Amber Vazquez

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Amber Vazquez

also known as Vazquez Law Firm, PLLC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime

608 W. 12th St., Austin, TX

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About Amber

Biography

Amber Vazquez and her team fight and win the toughest criminal cases in the hardest places across Texas. Direct office line 512-220-8507

Amber Vazquez is Board Certified in Criminal Law, a Texas “Super Lawyer”, Texas Lawyer’s Top 20 Winning Women, Austin Bar Attorney of the Year 2019 and was recently called “The Queen of Acquittals” in Texas Monthly. She is licensed in every federal District in Texas, the Supreme Court.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

I am a Board Certified Criminal Law Attorney licensed in both state and federal court.

23 years

35%
Federal Crime 35%

35%
Violent Crime 30%

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Vazquez Law Firm PLLC

608 W. 12th St., Austin, TX, 78701-2019

www.criminallawaustin.com

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Amber Vazquez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lavonte | January 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The state vs ……….

OMG I can write a book about Amber “”backstory”” I got booked in Williamson County in 2020 for aggravated kidnapping at the time I didn’t know where to go or who to call I was facing 30+ years and then I stumbled upon Amber. It’s funny how it all played out because I didn’t even have all the money a...t the time. Fast forward 2022 I went to trial with Amber and Megan She’s wonderful as well . Cried with this lady I didn’t know where my life was gonna go. She told me straight up. I got you. I’m gonna get you back to the kids and your family and she did just that.!!!!!!!!! Amber if you reading this ILOVE YUHH & MEGAN THNKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING… oh she beat my best friend murder case to

Posted by Scott | February 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Choice

When you look for a Lawyer you want someone that you can trust. Amber keeps her word. I found Amber outside of AVVO and hired her. She has compassion but has the intensity when it is needed. She has a passion for what she does and that makes a difference in the case. Amber is aggressive in the cou...rtroom and her presence is known when she walks into the room. She is patient and kind and always answered every question I ever had. When you reach out to her or her office they are attentive, they find the answers and make sure things are taken care of. Her team is dependable. The court process is tough and she saw me as a person, treated me right, and fought for what she believed in. She is first class and is a wise choice I hired Amber outside of AVVO on my own. She represented.

Posted by Sonja | May 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amber is Amazing!

Amber Vazquez Bode is worth every penny and more. She had a compassion for our situation and worked hard to get us an out come that we hoped for but did not expect. Her knowledge of the courts and the system was key to the approach we took that an inexperienced attorney could never provide. She was p...resented with TWO separate cases unlike anything else and was asked to give our loved ones a second chance. These cases we had was very tough with little hope for success and top negotiating skills was required. I remember watching her court presence and negotiating skills at work, knowing just how and when to ask the right question, working with the DA that’s something only experience provides. She gave us hope and delivered our loves one a second chance that nobody thought was possible and got not ONE but TWO wins for us. She was amazing! Her staff was helpful and informative when called, they listened to our concerns and sometimes just listened to us during this time of trouble. They gave us encouragement, realistic details of our case, and hope. I felt like I had someone on my side and we had the BEST attorney and staff around. I will forever be thankful for her and the staff. Amber is worth every penny.

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney--Full Dismissal of Charges on the First Hearing.

Amber Vazquez Bode is an exceptional lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and caring. I have never seen such sincere dedication and empathy in any other lawyer. This speaks volumes about the ethical and moral standards of Amber’s character. From the first consultation in her offi...ce, I felt comfortable and at peace with her. I felt I was in the hands of a caring friend. During my consultation, she was very thorough and displayed confidence and professionalism. She explained in detail and answered all my questions. She showed deep interest in helping me and offered her support in my case. From the very first moments, she told me “I can help you”. The days before meeting her I was frightened about my case, but after meeting Amber, I left her office with trust in everything she had explained. I had no doubts she would do the best and succeed. She is talented, intelligent, and an outstanding criminal defense attorney. In addition, her assistants Ian and Erin were both professional and knowledgeable. They answered my questions and kept me informed during times of distress. I was falsely accused of charges of assault with injury (domestic violence), and my immigration lawyers highly recommended that I contact Amber. She was quick and highly efficient in my case. She achieved FULL DISMISSAL of my charges by the first hearing, just a bit over a month after my arrest. She is amazing! She made the prosecutors actually look into my side of the story and left them questioning if I was in danger and actually the victim of the abusive relationship. She won my hearing and she remained open for any questions and concerns I may have, even after the dismissal. Thank you Amber for all your hard work and dedication with my case. I am forever grateful. I am fortunate to have you as my attorney. God Bless You!!! All the best to you.

Posted by ibrahimi | May 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense

"SHE GOT MY FREEDOM AND MY LIFE BACK"

"STRANGULATION CHARGES" Amber Vasquez Bode is the lawyer you need to hire in your serious criminal charges. After consulting with several atorneys while I was in jail .Who all basicly told me "im sorry we can't help you "specialy from being from another country and with a different religion.as all ...the fingers were pointed at me .Hell one lawyer former prosecutor with years of experience asked me for $25.000.00.. the whole world turned upsidedown..My family hired amber Vasquez bode. she was able to get me out of jail .then I met amber .she listened to me very carefully .She was very honest upfront.and seemed very caring towards me and my family that I thought my life was over .At reasonable price!. After two years hard fought with the prosecutors ,they were not willing to settle for anything ,She was able to gather all the facts and witnesses to prove my innocence and prove that I was not the violent criminal that I was made out to be .She took my casse to jury trial and made the prossecutors feel worthiness finally "NOT GUILTY"verdict as me and my family left the court in tears from happiness .SHE IS ALSO VERY SMART. I remember all the lawyers vere goin early infront of the prossecutors at the court and trying to finish all their cases as fast as they can while she was showing up late right after everyone was done so she could take the time to talk to prossecutors. I owe her a lot for all the hard work that she has done for me and my family , got the results I needed and I have my freedom and life back thanks to her , Erin her assistant is sweet as everyone at her office as they always kept me informed. I HIGHLY recommend her as an outstanding criminal defense attorney.ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU "MAY GOD BLESS YOU AMBER "! .I and my family owe her a lot.THANK YOU AGAIN.

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Amber Vazquez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Libersat

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great trial lawyer. Amber gives a CLE to fellow attorneys in Austin on voir dire (picking a jury) which was one of the better CLE's I have watched. She has an impressive courtroom presence and gets to know her clients and their cases in such detail to allow her to advocate for them with compelling conviction. (probably not the best word choice)"

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Jacqueline Wood

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amber is a fierce advocate who has no fear when it comes to representing her clients. She is among the very best in the Central Texas."

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Paul Quinzi

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amber is both one of the warmest human beings and the fiercest advocate I know. We have worked together in trial and public activism capacities, and there is no one with more heart and fire than she has. If, God forbid, I were to be charged with a serious crime, she would be my first and only call."

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Lawrence Sauer

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aurora Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an outstanding lawyer with compassion and knowledge that far exceeds other defense attorneys out there. I've seen her work difficult cases with success and have always referred those in need of criminal defense to her."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer- Criminal Defense, Texas Lawyer

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Texas Lawyers

2019

Excellence in Criminal Law- Defense Attorney, Austin Bar Association

2014

20 Top Winning Women, Texas Lawyer Magazine

2013

2013 Criminal Justice Award, Travis County Women Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Vazquez Law Firm, PLLC

2001 - 2003

Law Enforcement Defense, Texas Office Of The Attorney General

2000 - 2001

Clerk, Foster & Collins, LLC

Associations

2012 - Present

Truth Be Told

Former Chair

2005 - Present

Hispanic Bar Association of Austin

Member

2012 - 2014

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

2012 - 2012

Leadership Austin

Essential Class graduate

2010 - 2010

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Criminal Justice Section

Past Vice President

2009 - 2011

Austin Bar Association

Chairperson- Criminal Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Texas v. JB

Acquitted of all charges

Texas v. Andrew Jones

Acquitted

State of Texas v. Carl Gray

Acquitted on all charges

State of Texas v. Daniel Herndandez

Acquitted on all charges by jury

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Education

2001

University of Texas

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2019

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationStuart Kinard DWI Seminar

Crossing the Technical Supervisor

Publications

2016

American Journal of Criminal Law Falling on my Sword

Languages

English

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