Jackie Gravois - Austin, TX

Jackie Stewart Gravois is a Houston criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys with nearly two decades of courtroom experience. She is Board Certified in Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction earned by a select group of Texas attorneys who have demonstrated substantial experience, specialized knowledge, and proven proficiency in juvenile law.

Throughout her career, Ms. Gravois has served as a prosecutor, public defender, juvenile judicial officer, and criminal defense attorney, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of how criminal and juvenile cases are investigated, prosecuted, adjudicated, and defended. Her experience includes serving as a Substitute Juvenile Law Master, where she presided over juvenile delinquency proceedings and other matters involving minors accused of criminal offenses, as well as positions as an Assistant District Attorney and Assistant Public Defender. This rare combination of prosecutorial, defense, and judicial experience allows her to evaluate cases from multiple perspectives and develop strategic, effective defenses tailored to each client's circumstances.

Ms. Gravois has represented hundreds of clients in matters ranging from Class C misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. Her criminal defense practice includes DWI offenses, drug crimes, assault and family violence allegations, theft offenses, weapons charges, probation violations, and other serious misdemeanor and felony matters. She is particularly experienced in juvenile defense, representing minors accused of offenses that often mirror the same allegations prosecuted in adult criminal courts.

As a Board-Certified Juvenile Law attorney, Ms. Gravois understands the unique legal, educational, and personal consequences that can arise when a child is accused of a criminal offense. She works closely with families to protect their child's future, navigate the juvenile justice system, and pursue outcomes that minimize long-term consequences whenever possible.

In addition to her criminal and juvenile defense practice, Ms. Gravois has served as defense counsel for participants in specialty Drug Court programs. Through this work, she has helped clients navigate treatment-focused alternatives to incarceration and gain access to rehabilitation programs designed to address the underlying issues contributing to criminal charges. This experience provides valuable insight into diversion programs, specialty courts, and alternative sentencing options available to qualifying individuals.

Drawing on nearly 20 years of courtroom experience and service as a prosecutor, public defender, juvenile judicial officer, and defense attorney, Ms. Gravois provides strategic representation informed by firsthand experience at every stage of the criminal and juvenile justice systems. She is committed to protecting her clients' rights, guiding families through difficult legal challenges, and pursuing the strongest possible outcome at every stage of the case.