Garry Lewellen
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Garry Lewellen
Biography
A renowned super lawyer for over four decades, Garry Lewellen has a stellar reputation, earned by case preparation and courtroom skills. A former Chief Justice describes Lewellen as having the innate ability to, "cross examine witnesses with surgical precision, exposing falsehoods, and revealing the truth."
Lewellen graduated from the University of Texas, in 1970, with a degree in Political Science. He subsequently attended the University of Texas School of Law, while serving as Governor Preston Smith’s Student Affairs Advisor for all college campuses within the state.
Thereafter, with approval of the State Board of Law Examiners, he successfully completed the work/study program required for bar eligibility. During such time, he also remained actively involved in the statewide political campaign of Lt. Governor Bill Hobby, while also employed with the law firm of Kent Hance. Having passed the Texas bar examination, Lewellen was admitted to the practice of law by the Texas Supreme Court, in 1973.
Lewellen is also authorized to practice law before the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, and the United States Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit. He has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, since 1977.
Lewellen’s professional memberships have included the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Texas Bar Association, the College of the State Bar, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Erath County Bar Association, the Hood County Bar Association, and the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Managing Member lewellen law
Year: 1973 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
College of the State Bar of Texas Member (2000 - 2004)
American Bar Association Member (1974 - 2010)
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member (2012 - 2013)
American Association for Justice Member (2012 - 2014)
Texas Bar Foundation Member (2012 - 2014)
Texas State Bar # 12272500 Member (1973 - Current)
Erath County Bar Association Member and Past President (1974 - Current)
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Member (1978 - 2012)
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member (1978 - Current)
Hood County Bar Association Member (2012 - Current)
College of Master Advocates and Barristers Senior counsel (2013 - Current)
Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member (2013 - Current)
Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism Member (2013 - Current)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (2013 - Current)
Texas Bar Association Member (1974 - Current)
Awards
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Clients' Choice Award
Avvo 2015.0
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10.0 "Superb Attorney"
Avvo 2015.0
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One of the Top 100 Lawyers in Nation
Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2015.0
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Best Attorney
Readers Choice Awards 2015.0
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Texas' Best Lawyers
Legal Leaders Magazine 2015.0
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Top Rated Lawyers
National Law Journal 2015.0
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A-V Preeminent™ Rating
Martindale-Hubbell 2015.0
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Texas Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2015.0
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Bar Register of Preeminant Lawyers
Professional Excellence in Criminal Law and Family Law 2015.0
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Best Lawyers in America
The Best Lawyers Publication 2016.0
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Client Distinction Award
Martindale-Hubbell 2015.0
Education
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University of Texas - Austin Eligible to Practice Law (1973)
Year: 1973
Websites
http://www.lewellenlaw.com
Lewellen Law
On the Courthouse Square
157 South Graham, Stephenville, TX 76401