Brian J Willett

Brian J Willett is a Texas defense attorney at Willett Law PLLC, whose practice covers criminal defense law, juvenile law, and immigration-related legal defense matters. He represents clients in Texas criminal courts, federal immigration courts, and Texas juvenile courts. He handles DWI, assault, family violence, drug and controlled substance charges, theft and fraud, burglary, aggravated offenses, sexual offenses, criminal bonds, occupational driver’s licenses, and record-clearing matters, including expunctions and orders of nondisclosure for eligible clients.

Brian earned his J.D. from the University of Memphis – Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 1991. He previously earned his B.S. in Biology/Science Education from the University of Iowa in 1988, where he served as a research and teaching assistant in the Education and Biology Departments. His academic training provided a foundation for a career devoted to criminal and juvenile defense, courtroom advocacy, and protecting the rights of accused individuals.

Brian has a juvenile practice that includes detention hearings, indeterminate and determinate sentencing, certification proceedings that may transfer juveniles into the adult system, and juvenile record sealing. His criminal defense work addresses offenses ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony allegations. He draws on decades of defense experience when evaluating charges, preparing cases, and appearing in court, with an emphasis on understanding the procedural and family consequences that can accompany criminal and juvenile matters.

Brian J Willett has authored three editions of the criminal law book Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse. His practice emphasizes keeping families together, whether that means defending a client against criminal charges, seeking release from immigration custody, or helping a child remain at home during a juvenile matter. He offers free consultations and brings extensive trial experience, focused defense work, and knowledge of criminal and juvenile law to each case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Willett Law Office PLLC
• Member, Texas Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Memphis – Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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