Geoffrey Puryear - Austin, TX
Attorney at Cofer & Connelly, PLLC
Lawyers in Austin, TX
602 W 11th St Austin, TX 78701
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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19
Years
Experience
Updated: 02/16/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Geoffrey D. Puryear is a partner with Cofer & Connelly, PLLC, law firm in Lubbock, Texas. He is a skilled criminal defense attorney who fearlessly takes on complex criminal cases throughout Texas. He has a proven track record of successfully defending clients against charges of murder, sex crimes and other major felonies. Additionally, he is well-versed in handling DWI and drug possession cases, and he possesses notable experience in allegations involving sexual assault.
As a defense attorney, former felony prosecutor and former Texas District Judge, Mr. Puryear has committed his professional career to criminal law in the courtroom. He has tried hundreds of complex felony cases and he extends his services to college students who require assistance in administrative hearings pertaining to alleged violations of Title XI and the Student Code of Conduct.
A proud Texan, Mr. Puryear graduated cum laude from Texas State University in 2004. He then pursued his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law, where he was an active member of the Board of Barristers and a fierce competitor in mock trial competitions on a national level. His impressive credentials have earned him admission to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
In recognition of his legal skills, Mr. Puryear was listed among the Best Lawyers by the Austin Chronicle in both 2021 and 2022. He is rated "Superb" on Avvo and has received several five-star reviews on Avvo and Google. Moreover, he is a recipient of the Avvo Clients' Choice Award and was selected in 2022 to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 attorneys in Criminal Defense.
Mr. Puryear is a member of Ducks Unlimited and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. His professional affiliations include the Austin Bar Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Texas District & County Attorneys Association, the Lubbock Area Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas.
Awards and Honors
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Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
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602 W 11th St
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-831-5044
Email: Send a message
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https://coferconnelly.com/
(Cofer & Connelly)
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Hours: 24/7 availability
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