Theresa A. Peel

Theresa A. Peel is a Waxahachie, Texas, attorney who focuses on criminal defense and handles additional general legal matters, including family law. Her practice is concentrated in Ellis County. Theresa entered the legal profession after more than two decades working in information technology and business. That earlier career included technical consulting, systems work, and business ownership. She brings professional experience outside law to her legal work, particularly when a case requires analysis of detailed records, processes, or complicated factual circumstances.

Theresa earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Texas Tech University after completing her undergraduate studies in three years. She began law school at Creighton University School of Law in Omaha and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2000. She has been licensed to practice in Texas since 2000. Her legal education followed a career involving programming, database systems, technical consulting, and management. This combination of technical and legal training informs her approach to reviewing facts and resolving disputes.

Before practicing law, Theresa spent more than 20 years in information technology, including work involving database systems, mainframe operating systems, client-server applications, and training for Fortune 500 clients. She worked in banking for seven years, spent nearly five years with IBM, and gained experience in construction and remodeling. She also owned and operated a consulting business in Omaha for more than 15 years. Her legal practice centers on defending people accused of crimes and handling other matters arising under Texas law.

Theresa A. Peel is a member of the Ellis County Bar Association, the Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the State Bar of Texas. She also maintains inactive membership in the Nebraska State Bar. Her professional background covers law, engineering technology, banking, and business consulting. This breadth of experience distinguishes her approach to criminal defense and other local legal matters, particularly those involving technical or commercial details.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, TheresaAPeel, Attorney at Law
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Ellis County Bar Association
• Member, Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas
• Nebraska

Education

• Texas Tech University
  Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

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