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Meril Eugene Anthes Jr.
also known as Gene
About Meril
Biography
All my life I've wanted to be a criminal defense attorney. I live by the motto, do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life. I truly enjoy helping good people get out of messes and get their lives back on track. Good people make mistakes and it's up to me to make sure it doesn't haunt them for the rest of their life. It's a passion.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-500 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 20 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Gunter, Bennett & Anthes, P.C.
600 West 9th Street, Austin, TX, 78701-2212
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Posted by Spencer | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
Top Notch Attorney
Gene did a rock star job on my case. Not only did he convince prosecutors to drop the Intent to Deliver portion of my case, he successfully got it reduced from a 3rd degree felony to a misdemeanor. Very professional, respectful, and knowledgeable. A must hire for those facing serious time.
Meril Eugene Anthes Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Gene Anthes is one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Travis County. He fights hard for his clients and is not afraid to take a case to trial. If you are in need of a criminal defense/DWI lawyer in Central Texas, I highly recommend Gene."
Timothy Rountree
Criminal defense lawyer
James Vinson
Criminal defense lawyer
Jarrod Smith
Criminal defense lawyer
Josh Schaffer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
DWI Trial Warrior, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2006
President's Award of Merit, Texas Young Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2005 - 2007
Prosecutor, Travis County
2005 - 2007
Prosecuting Attorney, Travis County
Associations
State Bar of Texas
Member
Austin Bar Association
Member
Williamson County Bar Association
Member
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Texas Hispanic Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Member
Austin Young Lawyers Association
Member
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
DWI
After a two-day jury trial - - Not Guilty
Education
2005
South Texas College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of Texas System, Austin
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Bench-Bar Conference
DWI's Knowing is Half the Battle
2016
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Cross Examination of the Blood Draw Technician
2014
Capital Area Paralegal Association monthly meeting
Criminal Defense for Paralegals
Publications
2005
Currents: International Trade Law Journal
Regarding Women and Children: Using International Trade Relations to Stem the Growing Tide of the Sexual Exploitation of Women and Children
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers