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About Kris Davis-Jones
Attorneys are problem solvers. Our job is to help people in trouble. That's why I became a lawyer. Everyone, in their worst hour, deserves someone to stand by their side. I have always said, "If someone wants to prosecute my client, they have to get past me first." I strive to give my clients the best defense possible. That means conducting my own investigation. It also means making sure the police and prosecutors do not cheat and do not railroad my clients rights.
I think the most important consideration in choosing a lawyer to handle your case is trust. Your reputation, your criminal record, your liberty and sometimes even quite literally your life is in this person's hands. You must trust absolutely that the person who stands between you and your freedom will do everything possible to best advocate your case.
Even before becoming a lawyer, my professional experiences helped develop the skills I use every day advocating for my clients. After graduating college with a journalism degree, I worked for a few years in sales. Traveling a four state area I learned how to talk to all kinds of people, and how to effectively negotiate the best deal possible.
Later, I became a broadcast reporter. Every day I gathered information and investigated facts. I examined issues from all sides of a debate and then presented it in a compelling way to viewers. As a lawyer, you are essentially telling your client's story. An advocate must convince a jury, judge, or prosecutor why a client is not guilty, why the charges should be reduced, or why punishment should be lessened.
Here is more background on my legal career:
Education
- J.D., Baylor University School of Law, 2000
- B.A., Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin, 1988
Civic & professional associations
- Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Board of Directors, Secretary
- The Advocate, Editorial Committee
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Speaker, Rusty Duncan Seminar, 2004
- American Civil Liberties Union
- Board of Directors, Central Texas Chapter
- Legal Panel, Central Texas Chapter
- State Legislative Committee, 2001 Session
- The Sunshine Project for Police Accountability, Austin, 1999
- Crime Victims Crisis Center, Abilene,1993–1995
- Volunteer, We Help Ourselves Program
- Frequent guest speaker at the University of Texas Law School
About Our Team
I am able to spend more time working on your case in large part due to the help of three excellent team members.
Legal assistant Tina Malone has 20 years of legal experience. She helps take care of client needs, making sure we have the necessary documents for a successful, productive court appearance. Tina also handles bookkeeping for the office, conducts investigation and performs research on various factual and legal issues. If I am in court or with another client, Tina is usually available to assist you immediately.
Legal assistant Joyce Najera has been with my law office longer than anyone. She creates and maintains client files, handles resetting cases when necessary. In addition, Joyce has developed great expertise in helping me prepare for driver's license hearings for clients accused of DWI.
Receptionist Tania Easterling is your first point of contact. She can answer many of your initial questions, like when and where you need to be in court. If Tania can’t answer a question, she’ll get you in touch with the person who can most quickly address your concern. If you need to come in to talk about your case, Tania can also set up an appointment.
Contact us
To discuss your case with an experienced criminal defense attorney, contact us today. The Law Office of Kris Davis-Jones serves clients in Austin and its surrounding communities, including Round Rock, Pflugerville, Westlake, Lakeway, Buda, Kyle, Bastrop, Elgin, Georgetown, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Lockhart, and San Antonio.
