Donald Ray Andreski Jr.

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Donald Ray Andreski Jr.

also known as Donnie Andreski

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bryan, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

103 N. Main St., Bryan, TX

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About Donald

Biography

Former law enforcement officer focusing on criminal defense matters

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Providing a vigorous defense in all felony and misdemeanor level offenses and revocation motions. Representation in expunctions, non-disclosures, and motions for early termination from probation.

50%
DUI and DWI 40%

I put my 22 years of law enforcement experience to work for you. I've investigated hundreds of DWI cases as a police officer. I will find the weaknesses in the State's case and use them to your advantage.

40%
Family 10%

Standard divorce and custody issues at a reasonable rate.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office Of Donnie Andreski, P.C.

103 N. Main St., Bryan, TX, 77803-5310

AndreskiLaw.com

Online Presence

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Donald Ray Andreski Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Trial by jury

I was support for the defense and witnessed a trial that he defended for the charge of strangulation and impeding breath. Donnie was amazing through the entire 3 days. He used effective listening and investigative skills along with the support of the evidence to win the case. His closing argument wa...s so effective, especially compared to the prosecutors, I became a bit emotional with the points he made. He is an excellent attorney and I absolutely recommend him.

Posted by Stephanie | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Advocacy

Mr. Andreski represented my younger brother in a domestic violence / strangulation case in Bryan, Tx. He was very knowledgeable about the law and gathered all the information he needed to start the trial, he left no stone unturned. He was very thorough with all the witnesses that took the stand and a...lso wrote several notes for himself to recall later in time if /or when needed. He remained confident, professional and calm the entire time. He proved an amazing defense case and made it very clear that my brother's actions were infact self-defense, no matter the size or weight of a person. He was able to get the Jurors to understand and place themselves in that situation, if it was them on trial. It also did not matter which angle The State argued, Mr. Andreski had enough evidence and arguments to cover them all. After hearing from both sides for 2 days and speaking with several professional witnesses and experts, he was able to get the truth to be told. It was clear to which side had crossed their T's and dotted their I's. My brother was found Not Guilty, free of any charges and cleared from the arrest made from this accusation. Mr. Andreski is a very exceptional lawyer, who remained confident in his work and arguments. He guided us the whole way and explained every step. Thank you again Mr. Andreski for giving my brother a peace of mind, his life back and a lesson to all in that courtroom to never judge a book by its cover.

Posted by PATRICK | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Mr Anderski is a committed,dedicated Lawyer who pays attention to detail

I hired Mr Anderski for an Assault and Terroristic threat case.This case lasted for over a year and a half. My wife has made up a story that i assaulted her and threathened her with a Gun.I was so worried for my career. words cannot explain the emmotion pain i went through during this time span but M...r Anderski's resilience and sacrifice was fruitful at trail. Prior to trail he fought so that i shouldn't go to jail. At one point i was wearing and ankle monitor .He worked hard to take off the ankle monitor. At trail i had three counts which was worrying because if found guilty in one of the counts ,it doesn't make any big difference if found not guilty in two. Mr Anderski's experience as a law enforcement officer/Detective showed at trail because he was so knowledgeable and confident.I knew at one point i will be aquitted of all charges based on his outstanding performance-He blew away the prosecutor. He stayed with me all day long while we waited for the Jury verdict on day three. The verdict said i was NOT GUILTY on all three counts. If i'm walking free today ,it is thanks to this man. I will forever be greatful. I highly recommend this outstanding lawyer.

Posted by Taylor B. S. | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Has clients interest at heart!--appointed or not!

Donnie was my father's appointed attorney in an unexpected DUI/DWI case. Mr. Andreski worked extremely hard for us, making every effort possible to get the best for my father. It's good to have an attorney that works hard when you pay them, but it is another thing see an appointed attorney work even ...harder on your behalf. I would recommend him to anyone. -------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the email I just sent Mr. Andreski after he gave me some advice I was asking for. I think it sums it all up pretty well: "Thank you so much, Mr. Andreski. You have been an extreme help to my family. We were so blessed to have you as a guide in this unexpected case. You were a mentor, an advisor, and a teammate on my father's behalf. Although my father's situation was sad and difficult for everyone involved, we are undoubtedly confident that you had/have my dad's best interest at heart. It is encouraging to know that there are lawyers (and appointed attorneys) out there who genuinely care for their clients; not just the paycheck. I pray to God that this type of situation never happens to any of my friends or family again; but if it were to, I would definitely recommend your professional guidance to whomever needed it. Thank you again for giving us the honor to have you as an attorney!" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I wasn't even seeking for advice on Mr. Andreski's case! My question was for a case in Hardin County! And he still took time out of his day to respond with informative advice concerning the Hardin County case. This guy is the real deal; paid attorney or not. I am confident that he would treat every case with the same professional and genuine care that we received. A little bit of a back story if you're still reading this long review: (This is not a bad review about the previous lawyer; I am just trying to expand on the comparison we experienced.) We were with a previous attorney whom my father was paying weekly. This past attorney (Rick Davis---avoid him) did not seem to care about my father's case although we were paying him the money he asked. We were never able to contact him, even after calling daily to ask the simple questions... like "so what is our plan?", "where do we need to go from here?", "what have we done so far", and eventually bluntly put "what are we paying you to do?". He stuck us with college students who had no idea what they were doing; I guess they had about the same amount of guidance from Mr. Davis that we received from him: NO GUIDANCE! So after we realized that Mr. Davis as our lawyer was doing nothing but wasting $350 a week and leaving us stressed and lost, my father asked for an appointed attorney. Once we got Mr. Andreski's name, we decided to go see if we could meet him. We were in town (we live a few hours away from Brazos County) and asked Donnie's office staff if we would be able to meet him and give him our contact info. We were actually able to get in to talk with him in no-time. He sat down and talked with us even before he knew he was appointed to my father! We didn't have to have the awful experience that Mr. Davis's office gave us! Mr. Andreski treated us like family! BACK TO THE POINT: Go in for a consultation and see for yourself! He is truly a genuine lawyer. I can say confidently that you will not be disappointed in his "services" or appointed "services"! If I could go back in time, I would have hired him in the first place!

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2015

Mr. Andreski saved me, an 18 year old from a Felony

I received a Tampering with evidence charge when I was 18, It was one of the most scary and hard events I had ever been in. While I was dealing with my charges that weren't at all necessary and I had been taken advantage of fully by the law. I thought my future was over, my first lawyer wasn't helpin...g and I was facing 6 years probation. I found Mr. Andreski by luck and he helped me from the start and assured me he would do his best. After a long battle and several mistakes he found in my report, my case was dismissed! He is a wonderful and helpful lawyer who is very knowledgable about what he does! I would 100% recommend him to anyone who is facing legal trouble!

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Donald Ray Andreski Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Aaron Kleinschmidt

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Donnie is an excellent attorney. I've worked with Donnie as opposing counsel on a number of cases when I was a prosecutor and came away impressed. Donnie is one of the smartest, hardest working attorneys I've come across. Rest assured, he will work tirelessly on you case until he gets the best result possible."

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Matthew Barton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Donnie and I worked against each other on multiple occasions while I was a prosecutor with Brazos County. I found him to be tenacious yet most often courteous. He represented his clients thoroughly."

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Elisabeth Sinclair

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donnie is professional, confident, and exudes trustworthiness. His experience with the College Station Police Department gives him a fresh perspective on cases, and his work ethic is unmatched. I would, and have, happily referred him to clients with diverse needs."

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Kevin Capps

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Andreski's extensive experience as a former law enforcement officer provides his clients with a wealth of expertise that is ideal for defending criminal charges. Mr. Andreski prepares his cases thoroughly, and he is an aggressive effective negotiator when dealing with prosecutors. Mr. Andreski's experience, toughness, and work ethic will serve you well as your advocate."

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I. Price

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Granberry

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Donnie for many years and know him to be a disciplined and diligent advocate for his clients. He uses his experience as a former police officer to great advantage in the courtroom and in negotiations."

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Stephen Gustitis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've know Donnie since the early 1990's when he was a detective with the College Station Police Department. He was a good police officer and has become an even better defense lawyer. I recommend Donnie Andreski for any criminal matter."

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Joseph Briers

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"With decades of criminal justice experience, Donnie understands criminal defense. If you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony in Brazos County or the surrounding counties, I recommend hiring Donnie."

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Kyle Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clyde Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Donnie is great to work with. He and I are frequently in court together and I see first hand how he takes care of his clients and how he truly cares. I have watched him conduct jury trials and Donnie is an excellent trial lawyer. I recommend him for any criminal defense matter."

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Rebecca Eplen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Donnie is always completely professional and well-prepared. In all cases, he zealously represents his clients and looks out for their best interests."

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Shane Phelps

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Donnie is a former College Station Police Department Lieutenant with 23 years law enforcement experience. He has significant experience in the criminal justice field and is a conscientious and effective attorney. He has strong ethics, is thoughtful about how best to help his clients, and he has an amazing work ethic."

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Matthew Barton

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Christopher Smitherman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hutton Ask

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Capps

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Stephen Gustitis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kyle Davis

Unknown lawyer

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Joseph Briers

Oil and gas lawyer

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Clyde Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rebecca Eplen

Estate planning lawyer

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Shane Phelps

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Best DUI Lawyers in Bryan, Expertise.com

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

10 Best Attorney's for Texas, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2009

Outstanding Unit Award, Criminal Investigations - College Station Police

1989

Recognition For Most DWI Investigations In Agency, Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney/Owner, The Law Office Of Donnie Andreski, P.C.

2012 - 2020

Attorney, The Law Office Of Shane Phelps, P.C.

2005 - 2009

Lieutenant - Criminal Investigations, College Station Police Department

1998 - 2005

Sergeant, College Station Police Dept.

1990 - 1998

Detective, College Station Police Dept.

1987 - 1990

Patrol Officer, College Station Police Dept.

Associations

2019 - Present

Brazos County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section

Member

2012 - Present

Brazos County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2018

Police Training Advisory Committee - College Station

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Assault Family Violence

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Aggravated Sexual Assault Child

Case dismissed

DWI

Jury Trial - Charge Dismissed

Violation Of Court Order - Gang Injunction

Guilty Plea - Punishment Hearing

Possession of Marijuana

Dismissed

Possession of Controlled Substance

Charges dismissed

Possession of Controlled Substance 4 - 200 grams

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

DWI 1st

Case Dismissed

PUBLIC LEWDNESS

REDUCED TO CLASS C

INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC DUTIES

DISMISSED

DWI Felony

DISMISSED

THEFT OF FIREARM

DISMISSED

MOTION TO REVOKE PROBATION

MOTION WITHDRAWN BY THE STATE

BURGLARY OF BUILDING

DISMISSED

Sexual Assault of a Child

Case Dismissed

Sexual Assault of a Child

Jury Trial - State Dismissed Case In Middle Of Trial After My Cross Examination Of the Complaining Witness

DWI

Not guilty

Assault - Impede Breath - Family Violence

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

FAIL TO IDENTIFY

DISMISSED

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Education

2011

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Texas A&M University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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