Lance Lawrence Kennedy

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Lance Lawrence Kennedy

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

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

111 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, TX

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About Lance

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 34%

If your life has been turned upside-down after a criminal charge and you’re unsure how to get it back, I understand. The criminal justice system is complicated. With experience resolving thousands of criminal cases, I understand the system from begin

11 years

34%
DUI and DWI 33%

11 years

33%
Federal Crime 33%

7 years

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026
Super Lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 3 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 11 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2015

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Lance Kennedy Law

111 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, TX, 78701

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7460 Warren Parkway, Suite 100, Frisco, TX, 75034

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700 N St. Mary’s Street, Suite 1400, San Antonio, TX, 78205

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Lance Lawrence Kennedy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews


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Reviewers highly recommend this lawyer, praising their integrity, professionalism, and compassionate communication. Clients appreciate the lawyer's ability to explain options clearly, provide valuable guidance, and remain highly responsive. Many note the lawyer's deep knowledge and willingness to help, even when directing them to outside resources.

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Posted by Richard | June 22, 2026

A lawyer you could count on

I highly recommend Attorney Lance Lawrence Kennedy. Although based in Austin, Texas, he took the time to advise me by phone regarding a legal matter in New York City. His guidance was invaluable, helping me successfully navigate a difficult situation and achieve a positive outcome. Lance listened ca...refully, communicated clearly, and showed genuine compassion throughout our conversation. He quickly assessed the situation, explained my options in an easy-to-understand way, and provided practical advice grounded in legal expertise, integrity, and wisdom. I am grateful for Lance’s counsel, encouragement, and professionalism. If you are looking for an attorney who truly cares about his clients and is committed to helping them find the best path forward, I highly recommend him.

Lance Kennedy

Replied last June 26, 2026

Richard, we really appreciate your comment and your trust in Lance regarding your federal matter. Please let us know if you ever need any other help. We're always here to support you.

Posted by Richard | June 22, 2026

A lawyer you could count on

I highly recommend Attorney Lance Lawrence Kennedy. Although based in Austin, Texas, he took the time to advise me by phone regarding a legal matter in New York City. His guidance was invaluable, helping me successfully navigate a difficult situation and achieve a positive outcome. Lance listened ca...refully, communicated clearly, and showed genuine compassion throughout our conversation. He quickly assessed the situation, explained my options in an easy-to-understand way, and provided practical advice grounded in legal expertise, integrity, and wisdom. I am grateful for Lance’s counsel, encouragement, and professionalism. If you are looking for an attorney who truly cares about his clients and is committed to helping them find the best path forward, I highly recommend him.

Lance Kennedy

Replied last June 26, 2026

Richard, we really appreciate your comment and your trust in Lance regarding your federal matter. Please let us know if you ever need any other help. We're always here to support you.

Posted by Jeff | June 11, 2026

My experience with Lance Kennedy

I've known Lance since he was in elementary school. He was insatiably curious and extremely intelligent. Now he's a very accomplished young man with a business and a family and I couldn't be prouder. It has been my experience that Lance's honesty and integrity are beyond reproach. If he says he's goi...ng to do something, it gets done!

Lance Kennedy

Replied last June 12, 2026

Thank you for your kind words, Jeff! We appreciate your endorsement and support. Please let us know if there's anything we can ever do for you!

Posted by Jeff | June 11, 2026

My experience with Lance Kennedy

I've known Lance since he was in elementary school. He was insatiably curious and extremely intelligent. Now he's a very accomplished young man with a business and a family and I couldn't be prouder. It has been my experience that Lance's honesty and integrity are beyond reproach. If he says he's goi...ng to do something, it gets done!

Lance Kennedy

Replied last June 12, 2026

Thank you for your kind words, Jeff! We appreciate your endorsement and support. Please let us know if there's anything we can ever do for you!

Posted by Bill | June 04, 2026

He Pointed Me in the Right Direction — Even When There Was Nothing in It for Him

I consulted Lance Kennedy on an emerging federal Fair Credit Reporting Act matter involving unauthorized credit reporting enrollment and fabricated payment history on my consumer credit file. The situation was complex, involving multiple credit bureaus, a third party furnisher, and potential willful ...violations under 15 USC 1681. Lance assessed the situation quickly providing direct and candid advice despite the fact that FCRA cases are outside his practice area. He took the time to research the matter and pointed me toward resources that led me to an attorney who specializes in FCRA litigation. His background as a former federal prosecutor is evident in how he thinks about evidence and legal exposure. But what impressed me most was his willingness to point me in the right direction after knowing I was not a client with a case for him.

Lance Kennedy

Replied last June 26, 2026

Thank you, Bill! We are so happy to hear that Lance helped you with your FCRA issue!

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Lance Lawrence Kennedy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Dickerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lance Kennedy is my go-to criminal defense attorney recommended in Central Texas. All the clients that I have referred him have been very pleased with the outcomes of their case. Mr. Kennedy is very professional, thorough, and experienced. I highly recommend him."

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Ryan Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lance is a tenacious, experienced criminal defense attorney."

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Kayvon Rashidi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred many clients to Lance over the years and they all report that he does a great job in their cases. He achieves the best possible outcome for folks needing criminal defense. He is very sharp, and a fighter. I will continue referring him clients and fully endorse this lawyer."

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Eugene Cook

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the pleasure of working alongside Lance for well over a decade, and can unreservedly offer my professional endorsement. Tenacity, passion and competence define every engagement I've born witness to, and know he is only capable of providing the most zealous of representation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2025

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Founding Attorney, Lance Kennedy Law

2015 - Present

Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Reserve

2020 - 2022

Assistant United States Attorney, United States Department of Justice

2019 - 2020

Special Assistant United States Attorney, United States Department of Justice

2016 - 2020

Texas Prosecutor, State of Texas

Associations

2025 - Present

Texas State Bar, Constitutional Law Section

Council Member

2025 - Present

Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court

Member

2025 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

2024 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

2024 - Present

Austin Chamber of Commerce

Member

2021 - Present

Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit

Member

2010 - Present

Federalist Society

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Arson

Dismissed

Sexual Assault

Rejected

Sexual Assault

Rejected

Assault Causes Bodily Injury

Dismissed

Assault Family Violence

Dismissed

Murder

Reduced to Manslaughter

Sexual Assault

Dismissed

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Dismissed

DWI

Dismissed

Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon of a Police Officer

Dismissed

DWI 2nd

Dismissed

Assault on a Family Member by Impeding Breath

Dismissed

DWI

Dismissed

Possession of a Controlled Substance and Tampering with Evidence

Dismissed

DWI

Dismissed

Assault Family Violence

Dismissed

Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon of a Police Officer

Dismissed

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Education

2015

Harvard University

Other - Masters

2013

Southern Methodist University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2009

The University of Texas at Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2026

April Chapter Meeting

How to Interact with Law Enforcement

Publications

2026

Fortune Austin Leaders In Law

2026

Entrepreneur Austin Leaders In Law

2026

Forbes Austin Leaders In Law

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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