Whether you are accused of committing a state crime or need to initiate divorce or custody proceedings, Jennifer Barnett will be a strong partner, making sure you receive all of the protection your Constitutional rights provide under the law. She will guide you through court procedures, explain the available choices and give you her best advice?and then she will vigorously defend your case. 

Contact Ms. Barnett today so she can begin working on your case. She offers a free initial consultation and accepts payment plans and credit cards. Ms. Barnett is straightforward and will present an honest evaluation of your case so you can make the most informed decision in a timely manner.

• Expunction : Even if you are acquitted of a crime, or if the District Attorney's Office dismisses your case after it has been filed, the arrest will still appear on your record and documents of the alleged incident will still exist in law enforcement files. However, an expunction erases all proof of the charge, and it appears as though the arrest never took place. While this is only available under certain circumstances, contact Ms. Barnett to see if you apply.

• Orders of Non-Disclosure : Orders of Non-Disclosure prevent criminal justice agencies from releasing your records to the public. These orders allow you to refrain from disclosing your arrest when questioned by non-law enforcement individuals.

• Intoxication-Oriented Offenses : Ms. Barnett handles cases as a DWI lawyer for Intoxication-Oriented offenses, including DWIs, public intoxication, furnishing alcohol to a minor, and also represents minors charged with possession, consumption or underage drinking and driving.

• Drug Offenses : If you have been charged with a drug offense in Texas, legal representation is very important. Texas drug laws can become complicated without a legal background. Ms. Barnett has extensive experience providing legal advice for clients charged with possession of marijuana, controlled substances, dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia, and prescription fraud, as well as delivery cases.

• Victim-Oriented Offenses : Ms. Barnett handles cases for clients charged with Victim-Oriented offenses: including assault (Class A and C), family violence, aggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault of a child, harassment, stalking, terroristic threats, deadly conduct, failing to stop and render aid, and leaving the scene of an accident.

• Theft and Property offenses : Ms. Barnett represents clients charged with shoplifting, issuing a bad check, theft of property, theft of service, and theft by check. She also provides legal advice to those charged with burglary, criminal trespass, and criminal mischief.

• Police Officer-Oriented offenses : Ms. Barnett provides legal representation to clients charged with giving a false report to a police officer, evading arrest or detention, resisting arrest, detention or search, failure to identify, unlawful carrying of a weapon, possession of firearms by a felon, and assault on a public servant.

• Offenses against Public Decency : Ms. Barnett accepts cases for clients charged with prostitution, indecent exposure, and public lewdness.

• Municipal Court Violations : Ms. Barnett represents clients charged with a variety of class C misdemeanors, including Driving Under the Influence, public intoxication, MIP (minor in possession), MIC (minor in consumption), IBC (issuance of a bad check), class C assault, class C theft, etc.

• Grand Jury Proceedings : If done during the early stages of your case, Ms. Barnett can prepare a Grand Jury packet to try to prevent a true bill of indictment, and essentially attempt to end the case before it even gets started. Once a true bill is returned, you face an uphill battle acquiring a dismissal or acquittal.

• Probation Violations : This includes motions to adjudicate, motions to revoke, and motions to surrender.

• Administrative Law : ALR hearings to avoid a driver's license suspension are extremely time sensitive. To prevent an automatic suspension, contact Ms. Barnett as soon as possible.

• Occupational Driver's License : Ms. Barnett can help you obtain an Occupational Driver's License and provide legal assistance if you are charged with driving while license suspended or found in violation of your Occupational Driver's License...