Jeffrey Scott Connelly

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Jeffrey Scott Connelly

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

602 W. 11th Street, Austin, TX

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About Jeffrey

Biography

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

50%
Personal Injury 50%

50%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2021 2019
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 8 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2018

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 13 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2012

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Cofer & Connelly, PLLC

602 W. 11th Street, Austin, TX, 78701

coferconnelly.com

Jeffrey Scott Connelly's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Fabian | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Team!

Jeffrey's team at Cofer & Connelly PLLC was nothing short of excellent. They were great at communicating with every step of the process and were always happy to answer any questions I had. They not only took my case but also won my case. I would not think twice about hiring this law firm again if I e...ver needed their invaluable expertise again!

Posted by Chad | January 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Astute & Exceptional - Highly Recommend

To preface, upon meeting Jeffrey, every attorney I consulted with up to this point, in short, said I held no chance of obtaining a 50/50 possession and access schedule of a child under the age of 2 years old. During our initial consultation, Jeffrey thoroughly read through my case documentation and m...ade it a point to understand everything up to the present time and my objectives and noted more or less that "while I can't guarantee 50/50, there is a chance and it's something we can fight for". Shortly after retaining Jeffrey, his team swiftly emailed opposing counsel and, after a couple of days, helped me regain possession and access (which was initially not being honored by opposing counsel). My case suffered from multiple failed mediations, pushed court dates, and difficulties with opposing counsel, but Jeffrey and his team prepared me for all of it. They helped me take all of the necessary steps to increase my chances of acquiring a 50/50 in my case and leveraged nearly, if not a year's worth of text and pictures I provided as exhibits for when we went to court. Jeffrey exhibited astuteness and prowess during litigation, exposing holes in the opposing counsel's case, leading to no reason why there shouldn't be a 50/50 custody order. With the utmost confidence, if it weren't for Jeffrey and his team, I wouldn't have received an order by a judge for 50/50 possession and access of a child under the age of 2 years old. All of this is to say that Jeffrey is exceptional and is someone that I'll hire again for all of my family law needs.

Posted by Nate | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Remarkable

I had a tough case that Jeffrey and his team made an incredibly human experience. Not only are these people sharp lawyers, but incredible people. I will always turn to Cofer & Connelly anytime that I need a lawyer - and you should too!

Posted by Kelly | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended

Mr. Connelly assisted and represented me during an 18 month long divorce dragged out by my ex-husband. It was the most difficult, stressful and agonizing time in my life and he was alway there offering expert guidance, moral support and most importantly legal expertise. My ex demanded a jury trial ...for divorce, only available in 2 of the US states. I dreaded it and the time and preparation Mr. Connelly applied to my case was unparalleled. I was prepared and confident and ultimately victorious and justice was served. I would highly recommend Mr. Connelly.

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional Lawyer

I hired Jeffrey as my divorce attorney, and I am so grateful that I found someone so professional and knowledgeable about the process. He was easy to work with, and I never felt like I was without guidance or left in the dark about what the next step might be. He knew we had to get this done in a tim...ely manner, and he stuck by his word to follow through with that. He was honest, hard-working, and dedicated to meeting all of my needs during this stressful time. I highly recommend him, and if I ever need a lawyer in the future, I will definitely call him back.

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Jeffrey Scott Connelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geoffrey Puryear

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeffrey works very hard for his clients. I have observed him to be extremely intelligent and creative in his approaches to his work for his clients. He gets great results for his clients."

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Aaron Culp

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeffrey is the kind of lawyer you want to hire when you need someone who is knowledgable of the law, thoughtful about his cases, thorough in his analysis, and has extensive trial experience. In other words, Jeffrey is extremely well-rounded as an attorney, which is a rare find. Jeffrey has good instincts, he is wise, and he is highly professional. I would highly recommend Jeffrey to anyone in need of an excellent family law attorney."

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John Hennan

Family lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeffrey is an excellent litigator in addition to being a great guy. Jeffery is the total package for someone looking for excellent litigation representation—he is sharp, knows the law, is calculated and assertive in a way that delivers real results efficiently, he is ethical and honest. There is no litigation matter that I would not entrust to Jeffrey."

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Mark Issa

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jeff and I were on opposite sides of a case at one point and he was one of the most professional AND thorough attorneys I faced. He is not afraid of a courtroom and will fight for his clients until the very end. I will refer Jeff cases with the confidence that there is no better attorney to refer."

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James Gilbreath

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jeffery is an outstanding lawyer. We tried a jury trial against one another. Jeffery was very organized and persuasive with the jury. Any client would be lucky to have Jeffery on their side, especially in the courtroom."

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Patricia Dixon

Family lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Connelly and I had a tough case against one another and despite our client's differences and the differences in our legal opinions, he was always beyond respectful and professional in all my conversations with him. He is always prepared for any deposition or hearing so if you are on the opposing side of him, you need to be prepared because you know Jeffrey will be."

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Rick Cofer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeffrey Connelly is a premier trial attorney with unparalleled courtroom advocacy skills. He is experienced, intelligent, and compassionate. I strongly recommend Jeffrey to any person seeking counsel."

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Charles Bailey

Litigation lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jeffrey was one of the finest attorneys I worked with at the Fulton County District Attorney's Office. He has an impressive ability to distill a complicated set of facts down to a clear and concise narrative. He is as comfortable researching and advising on prudent legal strategy as he is making an argument to judge or jury. Jeffrey is also my good friend, and I would trust him with any multitude of legal matters. I wholeheartedly endorse him as a skilled litigator."

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R. Starrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jeff since law school and his dedication and professionalism are beyond reproach. He is honest, hardworking, and trustworthy. I highly recommend him."

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Keith Evra

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Jeffrey has an incredible work ethic and, although he only recently passed the bar, has all the skill and drive to become a great attorney. He will take your case, no matter how small, seriously and with great care."

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Geoffrey Puryear

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Culp

Family lawyer

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John Hennan

Family lawyer

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Mark Issa

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mary Phelps

Family lawyer

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Charles Bailey

General practice lawyer

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Rick Cofer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keith Evra

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2017

Trial Division Leadership Award, Fulton County District Attorney

2016

Clock Award - Jury Verdict Returned Under 30 Minutes, Fulton County District Attorney

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Founding Partner, Cofer & Connelly, PLLC

2019 - 2020

Trial Lawyer, Wynne & Wynne, Austin

2017 - 2019

Trial Lawyer, Ikard Wynne LLP

2016 - 2017

Trial Lawyer, Terry D. Jackson, PC

2013 - 2016

Assistant District Attorney, Fulton County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2020 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2019 - Present

Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

Violet Crown Stewardship Council

Co-chair Governance Committee

2018 - Present

Violet Crown Trail Committee

Member

2017 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Austin Young Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Randall Scott Rounsaville vs. The State of Georgia in the Georgia Court of Appeals A18A0656

Successful overturning of trial court ruling on interlocutory appeal to Georgia Court of Appeals

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Education

2012

Georgia State University

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of the South

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Family Law Essentials in Victoria, Texas

Cases With Pro Se Litigants

2019

Family Law Essentials in Corpus Christi

Cases With Pro Se Litigants

2018

Family Law Essentials in Kerrville, Texas

Evidence Update

2018

Family Law Essentials in Corpus Christi, Texas

Evidence Update

Languages

English

French

Spanish

Activity

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