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Jason English grew up in his dad’s personal injury law practice in Tarrant County, graduated from Texas A&M before getting his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law.  Initially he worked in his father’s firm on personal injury, wills and probate, as well as, family law cases.  Soon thereafter he took his father’s advice and worked for the District Attorney’s Office to obtain trial expertise.  Jason English was an Assistant District Attorney with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office in Austin, Texas from 2007-2017.  The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has jurisdiction over felony offenses.  Mr. English was a prosecutor in Texas 2002-2017, working at the Cameron County Criminal District Attorney’s Office in Brownsville, TX and at the Hays County District Attorney’s Office in San Marcos, Texas.  Upon joining Travis County District Attorney’s Office in 2007, Mr. English was assigned to various courts before being assigned to the Special Prosecution Division’s Public Integrity Unit handling white collar crimes committed against state agencies or crimes committed by state officials.  Mr. English had been the Strategic Prosecution Unit’s Community Prosecutor working as the liaison between the DA’s Office, Austin Police Department, and the community.  During this time he was assigned to address special issues or top offenders affecting the community, as well as, advising the Austin Police Department regarding felony cases and sting operations.  The work included various initiatives such as an enhanced prosecution initiative, as well as, implementing a Drug Market Initiative following the High Point, North Carolina Model.   Prior to leaving prosecution, he had been over various diversion programs for the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, specifically handling the Mental Health Docket and the Veterans Court.  After 15 great years as a prosecutor, he has returned full circle to handling personal injury, will and probate cases, as well as, practicing criminal defense.  He counts his father’s sage advice for getting years of courtroom experience that translates well for his clients.   

 

Practice areas

OtherPersonal injuryCar accidentCriminal defenseDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 25%

  2. Criminal defense: 25%

    18 years

  3. Car accident: 15%

  4. Personal injury: 15%

    18 years

  1. Probate: 10%

  2. Wills and living wills: 10%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Contact

505 West 12th, Suite 200 C
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Jason S. English Law, PLLC

505 West 12th, Suite 200 C
Austin, TX, 78701

Herndandez & English, LLP

3800 N. Lamar
Suite 200
Austin, TX, 78756

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200112/22/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Sheepdog Award5th Street Community2011
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerHernandez and English, LLP2017 - Present
Founder and PartnerJason S. English Law PLLC2017 - Present
Assistant District AttorneyTravis County District Attorney's Office2007 - 2017
Assistant District AttorneyHays County District Attorney's Office2003 - 2006
Assistant District AttorneyCameron County District Attorney's Office2002 - 2003
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
College of the State Bar of TexasMember2018 - Present
State Bar of Texasmember2001 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationN/AN/A
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationN/AN/A
Hays County Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
St. Marys University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001
Universidad PanamericanaN/A2000
Texas A&M UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1997
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Drug Market InitiativeImplementing HiPoint Model of the Drug Market Initiative2014
Hays County Sheriff's Department Citizen Police AcademyCriminal Law2005

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I consulted with many different DWI lawyers before Jason English. Jason dropped my obviously guilty DWI case down to obstruction of a highway in 6 months! Jason didn't waste time and got exactly what we BOTH wanted. He told me what would and did happen from beginning to end.
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I was referred to Jason by a family friend of mine when expressing a need for a Criminal Defense lawyer in Williamson County, specifically Georgetown. I would like to start off by saying that he was very professional, but more importantly he was helpful. I have never had any previous issues with law enforcement so I was ignorant about a lot of the processes. Jason answered all of my questions and exceeded all expectations throughout my case. He was patient and methodical about my options, and was able to get me into a Pre-Trial Intervention Program to avoid the charge I was facing. I would absolutely recommend Jason to anyone in the Austin area that is in need of a lawyer.
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Albert Hildreth, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 29, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Jason for several years. He is an extremely hard working attorney who works tirelessly for his clients. He is always prepared and ready to defend his clients.

Gabriella Young, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 28, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Jason for many years. He is an excellent attorney. He worked many years at the DAs office and as an adversary he was professional and fair throughout any cases he handled. I feel lucky that he has made the switch to now representing People accused of crimes. His knowledge of the law, the prosecutors and the judges in our courts is hard to beat. I endorse him and recommend his services.

Rick Cofer, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 26, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known and worked with Jason English for more than a decade. As colleagues in the District Attorney's Office and then as attorneys in private practice, I've had the opportunity to work with Mr. English on many occasions. He is one of the best attorneys in Central Texas. He is knowledgable, experienced, and hardworking. I would trust any client with Mr. English. His results are exemplary and he a role model in the criminal defense bar.

William Hines, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 26, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Jason is a smart, talented litigator. Prosecutors fear his skills!

Jamie Slaughter, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 1, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. English is an intelligent, thoughtful and dedicated attorney. I endorse him.

Kenneth Ervin, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Jason is a thoughtful and conscientious attorney. His years of experience in prosecution will be a strong asset in the defense of criminal charges. He's also very approachable, easy to talk to, and well-liked by everyone in the courthouse.

William Hale, Criminal defense Attorney on May 12, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Jason is a smart lawyer that has an expert knowledge of Travis County courts. He is someone you should call if you need a lawyer.

Amando Pena, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 9, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jason is an outstanding attorney. I've known him almost as long as I've been practicing and can attest to his work ethic, knowledge of the law and respect in the legal community.

Kleon Andreadis, Criminal defense Attorney on May 9, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jason is a smart and thoughtful advocate. His advise is concise and direct. He is zealous in his representation of clients and just the person you want standing next to you in court.

Rahul Aggarwal, Real estate Attorney on Mar 27, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.

Gustavo Garcia, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I've seen him in trial and he's well prepared, tough, and smart.

Alex Hernandez, Business Attorney on Oct 21, 2017
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