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Dean Watts, Attorney At Law

Dean Watts, Attorney At Law - Nacogdoches, TX

Criminal Law Lawyers in Nacogdoches, TX

120 East Pilar Street Nacogdoches, TX 75961

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  • 29 Years 
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Nacogdoches Criminal Law Firm

Updated: 02/28/2026

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  • By Corey C. on Dec. 05, 2024
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    If u are looking for the best defense attorney in the Nacogdoches area look no further than dean watts he is very knowledgeable and will make sure you get the best deal possible I just want you to know that dean watts will take care of you from start to finish
    Dean Watts, Attorney At Law
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    Dec. 06, 2024
    Thank you so much for those kind words Corey! Glad to help!
  • By Anonymous on May. 29, 2024
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    Hired Law firm 2024
    I found Dean to be very knowledgable and professional. My daughter was in jail and he went out of his way to get the best deal for her and kept us in the loop. He was very responsive to any questions and return phone calls. My husband is an attorney and for him to say he was very impressed is worth more than a 5 star review!
  • By Mark L. on May. 29, 2024
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    I was a board certified trial attorney and was listed numerous times by super Lawyers. Mr. Watts was retained to represent our daughter in a criminal matter. He acted with the utmost of professionalism, diligence, and compassion. He was extremely responsive to our communications and resolved the problem exactly has he suggested he could be able to do so. I found Mr. Watts to be, extremely trustworthy and competent. I would highly recommend him for anyone who needs his services.
  • By Brooke P. on May. 16, 2024
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    Hired Law firm 2006-2023
    Dean Watts is hands down my go to lawyer. He is professional, affordable, awesome at his job, and he knows the law. If you are looking for a lawyer that you can trust and will give 100% every time with each client no matter the case, Dean is the lawyer you want to hire. I’ve know Dean for 24 years and he has never steered me wrong or went back on his word. He is a honest and genuine man that cares about his clients NOT their money.

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Law

Firm Information

Overview

Our office, located in Nacogdoches, Texas, focuses on the defense of state and federal criminal charges and accusations. We provide representation pre-indictment, at trial, and on appeal. We also handle matters such as expunction of criminal records, petitions for non-disclosure, petitions to seal juvenile records, petitions for early release from probation, and obtaining occupational drivers licenses.

Mr. Watts is Board Certified in Criminal Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the United States Fifth Circuit Appellate Court, and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.


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  • Privilege vs. Confidentiality, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, May, 2016
    Privileged Information is much different than confidential information.

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Nacogdoches, TX

120 East Pilar Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961

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Phone: (936) 559-9288

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Website: https://www.deanwattslaw.com

Hours: Monday - Friday : 09:00 am – 05:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday : Closed

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