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Lee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lee County

No matter what criminal charges are filed against you, it’s worth discovering your options to defend against them. At Cofer & Connelly, PLLC, we proudly provide hard-hitting and knowledgeable criminal defense counsel to the people of Lee County, Giddings, and more areas in the region. If you have been accused of a misdemeanor or felony offense, or even an infraction that could up-end your future freedom, let us know about it, so we can tell you how we can help defend you.

People in Lee County choose our firm for criminal defense because:

  • We have more than 100 years of combined legal experience.
  • We have a 94% success rate in criminal cases since 2020.
  • We have former felony prosecutors and judges on our team.
  • We have tried more than 300 cases in front of judges.
  • We are recognized by the Austin Chronicle in its “Best of Austin” series.
  • Six of our attorneys are recognized by Texas Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars℠.

Learn about the ways we can defend you against all sorts of criminal charges. Call our Lee County and Giddings criminal defense lawyers at (512) 991-0576 and ask for a case review.

We Handle a Variety of Criminal Defense Cases

What sort of criminal charge has been filed against you? No matter what you answer, the experienced team of Cofer & Connelly, PLLC are ready to help. With our extensive experience and multi-attorney team, we have the talents, resources, and drive to handle the most complex criminal defense cases in Lee County.

Our team often handles cases involving the following criminal charges and more:

  • Alcohol-related offenses
  • Disorderly conduct
  • Domestic violence
  • Driver’s license suspensions
  • Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
  • Drug crimes
  • Felonies
  • Fleeing from the police
  • Juvenile crimes
  • Sex crimes
  • Stalking
  • Swatting
  • Theft crimes
  • Traffic tickets
  • Violent crimes
  • Weapons charges
  • White collar crimes

Penalties for a Criminal Conviction

If you are convicted of a serious criminal offense in Lee County, you could be hit with sentencing requirements that severely damage your freedoms, reputation, finances, and more. Even misdemeanor crimes can carry surprisingly heavy penalties that change your day-to-day life for the worse. For this reason and many others, you should always take every criminal offense filed against you seriously and explore your options to defend yourself. Even if you are notified of a criminal investigation against you but have not been arrested yet, you can take action to defend yourself and fight to avoid any severe criminal penalties later.

Convictions for criminal offenses in Lee County, TX, can include:

  • Extended incarceration (possibly life in prison for certain felonies)
  • Steep fines (often in the tens of thousands of dollars)
  • Mandatory community services (80+ hours in some cases)
  • Required completion of corrective courses (such as anger management)

Beyond the courtroom, the penalties of a criminal conviction can be damaging. You might be blocked from certain avenues of employment, or unable to get certain loans or forms of government assistance. Your personal life could even be devastated by the reputation loss you suffer among your friends, coworkers, and neighbors. With everything on the line when charged with a criminal offense, you should do whatever you can to defend yourself.

Benefits of a Local Defense Attorney

You should choose a local criminal defense attorney from a private firm to build your defense, rather than relying on a public defender. At Cofer & Connelly, PLLC in Lee County, you can work with criminal defense attorneys who are genuinely invested in your case and want to see you enjoy the best possible outcome, such as a case dismissal or not-guilty verdict. Unlike public defenders, we can control how many cases we take at once and we can utilize a broader variety of investigative techniques to build your case. With our experience and outside-the-box strategies, we are prepared to stand up for your rights against the most serious of criminal offenses.

You will also appreciate that our criminal defense lawyers are locals who know the communities and courts of Lee County. Our familiarity helps us get to work quicker on cases, prepare better to negotiate with the court or prosecution, and much more. Remember: We have former judges and prosecutors on our team, so we’re highly prepared to handle the most challenging cases imaginable.

Start Your Defense – Call Today

Don’t wait another day to start your defense if you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, arrested, or investigated. Our Lee County and Giddings criminal defense attorneys are always standing by to hear from new and returning clients who need our help. We’ve built our reputation by tenaciously fighting against the toughest prosecutions, and we’d like to see just how we can help with your case, too.

We offer initial consultations to get you more information about your rights and options. Call (512) 991-0576 now.

  • "Excellent all around. Highly recommend."
    W. N.
  • "I am eternally grateful for all of the efforts they put in to go above and beyond for everyone they help."
    Former Client
  • "They really listen to and care about their client's needs and consistently fight for the best outcome! I am eternally grateful for all of the effort they put in to go above and beyond for everyone they help."
    C.D.
  • 103 Years of Experience

Committed to Excellence

  • Super Lawyer 2024
  • Best of Austin Winner 2024
  • Elite Lawyer – Criminal Defense, Elite Lawyer (2021-2024)
  • Justia - 10.0 Lawyer Rating
  • Texas Bar Foundation
  • AVVO Top Attorney 2024
  • AVVO 5 Stars 2024
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2024- Rick Cofer
  • Super Lawyers
  • Attorney and Practice Magazine's Top 10 Attorney-2019
  • Texas Bar College
  • National College for DUI Defense- General Member
  • CATLA
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • DWI Scholar, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (2021)
  • Austin Bar Association
  • FindLaw
  • Best of Austin Winner
  • Lead Counsel 2021
  • Avvo Clients' Choice 2021
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2022
  • AV Preeminent
  • Top Attorneys 2022 - Austin Monthly
  • Avvo Clients' Choice 2022
  • Proud Fellow of the ABF
  • Avvo 2021
  • NTL
  • Avvo 2022
  • Avvo 2023 Geoffery
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