Practice Areas - Criminal Law, Family Law & Probabte Law, Athens, TX
Criminal Law
If you have been charged with a crime, or if you are facing revocation of probation, you need a lawyer that will work with you and represent your interests. John has used his training and experience as a former felony prosecutor to help and assist those charged in the criminal justice system.
John’s experience and areas of practice include:
- Felony drug charges
- Aggravated Assaults
- Sexual Offenses
- Burglary
- Felony DWI and Intoxication Offenses
- Motions to Revoke or Motions to Adjudicate
- Bail Reduction Writs
- Misdemeanor drug charges
- DWI
- Thefts/ Burglary
Before going into court unrepresented, you need to fully understand your rights and options. You should be aware that in some instances you may suffer collateral consequences if you are found guilty or plead guilty to a charge.
Please call for a free and confidential consultation.
Family Law
John recognizes that it can be confusing, emotional, and frustrating for individuals going through a divorce or any of a number of domestic relations issues. You should be treated fairly and professionally. John has successfully represented individuals going through divorces or disputes concerning their children.
Areas of practice include:
- Simple Divorces (no children/ no property)
- Divorces involving property
- Divorces involving children
- Suits Affecting Parent Child Relationships (SAPCR)
- Modifications of prior Orders
- Termination and Adoptions
- CPS cases
Please call for a free and confidential consultation.
Probate Law
The Texas probate system allows for several different types of administration of estates. Since going into private practice in 2002, John has represented individuals who are going through this difficult process. Each set of circumstances needs to be independently evaluated so that you can understand what your options are and how to accomplish these goals.
Areas of practice include:
- Probate of Will as Muniment of Title
- Application for Letters Testamentary
- Application for Letters of Administration
- Independent Administrations
- Dependent Administrations
- Guardianships
John can also assist you in developing a strategy for taking care of your wishes before the need arises. Did you know that if you do not have a valid will at the time of your death, Texas law determines how your estate will be distributed? This can clearly contradict with your wishes or understanding of the law. As such, you may need to consider the following:
- Wills between spouses
- Powers of Attorney
- Designations of Guardianships
- Medical Directives
Please call for a free and confidential consultation.