Criminal Law and earned the Texas Exes Teaching Award. Additionally, Betsy served as a law clerk for the Texas Defender Service, Travis County Juvenile Public Defender, Charleston County Public Defender, and the Harris County Public Defender.
Aside from her personal accomplishments thus far, Betsy Stukes has volunteered her time to teach local students in the community about basic legal issues, helped those in abusive relationships obtain divorces from their spouses, and lobbied for residents’ property rights in the Rio Grande Valley.
Betsy is a member of the Houston Bar Association, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, and Texas Young Lawyers Association.
If you are in need of a strong defense attorney to defend you or your loved one against criminal accusations, call Betsy Stukes today.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 12 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2013
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Location
The Law Office of Betsy Stukes
212 Stratford St, Houston, TX, 77006-3220
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Posted by Patricia | February 16, 2017 | Family
Excellent!!!!
She is a very brilliant attorney, honest and nicest human person. She is extremely professional, intelligent and help you in all aspects of your case. I'm so honored by her service and help in our family's difficult case. I wish her the best in all her career and life. I recommend Betsy as excellent...
Elizabeth Mcdill Stukes's Lawyer Endorsements
"Betsy is the textbook definition of a criminal defense lawyer. She puts an incredible amount of time and effort into her cases and gets results. She has been mentored by some of the best lawyers in Houston and has used that mentorship to obtain outstanding results for her clients. She is incredibly smart, hard working, and dedicated to what she does. She is one of the best young lawyers around."
"I endorse and recommend Betsy Stukes without reservation. Betsy is my go-to person for criminal defense in Houston whenever a client has a criminal matter. I have never had a referral be unhappy or unsatisfied with Betsy. I have personally known Betsy since law school. She is hard-working, aggressive, and a talented young attorney. If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney she's the person you ought to be calling."
"Betsy is as smart as they come. She has the drive needed for great defense work, and utilizes it for every one of her clients. I fully endorse her."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Texas Exes Teaching Award, Texas Exes
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Betsy Stukes
2015 - Present
Adjunct Professor, The University of Houston
2013 - 2014
Associate Attorney, The Law Office of Billy Skinner
Associations
2015 - Present
HYLAMember
2014 - Present
TCDLAMember
2013 - Present
HCCLAMember
2013 - Present
TYLAMember
Education
2013
University of Texas
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2010
University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
University of Houston
Law & Society
2015
Houston Community College
Paralegal Legal Research
Languages
English