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William Monroe Hines
also known as Bill Hines, William Hines
About William
Biography
William M. Hines, III received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston School of Law. Mr. Hines began his legal career as a Public Defender in Florida. Upon returning to Texas, Mr. Hines worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Travis County prosecuting for the State of Texas for five years. He then opened his private practice in 1998 and soon thereafter became Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Hines has been asked to be an instructor at numerous Criminal Defense Seminars (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association - Criminal Trial College) in the State of Texas as well as an instructor at the University of Texas School of Law. He also had the privilege of serving as the President of the Travis County Bar Association - Criminal Law Section. Most recently Mr. Hines became on of the very few attorneys who are officially certified to administer the DWI Texas Field Sobriety Tests by graduating from the same training as Law Enforcement Agents.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
25%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Domestic Violence
25%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Violent Crime
15%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 35 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Hines Ranc & Holub
1307 Nueces Street, Suite 101, Austin, TX, 78701-1721
Hines Ranc & Holub
1112 South Rock Street, Suite 101, Georgetown, TX, 78626
Hines Ranc & Holub
1000 Heritage Center Circle, Suite V322, Round Rock, TX, 78664
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William Monroe Hines's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Lambert | January 13, 2015
Assault case
Bill Hines is the lawyer you pray to have when life moves on you due to a poor decision or unfortunate circumstance. He fought consistently for my future for over two years and the result was the best possible outcome. He stayed honest with me throughout the process and I feel that I was blessed to h...
Posted by Jana | April 18, 2011
Amazing Guy...Great Attorney
Dealing with a DWI for the 1st time was the worst time ever! I love these guys, they actually got me a dismissal, as I am in nursing school and they really cared about what and how I was doing. They get things done quick and know their business.
Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2010
An Attorney who Cares and Fights for his Clients
I never thought I would need a lawyer, so I wasnervous & frightened by the whole incident. Mr. Bill Hines made me feel at ease with his confident knowledge and experience. He
Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2010
Straight to the point, still nice
When you get Bill to work your case everything seems so simple and easy; yet somehow all other lawyers that I hired or interviewed made my case look like the end of the world or a whole labyrinth, even when it was my first arrest ever and my case was misdemeanor where the only evidence was made up qu...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2009
HIRE HIM!!!
Bill was very fair and up front with what would happen and how he could help. My family had never been dealt with the trouble my son had gotten into and everyone at the office was very understanding.
William Monroe Hines's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is great lawyer! I have tried serious felony cases against him in the past, and know him to be persuasive in front of juries and fight hard for his clients. He gets good results."
"Bill Hines gets great results for his clients charged with serious sexual offenses."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Excellent Trial Lawyer"
"I endorse this lawyer. He has extensive experience and is well respected in the legal community of austin"
"William is a superstar criminal defense lawyer. He is aggressive, highly skilled, and he fights like a gladiator for his clients."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse William. He is an outstanding trial lawyer and a true warrior for justice."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have observed william as a fellow teacher for a number of years, and he is one of the best lawyers i have ever seen. William is one of the best lawyers in the state."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is diligent and hardworking."
"Bill Hines is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state of Texas. I've worked with Mr Hines on a number of serious, high-profile cases, all of which resulted in extraordinarily-positive outcomes for his clients. Most recently, I co-counseled a murder trial with Mr Hines in which the defendant faced the possibility of life imprisonment. Mr Hines' scrupulous defense helped his client avoid a lengthy sentence."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked for Bill Hines for over 3 years. He handles the most complex of criminal cases and is a an amazing trial lawyer."
"I endorse Bill Hines as a criminal defense lawyer because: 1) he is a board certified expert in criminal law; 2) he has decades of criminal law experience both as a prosecutor and as a defense lawyer; 3) he is surrounded by a great team of lawyers and staff at Hines, Ranc & Holub; and 4) he has the trial experience to give you the best chance at getting the results you need."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill Hines is a well respected attorney in the Williamson County Courthouse. My experience with him demonstrated that his reputation as an intelligent advocate was well deserved."
"I have worked closely with Bill Hines on a number of cases and have always admired his level of legal knowledge and always felt confident with his level of experience."
"I have worked for and with Bill Hines in the past and I find him to be an exceptional attorney who is both creative and passionate when it comes to the law."
"I have personally observed Mr. Hines represent his clients for over 5 years, and I recommend him for any criminal matter without hesitation."
"I have worked with Bill on several trials, and have no reservations about recommending him for any criminal case. He is creative, dedicated, and professional."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2007
Certificate of Special Competence in Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2001
Criminal Law Section President, Travis County Bar Association
1998
Recognition of Contribution, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Senior Partner, Hines Ranc and Holub
1993 - 1998
Assistant District Attorney, Travis County District Attorneys Office
1990 - 1992
Assistant Public Defender, Polk County Public Defenders Office
Associations
1998 - Present
TCDLA (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn.)Member
1998 - Present
NCDLA (National Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn.)Member
1998 - Present
ACDLA (Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn.)Member
1998 - Present
TCBA (Travis County Bar Assn.)Member
1998 - Present
WCBA (Williamson County Bar Assn.)Member
1993 - 1998
TDCAA (Texas District & County Attorney Assn.)Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Texas vs. Treacher
20 year sentence
State of Texas vs. Curtis Jerrells
Not Guilty on 5 Counts, Guilty of Lowest Count
State of Texas vs. Terrace Lacey
Not Guilty on ALL Counts
Education
N/A
University of Houston Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Texas System, Austin
BBA
Speaking Engagements
2010
Texas Criminal Trial College
Trial Advocacy
Publications
2000
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Law of Self Defense
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My ALR Hearing was canceled, the judge suspended my liscense but i didn't know this, untill I was stopped. What do I do now?
14 Apr 2011
Q&A
I have a smart start interlock device installed on my truck. Concerned about "Abort Tamper" apearing on LCD screen
17 Apr 2011