Denton, Texas Attorney - Criminal Appeals & Criminal Defense: Adults and Juveniles
Inform yourself
Know your rights before you fight
Welcome to Simmons Law Firm. I am dedicated to providing my clients with a personal representation that allows you to understand the legal process, and also provides you with the kind of representation you need based on the specific facts of your case. Let's talk about your options.
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criminal defense - let's fight the good fight and win
Juvenile Criminal Defense - Denton County
Protect your child at every stage
Every child accused of a criminal offense must be represented by counsel. If your child is being investigated for an offense or has been detained (arrested), you need an attorney as soon as possible to protect your child's rights.
Your child and family deserve someone who will fight for you, communicates regularly with you, and helps you understand the process.
Has your child been detained?
The process can be scary and aggravating when your child is being held at the juvenile detention facility. You need to be prepared for what to expect at the court hearing that determines whether your child is released, and for what to expect after your child is released.
Contact me and get prepared!
Criminal Defense
Have you been arrested and/or have criminal charges pending against you? Don't speak to anyone without speaking to an attorney first.
Get represented by someone who will fight for the best result, and will fight to the bitter end in search of justice.
Direct Appeals - Texas
Once a conviction has been entered in the trial court, you have a deadline of 30 days to file a notice of appeal. You MUST preserve your right to appeal within the statutory time limits, so speak to an attorney as soon as possible.
The direct appeal is directly related to your trial. A transcript must be prepared by the court reporter, and the direct appeal will focus on any and all errors that occurred during the trial itself, or in pre-trial hearings, that are contained within the reporter's record and exhibits.
I can represent someone on direct appeal anywhere in the State of Texas. I will work hard to help you identify the errors in your case, and attack those in the appellate court with jurisdiction over your case.
Direct appeals are very difficult to win. Get someone in your corner with the experience, heart, and legal expertise to help you fight the best fight you can!
Call me today!
11.07 Writs of Habeas Corpus
One bite at the apple. Once the direct appeal and time to file a PDR have expired and a "mandate" issues in your case, you can proceed via an application for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 11.07. This is a plea to the highest criminal court in the State of Texas:
the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
The 11.07 writ of habeas corpus allows one final chance to prove the defendant has suffered harm as a result of a constitutional violation, or to prove a claim of "actual innocence."
So many people burn their one bite at the apple by filing an application without an attorney. All filings made after a first application has been denied are called "subsequent writs."
It is very difficult to overcome the hurdle of a subsequent or successive writ.
Get it right on the writ the first time!
Call me and see if I can help!
Andrea R. Simmons
I was born and raised in Denton County, Texas. I left Texas for three years to attend law school at the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville, Arkansas. After graduation, I returned to Texas and became licensed to practice law in 2006.
I worked for the Denton County District Attorney's Office for sixteen years, practicing primarily appellate law. I now fight for YOUR rights and seek to serve justice in the same courtrooms I have served during my entire career thus far.
Criminal Defense
I primarily handle juvenile cases, expunctions, and appeals. However, I represent clients in cooperation with another attorney for any case you have. We handle all levels of cases in Denton County and surrounding areas, including: Wise, Cooke, Collin, Dallas, Tarrant, and Johnson, thus far.
When you hire me and Seth Fuller at Texas Trial Champions, you are represented by a team ready to fight for you and go to trial. Go to www.texastrialchampions.com or call us today!