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Krista Anne Chacona
About Krista
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
80%
29 years
Guardianship
20%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 25 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 29 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Krista A. Chacona
8705 Shoal Creek Blvd, Ste 202, Austin, TX, 78757
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Krista Anne Chacona's Reviews
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Posted by amy | October 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
liar and crook
krista was appointed to me by dirty judge Mike Denton. I told her I had a falsified police report from the apd that they rewrote to frame me as a mental case. She tried to convince me the apd were right. She is a liar and crook. Do not use.
Posted by heather | May 23, 2016 | Criminal Defense
revoke of probation and treatment
My husband was on 6 years probation and came up dirty for a taip assessment one time in all his 6 years in probation. Krista jumped on it fast and was in there on the first week to visit him. The judge wanted to send him away or extend him for three years and a 9 month treatment. Krista got it knocke...
Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Excellent Lawyer
Krista represented me for a DWI. My situation was very very messy (other pending charges, new charges midway through case) somehow she was able to get me an excellent plea bargain that allowed me to keep my license, keep the DWI off my record and not serve any jail time. She comes recommend from a la...
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Krista is awesome!
From the minute I met with Krista I felt so much better about my situation. She walked me through each step of the process and answered all my questions, without making me feel stupid. She took her time to be sure I understood. She encouraged me to be patient and not accept the first offer I was gi...
Krista Anne Chacona's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Krista Chacona is an attorney that I know to be extremely knowledgeable in the areas of criminal defense and guardianships. She is a tireless advocate for her clients and has a great deal of experience working cases that involve mental health issues. I endorse her without reservation."
Dal Ruggles
Juvenile law lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Krista A. Chacona
2010 - 2012
Mental Health Attorney, Travis County Probate Court
2008 - 2010
Mental Health Attorney - contract, Travis County Probate Court
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Choate & Associates, P.C.
2001 - 2004
Associate, Walker, Bright & Lewis, PC
1997 - 2000
Assistant Public Defender, Jefferson County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2012 - Present
Williams County Bar Association
2012 - Present
Willamson County Women's Bar Association
2012 - Present
National Alliance for Mental Illness
2010 - Present
Austin Bar Association
2005 - Present
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2001 - Present
State Bar of Texas
Education
1996
Albany Law School
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1993
Franklin and Marshall College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English