James Bradley Vinson

James Bradley Vinson

also known as Brad Vinson

4.3
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 9 years

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

1411 West Avenue, Suite 124, Austin, TX

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Arrested in Austin? We can help!

35%
DUI and DWI 35%

Powerful representation for your DWI case.

35%
Sex Crime 20%

Aggressive defense for sex crime cases.

20%
Violent Crime 10%

Arrested in Austin for a violent crime? Call now.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 9 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2016

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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

Smith & Vinson Law Firm

1924 N Main Ave Suite 101, San Antonio, TX, 78212

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James Bradley Vinson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by PJ | November 16, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Due Diligence and Passion

Brad is such a joy to work with. I have consulted with Brad on many criminal issues in the past. He dedicates due diligence and passion to every element of each issue. He likes to see that defendants are treated fairly and does everything in his power to arrive at the best possible resolution. An...yone that has Brad on their side can take comfort in knowing that all avenues to good solution will be exhausted.

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James Bradley Vinson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Margaret Kercher

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Clinton Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Shawn Williamson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brad is one of the best advocates I have ever met. You would be in good hands with his firm."

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Jack Dolance

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Kevin Weber

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Meril Anthes

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brad is an accomplished lawyer in Austin and fights for his clients. You’re in good hands if he’s on your side."

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Craig Bryan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Azhar Mamdani

Unknown lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brad is very knowledgeable, cares about his clients and is a great guy! I endorse this lawyer."

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Jarrod Smith

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Kevin Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Hipolito Gonzalez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sean Darvishi

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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"

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Ryan Daley

Litigation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Benjamin Ritz

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Elise Smith

Civil rights lawyer

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Jessica Wolfe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Watkins

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jaime Pesantes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shawn Williamson

Litigation lawyer

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Kevin Weber

Family lawyer

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Jack Dolance

Criminal defense lawyer

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Azhar Mamdani

Business lawyer

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Craig Bryan

Unknown lawyer

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Hipolito Gonzalez

Unknown lawyer

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Kevin Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Daley

Immigration lawyer

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Sean Darvishi

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

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 Association

Attorney Member

2017 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2016 - Present

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2015 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Academy of Professional Coders

Austin Chapter

2012 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Member

2013 - 2015

South Texas College of Law Health Law Society

President

2013 - 2015

South Texas College of Law Criminal Law Society

Founding Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. M.R.

Dismissed

State v. C.P.

Dismissed

State v. T.L.

Dismissed

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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

Languages

English

Spanish

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