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James Bradley Vinson
also known as Brad Vinson
About James
Biography
Brad Vinson is an aggressive Texas DWI & criminal defense lawyer who cares about giving his clients the best possible representation. He has experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases. Attorney Vinson is always fighting to get your charges dismissed or reduced.
Attorney Vinson completed his undergraduate education at the University of Tennessee, majoring in communication. During his time at South Texas College of Law Houston, he also completed coursework in criminal trial advocacy and mock trial. He was named Summer Trial Academy Best Advocate Overall and traveled to New York to compete in a national tournament as a varsity advocate in South Texas College of Law Houston's nationally ranked mock trial team.
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Licensed in Texas for 9 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Smith & Vinson Law Firm
1411 West Avenue, Suite 124, Austin, TX, 78701
Smith & Vinson Law Firm
307 Rock St., Bldg #2, Georgetown, TX, 78626
Smith & Vinson Law Firm
1920 Corporate Dr #A102, San Marcos, TX, 78666
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1924 N Main Ave Suite 101, San Antonio, TX, 78212
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James Bradley Vinson's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Dr. Hisham. | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Deeply Disappointed by Vinson Law Firm’s Handling and Conduct
I hired attorneys at the Vinson Law Firm, including Steve Zimmerman, Bradley Vincent, and Charlie Flack, during a critical legal situation. Unfortunately, their actions—or lack thereof—left me shocked and unprotected. On May 27, 2025, I missed a court hearing due to being physically prevented from...
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Replied last June 2, 2025This review is false. This person has a history of posting bad reviews full of lies just about everywhere he goes. He was communicated with and informed that our firm would be withdrawing from his case. The court records show that we filed our motion to withdraw after he picked up more criminal offenses. Public court records in Williamson County show he has 4 active warrants for his arrest. He has continued to harass the members of my law firm, post negative false reviews, and threaten us. Our reputation and firm results speak volumes compared to these false allegations.
Posted by AJR | August 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Regret Hiring
Brad Vinson did a bad job on the case he was hired to do and we ended up terminating him. He didn’t communicate effectively. He didn’t negotiate, he missed hearings, he didn’t do what was requested of him and he didn’t do what he agreed to do when he took on the case. He became ineffective council. ....
James Vinson
Replied last August 21, 2022A copy and pasted review from google that this user deleted. Our firm was not terminated, we filed a motion to withdraw which was granted by the judge. The client failed to communicate with our firm multiple times and was hostile towards our staff multiple times. The client's mother would not allow their adult son to make decisions regarding his representation. It's unfortunate that we had excellent opportunities to help the client but the client and their family refused to work with our firm. We always put our clients first and fight for them. Our results and other reviews speak for themselves. We wish them the best.
Posted by Connor | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dr. Connor
Brad, did so well for us. If I was ever in a bind again I would 1000% call Brad again. No one will fight harder than him for your case. Super smart and very through. He should be your very first call.
Posted by Will | July 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Case Dismissed
I am grateful to have Mr. Vinson represent me. Mr. Vinson focused on the truth and details I provided him and he examined the evidence from prosecution. Brad encouraged me to stay positive and focus on my job while he did his job. He always kept me informed and the outcome was exactly what our goal...
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding representation; case dismissed
Brad handled my case with professionalism and respect. He consistently and promptly responded to all questions and concerns, developed an effective strategy, and negotiated successfully with the judge, achieving dismissal of my case. I certainly would hire him again.
James Bradley Vinson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I fully endorse Brad Vinson. Brad zealously represents his clients from beginning to end, and he obtains great results for each of them through his legal acumen and hard work."
"Mr. Vinson is an advocate's advocate. He is the attorney attorneys call when they need legal representation or advice. I highly recommend Mr. Vinson if you are looking for a criminal defense attorney."
"Brad is one of the best advocates I have ever met. You would be in good hands with his firm."
"There are a lot of criminal defense lawyers out there. But you need someone who takes the time to actually listen to you, and finds the key details others might miss. That's why Brad is the guy you need in your corner when it's all on the line. His clients love him for a reason. He gets the job done."
"I've had the pleasure of working on a few matters with Brad, and I can honestly say that he is one of the finest attorneys I've met. Highly recommended."
"Brad is an accomplished lawyer in Austin and fights for his clients. You’re in good hands if he’s on your side."
"Brad is a an attorney I have and will continue to recommended to anyone who is facing criminal legal matters. He is prompt and professional in his analysis, response, and representation of his clients. I would definitely recommend Brad and his firm for criminal matters, particularly those involving trial. Brad loves the fight, and does not shy away from it in the courtroom or in his total representation of his clients."
"Brad is very knowledgeable, cares about his clients and is a great guy! I endorse this lawyer."
"Brad Vinson is a fighter. He cares deeply about his clients and forces the government to prove their case at every step of the way. I’ve known Brad for years and he is the kind of lawyer you want in your corner. He’s smart, aggressive but also compassionate. You can't go wrong with hiring him to represent you. I highly recommend Brad to any person in need of a criminal defense or DWI attorney."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Brad in the Austin criminal defense community. Brad is a very hard working attorney who truly cares about getting great results for clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Brad to a friend or family member."
"I work in the same building as Brad and see the hard work he puts into his cases daily. I find that he's especially knowledgeable on DWI defense. He has a bright future in Austin. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Vinson is the type of attorney you want on your side. His firm with Mr. Smith is known for being not only intelligent but aggressive. If you have a pending criminal matter, look no further than Mr. Vinson"
"I highly recommend Brad as a litigator in Austin and he's my go to attorney for Criminal Law, DUI/DWI and any Criminal Law related matter. He also handles a variety of other litigation matters if he feels like he can help a client receive a positive outcome. Not only is Brad highly competent in regards to his substantive and procedural knowledge of the law, but he has extremely strong personal skills and is ethical, which are very important qualities for an attorney to have during negotiations with the opposing party, a District Attorney, and in a courtroom before a judge. He can resonate with his client's situation, is objective, and listens very well, which are rare traits and not demonstrated by many attorneys I meet. If you need a litigator in Austin and want to work with someone who really cares about making a difference then you should highly consider hiring Brad to represent you."
"Brad Vinson graduated on the varsity team of a top ten trial advocacy school, which makes him extremely qualified to argue your case. I first met Brad when he was revitalizing the criminal law society. He and Jarrod established a venue where upcoming criminal law attorneys could share their knowledge and enthusiasm. Also, he wrote his graduating paper on expert testimony in criminal law. I know Brad will prove a knowledgeable advocate for whoever hires him."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Trial Warrior, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2016
NHTSA SFST Certification, Platt & Associates
2015
Best Advocate Overall, South Texas College of Law
2015
Garland Walker Mock Trial Competition Outstanding Speaker, South Texas College of Law
2015
Garland Walker Mock Trial Competition First Place, South Texas College of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney / Partner, Smith & Vinson Law Firm, PLLC
2015 - 2016
Manager, Special Investigations Unit, Change Healthcare
2014 - 2015
Research Assistant, South Texas College Of Law
2014 - 2014
Legal Intern, Department Of Health & Human Services
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, Knox County District Attorney
Associations
2017 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2017 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2016 - Present
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Williamson County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2015 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Academy of Professional CodersAustin Chapter
2012 - Present
Phi Delta PhiMember
2013 - 2015
South Texas College of Law Health Law SocietyPresident
2013 - 2015
South Texas College of Law Criminal Law SocietyFounding Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. M.R.
Dismissed
State v. C.P.
Dismissed
State v. T.L.
Dismissed
Education
2015
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2008
University of Tennessee
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Top Gun DWI
DWI Law
2021
Cross Examination of a Breath and Blood Expert in a DWI Case
Cross Examination Seminar
2014
National Healthcare Antifraud Association Annual Conference
Health Care Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Publications
2018
Smith & Vinson Law Firm Blog
Avoiding a DWI
2016
Smith & Vinson Law Firm Blog
Top 3 Things to Remember at ACL This Weekend
2016
Smith & Vinson Law Firm Blog
The 4 Smartest Things To Do If You're Pulled Over After Drinking
2016
Aspen Publishers
National Security Law and the Constitution - Research Assistant
2015
Oxford University Press
The War on Terror and the Laws of War: A Military Perspective - Research Assistant
Languages
English
Spanish