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Amando Pena

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 28 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

812 San Antonio St., Suite 100, Austin, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Law Offices of Amando Pena

812 San Antonio St., Suite 100, Austin, TX, 78701

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Amando Pena's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by C, T | July 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Life-changing case result/Best legal service ever received/Exception service, value

Amando is one of attorneys in the firm. The firm helped me set up expected terms for a case plea. The terms were acceptable for the charge but would have a lasting negative impact on my life. Amando strived to achieve a more favorable result for his client (myself) and continued to negotiate over ti...me with the prosecution team. It was because of his persistence and resolve that we were legally able to downgrade a severe charge to a lesser charge. The result will or would have, in the case of the more severe charge, a major impact on my life in terms of social and societal implications. He clearly showed concern and care for his client. The case could have been closed several months prior to the actual plea date. Amando chose to provide added professional value and service and not see his client have trouble finding a job or experience repercussions for a criminal record. His personable attitude is ideal for a courtroom setting where an attorney must be respected and well-liked by the prosecution and state employees. I feel that his demeanor and candor played a significant role in achieving better terms for the case. The legal fees were well worth the result for the outcome of my case. I felt as if he did go above and beyond for the benefit of the client. I highly recommend Amando Pena for legal services. The firm did a great job with my case; it was Amando's added effort though that turned an acceptable fate to an highly satisfactory scenario.

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Brent Devere

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and he is one of the few people I trust to answer any criminal law question."

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Jason English

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mando for a long time and have always known him to be prepared and deliberate in presenting his clients' cases for the best resolution. Not only is he a great guy, he gets great results for his clients. Super smart and has always had a good relationship with the courts and others."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Amando. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Hunter Biederman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top Notch DWI Attorney in Austin."

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Carl Ceder

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Amando as an attorney. I have personally asked him on several occasions for advice on cases I'm working on because I know he is a great resource of information. He is respected by prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys alike. He is knowledgeable on the law, and he’s had a tremendous amount of success in trial. A very fine attorney."

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Brent Devere

Litigation lawyer

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Jason English

Criminal defense lawyer

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Seth Sutton

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Glen Neeley

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Hunter Biederman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Carl Ceder

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine

2006

Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine

2005

Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine

Associations

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Education

1997

University of Texas School of Law

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

1994

University of Texas

Bachelor of Arts with Honors

Speaking Engagements

2024

CAPDS/ACDLA Friday CLE

Simplifying DWI Blood Test Cases

2018

CAPDS/ACDLA Friday Brown Bag CLE

Preparing for Your First DWI Blood Test Trial

2017

CAPDS/ACDLA Friday Brown Bag CLE

Basics of Blood Collection and Testing in DWI Cases

2016

CAPDS/ACDLA Friday Brown Bag CLE

Cross-Examining the Blood Analyst

2015

Stuart Kinard Memorial Advanced DWI Seminar

Tools for Cross-Examination of the Lab Analyst in Blood Cases

2015

Handling Your First (or Next) DWI Case

Blood Draw Cross-Examination 101

2014

Stuart Kinard Memorial Advanced DWI Seminar

Cross-Examination of the Lab Analyst in Blood Cases

2013

Handling Your First (or Next) DWI Case

Challenging Blood Test Results Through Cross-Examination

2013

11th Annual Top Gun DWI Seminar

Challenging Blood Test Results Through Cross-Examination

Languages

English

Spanish

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