Darren Umphrey

Darren Lee Umphrey is an attorney who focuses exclusively on criminal defense in Texas. He handles DWI defense, assault, family violence, felony cases, misdemeanors, juvenile matters, and automatic license revocation issues. His work helps clients understand charges, protect rights, and prepare for court. He offers guidance in person or through virtual appointments. He helps people respond to arrests and accusations with a clear strategy and steady support during court proceedings.

Darren Umphrey studied at Lamar University and earned his law degree from Texas Southern University. His education supports his skills in legal research, courtroom advocacy, and client counseling. These abilities help him review evidence, challenge allegations, and explain possible outcomes. He guides clients through DWI, assault, felony charges, misdemeanors, license concerns, and related court proceedings.

Darren previously served as a prosecutor in Houston County and Comal County, Texas. His roles included chief felony prosecutor, felony prosecutor, misdemeanor prosecutor, juvenile prosecutor, and Child Protective Services prosecutor. He also served as lead prosecutor for an arson task force. This background gives him insight into prosecution methods, case evaluation, pleas, and witness issues. It also supports trial preparation in serious criminal matters involving high stakes and legal consequences.

Darren Umphrey is a member of several legal organizations, including state, criminal defense, DUI defense, Comal County, and Hays County bar groups. He has practiced criminal defense since 2006, giving clients focused support in difficult cases. His approach centers on preparation, direct communication, and protecting client rights. He helps people facing DWI, assault, felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and license revocation matters move through the legal process with care and focus.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Darren Lee Umphrey, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, DUI Defense Lawyers Association
• Past President, Comal County Bar Association
• Member, Hays County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Southern University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lamar University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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