Brian Clarke Erskine

Brian Clarke Erskine

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

1004 West Ave, Austin, TX

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Board Certified in Criminal Law. Over 70 trials to jury. 21 appeals including oral argument, and 3 PDRs to the highest criminal court in Texas. Speaker at conferences including national level, and published in 2 periodicals.

15 years | 70 cases

80%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Jarvis, Garcia, & Erskine Law

1004 West Ave, Austin, TX, 78701

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Brian Clarke Erskine's Reviews

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Posted by Michael | July 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent criminal defense lawyer

Brian Erskine and his staff are true professionals and deliver real results when the stakes are high. Knowing that you can depend on your lawyer is easier said than done, Brian is the right guy for any Travis county criminal defense case.

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Brian Clarke Erskine's Lawyer Endorsements

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Yolanda Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian's experiences as a prosecutor brings a unique perspective to the table when we consult with him on our more complicated criminal cases. We turn to him to litigate our more complex evidentiary issues before the court."

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Collin Evans

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you're looking for a fighter to stand between you and the government, you found him. I have known Brian for over a decade, and I send all my clients that need representation in and around the Austin area to him. Brian is a fearless litigator with a winning trial record. His first-hand experience of how the government operates is an invaluable asset to any client facing the most serious of criminal felony charges to misdemeanor offenses."

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Jason Jarvis

Government lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As a current practicing criminal defense attorney, and a former prosecutor, I believe Mr. Erskine is the type of prosecutor that any County or District Attorney's Office would be lucky to have. Mr. Erskine is a consummate professional that takes his oath to pursue justice seriously. Mr. Erskine is not petty nor is he the type to punish a defendant for the manner of representation of one's counsel. He is a very effective trial advocate; this I know first hand. Mr. Erskine exhibits that which many prosecutors should aspire to be: just, reasonable, and non-personal when dealing with opposing counsel."

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Christopher Lyerla

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Brian Erskine is a thorough professional, a sharp wit and a lethally observant lawyer. He knows when to come out swinging and when to shut up and listen, which is a rare quality in an attorney and one that catches his opposing counsel off-guard. I have worked alongside Brian, and have also been a defense attorney facing the challenges of going against him when he was a prosecutor. He leaves no stone unturned and hates to lose. Any client, whether the State of Texas or an individual fighting for their property or freedom, is lucky to have him on their side as he cares about his client and about what he does."

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G. Troy Pickett

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Collin Evans

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2010

President's Award in Dispute Resolution, South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

2014 - 2017

Chief Prosecutor of Family Justice Division, Hays County District Attorney's Office

2012 - 2014

Prosecutor, Hays County District Attorney's Office

2011 - 2012

Assistant District Attorney, Cameron County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Hays Caldwell Women's Center

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

Hays County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Cameron County Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

South Texas College of Law

Speaking Engagements

2014

Regional Child Abuse Workshop

Trafficking of Persons Texas Law

Publications

2015

The Texas Prosecutor Journal 29 years of delayed justice

Languages

English

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