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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maria Elena | May 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dismissal

Jo is the best. She solved my case in the best way and very quickly. I recommend her 100%

Posted by Reagan Lundy | March 04, 2020 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Experience

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, no...ne 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.

Posted by Jessie | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Jo, The only lawyer you will ever need!

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.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Helpful

Jo Poenitzsch was very helpful during our stressful time. She took the time to explain to us the process involved and what we should do, and what she was going to do. Our process was taking forever, but Jo reassured us that was typical. Fortunately for us, Jo was able to get our case dismissed!

Posted by Jenene | April 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Good and efficient attorney with a heart

Jo Lyn Poenitzsch did what she said she would do. The legal matter was dismissed and done. Her explanations were clear and she showed a kind heart toward the case. I think ours was a simple case to her but to us, it was huge! Our son and his wife are now free of a legal "black cloud" that has hun...g over their lives for more than a year. Now they can go on with their lives. Thank you, Jo!

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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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