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Andrew Joseph Willey
also known as Drew Willey
About Andrew
Biography
Hard-working, caring, smart, and a man of his word. After working through school alongside the owners of a handful of small businesses, Drew started a professional tax career doing provision and compliance tax accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers for a large and complex foreign real estate investment structure from oil and gas proceeds. After receiving a master’s in tax accounting at the #1 program in the country (University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business), he excelled in revenue and production analysis as an energy accountant at one of the largest oil and gas companies in Houston. To help clients more, he attended the University of Houston Law Center where his advocacy skills became immediately apparent in moot court competitions and alternative dispute resolution practice.
Immediately after taking the bar exam, he received nationally renowned litigation training from the Gideon’s Promise program. Alongside his practice in tax and civil matters, he quickly became known as one of the best litigators in the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. His dedication to providing passionate, proactive, and client-centered representation to marginalized people in the greater Houston area led him to co-found the non-profit, Restoring Justice, with his wife. Through his vision, leadership, and executive skills, Restoring Justice not only provides high-quality, holistic counsel to those who need it most, but also find ways to expose, disrupt, and fix the systemic racism and discrimination in our criminal legal system, proving that client-centered work can lead to systemic change - simultaneously improving hundreds of lives and saving our economy billions of dollars.
Today, Drew continues his near decade of serving clients in tax, civil, and criminal legal matters further explained throughout his website. He has been featured in publications like The New York Times, Texas Monthly, Texas Tribune, Newsweek, and the Houston Chronicle.
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Licensed in New Mexico for 1 year
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 1 year
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 11 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Drew Willey Law
P.O. Box 30317, Houston, TX, 77249
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Andrew Joseph Willey's Reviews
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Posted by Josh | December 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great advocate!
I have collaborated with Drew for many years, and continue to be impressed for the way he goes to bat for his clients. Regardless of what circumstances you are facing, if you need exceptional criminal defense then Drew Willey would be a great attorney for you.
Posted by Lawrence | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Community Engagement Coordinator
Andrew Willey is a phenomenal lawyer who treats his clients as individuals as opposed to a case number. I hired Andrew after I was wrongfully charged with resisting arrest. He was well versed in similar cases and had a track record of success. He told me that we weren’t going to settle for anything l...
Posted by Paul | October 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended.
Drew has been one of the best lawyers I had ever had, he is really helpful and was always in touch with me telling me how my case was going, he told me that he was going to try his best on getting my case dismissed and he did, didn’t take him too long, he was also always trying to find a way to make...
Posted by Johnny Pruett | October 2, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Criminal case
I emailed Andrew and he got back with me on a sunday we talked about what i needed and told me what i needed to do i took his advise and there looking into my sons case as we speak i never thought i would get a response on a sunday that just shows what kinda a lawyer Andrew is.
Posted by Christopher | July 23, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Amazing Counselor
Mr. Wiley was very professional and courtious. It was my first time in legal trouble and he explained everything to me so I could understand. Best lawyer ive ever had. Highly recommend and will continue to use him for future cases.
Andrew Willey
Replied last July 24, 2019Glad we stuck with it, and the law was able to release you from the ridiculous arrest and charge, and we could get your case dismissed! It's a pleasure to know you!
Andrew Joseph Willey's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Andrew (Drew) Willey for several years now and I am proud to call him a friend an colleague. He is a smart and fierce advocate for his clients and someone with a heart of gold. Drew truly wants to get his clients the best outcome possible and will do everything he can to make that happen."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Drew is a tireless advocate for his clients and is relentless in the pursuit of justice for all."
"I endorse this hardworking, relentless, lawyer. He seeks justice in the courts, as oppose to just giving lip service about justice. Warrior in every way."
"Drew is committed to indigent defense and criminal defense work. I had the honor of training with him at Gideon's Promise, and through the Future Appointed Counsel Training Program and am a better lawyer because of it. His passion, commitment and dedication are contagious. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Mr. Willey is an intelligent and passionate advocate. He fights for his clients and he fights for what is right. He's a real asset to the defense bar. Mr. Willey is quite simply an excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Drew is a passionate and dedicated attorney. He isn't scared to stand up for what is right and he is very smart and resourceful. He fights for all of his clients and goes above and beyond."
"I endorse this lawyer whole heartedly. Hire this lawyer and you will not be disappointed! He works hard for each of his clients, and pays attention to the little details that ultimately make a difference in winning and losing."
"Drew is without doubt a rising star in the field of criminal defense. He fights hard for his client, both in the court room and outside of it."
"Drew Willey is one of the few lawyers in the Houston area that is a true believer. He doesn't judge his clients unlike most lawyers do. He also fights extremely hard for his client, unlike some other lawyers around town. I whole-heartedly endorse Drew Willey and am proud to call him a friend!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Drew is a competent, capable, and passionate advocate for his clients. His work ethic and advocacy skills make him a great attorney."
"Drew represents his clients with compassion and vigor. He strives to pursue every avenue he can for the benefit of his clients."
"Drew is an excellent lawyer, a true advocate and will fight until the end for his clients. He is someone you want on your side! I endorse this lawyer"
"You will be hard pressed to find another attorney in the State of Texas who will handle your case as thoroughly and seriously has Drew Willey. He is passionate about making sure every single client he represents receives exceptional service. The thing that makes Willey an exceptional lawyer is not just his attention to detail or precision with the law. It his attention to the client. It is truly a pleasure working with him."
"Drew is an example unto others on what it means to be motivated by, and devoted to positivity, love, and Christianity. Drew is an outstanding orator and passionately believes in and fights for his clients. He provides a holistic, client-centered representation that anyone would be lucky to have and their side. Drew lives to fight for justice. I endorse Drew for his Tax practice in particular because I believe his background in tax and criminal training give him advantage over all others."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Public/Non-Profit Sector Achievement Award, University of Houston Law Center Alumni Association
2021
Unsung Hero Award, Harris County Criminal Lawyers’ Association
2018
Emerging Leader Award, We Raise
2016
Outstanding Community Service Award, St. Mary’s UMC
2014
International and Domestic Commercial Arbitration Certification, A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center
2014
Credentialed Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
2012
Mediation Certification, Blakely Advocates Institute
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Drew Willey Law
2014 - 2014
Felony Trial Division Intern, Harris County Public Defender's Office
2013 - 2013
Justice Sue Walker's Intern, Second Court Of Appeals (Texas)
2013 - 2013
Appellate Division Intern, Dallas County Public Defender's Office
2012 - 2012
Capital Division Intern, Texas Innocence Network
2010 - 2014
Staff Accountant, Oxy, Inc.
2009 - 2009
Tax Provision/Compliance, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP
2006 - 2006
Messenger, Texas Senate
Associations
2014 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Gideon's PromiseMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Fraud refunds
$6,000 settlement
Personal Injury - allergic reaction case
$1,900,000 settlement
Personal Injury - Jail Abuse
$170,000 settlement
Personal Injury - Jaw Injury
$160,000 settlement
DWLI
Dismissed
Theft
Dismissed
Assault Family Violence w/ 2 previous convictions
Dismissed
PCS
Dismissed
DWI 3rd+ and Injury to a Child
Trial - DWI Diversion Court
Southlawn Gang Injunction
Dismissed
Capital Defense
Theft by check over $200,000
Plea
Domestic Violence Assault
Dismissed
Mediated EEOC Racial Discrimination Case
Successfully Settled
Education
2014
University of Houston
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2010
University of Texas
MA - Masters
2010
University of Texas
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2017
Restorative Justice 360: A Year of Implementation
Mass Incarceration’s Community Effects and Restorative Justice as the Solution
2016
June lunch CLE
Indigent Defense Issues
2015
HBA speaker series
Importance of Jury Duty
2015
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association CLE
How to Do a Pro Bono Clemency Petition
2015
Chapter meeting
Know Your Rights
Publications
2017
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
Lawyers Look Out: Judge May Not Pay for Your Work - In Re Perkins: How to Get Your Indigent Defense Fees and the Current Decrepit System You’re Up Against
2017
Harris County Criminal Defenders Association (HCCLA) Defender
I Had to Call the Police.
2016
Texas Tax Lawyer
Resurgence of EOR Credits: Oil Tax Planning Opportunity
2015
Reasonable Doubt HCCLA TV Blog
Stomping on the Constitution: Gang Injunctions
2015
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
Extending Riley and Wurie: Warrantless Privacy Intrusions on Location Records of Texas Defendants
2014
The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association)
Extending Riley and Wurie: Warrantless Privacy Intrusions on Location Records of Texas Defendants
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English
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