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Welcome. My name is Walter Reaves. I've been a criminal defense lawyer in the Waco Texas area for more than two decades - and specialize in Texas Criminal Appeals at the State and Federal level.

If you, or a family member find themselves in need of a very talented criminal defense attorney - or criminal appeals lawyer - please give me a call to discuss your situation. There is no charge for this consultation.

Take a look below at the specific criminal charges I can help you with.

TEXAS STATE CRIMES

* Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
* Boating While Intoxicated (BWI)
* Driving Under The Influence (DUI)
* Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
* Driving with a Suspended License (DWLS)
* Fleeing and Evading
* Reckless Driving
* Assault and Battery
* Criminal Mischief
* Disorderly Conduct
* Disorderly Intoxication
* Domestic Violence
* Family Violence Assault
* False Report of a Crime
* Indecent Exposure
* Obstructing Justice
* Prostitution Offenses - Soliciting
* Resisting Arrest
* Shoplifting
* Stalking
* Trespass
* Aggravated Assault
* Burglary
* Carrying a Concealed Weapon
* Injury to a Child
* Drug Trafficking
* False Imprisonment
* Probation Violations
* Robbery Offenses
* Sexual Assault
* Tampering
* Theft of Services
* Unlawful Use of A Credit Card
* Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
* Forgery
* Fraudulent Making of an Electronic Access Device
* Falsifying Business Records
* Tampering with Public Records
* Offering a False Instrument for Filing
* Insurance Fraud
* Issuing a Bad Check
* Mail Fraud
* Wire Fraud
* Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Computers
* Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Access Devices
* Illegal Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications
* Illegal Manufacture, Distribution, Possession and Advertising of Illegal Devices for the Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications
* Credit Card Fraud
* Unlawful Possession or Use of Access Devices

FEDERAL CHARGES FILED IN TEXAS

* Drug Trafficking
* Healthcare Fraud
* Immigration Crimes
* Mortgage Fraud
* Conspiracy
* Narcotics/Controlled Substance Offenses
* Making a False Statement to a Federal Official
* Mail Fraud
* Wire Fraud
* Credit Card Fraud
* Health Care Fraud
* Immigration Fraud
* Bank Fraud
* Securities Fraud
* Accounting Fraud
* Insurance Fraud
* Identity Theft
* Money Laundering
* Illegal Money Transmitting
* Counterfeiting
* Extortion
* Bribery
* Obstruction of Justice
* Perjury
* Embezzlement
* RICO Violations
* Sarbanes-Oxley Violations
* Insider Trading
* Mail Fraud
* Wire Fraud
* Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Computers
* Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Access Devices
* Injury or Destruction to Communication Lines, Stations or Systems
* Illegal Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications
* Illegal Manufacture, Distribution, Possession and Advertising of Illegal Devices for the Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications
* Unlawful Access to Stored Communications
* Illegal Installation or Use of a Pen Register Device
* Computer Hacking
* Identity Theft
* Credit Card Fraud
* Unlawful Possession or Use of Access Devices

Laura grew up in Clarksville, Texas, and steadfastly claims all roads lead to Clarksville. She is a third generation trial lawyer -- she grew up watching her grandfather and father take cases to trial throughout East Texas.

Laura graduated from Baylor University with a degree in biology, then obtained her law degree from Baylor Law School in 1992. She spent seven years defending medical negligence and business litigation cases with another Waco law firm before joining our trial firm at the beginning of 2000. She became a partner in the firm at the beginning of 2005 and has handled medical malpractice and business litigation cases since then.

In recent years, Laura has made birth injury cases a focus of her practice. As the mother of two young children, she loves representing children and serving as an advocate for those who have sustained birth injuries.



Laura is a pilot, sky diver and scuba diver. Her husband Mark is a Continental Airlines pilot, and shares her love for flying and the water, but prefers not to jump out of airplanes. They both enjoy running, water skiing and snow skiing. They have a daughter, Taylor, and a son, Tanner.

Board Certified, Civil Trial Advocacy – National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Selected Top 50 Texas Lawyers, Central Texas Region, Texas Monthly October 2006
Graduated from Baylor University, B.A., 1975.
Graduated from Baylor Law School, J.D., 1978.
Adjunct Professor, Baylor Law School, teaching personal injury trial law and products liability law for more than 30 years.
Contributing Editor, Texas Torts Handbook.
Former Co-Editor, Texas General Practice Digest, Torts Section.
Former Editor-in-Chief, Texas Trial Lawyer Forum.