Jo came recommended from a Travis Co Sheriff friend of mine that reached out to an Austin attorney friend of his. With that recommendation alone I knew I was in the right hands. Having never been in trouble with the law and catching a DWI was the scariest and most shameful moment of my life. From the initial phone conversation with Jo, her willingness to meet me after hours, up to our initial handshake, she never allowed me to feel embarrassment or shame. Straight shooter from the hip, she laid it all out, my best and worst case scenarios. I felt like I was talking with a friend but seeking their professional advice. She was extremely personable and funny and still exuded a "boss" presence. I knew right away she was the one I wanted to represent me. While everything went relatively smoothly, it wasn't until I was in one of my court mandated classes that it became even more apparent that I'd made the right choice. Hearing people talk about their ODL, interlock and DL suspension issues or general limbo of their cases only confirmed how Jo not only had it together, but really went above and beyond. I honestly can't say enough great things about her. On a couple of occasions I had to text her for reassurance. I felt that I needed to be more worried or anxious after seeing all the hell everyone else was dealing with. She honestly made this horrible situation so painless. The occasional joke through text plus always being "in the know" about my case, made me feel as if I wasn't just another $ client $. That feeling alone, I will forever be grateful for. Blessed and Dismissed! JO IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!

Jo went out of her way to always make sure I was informed and also made sure my family was informed at all times. She genuinely cares about her clients and her cases going above and beyond the call of duty. Once my case was won she picked me up from the detention center and even treated me to dinner. She has demonstrated that there are good lawyers out there that have a passion for helping and upholding the law. Thank you Jo from the bottom of my heart. You gave me my life back and I will be forever grateful we crossed paths.

Amongst the legal situation I was in, I was anything but hopeful. Jo made it clear that she was going to do everything she could to help me. I am a fully tattoo covered 21 year old whom most people assume is up to no good at first glance, Jo did nothing of the sort. She saw me for the human being that I am from the get go! instead of giving up on me like most, she took the case head on and treated it as any other case. She showed me that I deserved a second chance and by the grace of god and Jo’s hard work.. I was given just that. To anyone who has concerns or doubts about hiring a court appointed attorney, I hope everything I’ve said here changed your mind.

Our 15 year old adopted daughter received trauma from her birth parents and the foster care system. We contacted CPS for funding to place her in a residential treatment center to provide mental health services. Our phone calls and texts were ignored until we met Jo. Within a week, CPS scheduled a meeting with us and started the process. Our daughter was placed, received the help she needed, and returned home. She is back in school and making straight As. Jo worked closely with our us throughout the process. Our daughter has a brighter future because of caring professional people like Jo. We highly recommend if you and your family are going through a rough time, do not give us. There are resources available for children who were in the foster care system. Jo is passionate about helping you. Give her a call.

February 1st I found myself in a legal situation I never expected to be in but there I was in it, lost, uneducated and confused on how to get out of it. Felt torn between hiring an attorney¸ which to be honest is most peoples first option due to the stigma that surrounds court appointed attorneys, none the less I took a chance and went with a court appointed attorney and was beyond satisfied with her efforts and attention to my case right off the bat. Jo Poenitzsch was my attorney, she struck me as someone who makes it her sole mission to fight for you and your rights, a very strong individual, someone you really want on your team to fight for you despite the circumstances. Communication between her and I was always very open, she was available for all my concerns and my million questions, broke it all down for me and eased my mind when she could. I felt beyond confident to basically hand over my rights to my own life to her and trusted her to handled it the best way she could, she did not disappoint. My experience in this situation changed my opinion drastically of court appointed attorneys, there are good ones out there, doing their job passionately and for all the right reasons. Forever beyond grateful.

I was introduced to Attorney Poenitzsch on a whim, so happy I was. I had a traffic case lingering over my head that was soon to turn into a class b misdemeanor since 2013. She quickly took hold of the case and was able to get a result within only weeks. I had been stressing about getting this dwli taken care of for so long. I made a payment to dps of $205 gave her the confirmation information an in days after my case was dismissed. We chatted via fb messenger even!

Jo Poenitzsch was a beacon of hope to my family at a time when our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed impossible. Jo was the 3rd lawyer I hired and 4th to work with. She not only shocked me but exceeded all expectations. Jo made the impossible, possible. I didn't know lawyers like her existed. Not only was she able to defend us from an unjust accusation, her calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional succor to myself and those I care about most. My children and I are eternally grateful for her service and I hereby recommend Jo without reservation. She is an amazing person and by far the best lawyer out there.

Jo was amazing she was very helpful very humble, honest, up front and super knowledgeable in our case really made me and my family feel a piece of mind during our case. We had an unfortunate even in our lives that turned for the bad but with Jo we had it all taken care of provided her with all the facts and were honest with her as well. Made us fell comfortable not only that but she sympathized with us on the situation didn't make us feel bad or belittled us in any way truly felt like we we knew each other its what made it the best she connected with us in a way that we would most defiantly go to her anytime. To be honest i used to be hesitant on lawyers but she is one of the, GOOD ONES BEST LAWYER, PERSON IN GENERAL. When she told us she was here to help and it was very genuine and sincere truly felt helped, got our case NO BILLED ( DISMISSED). Jo is truly good at her job really is one of the best. Thank you Jo for your help you Rock!!

I called Jo for a consultation and within minutes after hearing the details of my case, she was contacting prosecutors asking that they hold off on processing the case. After two weeks I received an email from Jo with the decline to prosecute! Jo took care of everything without even meeting me and charged an extremely reasonable rate for her time. I would HIGHLY recommend!

If you are pondering over if JP will go to bat for you like a $$high doller$$ lawyer would?? DONT!! Listen, I was facing heavy drug charges and JP was one step ahead of the game, always on point and actually meant what she said!! A lawyer in Williamson county who is not currupt..who will actually stay on top of your case...listen to what you want go hard for it!? What?!? 5-STARS hands down. Let her represent you!!