Far West Texas Regional Public Defender
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Founded in 2003, Far West Texas Regional Public Defender operates in Alpine, TX and the surrounding areas. The company has a rich history of providing robust criminal defense representation to indigent defendants, tackling cases ranging from first-degree felonies to complex litigation, sex crimes, and appeals. The team has a proven track record, often hearing the words "Not Guilty" from the jury. The firm's team prides itself on hard work, integrity, compassion, and passionate representation. With a commitment to understanding the impact of each case on their clients, they strive to help clients navigate their legal problems effectively.
Highlights
11 years in business
Serves Alpine , TX
Specialties
Breathalyzer administered
Breathalyzer administered at traffic stop, Breathalyzer not administered at traffic stop
Previous DUI charges
Customers with previous DUI charges, Customers without previous DUI charges
Felony or misdemeanor
Misdemeanor, Felony
Field sobriety tests
Field sobriety tests performed, Field sobriety tests not performed
Location and hours
Far West Texas Regional Public Defender
205 North 7th Street
Alpine, TX 79830
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Sun
Mon
Tue
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Closed
Closed
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Resume
Work Experience
First Assistant Public Defender
Far West Texas Regional Public Defender
2020 - Present
Assistant Public Defender
Far West Texas Regional Public Defender
2018 - 2020
Partner
Paul F. Chambers, PLLC
2015 - 2021
Consultant
GDWI
2014 - 2015
Intern
City of Dallas
2013 - 2013
Intern
Federal Public Defender
2012 - 2012
Chief Public Defender
Far West Texas Regional Public Defender
2017 - Present
Partner
Law Office of James G. McDermott, PLLC
2017 - 2017
Partner
Thompson Salinas Rickers & McDermott, LLP
2013 - 2017
Director of Public Defender Division
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
2010 - 2013
Assistant Appellate Public Defender
Dallas County Public Defender's Office
2009 - 2010
First Assistant Public Defender
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
2007 - 2009
Assistant Public Defender
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
2006 - 2007
Staff Attorney
Court Of Appeals For The Third District Of Texas
2003 - 2006
Education
Valparaiso University
2014
University of Texas School of Law
2003
University of Texas
Law
2017
University of Texas School of Law
2003
Texas State University, Sul Ross State University
2011
Texas Tech University
2018
University of Texas School of Law
2003
Associations & Affiliations
Trans-Pecos Bar Association
Member
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Trans-Pecos Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas, Committee on Pattern Jury Charges
Member
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Williamson County Bar Association
State Bar of Texas, Committee on Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters
Committee Member
Publications
Proceedings of the Annual Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training
Analyzing Elements of Crimes
2013
Proceedings of the Annual Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training
Constitutional Rights of Criminal Defendants
2011
Proceedings of the Annual Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training
Preparing Your Client to Testify in a Criminal Proceeding
2012
Speaking Engagements
Rusty Duncan 2022 - Public Defender Day
Automation and Public Defense
2022
Trans-Pecos Criminal Defense Lawyers
Navigating the Interstate Agreement on Detainers
2019
Trial Training for Public Defenders
Preservation of Error
2015
Training for New Lawyers
Introduction to Criminal Procedure
2013
Training for New Lawyers
Trial Preparation
2013
Training for new lawyers
Suppressing Evidence
2012
2012 Annual Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Cross-Training
Preparing Your Client to Testify in Criminal Proceedings
2012
Criminal Defense Clinic
Voir Dire
2011
Annual Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Training
Constitutional Rights of Criminal Defendants
2011
Regional Training for State Magistrates
Magistration under the Fair Defense Act
2007
Services offered
Consumer Lawyer
Criminal Defense Attorney
Dui Lawyer
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers