O'Connell West, PLLC - Austin, TX
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Austin, TX
505 West 12th St. Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701
- 1 Super Lawyers®
- 28 Attorney Ratings
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13
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Experience
Featured Review
"We are incredibly grateful for the representation we received from Doug O'Connell and Lindsey Adams. They took the time to understand a complicated situation, clearly explained the legal process, and worked diligently to achieve the best possible..." "We are incredibly grateful for the representation we received from Doug O'Connell and Lindsey Adams. They took the time to understand a complicated situation, clearly explained the legal process, and worked diligently to achieve the best possible outcome. Their knowledge, professionalism, and ability to navigate the court system gave our family confidence during an extremely stressful time. I was facing a felony conviction and prison time. We hired Doug O'Connell and Lindesy Adams to represent me. They fought for me. My case was reduced to a misdemeanor with no incarceration. We highly recommend Doug O'Connell, Lindsey Adams, and their team to anyone looking for an experienced, skilled, and compassionate defense attorney. CLC"
Austin Criminal Defense Law Firm
Updated: 04/20/2026
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Reviewers highly praise this law firm for its professionalism, clear communication, and compassion, particularly when representing military service members and veterans. Clients report highly favorable outcomes, including dismissed or reduced criminal charges and resolved security clearance issues, noting that the attorneys are exceptionally dedicated and responsive.
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Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Military Law
- Family Law
Firm Information
Overview
As a military-focused law firm anchored in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Taylor and San Antonio, O’Connell West, PLLC, extends comprehensive legal representation to service members, veterans and their families across domestic and overseas duty stations. Our practice encompasses a broad spectrum of services, including military criminal defense, family law, independent investigations, law enforcement defense, victims’ rights advocacy, personal injury, whistleblower representation and other sensitive matters.
We understand the unique challenges of military life, and our attorneys bring mission-ready knowledge to every case, whether it involves the major army, navy, air force, Marine Corps, Space Force, joint bases or key installations abroad. We tailor our approach to each client’s needs, blending strategic insight with compassion, resourcefulness and unwavering dedication.
From courtroom defense to administrative proceedings, our team manages all aspects of legal disputes. We counsel clients confronting civilian charges or facing the full weight of military justice, offering focused guidance on security-clearance challenges, administrative separations and corrections of military records. We leverage our deep network of current and former special-operations forces, federal and state law enforcement, and intelligence-community professionals to gather critical information and reduce risks to personnel and operations.
In Austin, we offer in-person consultations, fostering a personal connection that many online firms cannot provide. Our attorneys are equally accessible through virtual appointments, ensuring responsiveness no matter where duty calls. We accept credit cards and provide a free initial consultation, enabling prompt access to legal support when it matters most.
Led by veterans with firsthand experience in uniform, we appreciate the gravity of service-related injuries such as PTSD and traumatic brain injury, and we pursue every avenue to develop mitigating or exculpatory evidence. Whether forging discreet solutions for sensitive scenarios or delivering tenacious courtroom advocacy, we commit to protecting our clients’ rights and reputations. We stand with you, wherever your mission takes you.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Super Lawyers® Selectees
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- O'Connell, Doug On a Super Lawyers® List
Attorneys
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Lindsey N. Adams
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Scott Z. Hughes
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Derek W. Israel
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Andrew Rountree
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Amber Lynn Wagner
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Mr. Scott Walters
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Trinh Warner
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Wesley West
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Contact
505 West 12th St.
Suite 200
Austin, TX 78701
Phone Number: 512-649-8281
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Hours: Normal Business Hours // Emergencies 24-7; Appointments:Weekday
Additional Texas Locations
Taylor, TX (28.8 miles)
717 North Main
Taylor, TX 76574
Phone Number: 512-649-8281
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San Antonio, TX (73.9 miles)
222 Main Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone Number: 512-649-8281
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