Andromeda Vega Rubio is an Austin criminal defense attorney and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. A former Texas prosecutor, she represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Central Texas and across the state. Her experience on both sides of the criminal justice system helps her evaluate evidence, anticipate prosecution strategies, and build individualized defenses.

Andromeda represented Demetrius Jones, a former Fort Hood soldier charged with murder in connection with the 2021 death of fellow soldier Sgt. Francine Martinez in Killeen, Texas. Jones maintained his innocence, and his defense asserted that he was not at the scene. After he spent more than a year in the Bell County jail awaiting trial, prosecutors moved to dismiss the murder charge as jury selection began in September 2025. The judge granted the dismissal, and Jones was released.

Andromeda began her legal career at the Williamson County Attorney’s Office, where she advanced to a trial prosecutor position. That experience gave her firsthand insight into how prosecutors evaluate evidence, prepare cases, negotiate resolutions, and approach trials. She now uses that knowledge to identify weaknesses in the state’s case and challenge evidence when appropriate.

She graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in Psychology, earned a master’s degree in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University, and received her J.D. from Baylor University School of Law in 2019. Fluent in both Spanish and German, Andromeda can communicate directly with clients in multiple languages. She combines her scientific education, prosecutorial background, and criminal defense experience with meticulous preparation, personalized attention, and clear communication when defending clients facing serious criminal charges.

About Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys

Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys combines the personalized attention of a boutique criminal defense firm with the resources and collective experience of a 40+ attorney defense team.

Every client is assigned a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney who leads the case from intake through resolution. Attorneys focus on specific counties and courts, giving them regular experience with local judges, prosecutors, procedures, and tendencies. Cases are not passed to junior associates—the firm does not employ them.

The firm’s attorneys have handled more than 1,000 jury trials and bring more than 540 years of combined criminal defense experience. The team includes attorneys Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientists, ten Super Lawyers honorees, former prosecutors, former judges, former law-enforcement professionals, and a former FBI agent. This structure provides what the firm calls its 40-on-1 advantage: one senior attorney leading the defense, supported by the collective knowledge of more than 40 criminal defense lawyers.

Michael & Associates measures client satisfaction through post-case CSAT surveys. The firm has achieved 98.5% client satisfaction based on 1,840 responses, including 97.8% for DWI, 99.5% for assault and domestic violence, 98.6% for drug charges, and 100% for theft and fraud cases. Data covers September 2022 through May 6, 2026.

The firm reported 65% favorable trial outcomes and a 50% outright acquittal rate in 2025. It also has more than 1,400 five-star reviews across Google, Avvo, BBB, and Martindale, a 5.0 Google rating, and an A+ BBB rating. Free case reviews are available, and the firm does not charge additional trial fees.

Locations include Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Nashville, Los Angeles, and San Diego.