Texas Criminal Appeals Law Firm

Providing experienced representation in all postconviction matters including criminal appeals, sentencing, and habeas corpus

I Take Each Case Personally

My name is Walter Reaves. I am the managing partner of a Texas Criminal Appeals Law Firm based in Waco.

If you, a family member, or even a client, is facing hard-time in a state or federal prison, I can help.

My entire practice is dedicated to providing affordable, first-rate legal representation to those who have been convicted of criminal offenses. I specialize in post-trial matters in both state and federal Courts - anywhere in the state of Texas.

I have extensive experience in post-conviction litigation, including direct appeals and applications for writs of habeas corpus.

And I can provide well-over 20 years of Texas postconviction experience and expertise to individuals and their families, as well as other attorneys in the following areas:

• Pre-trial motions and hearings
• Texas direct appeals
• Texas post-conviction writs of habeas corpus
• Motions to vacate or correct sentences
• Jury and non-jury trials
• Sentencing proceedings
• Motions for new trial
• Post-sentencing Motions
• Forfeiture proceedings

Successfully handling a Texas criminal appeals case involves a number of factors. The most important are often experience and credibility.

Through experience a lawyer can evaluate a case, and determine the possible outcomes.

Credibility plays an important role in the lawyer's dealings with investigators, prosecuting attorneys and the courts. Prosecutors and investigators know who the good lawyers are, and that knowledge very often effects how they will handle the case.

Other lawyers also know who the good lawyers are, and those are those lawyers they refer cases to when they need help with a Texas criminal appeal.

Successfully handling an appeal case also requires knowledge of the law. Not only is that necessary to evaluate a case, it is also critical in ensuring each client's rights are fully protected throughout the proceedings.

I have that knowledge, which has been obtained through more than two decades of experience in successfully handling appeals.

Additionally, I stay current on legal developments, and help other lawyers do so through my contributions to legal updates published by both the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association.

There really is nothing worse than facing a long-term prison sentence - or seeing a loved one behind bars. So, if you need professional legal help with a criminal appeal in Texas, please contact me using the form located just above or call me at (254) 296-0020.