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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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Protective order denied Assault Family Violence
We represented a client accused of assault family violence whose alleged victim sought a protective order. During the contested hearing, we successfully prevented the issuance of the protective order.
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No Charges Filed Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
We represented a woman under investigation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault family violence. By demonstrating she was actually the victim and providing key evidence to authorities, we prevented any charges from being filed against her.
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No Charges Pursued Child Injury
We recently represented a client being investigated for injury to a child. Our client was in the process of becoming a citizen and could not have this charge on her record. We worked with the detective to eventually get the investigation dropped and no charges were filed.
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Case Dismissed Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
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Early Termination of Probation Probation
We assisted a client seeking early termination of probation. Despite objections from the prosecution and probation department, we successfully petitioned the court, and the client's probation was terminated early.
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Case dismissed Leaving the Scene of an Accident
We represented a person charged with leaving the scene of an accident. After reviewing the evidence, working with the client, and meeting with the prosecutor we were able to secure a dismissal.