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Contact an Experienced Austin, TX Criminal Defense Attorney

If you are facing criminal charges or Title IX accusations in Texas, Botsford & Roark can provide the experienced legal guidance necessary to minimize damage and help you successfully navigate the process. With decades of experience practicing law in Central Texas, we have the resources, legal connections, knowledge, and skills that get results.

Our renowned criminal defense law firm boasts a successful track record in various legal matters with a focus on DWI, DUI, and Title IX violation defense. From our headquarters in Austin, our criminal defense attorneys handle cases involving white-collar crimes, sexual assault, aggravated assault, fraud, RICO, and more. We’ve represented folks for virtually every crime imaginable at some time. We are proud to provide legal representation in cases throughout Central Texas while extending our Title IX defense services statewide and nationwide.

Although we are known for representing high-profile clients in complex legal matters, most are everyday people in tough spots. No matter the case, our approach is the same. We challenge the evidence and process against you, leaving no stone unturned in drafting your defense strategy. We negotiate, advocate, and litigate aggressively on your behalf. With Botsford & Roark, you can find peace of mind knowing your legal concerns are in capable hands. Contact us today for a free case evaluation. Trust us to protect your rights, reputation, and freedom.

Criminal Defense

Facing criminal charges in Texas can be overwhelming, but the Austin criminal defense attorneys at Botsford & Roark can provide the legal support and guidance you need throughout the process. We have a keen understating of the federal and Texas criminal justice systems, legal statutes, and court procedures, as well as the individuals who make the system work daily. We can navigate complex laws, identify legal issues, and develop effective defense strategies tailored to the specifics of your case and jurisdiction.

Our criminal defense attorneys have handled high-profile cases involving politicians, judges, lawyers, doctors, star student-athletes, and folks across Central Texas. We protect our clients’ rights and freedoms as well as their reputations.

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Title IX Defense 

Title IX is a federal law originally intended to ensure equality in education for all sexes. It evolved over the last 15 years to require universities and state schools to investigate and make determinations involving allegations of sexual harassment, sexual violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. However, Title IX violations are not decided through the criminal justice system. They are handled by school staff.

The consequences of a Title IX accusation against a student can be significant and far-reaching, like expulsion from school and a severely damaged reputation. However, it is important to remember that being accused is not the end, and an experienced Title IX defense attorney can help. Our track record is full of high-profile Title IX cases and vindications in Texas.

If you or your child have been accused of a Title IX violation, you need a lawyer who understands this and knows how Title IX hearings work on individual Texas campuses. With more Title IX defense experience than most other firms, Botsford & Roark can help you fight the allegations, challenge the process, protect your public status, and set the record straight.

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DWI Defense

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are alcohol and drug-related Texas criminal offenses. Depending on the circumstances, a DWI can be a misdemeanor or a felony. Most types of DWI convictions have the potential to result in jail time, loss of driving privileges, and thousands of dollars in fines, as well as social consequences like difficulty obtaining future employment, professional licenses, and more. Some of the most common types of impaired and intoxicated driving charges handled by the Austin DWI defense attorneys at Botsford & Roark include: 

• DUI, underage drunk driving
• 1st offense DWI 
• 2nd offense DWI 
• 3rd and subsequent offense DWI

In the complex web of Texas DWI & DUI laws, an experienced attorney can make all the difference. With a Botsford & Roark DWI defense lawyer by your side, you aren’t just procuring legal services; you’re investing in peace of mind.

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Assault Defense

Assault is a criminal offense broadly defined in Texas as intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person, threatening someone with imminent bodily harm, or making offensive or provocative physical contact with another individual. With so much room for interpretation, misunderstandings and unjust accusations of assault are common here. However, every assault charge – whether a misdemeanor or a felony - must be taken seriously in Texas. The legal and social ramifications of an assault conviction can be difficult to overcome.

If you're facing assault charges in Central Texas, our attorneys are here to help. Our strategy is straightforward yet effective: we challenge the evidence, the legal process, the credibility of witnesses, and the circumstances surrounding your case to create reasonable doubt and negotiate for a favorable outcome.

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Sex Crimes

Facing allegations related to sex offenses can have life-altering consequences, making it crucial to seek immediate legal help from an experienced sex crimes lawyer. With decades of experience in Central Texas, our attorneys handle various types of sex crime charges, including but not limited to sexual assault, sexual coercion, indecency with a child, and internet sex crimes, each with its own potential penalties. If you’re facing sex crime accusations in Texas, trust Botsford & Roark to fight for your rights, your reputation, and your freedom.

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