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Margaret Chen Kercher
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Biography
Margaret Kercher zealously represents her clients and dedicates individualized attention and analysis to each case to provide a strategic defense for her clients. Margaret is a proven trial lawyer. She has tried traffic ticket cases to murder cases.
Margaret discovered her passion to be a lawyer in college when she became a member of the UT-Austin Mock Trial Association. After college, she attended Baylor Law School, which prides itself in its trial advocacy training. In addition to learning the necessary skills and the thought processes of a lawyer, Margaret was able to hone her oral advocacy skills as a member of the Baylor mock trial team and also winning the school's moot court competition (with her now husband as her moot court partner). During that time, she was also a notes and comments editor on the Baylor Law Review and worked on her article regarding the Voting Rights Act.
Right after law school, Margaret spent some time working for a few different civil law firms representing companies, but eventually, she made the decision that helping individuals was her calling. She opened up her own law office, and predominantly, her practice was criminal defense. She has represented and continues to represent clients all around Central Texas in state and federal court. Margaret assists her clients in navigating the criminal justice system from the beginning to the end. Helping clients understand the available avenues they have is part of the job.
She has had the opportunity to be a staff attorney in different specialty courts in Travis County. Most recently, she was a staff attorney in DWI Court in Travis County.
Margaret brings her experience, knowledge, dedication, and attention to her clients' representation.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
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Margaret Chen Kercher's Reviews
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Posted by Sam | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Attorney
Margaret Kercher is an excellent attorney. She worked quickly and diligently, explaining all of the complicated details of my case to me, and creating the outcome I was looking for. She is thorough, kind, and very professional. I received a deferred dismissal from the Community Court of Austin Te...
Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very professional and understanding
Margaret was very attentive and easily contacted at every phase of my case. She was very understanding, and took time to thoroughly explain everything to me. I would strongly recommend her to anyone!
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2015
Professional and helpful
Margaret was great from the beginning. She always kept me informed on the status of my case. I have a pretty hectic work schedule and we were always able to find time to talk. She seemed well versed in what she was doing, she didn't hesitate to speak. Overall, i hope i don't need a lawyer again, but ...
Posted by Azalia | March 9, 2015
Divorce Attorney Margaret Chen Kercher
I was very happy and satisfied with Mrs. Kercher's professional experience, she explains every step of the process very well and is available to answer questions quickly. I highly recommend Mrs. Kercher to my friends and family.
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2014
Highly recommend Margaret to defend you
This was the first time I got troubles in Austin, it was also the first time I got troubles in my life. I was charged sexual assault of a child (2nd degree felony) and violate protective order(Class A misdemeanor). Margaret did a wonderful job to make the felony dismissed. As for the misdemeanor, si...
Margaret Chen Kercher's Lawyer Endorsements
"Margaret is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Austin. She does not back down from the government and is a proven trial lawyer. She has my full endorsement."
"I highly endorse Margaret for criminal defense cases. She's sharp and knows how to achieve great results for her clients. If you're facing criminal charges, don't hesitate to give her a call."
"Margaret Kercher is an extremely knowledgeable and skillful criminal law attorney. I have referred several clients to her and feel confident that she will handle their matter with the utmost care."
"Margaret is the attorney you want in your corner when facing any criminal charges. She will fight tirelessly for her clients. I endorse her without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Kercher is extremely professional and goes above and beyond for her clients."
"I endorse Margaret without reservation. I have worked with her on numerous matters for clients who had both criminal and immigration issues they had to resolve. I have seen first hand that she is an experienced, knowledgeable, responsible and caring attorney who will do her utmost to help her clients."
"Margaret and I worked together representing a client's case that went to trial. I saw first hand how hard working and dedicated she is when it comes to her profession. She knows the law and represents her clients to the fullest. It is because of my experience observing the quality of Margaret's work that I feel confident in giving this recommendation."
"Ms. Kercher's high intellect, tenacity, and deep respect for the law is unquestioned. Her determination and willingness to take on tough cases has made her one of Austin's top lawyers. I strongly recommend Ms. Kercher."
"I have personally worked with Ms. Kercher and found her to be a strong adovcate, a caring counselor, and an excellent lawyer. I have great faith in her abilities."
"Margaret is a dedicated, skilled attorney with an eye for detail and a heart for people."
"I endorse this lawyer. Margaret is an excellent lawyer and friend."
"Mrs. Kercher is an amazing advocate and trial attorney. Her compassion for her clients combined with her relentless advocacy in the court room makes Mrs. Kercher one of the top attorneys in her field. I have had the pleasure of seeing her advocacy and court room skills first hand, and therefore I highly endorse this lawyers work."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2005
Advocacy Award (Order of the Barristers), Baylor Law School
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Senior Associate Attorney, Smith & Vinson Law Firm, PLLC
2010 - 2021
Owner, Law Office of Margaret Chen Kercher, PLLC
2009 - 2010
Associate, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.
2008 - 2009
Associate, Bovey & Bojorquez
Associations
2021 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2021 - Present
Williamson County Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Lloyd Lochridge American Inn of CourtBarrister
2009 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Austin Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2015 - 2018
Texas Bar College
Sample of Legal Cases
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Education
2007
Baylor University
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Texas - Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2003
London School of Economics and Political Science
Study Abroad
Speaking Engagements
2021
Anti-Asian Hate Crime
Anti-Asian Hate Crime Panel
2017
Lloyd Lochridge American Inn of Court
Assisted Suicide
2013
Security Seminar
What to do if you're arrested. (What to expect after arrest in Travis County)
Publications
2006
Baylor Law Review
Notes and Comments Editor
Languages
Mandarin
Taiwanese
English