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Dean Watts
Dean Watts Attorney at Law
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Biography
Bachelor of Arts from The George Washington University in Washington D.C. Law degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas
Board Certified in Criminal Law from Texas Board of Legal Specialization Over 20 years experience
Education
- SMU Dedman School of Law
- J.D. (1996) | Law
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- The George Washington University Law School
- B.A. (1992) | Journalism
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Professional Experience
- Solo Practicioner
- Dean Watts Attorney at Law
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- Associate
- Law Office of John Heath
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Privilege vs. Confidentiality
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Speaking Engagements
- Nacogdoches Film Festival Roundtable Moderator
Certifications
- Criminal Law
- Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Awards
- Top Attorney
- Avvo
Professional Associations
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Board Member
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- American Bar Association
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- Nacogdoches Bar Association
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- State Bar of Texas # 24003143
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
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- 5th Circuit
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- White Collar Crime
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken
Legal Answers
- Q. I was charged with a class b misdemeanor for theft. this is my first offense, am i likely to get it dismissed?
- A: Dismissals usually happen if the State has a weak case. It's rare for the State to dismiss a case without cause. Therefore, you may want to obtain a lawyer and inquire about a pre-trial diversion (ptd). These are often offered to people who have an otherwise clean record. There is no legal right to obtaining a ptd. It is totally within the discretion of the prosecutor. It is best described as a form of probation. However, unlike probation, the end result is that your case would be dismissed, and you would have a legal right to get your case expunged (erased). It would be best if you were very careful about handling a theft case. A conviction could give you a mark on your record that can ... Read More
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