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About Deepali
Biography
Please note: I am not accepting new clients and am no longer in private practice.
I have been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1999. I worked as a prosecutor for twelve years before opening my own private law practice. I have also worked for a public defender's office handling death penalty capital murder cases, and in my private practice, I handled all levels of criminal defense for adults and juveniles in many South Central Texas counties including Bexar, Atascosa, Wilson, Hays, Frio, La Salle, Medina, and Karnes. I am now in non-profit management, first serving as Chief Public Defender for a 4-county region and now as Managing Attorney for Neighborhood Defender Service of Texas.
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Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1999
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Deepali Meenu Walters's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Austin | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Walters saved my life
Meenu Walters was my court appointed attorney and fought tooth and nail with bot the judge and DA for my case. I was charged with a felony case that took over a year and a half. Mid way though the case I was arrested in court because they had split my offence into two separate cases. I felt hopeless ...
Posted by Bianca | June 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Honest and Firm
She was my court appointed attorney on a thief case I had received. She was a great attorney she reset my case when I needed more time, she always gave me options on what it was that she could do for me and everything she told me she would do for me she did. She even picked up my case after I didn't ...
Posted by Bianca | June 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Honest and Firm
She was my court appointed attorney on a thief case I had received. She was a great attorney she reset my case when I needed more time, she always gave me options on what it was that she could do for me and everything she told me she would do for me she did. She even picked up my case after I didn't ...
Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2014 | Expungement
Expunction
Meenu Walters is one of the most dependable lawyer. I called many lawyers and they told me I would have to wait (2 years) to get my expunction. I did not want that on my record anymore. The other lawyers said I would be wasting money if I went with her and tried to get the expunction. I thought it wa...
Deepali Meenu Walters's Lawyer Endorsements
"Meenu Walters is an exceptionally skilled attorney highly regarded throughout central Texas."
"Meenu is an incredibly smart and talented juvenile lawyer, for years she has been my go to for juvenile law issues. I endorse this lawyer."
"Meenu has been my mentor and friend. I look up to her because she truly cares about the best interest of her client - even if that is at odds with what is the easiest thing to do. She won't plea out your case just to get rid of it. I would hire her if I were ever to run into legal troubles."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Meenu and I work alongside each other in the areas just south of San Antonio. She has impressed me with the degree of persuasiveness present in her negotiation skills with the prosecution. I have seen her get dismissals, probated sentences, and other offers of leniency when the prosecution was initially dead set on prison sentences for her clients."
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"I endorse attorney Deepali Meenu Walters. She is knowledgeable, skilled, and fights hard to protect her clients rights. She is a respected member in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigators."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Miss Walters and I have worked on several matters opposite eachother. She is someone who always came very prepared to court and eager to fight for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her for anyone facing criminal charges. She is also well respected both amongst criminal defense lawyers as well as prosecutors, which is extremely important. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Walters is an exceptional, knowledgeable defense attorney, as evidenced by her contributions on AVVO. I highly endorse and recommend her to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."
"Ms. Walters is one of the most professional, courteous, and knowledgeable attorneys I know. She works hard for her clients and does a great job in the courtroom. It was clear every time I dealt with her as opposing counsel that she was well-prepared and dedicated to doing a great job."
"The answers of Ms. Walters are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client looks for when hiring an attorney. Ms. Walters also demonstrates an unusual degree of collegiality to her fellow attorneys on the Avvo site."
"Ms. Walters' Avvo answers demonstrate she knows criminal law."
"Mrs Walters is a great attorney, with a charming personality. She has formidable trial skills and the ability to fight hard for her clients."
"It is clear by reading Mrs. Walters answers that she is knowledgeable and articulate. She is experienced and interested in helping those that are in need. We need more lawyers like her in the community."
"Ms. Walters is a knowledgeable and aggressive defense attorney. She has what it takes to get her clients the best results possible. I do not hesitate to recommend her."
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Experience
Honors
1999
Recognition for pro bono/volunteer work at law school graduation, St. Mary's University School of Law
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Managing Attorney, Neighborhood Defender Service of Texas
2020 - 2022
Chief Public Defender, Texas Riogrande Legal Aid, Inc.
2018 - 2018
Assistant Public Defender, Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases
2011 - 2020
Attorney, Law Office of Meenu Walters
1999 - 2011
Prosecuting Attorney, Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office
1997 - 1998
Student Attorney, St. Mary's Immigration Clinic
1997 - 1999
Legal Intern, Bexar County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2020 - Present
State Bar College
2012 - Present
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2012 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
1999 - 2011
Texas District and County Attorneys AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sex Offender Deregistration
Granted removal from sex offender registry
Expunction - In re TN
Expunction granted early
Juvenile Sex Offense - In the Matter of **
Deferred contract
Jury trial on multiple offenses - State of Texas v. KK
Acquittals on two charges, dismissals on two charges
Felony DWI - State of Texas v. JM
Probation/Hays County
Education
1999
St. Mary's University
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Baylor University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Houston
Speaking Engagements
2010
TCLEOSE Trainings
Obtaining Confessions/Statements From Juveniles
2002
TCLEOSE Trainings
Law Enforcement and the Courthouse
Languages
Hindi
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If you are issued a CTW for a courthouse, but later receive a summons to that courthouse, which over rules the other?
03 Jun 2023
Q&A
What happens if you have pending state charge while in federal custody?
05 Jun 2023
Q&A
Will a drug paraphernalia charge be off my record if I do the deferred disposition offered to me?
02 Jun 2023