Jill S. Gately

Jill S. Gately

4.9
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lakeway, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ... +3 more

2121 Lohmans Crossing Rid, Suite 504-429, Lakeway, TX

About Jill

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

33 years | 3,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 10%

33 years | 500 cases

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

33 years | 500 cases

10%
General Practice 10%

33 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

33 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Litigation 10%

33 years | 3,000 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 9 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2016

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 33 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jill S. Gately

2121 Lohmans Crossing Rid, Suite 504-429, Lakeway, TX, 78734

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Jill S. Gately's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Marilyn | November 01, 2024 | Criminal Defense

JILL GATELY WAS GREAT

Jill Gately was great to work with. She got the charges dismissed, and her fees are reasonable.

Posted by Arieanna | February 22, 2021 | DUI & DWI

Intoxicated assault and possession

Down on your luck because of a case ruining your life without the right representation to put in the work? Well worry not because Jill Gately is the answer! I had a paid lawyer that basically took 5 grand from me and then got me a warrant for my arrest because he never reset my court date or gave me ...notice of it to begin with, then went to jail and got Jill appointed to me and she never stopped fighting! I was fighting my DWI for 3 years and she got it along with my possession charge dismissed. I thought I was doomed and suffering deep depression due to my charges and my first lawyer ripping me off, but Jill never gave up and went the whole 9 yards for me and I am eternally great full. I don’t even know how to express my gratitude enough through words but know Jill is amazing and if you are lucky enough to have her as your lawyer then you should know you are in good hands and thank your lucky stars that you have her on your side because she will never let you down. Thank you so much Jill for fighting for us and never giving up!

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case dismissed!

I came to Jill Gately in an interesting situation and she got all charges against me dropped. For six plus years I had a warrant out for my arrest in Boston area for DUI, two counts of malicious destruction of property, and disturbing the peace. The twist was that I had been living on the west coast ...for years and had no plans to return to Boston. Jill and I had multiple phone calls about the situation. She got the legal paperwork in motion and I flew out to Boston one time to post bail and get my license reinstated. While we were at the courthouse posting bail, I could tell she was very connected there. She got my bail amount reduced by a couple hundred dollars and pulled some other strings that really helped me out. She spent the rest of the day driving me around to the RMV and other places I had to go to get my license back. She really went above and beyond what any other lawyer would have done. She was committed to helping me beat the case, and get my license back! They set a court date and I was going to have to fly back out to Boston a second time to appear in front of a jury. Jill called me the day before I was to leave, she spoke to one of the judges about my case, and the judge threw the case out. All charges were dropped! I now am driving again and free of the legal system thanks to Jill Gately!

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Jill Gately is an outstanding lawyer!

Jill did an outstanding job on a criminal case (larceny). She responded immediately when called on a Sunday and went right to work. Jill immediately inspired our confidence in her knowledge and abilities. She was always responsive in a timely manner and worked hard to ensure the best outcome possibl...e. Jill is very open and honest and fights for her clients. She is well respected in the courtroom and knows how to get things done. Her fees are disclosed upfront and reasonable. I highly recommend her, am extremely grateful that we found her, and would go to her again if needed.

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Jill S. Gately's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Schmidt

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jill Gately works as hard as any lawyer I know. She is always prepared, up to date with law, and cares about every one of her clients. She is tough and fearless. No one pushes her around and she is not afraid to take even the hardest cases to trial. She represents her clients the way I would want to be represented."

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Michael Contant

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Attorney Gately for more than a decade. We have handled many matters together. She is one of the best criminal litigators I have ever met. I regularly seek her advice on cases and she freely gives it without reservation. She genuinely cares about her clients and fights hard for them each day. It has truly been a privilege to know this lawyer."

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Michael Contant

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

1989

Who's Who, Who's Who in American Law Students

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Jill S. Gately

2002 - 2016

Independent Contractor / Criminal Defense, Essex County Bar Advocates

1995 - 2002

Public Defender, Committee For Public Counsel Services

1993 - 1995

Associate, Law Offices of Robert S Potter

Associations

2016 - Present

Capitol Area Private Defender Services

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Massachusetts Association of Court Appointed Attorneys

Member

2008 - 2013

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1997 - 1998

Asscoiation of Trial Lawyers of America (now AAJ)

Chair of Criminal Law Section

1992 - 1998

ATLA

Member

Education

1992

Suffolk University Law School

n/a

1992

University of New Hampshire School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2002

Juvenile Firesetters

Juvenile firesetting

2000

Massachusetts Judges Conference

Privileged Records

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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