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Mission Statement

We represent people accused of serious crimes using innovative and creative strategies that challenge the system.

Austin Trial & Criminal Defense Attorneys

Our Vision

Creating a world where every human being is worth more than the worst thing they've ever been accused of.

Core Values

The principles we live and fight by

01

There Is No Can't

We are creative and persevering. “This can’t be done” is never an acceptable first response. We exhaust every avenue — and if we’ve truly tried everything, we pivot.

02

We Question the Default

We don’t do things just because “it’s always been done this way.” Every assumption is fair game.

03

Empathy & Dignity Aren't Conditional

Every person deserves empathy and humanity — regardless of whether we like them. We communicate to find solutions, never to dehumanize.

04

We're Loyal AF

We always have each other’s backs. We feel each other’s wins and losses as if they were our own — because they are.

05

We Roll With the Punches

Unexpected things happen. How we deal with them and keep fighting is what defines us. Roadblocks don’t stop us — they redirect us.

06

We Fall Forward

We learn and grow from every loss and setback, using them to make everything better the next time around.

07

We Play Offense, Not Defense

We develop a plan early and execute it. That means getting mitigation early, knowing our client’s goals early, and building a defense strategy from day one.

08

We Are Intentional

We evaluate, re-evaluate, and aren’t afraid to change course when the situation calls for it. Every action has purpose.

09

We Will Leave the World Better

In every action and interaction, we seek to leave things better than we found them — for clients, colleagues, and community.

10

Adversity With a Sense of Humor

Humor keeps a positive attitude alive and lets creativity flow. In this line of work, we always need levity.

Our Brand Promise

We see you, we hear you, we stand beside you,
and we fight like hell — creatively and relentlessly.

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30 years experience
You Don’t Have to Face This Alone

Tell us what’s going on. We’ll help you figure out what to do next—starting today.

We’ll help you figure out what to do next—starting today.

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