Jo Lyn Poenitzsch

Jo Lyn Poenitzsch

also known as JP LAW FIRM

4.9
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Georgetown, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Family, Expungement

1801 Williams Drive, By Appointment Only, Georgetown, TX

About Jo

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 30%

16 years

30%
Expungement 10%

9 years

10%
Family 10%

16 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

JP LAW FIRM

1801 Williams Drive, By Appointment Only, Georgetown, TX, 78628

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Jo Lyn Poenitzsch's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marty | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

CPS Wisperer

Jo did an amazing job successfully assisting us with a CPS case. She was very responsive from start to finish and provided great guidance and a sense of calm along the way. Her expert counsel combined with her down to earth approach was exactly what we needed during this very difficult time. Thank...s a million Jo!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer

Jo helped me get my case dismissed!!She answered all my questions and made me feel heard! I appreciate the help so so much!

Posted by John | January 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Guided through easy legal process

Jo was able to get my misdemeanor dismissed after a short period of time. She was responsive to emails and did not oversell what she was able to do for me. Jo also helped guide me through the arrest and arraignment process. I would definitely recommend Jo!

Posted by Isaac | January 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Amazing overall

Jo helped me through my DWI case which has been one of the toughest times i’ve dealt with. She’s very knowledgeable in what she does, represents her client with professionalism and integrity. She was always there when i had a question, she made sure to keep me updated in a timely manner with all chan...ges regarding my case, and was quick to counteract unpredicted changes in my situation with amazing solutions/outcomes. Hopefully i will not need a lawyer going forward, but if i do, she is who i’ll be calling. I would recommend her to anyone going through what i went through, she will make your case 100x smoother than what it would be without her, 11/10 would recommend. Thank you, Jo.

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2024 | Child Abuse

Not sure what to think of all the five stars

I contacted Jo through her website when I was contacted by CPS as a result of my ex filing a fraudulent report thinking she would be a good attorney for me to consult based on reviews here. After 4 days of not hearing back, I tried contacting her again through her website. I also called and left a v...oice mail, and as instructed in her voice message, sent a text for faster response. It's been over 2 weeks now and no one at all has responded.

Jo Poenitzsch

Replied last December 09, 2024

Per the messages left with my office, assistance was requested on a Friday for a Monday meeting. Unfortunately, my office was closed for the holidays/vacation for 2 weeks, beginning that Friday. I hope you were able to find someone to assist on short notice.

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Jo Lyn Poenitzsch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Valerie Cavitt

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked on several cases with Jo when she worked for the Williamson County District Attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable. She knows how to handle both sides of a criminal case since she is a former felony prosecutor."

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Matthew Myers

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jo has over a decade of experience working as a state prosecutor in Central Texas and is widely respected in the legal community by judges, prosecutors, and fellow defense attorneys. I would strongly recommend this lawyer to know how to best advocate for you, having such substantial experience on the other side of the aisle as a prosecutor."

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David Brown

Child abuse lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, JP LAW FIRM

2015 - 2017

Assistant District Attorney, Williamson County District Attorney's Office

2007 - 2015

Assistant County Attorney, Williamson County Attorney's Office

2006 - 2007

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

2004 - 2006

Contract Attorney, McCormick Hancock & Newton

Associations

2007 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

Education

2003

University of Houston Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Languages

English

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