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Georgetown Criminal Defense Attorneys
Serving Texans in Williamson County
Facing criminal charges in Texas can be a highly stressful and uncertain experience. The severity of state and federal crimes, the complexity of the legal system, and the potential consequences—incarceration, fines, and a criminal record—all contribute to this stress and uncertainty. Your career, personal relationships, and future opportunities may be affected.
Having an experienced Georgetown criminal defense attorney on your side can make all the difference. At Winters & Chidester, we are dedicated defenders with years of experience working as a team in the criminal justice system. Our prior stints as Texas prosecutors give us a unique perspective on how the other side thinks and operates to get convictions.
When you retain our firm, that experience can inform your case, giving you an advantage you might not otherwise have. As a team, our criminal defense lawyers in Georgetown can provide insightful strategy, seasoned skills, and the advocacy you need in seeking an optimum result.
For your free consultation with a Georgetown criminal defense attorney at Winters & Chidester, call (512) 961-4555 or contact us online. Hablamos español.
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Former Prosecutors
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Years of Experience Working as a Trial Team
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Educators
Work with Former Texas County Prosecutors
James C. Winters has tried cases from speeding to aggravated robbery, organized criminal activity, and capital murder. He worked as a prosecutor for almost 10 years in Travis County as a misdemeanor and felony prosecutor and in Bell County as a felony prosecutor before entering private practice. As a Georgetown criminal defense attorney, he handles all levels of felony and misdemeanor cases, including those at the federal level.
Veronica Chidester has demonstrated her passion for advocacy in cases ranging from Justice of the Peace to federal court and everything in between. She worked in the Texas Attorney General’s Office in the Law Enforcement Defense Division, where she tried federal cases in various jurisdictions statewide. She went on to work at the Travis County Attorney’s Office and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, where she became a chief misdemeanor and family violence prosecutor. She later worked in the criminal trial court division with felony cases.
Real People. Real Wins.
Review Some of Our Results to See for Yourself What We’ve Worked to Achieve
As Georgetown criminal attorneys, we recognize the importance of what we do. Our goal is to help our clients face brighter futures, all while protecting their constitutional rights to the fullest. We couldn't be more proud of the people we've helped and the lives we've changed.
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Case dismissed Tax Violation
We successfully represented a client charged with a tax-related violation, negotiating with the investigating agency and prosecution to secure a dismissal.
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Charges rejected Sexual Assault Investigation
We represented a client who was asked to come in for questioning by law enforcement regarding an alleged sexual assault. Acting as his voice and advocate, we ensured no charges were filed.
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Case Dismissed Sexual Assault of a Child
We represented a client charged with sexual assault of a child. By identifying significant issues in the discovery, we secured a dismissal of the case, preventing prison time and lifetime sex offender registration.
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Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence Causing Bodily Injury
Despite the prosecutor's initial reluctance due to our client's prior case, we successfully argued for dismissal on self-defense grounds, supported by the victim's non-prosecution affidavit, leading to a swift resolution with only two court appearances for our client.
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Case dismissed Drug Possession
We recently represented a person charged with drug possession. We were able to work out a deal that resulted in dismissal after the first court setting.
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Case dismissed Assault Family Violence
We represented a woman accused of assault family violence after she called the police because she was being assaulted. We got the case dismissed on her behalf.