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Mary Angeline Espiritu
also known as Mary Ann Espiritu
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Biography
Having moved to Texas at the age of seven, Mary Ann Espiritu has deep roots in the Lone Star State. She learned the value of hard work from her parents, who emigrated from the Philippines in 1967. As the oldest of three, she is a master at the art of negotiation and a strong leader—and she traces her drive to help others to her father, who practiced medicine for 30 years.
Mary Ann was raised in a small town in southeast Texas; she earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Texas in Austin and went on to graduate from the University of Toledo College of Law. She has been licensed to practice in the state of Texas since 2001. After five years of working for the Government, she switched to defense work in 2006. Those five years working for the state have given her keen insight into the mind of a state’s attorney; that knowledge is essential to providing clients the best possible defense against government charges.
Her desire to secure the best possible outcome for her clients also makes her a strong advocate for ongoing education. Mary Ann has been trained on the administration of Field Sobriety Tests and the Intoxilyzer. She has twice attended the American Chemical Society’s Gas Chromatography school. Gas chromatography is a common method used to test for alcohol in the blood; her familiarity with this technique has proven invaluable when defending clients against alcohol-related offenses.
Like many good attorneys, Mary Ann is smart, driven and determined—but what makes her an outstanding attorney is her empathy. In her words, “I understand that there are situations where people make bad choices. That doesn’t make them bad people. I see the good in each person and will aggressively defend them.”
When she is not working on behalf of her clients, she enjoys Austin’s diverse live music scene. She is also an accomplished musician herself, having played, at various times, the piano, flute, alto sax and violin.
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Licensed in Texas for 24 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 16 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Mary Ann Espiritu
1307 Nueces Street, Austin, TX, 78701
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Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
The Best That You Can Get!
Mary Ann and her staff were absolutely INCREDIBLE! My situation took 2 1/2 years to resolve, but they were there for me the whole time. They were very encouraging through the trails. Mary Ann, and the staff, are extremely understanding, compassionate, courteous, knowledgable, professional, polite,...
Mary Angeline Espiritu's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Espiritu is hands down the best trial attorney when comes to DUI and DWI cases. She is the lawyer you want on your side when facing a criminal case against you."
"Mary Ann is one of the best DWI lawyers in the State of Texas. She fights. She wins. She gets not guilty verdicts at trial. Mary Ann teaches DWI law to other lawyers. She knows the science behind breath and blood testing so she is well-prepared to attack the validity of those results in court. Simply put, if you have been charged with DWI, or any crime for that matter, do yourself a favor and hire Mary Ann."
"Mary Ann is the lawyer I would hire if I got a DWI."
"I had the pleasure of working with Mary Ann Espiritu on several matters in Travis County. I have also consulted with her on other matters I handled throughout Texas. I found Ms. Espiritu to be highly intelligent, assertive and extremely resourceful. She is an extremely confident lawyer who will fight for her clients. I strongly recommend Ms. Espiritu for any criminal defense matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Espiritu maintains a high level of communication with her clients, and a work ethic that commands respect. She also understands that every client is important, no matter what they have been charged with."
"Mary Ann Espiritu is a sharp as a tack, tenacious, and should not be under estimated. A sincere force to be reckoned with especially in Court. I have witnessed her in action and I have watched other attorneys try to slight her. If you play with fire, you will get burned. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Best DWI Lawyer, Austin Chronicle
2016
Best DWI Lawyer (tie), Austin Chronicle
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Managing Attorney, The Law Office of Mary Ann Espiritu
2001 - 2006
Prosecuting Attorney, Texas Department Of Public Safety
Associations
2014 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationGeneral Member
2006 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationGeneral Member
2006 - Present
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationGeneral Member
2014 - 2014
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
Sample of Legal Cases
DWI Refusal Jury Trial
Not Guilty
DWI Blood Jury Trial
Not Guilty
Education
1995
University of Toledo College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1992
University of Texas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Friday CLE
"DWI Jury Selection"
Publications
2017
The Austin Chronicle
Best of Austin 2017
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers