Russell Henry Thomas Lorfing

Russell Henry Thomas Lorfing

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Abilene, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

265 S. Leggett Drive, Abilene, TX

About Russell

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

*Voted Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Abilene for 2023 Mr. Lorfing is a trial lawyer, former federal prosecutor, and managing partner at Keith & Lorfing, PLLC. He specializes in federal criminal defense and high-profile felony cases

17 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Personal Injury 50%

*Voted Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Abilene for 2023 as determined by Community Votes, an independent and objective online voting platform.

7 years | 100 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2009

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Keith & Lorfing, PLLC

265 S. Leggett Drive, Abilene, TX, 79605

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1708 15th St, Lubbock, TX, 79401

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206 W College Ave, San Angelo, TX, 76903

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306 W Wall St, Suite 415, Midland, TX, 79701

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Russell Henry Thomas Lorfing's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

83 Client Reviews

5 star (80)
4 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by Janie | May 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Anyone can catch a case unexpectedly

In January my husband and I both worked for sister companies. Officials came for someone that lived behind these companies which was property our boss owned. He conveniently left when a coworker called him to leave and left my husband and I to deal with the turmoil that would occur throughout that da...y. Was subpoenaed within a week and our world turned into something we never experienced before. Wasn’t sure where to turn to and my daughter in law recommended that we lawyer up thus bringing us to Keith & Lorfing. We weren’t prepared and were sitting ducks as we were being told that we were covered by the company Attorney which was not true at all. It was all last minute, but this practice moved pretty quick. Called them the day before meeting an agent for a subpoena. It was later in the day so I was pleasantly surprised that Russell called that evening. Explained the situation and we were assured that they had a great team and they could look into our ordeal and would schedule a meeting for the next day. Keith & Lorfing had barely opened up a Lubbock office which was close to home. There is where we met for a free consultation with Attorney David Sloan. He took us under his wing and the day of the subpoena he asked the agent to meet me at his office. Mr. Sloan found out my husband and I were being viewed as targets as well. It was a battle of us wanting to leave our employment for some time, but the convenience of working together and our dedication left us in an endless loop. I brought up our concern and there was no more having to doubt ourselves in what anyone else thought as he let the agent know we would leave work in a week. All this even before the retainer. Russell called again on 2/6/25 and let us know they were going against the target accusation aggressively and not to worry. Throughout the process we were being contacted by Secretaries and Attorneys. All were genuinely caring and experienced, putting us at ease. The agents we met with on that fateful day also stated during interview process that we had a great Attorney in Mr. Sloan. We couldn’t agree more as he notified us on May 12th that were no longer being viewed as targets in the case. We will definitely recommend this practice to anyone who may need them. Very kind and Godly people. Good things definitely come out of something bad. If you or a loved one are in chaos needing help don’t look further and give Keith & Lorfing a call.

Posted by James | April 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great law firm in Abilene tx!

Very professional staff! Always kept me up to date on what was going on. Thanks again Matt! And everyone else involved!

Posted by Collin Delarosa | March 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

This legal time Is Terrible

If you wanna call every week and consistently try to figure out what’s going on with your case call this place! Russell is a great attorney but his team is terrible the whole process of my case was draining His team never knew what was going on with my case I constantly got told they would call me b...ack for over a year! and even now 2 years later I asked to get a simple cover letter , and I’ve been calling every week for over a month now, someone finally contacts me today and wants to charge me $ just to email me a cover letter about the case they represented me on! Which is fine -No worries last time I ever recommend or reach out to this law firm.

Posted by Rachel | October 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Competent and Supportive

I can’t express how grateful I am for Keith & Lorfing’s support during an especially overwhelming and exhausting period in my life. After my initial consultation, Russell Lorfing and Wendi Pearson were amazing in taking control of my third party auto claim. They contested the liability percentage, su...ccessfully changed it, and guided me throughout the process. For more context, the insurance company offered partial liability far below an acceptable amount given the circumstances. I compiled significant information and supporting evidence to support my claim. I followed up regarding the decision and they provided inconsistent vague reasoning, denied requests for meaningful communication in writing, ignored or misrouted escalations, and provided non-working numbers for me to reach out to for help. As someone with a disability that directly impacts my communication, the context and level of communication required severely strained my daily life. After an overwhelming month of persistence, it clicked that the insurance company would never take me seriously. I felt hopeless and second-guessed myself. Russell Lorfing completely turned that feeling around for me. He reassured me of my perspective in the collision and the work I submitted, restoring my confidence. Russell was personable and relatable as he explained the decision from the insurance’s perspective. He was very confident in his ability to obtain the result I couldn’t, but provided empowerment instead of being pushy. Every paralegal and assistant I interacted with had an amazing capacity to help in the most hospitable way. After signing a contract, Keith & Lorfing handled everything and allowed me to move forward.

Posted by Danny M | August 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Life changing experience

Russel got me in very fast, the same day I called, and was very professional, respectful and caring towards myself and the situation that I found myself in. He was very knowledgeable on federal laws and informed me on the point system so we could figure out what kind of time I was looking at. He was ...upfront and honest about what the reality of the situation was. I hired him immediately and it was the best choice I have ever made. Throughout this process Russel never pushed me off onto his colleagues he ALWAYS showed up for me. The end result far surpassed anything I thought was possible and I got my second chance at life! Thank you Russel for everything you have done for me! If you find yourself in a bad situation you can rest assure that getting Russel Lorfing as you attorney, will be the best choice you can make!

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Russell Henry Thomas Lorfing's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Strickland

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lorfing has long been an outstanding attorney, both as a prosecutor and for the defense. There is absolutely no one I would recommend ahead of him in the areas he practices in."

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Kristen Ayers

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Russell is experienced, intelligent, and caring. He is very passionate about representing his clients and going the extra mile."

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Derron Parks

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"There is not a more tenacious fighter that you can have on your side than Russell. He is smart,, caring, and dedicated. He can negotiate when needed but is not afraid to take a matter to trial...and win! I have seen his work up close. Not only would I refer clients to him, I would hire him if I needed help."

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Brian Poe

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Russell is a fantastic advocate for his clients! He tirelessly works to ensure that he has the best approach in every case in order to best serve his clients. I had the opportunity to work with him when we were both federal prosecutors and to consult with him on cases since we both entered private practice. Russell never stops learning because he not only wants the best result for his client, he truly cares about what happens to the client. His natural trial abilities combined with the passion he has for his clients sets him above the other attorneys in West Texas. I endorse Russell without hesitation!"

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Jason Goss

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russell Lorfing is a great advocate with a lot of experience handling both simple and extremely complex matters. Russell and I were at law school together and advocated with and against each other, and even back then and he was a fantastic advocate. After he graduated, he became a respected Federal Prosecutor, and he’ll use that experience to help you when you need it most. Russell has all the tools a great lawyer needs to get the best results for his clients. Highly Recommend him to anyone who finds themselves needing a legal bodyguard."

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Dax Pueschel

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Friend

"Russell Lorfing is a hard charging federal defense attorney with stellar credentials and an unmatched work ethic. More importantly though, Russell is a devoted family man and friend. He cares about his clients, sees his work as purpose, and treats every client problem as if the problem were his own. Russell has a great attitude, works well with opposing counsel, is professional, and will go the extra mile. He believes in doing the right thing and treating others with respect and dignity. Russell has a way with people and strives to leave everyone he meets feeling good about who they are."

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Yuri Nielsen

Litigation lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A skilled Attorney and highly respected member of the legal community."

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Robert House

Appeals lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Strickland

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kristen Ayers

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Guinn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rick Cofer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Ramirez

Personal injury lawyer

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Chad Van Brunt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Catherine Deist

Military law lawyer

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Kevin Willhelm

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Goss

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Poe

Federal crime lawyer

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Dax Pueschel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Wood

Administrative law lawyer

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Robert House

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Javier Rocha

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Best Lawyers in Abilene - 2023, Community Votes

2023

Best Motor Vehicle Crash attorney in Abilene, Expertise.com

2022

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2021

Avvo's 2021 Client Choice Award, Avvo

2020

Prosecutor Achievement and Accomplishment Award, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Lubbock Division

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Designated at Cyber Hacking and Intellectual Property Attorney, United States Department of Justice

2016

Prosecutor Accomplishment Award, Custom and Border Prosecution

2015

Chief's Investigative Excellence Award, Internal Revenue Service

2009

Law Alumnus Award, St. Mary's Alumni Association

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Managing Partner, The Keith & Lorfing Law Firm, PLLC

2014 - 2020

Assistant United States Attorney, United States Department of Justice

2012 - 2014

Associate, Brock Guerra Strandmo Dimaline Jones, P.C.

2010 - 2012

Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Texas Court Of Appeals

Associations

2020 - Present

Abilene Bar Association

Member

2020 - Present

National Association of Former Assistant United States Attorneys (NAFAUSA)

President

2020 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Affiliate Member

2016 - Present

Lubbock County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Texas State Bar

Member

2012 - 2014

San Antonio Young Lawyers Association

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Dennis Hagan (1:08-CR-0058-H)

Case dismissed in the interest of justice

United States v. Strakele (1:22-CR-071-H)

Caes dismissed in the interest of justice

State of Texas v. JFF, a minor

NOT GUILTY

State of Texas v. Rusty Thompson (Cause # 012253) - Jones County

Not Guilty

United States v. Glisson (1:20-CR-069-H)

Case dismissed based on a 5th Amendment violation

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Education

2009

St. Mary's University

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

2024 Prairie Dog Conference, Lubbock Texas

Busted by the Feds: Prosecuting and Defending Federal Criminal Cases

2023

Midland Bar Luncheon

Do Better: How to Win Cases, Make Millions, and Grow Your Practice

2020

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children law enforcement training - 2 hours - guest lecture

Why Meta Matters

2019

West Texas Banker's Working Group quarterly meeting - 45 minutes - guest lecture

Get Rich Quick: A Banker's Guide to Money Laundering

2019

Monthly Luncheon - 20 minutes - guest lecture

Digital Sex Crimes in the Age of Millennials: Cyber Stalking, Sextortion, and Revenge Porn

2019

Annual Meeting- 60 minutes - guest lecture

You Never Saw it Coming: Identity Theft and the Dark Web

2019

Annual CLE - 60 minute presentation - guest lecture

The New and Improved Search Warrant for the Digital World

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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