Criminal Defense Lawyers in Central Texas

Austin Criminal Defense Attorneys

If you have been accused of a crime, it is critical that you seek the advice of an experienced Austin criminal defense lawyer immediately. The penalties for criminal offenses in Texas can be severe and many come with life-altering effects. As prosecutors are under increasing pressure to get convictions, having the right legal representation on your side can help you achieve the best possible result in your circumstances.

Whether you have been accused of a crime or are being investigated, your rights and freedom are in jeopardy. It is important to have the counsel of an experienced criminal defense lawyer as early on in the process as possible. Our legal team utilizes of combined years of experience as former prosecutors and significant legal knowledge to provide you with a strategic, aggressive defense to fight the charges against you and protect your future.

Former Prosecutors Turned Experienced Defense Lawyers

As former assistant district attorneys, we know how to find weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and how to use those to your advantage. We will seek to suppress any evidence that was obtained illegally and look for ways to have the charges against you dismissed. The criminal defense attorneys of Mills and Chopin are known in the legal community for their integrity, hard work, and skill during plea negotiations. We have successfully negotiated fair and just pleas on behalf of many clients, including dismissals.

We know how to handle all of the various possibilities that can arise during pretrial proceedings, jury trials, sentencing hearings, and more. During our careers as prosecutors, we built excellent relationships with government attorneys and learned how they handle their cases. We now use our familiarity with government lawyers and local law enforcement to defend our clients.

We handle all types of criminal law matters, including:

  • Felonies: There are five types of felony charges in Texas, ranging from state jail felonies to capital felonies, and each comes with its own penalty guidelines under the Texas Penal Code
  • Misdemeanors: Chapter 12 of the Texas Penal Code defines three types of misdemeanors – Class A, Class B, and Class C, which can range in terms of fines and imprisonment
  • Expunctions / sealing of records: In you are eventually found innocent of the crime you were charged with and / or the charges were dismissed, you may be eligible to have your criminal record expunged, which will erase or seal all related records
  • DWI defense: Being arrested for drunk driving can result in the suspension or revocation of your driver’s license, fines, and even jail time
  • Drug crimes: Texas has a wide range of drug crimes on the books, including possession, trafficking, and more, and you should retain an experienced lawyer to help protect your freedom
  • Theft offenses: Theft is among the most commonly prosecuted crimes in Texas and there are multiple degrees and types of theft you can be charged with
  • White collar crimes: White Collar crimes are generally extremely complex cases and include charges such as bank fraud, charge card fraud, mail and wire fraud, embezzlement, accounting fraud, money laundering, and more
  • Weapons and gun charges: A weapons offense can include possessing or carrying a weapon illegally, using a gun in the commission of a crime, and more
  • Sex crimes: These offenses can include aggravated sexual assault of a child, child molestation, child pornography, date rape, revenge porn, rape, online solicitation of a minor, and more
  • Probation violations and modifications: If you break the terms of your probation, you could suffer serious consequences in Texas
  • Juvenile crimes such as minor in possession of alcohol: If your child is accused or arrested for committing a crime in Austin, TX, our juvenile defense attorneys can help mitigate the potential negative impacts on your child’s future
  • Domestic and family violence: These cases present unique challenges, the state takes the charges very seriously, and the law is strict, so being charged with family violence means you need to immediately hire a defense lawyer

Charged with a crime or being investigated for a crime? You deserve the best Austin criminal defense lawyer, someone with a proven track record and reputation for treating clients with respect and getting the resolution they need to move forward with their lives. The Austin, Texas defense attorneys of Mills and Chopin believe that by conducting an in-depth investigation and analysis of the facts and defenses of every client’s case, we can help people who deserve a second chance. The lawyers at our law office are respected former prosecutors who are knowledgeable of and significantly experienced in criminal law, and we are personally committed to each and every client.

Contact The Austin Criminal Defense Attorneys of Mills and Chopin Today

The Austin criminal defense attorneys of Mills and Chopin are ethical, respected, and aggressive lawyers who represent clients in state and federal criminal courts in felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile matters. If you or a family member has been charged with a federal crime, state crime, felony, misdemeanor, DWI, or a juvenile charge, you should get in contact with an experienced defense lawyer as soon as possible.