Mary Beth Harrell

I've practiced law in Texas for many years. I know the prosecutors and judges and police officers. Heck, I've served as a city prosecutor and an assistant district attorney, but to tell the truth my heart was never in it. However, I do know how they think and what’s important to them and I make that work for you. I know what it takes for them to try to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt so they win and you lose. That’s why I have been able to get very serious cases dismissed and that’s why I win at trial. Okay, if you really need to know, I’ll tell you a bit about myself. I wasn't born in Texas but I got here as fast I could – courtesy of the Army. I served as an Army wife and mom, not on active duty. My husband retired from the Army after serving for 23 years. Our two sons now serve on active duty. They’re married, they've been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan a few times. I know what today’s Army is all about and what’s at stake for those who serve - and their families. I've helped save more than a few military careers by getting soldiers’ cases dismissed including: DWIs, family assaults, shoplifting, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of marijuana, etc. And I've won a few of those cases in trial too, also saving military careers.

St. Mary's University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) | Law

1995 - 1998

Activities: Staff Member, Law Review Intern, Fourth Court of Appeals

President

The Harrell Law Firm

2002 - Current

Criminal Defense Law Practice

Assistant District Attorney

Coryell County District Attorney

2009 - 2009

Prosecuted cases on behalf of Coryell County

Prosecutor

City of Temple

2007 - 2008

Prosecuted cases on behalf of the City of Temple

Prosecutor

City of Nolanville

2003 - 2006

Prosecuted cases on behalf of the City of Nolanville

Associate Attorney

Paul Dunham

1999 - 2001

Provide legal counsel for the Paul Dunham company

Successfully Suppressing a Search Warrant in Federal Court

The Voice for the Defense

May 1, 2016

Motivational - Professional Development, 4th Annual Central Texas Business Women Exposition, Belton

September 9, 2009

Central Texas Business Women Association

Motivational - Professional Development, 5th Annual Central Texas Business Women Exposition, Belton

September 15, 2010

Central Texas Business Women Association

Fundamentals of Wills and Probate Planning, ALTRUSA Seminar, Temple, TX

March 19, 2014

ALTRUSA International

Altrusa is relevant to many civic-minded people who are interested in creating better communities. Last year, Altrusans proudly gave over a million volunteer hours around the world, including clubs in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, England, Bermuda, Ireland, India, Scotland, New Zealand and Russia.

Top 10 in Client Satisfaction 2016

American Institute of Criminal Law

2016

American Institute of Legal Counsel compiles an exclusive list of the “10 Best” Attorneys for each State. Some States depending on size and population density may be broken up into City or Region to be more applicable to potential new clients who utilize this site when looking for an Attorney. The “10 Best” is a prestigious honor for the Attorney as each Attorney must: Be formally nominated by the Institute, a client, and/or a fellow Attorney; Have attained the highest degree of professional achievement in his or her field of law; and Having done so with an impeccable Client Satisfaction rating.

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

The National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile.

Ambassador

Boys & Girls Club

2013

Bell County Women's Bar Assoiation

Founder

2015 - Current

Activities: The Bell County Women's Bar Association was created to support, encourage and mentor women attorneys.

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Current

Activities: The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is the preeminent organization in the United States advancing the mission of the nation's criminal defense lawyers to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime or other misconduct.

Texas Economic Development Council

Member

2014 - Current

Activities: The TEDC is a one-stop shop for ideas, information, and influence. We are the largest state association of economic development professionals, volunteers, and elected officials. Our diverse members share a common goal -- bringing new investment and jobs to Texas.

Coryell County Economic Development Board

President

2014 - Current

Activities: The Coryell County Economic Development Board is in the business of stimulating and County Seal of Coryell Countyenhancing Coryell County's long-term prosperity and quality of life.

Central Texas Council of Governments Development District

Member

2013 - Current

Activities: CTCOG proudly serves over 385,000 residents in the Central Texas area. We help local communities work cooperatively to improve the conditions and well-being of Central Texans. Enhancing the lives of Central Texans is what the Central Texas Council of Governments is all about.

Texas

Since 1998

5th Circuit

Since 1999

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