Erin Stephanie Shinn

Erin Stephanie Shinn

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 18 years

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

1004 West Avenue, Austin, TX

About Erin

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

I immediately joined the Kaufman County Public Defender's office upon being licensed by the State Bar of Texas. I handled every type of criminal case excluding Capital Murder. In my solo practice I have expanded back into defending all types of state crime, from tickets and petty theft to violent offenses and other felonies. My goal has always been to attain the best result for my client.

19 years | 1,000 cases

75%
DUI and DWI 25%

I focused on DWI defense while at the Law Office of Jamie Balagia. I filed Motions and argued them to the court and when necessary set cases for trial and if I didn't receive an offer that was too good to turn down I took the case to trial. I currently handle many DWIs in my solo practice, including the associated driver license problems that arise from DWI arrests.

19 years | 500 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 18 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Erin Shinn

1004 West Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701

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Erin Stephanie Shinn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Courtney | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Quality counts

Erin Shinn is a professional, highly competent, low key individual who practices law with integrity and provides quality service to her clients as a matter of principle. Erin is good at explaining the law as it applies, possible outcomes, asking for facts without judgement, collaborating to make cert...ain she and her client have the same goal, communicating what to expect, not wasting time, coming well prepared for phone calls, conference, and court; and using a low key style which worked well with witnesses and that the jury liked, and for me, delivered a very successful outcome.There are many situations in which the outcome isn't going to be different no matter who the attorney is because the facts are what they are and all you can hope to do is protect your rights and minimize the damage. But when intelligence, knowledge, preparation, and effectiveness operating within the courthouse CAN make a difference in the outcome, it is in your interest to hire Erin and trust her advice.

Posted by Blake | February 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I would'nt trust anyone else.

At the suggestion of a friend, I contacted Erin Shinn to handle an old case out of Travis County that had gotten re-filed. She attentively listened to my issues and provided clear, concise ideas for how to go forth. My calls were always promptly returned and along the way I was kept abreast of any n...ew developments. Erin did not pull any punches about worst case scenarios and assured me that she would fight for the best result. And the best possible result is exactly what she got. I am extraordinarily thankful to have received a suggestion to call Erin Shinn when I was in trouble. Serioulsly. I wouldn't trust anyone else.

Posted by Susan | July 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense

One in a million

This woman I owe my life and my freedom. She not only defended me in criminal course, I was her last case for civil court. She never judged me over the incident that landed me in trouble and suppprted all my hard work and progress through the process. She worked with my financial issues being a singl...e mother and was just amazing. .. I trusted my freedom and the custody of my precious son to her and I would trust her again a million times over.

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2014

1st rate lawyer, sharp, high-integrity and professional-Erin is now on my speed dial!

Great to work with. Reasonable rates and extremely competent and professional. High integrity: Willing to give the right advice even if it's not what client wants to hear. Thorough in her work and strong and consistent follow-through. Erin is now on my speed dial!

Posted by Sayeed | September 11, 2012

Erin Shinn is very sincere and pay special attention to client's needs.

Don't waste your time and money with other lawyers! I mean it. My first lawyer was incompetent and was never straight with me. Ms. Shinn is very professional, sincere and will pay attention to details. I was relieved and satisfied with the end result. I would highly recommend her.

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Michelle Mays

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin is a colleague for whom I have great respect and adoration. I see her fighting for her client’s rights daily in court. Anyone she represents is in good hands."

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Dave Howard

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Shinn is professional and knowledgeable in all facets of criminal law. We have worked together on cases and her abilities are impressive."

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Merwan Bhatti

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emma Shinn

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Erin Shinn is a determined, zealous, and super-smart advocate for her clients. Ms. Shinn and I attended law school together, worked together years ago at the Innocence Project of Texas fighting for long-lost justice, and we have continued to maintain contact over the years. Despite our same last name, we're not related; however, I'd be proud to call her family if she was. She is the kind of lawyer you want on your side."

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Roberto Ambrosino

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Irene Vaisman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Shinn is knowledgeable and experienced. I endorse this lawyer."

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M. Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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V. Iyer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Towe

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Other

"Erin is well-respected among judges, attorneys and clients alike, and her advise is spot-on. I happily endorse Erin."

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James Garrett

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her insightful contributions to Avvo show her thorough knowledge of criminal and DUI law."

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Peggy Raddatz

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Cheney

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Erin because she is a zealous and knowledgeable attorney. She works hard in her cases to get the best outcome."

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Charles Franklin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!"

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Brian Corrigan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noaman Azhar

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Erin is one the brightest and most dedicated lawyers in her field. She gives personal attention to each of her cases and sincerely cares about her clients. She's a good person and a great attorney to have on your side."

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Scott Gray

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin is a smart and talented advocate for her clients. She has the rare ability to analyze a case as well as zealously defend her clients in an adversarial proceeding. You can't go wrong with Erin."

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John Yetter

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I thoroughly endorse Ms. Shinn. Over the years I have been impressed with the depth of her legal knowledge and her ability to relate it to individuals feeling the stress of legal trouble. Anyone needing a knowledgeable, skilled attorney could do no better."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Best Practice Award, Texas Association of Counties

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Erin Shinn, P.L.L.C.

2010 - 2011

Criminal Defense Trial Attorney, Law Office of Jamie Balagia

2007 - 2010

First Assistant Public Defender, Kaufman County Public Defender's Office

2006 - 2007

Clerk, West Texas Innocence Project

2006 - 2007

Clerk, Craig, Terrill, Hale & Grantham, L.L.P.

Associations

2010 - Present

Travis County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Austin Young Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2010 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Young Women's Alliance

Member

2008 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - 2010

Kaufman County Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

Texas Tech University School of Law

Jurisprudence

2004

Texas Tech University

B.G.S.

Speaking Engagements

2012

Defense Attorney Round Table

Criminal Defense in the Private Sector

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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