Dean Watts - Nacogdoches, TX
Attorney at Dean Watts, Attorney At Law
Criminal Law Lawyers in Nacogdoches, TX
120 East Pilar Street Nacogdoches, TX 75961
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Nacogdoches Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 05/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Our office, located in Nacogdoches, Texas, focuses on the defense of state and federal criminal charges and accusations. We provide representation pre-indictment, at trial, and on appeal. We also handle matters such as expunction of criminal records, petitions for non-disclosure, petitions to seal juvenile records, petitions for early release from probation, and obtaining occupational drivers licenses.
Mr. Watts is Board Certified in Criminal Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the United States Fifth Circuit Appellate Court, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected To Super Lawyers As A Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney In Nacogdoches, TX - 2021-2025
- President's Award by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association - 2023
- Super Lawyer - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025
Other Sources of Feedback About Dean Watts
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
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Southern Methodist University School of Law,
Dallas,
Texas
J.D.
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Southern Methodist University School of Law,
Dallas,
Texas
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Non Legal Education
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The George Washington University,
Washington,
District of Columbia
B.A.
Major: Journalism
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The George Washington University,
Washington,
District of Columbia
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1997
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1999
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in Criminal Law - 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 & 2024, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Contact
120 East Pilar Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Phone: (936) 559-9288
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.deanwattslaw.com
Hours: Monday - Friday : 09:00 am – 05:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday : Closed
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