The Law Office of E.G. Morris - Austin, TX
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Austin, TX
505 W. 12th St. Suite 206 Austin, TX 78701
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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49
Years
Experience
Austin Criminal Defense Law Firm
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Litigation: 100%
Firm Information
Overview
Austin, Texas based criminal defense lawyer, E. G. "Gerry" Morris, has since 1977 represented individuals accused of state and federal crimes, both in trial and on appeal. He is Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been elected by other criminal defense attorneys to leadership positions in both state and national organizations. He served as president of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association during the 1997-98 term and is currently a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
The legal community as a whole has, through peer rating, given him recognition as being among the top lawyers in the state. He is listed in the publication Best Lawyers in America and was named by Texas Monthly Magazine as one of Texas’ Super Lawyers in the area of criminal defense.
Perhaps the best-known trial in which Mr. Morris was involved was the "Branch Davidian Trial." In that case Mr. Morris won an acquittal on all charges for his client.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
The Law Office of E.G. Morris selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Morris, E.G. On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America, 2003
- Texas Super Lawyers, 2003
- Austin Monthly - Austin's Super Lawyers, 2002
Classes and Seminars
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Sex Offenses in Texas, Criminal Defense Lawyer's Project (CDLP), 1999
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Extraneous Offenses, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (TCDLA) Advanced Criminal Law Short Course, 1999
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Developing The Defensive Theory and Avoiding Extraneous Offenses, Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2000
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Overview of Defending Child Abuse Allegations, TCLA Advanced Criminal Law Short Course, 2000
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Why We Do What We Do, CDLP Essential Trial Notebook Series, 2000
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How to Obtain Expert Assistance, TCLA Advanced Criminal Law Short Course, 2001
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Expert Witnesses, State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course, 2001
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Joint Defense Agreements - Good, Bad or Ugly, TCLA Federal Short Course, 2001
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Developing the Defensive Theory and Avoiding Extraneous Offenses, CDLP Developing the Theory of the Case Denton, Texas, 2001
- Cross-Examination of the Counselor and Caseworker in a Sexual Assault Case, TCDLA Cross-Examination Seminar Austin, 2001
Attorneys
Contact
505 W. 12th St.
Suite 206
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-893-6121
Fax: 877-497-8347
Email: Send a message
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