I want to help you with your legal situation.  I would, however, like to tell you something about who I am and what I believe.

The men in my family are Texans.  Some born when the frontier was near, they worked hard and enjoyed adventures.  One uncle captured headlines when he single-handedly flew his bomber back from a mission that killed all of his companions and virtually destroyed the aircraft.  Another fought his way across Guadalcanal in the bloodiest battle of World War II.  A third brought me photos of penguins he saw on his trip to Antarctica.  All were brave and interesting men, but my father was the most important influence in my young life.  He was a craftsman and builder of critical instruments, selling his expertise around the world.  He traveled across America and Europe, providing the training and expertise for a Brazilian airline to manage a fleet of US-built aircraft.  He and my mother were on the last US plane that fled Iran when the Ayatollah took over.  Throughout his life, he took care of his family and those who worked with him.   

My father admired the ideals of the Texas frontier, law and education.  He made it possible for me to become the first in our family to graduate from college and then go on to law school.  My family showed me the value of work, adventure and contribution.  They lived by the Code of the West:  “Ask no more and give no less than honesty, courage, loyalty, generosity and fairness.”  I have spent my life following their valuable examples.

My formal education was at the University of North Texas and SMU Law School in Dallas.  I joined the US Air Force and began practicing law in 1971 as an Assistant Judge Advocate General (JAG) at a large training base in Texas.  Although I was assigned primarily as a prosecutor, I was given the opportunity to defend some cases, allowing myself a more balanced view of criminal justice than many lawyers could enjoy so early in their careers.

After leaving the Air Force, I began a successful defense practice.  In 1982, I was selected as Associate Judge (then called Master) for the District Courts of Dallas County.  After my service of ___ years, I returned to private practice.  I resumed an active trial and office practice, handling criminal, personal injury and family law cases.  Today, my main focus is DWI defense.

What happens with your case is very important for you, your family and your future.  Over 35 years of legal experience has taught me that a successful law office combines intelligent, aggressive and ethical legal representation and quality communications with my clients.  When you are my client, you are treated with integrity and respect.  I use the latest technology and most cost-effective business practices to ensure that you are up-to-date with the events and activities in your case.  I am experienced in trial and the legal process and have training and experience in forensic law and science.  You deserve to be represented by someone with the combined wisdom of experience and understanding of the law.  It is, after all, your future…your life.