Justin Weiner is board certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He former Assistant District Attorney who now defends those charged with crimes throughout East Texas.

He has over a decade of experience and a unique skill set that has been developed from handling thousands of criminal cases. This enables him to comfortably maneuver and operate within the criminal justice system.

Justin has an extensive amount of jury trial experience. This includes handling thousands of cases and nearly 75 felony trials which have involved a large variety of charges, sophisticated legal issues, and high profile cases. Charges that he has handled include but are not limited to: Capital Murder, Murder, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Drug Possession/Distribution and Trafficking, Insurance Fraud, and many other charges. Additionally, Justin has a significant amount of experience from previously serving as the Municipal Prosecutor in Eustace, Log Cabin, and Caney City.

In addition to his extensive legal experience, Justin has always maintained a high level of community involvement. He has been a speaker and presenter for many organizations and has spent countless hours training individuals regarding criminal law. He has been honored and recognized by a number of local and state-wide organizations for his efforts. Justin is proud to dedicate time towards bettering the community.

Justin and his wife have been married for over 17 years and are the proud parents of two sons. Though raised in Flower Mound, just outside of Dallas, he and his wife (a Palestine native) are very proud East Texans.

Email Justin at: [email protected]

Practice Locations

Justin’s office is in Athens, Texas, but he regularly practices all over East Texas.

Areas of Practice

95% of practice focused on Criminal Law Litigation, State and Federal

Bar Admissions

Texas, 2010
United States District Court – Eastern District of Texas, 2016

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Criminal Law – Board Certified 2018
Criminal Law – Board Certified (Recertified) 2023

Education

Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, Lansing, Michigan – Juris Doctor – 2010
The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas Cum Luade – Bachelor of Science – 2006

Honors and Awards

Invitation to Join The American Trial Academy: Top Tier Lawyers (<2% of Attorneys in the United States are considered for membership) | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Invitation to Join The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys: 10 Best Attorneys | 2018, 2019, 2020 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Invitation to Join The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Invitation to Join The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Trial Lawyers| 2019, 2020 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
President’s Award | Athens Chamber of Commerce | 2016
Lucille Rocus Volunteer of the Year for the State of Texas | Texas Council on Child Welfare Boards | 2014
Graduate of the Athens Leadership Institute | 2015
Past President Henderson County Bar Association | 2013-2014
Past Henderson County Teen Court Judge

Professional Associations and Memberships

East Texas Autism Network | Board and Executive Committee Member | 2015 – 2017
Henderson County Child Welfare Board | Board Member and Chairman of Board | 2011-2014
Athens Chamber of Commerce | Board and Executive Committee Member | 2014 – 2017
Henderson County Bar Association | 2010 – Present
President – Henderson County Bar Association | 2011, 2017
Secretary – Henderson County Bar Association | 2019 – Present
Member of the American Bar Association

Published Works

As Simple as 2 x 2 = 4; Making the Fourth Amendment Relevant to a Jury by Doubling Down on the Second Amendment, The Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Volume 51 No. 3 – April 2022
Writ-ing a Wrong, The Prosecutor (Texas District and County Attorneys Association), March-April 2013, Vol. 43, No. 2.See article here: http://www.tdcaa.com/journal/writ-ing-wrong
Blazing a Cold Trail, The Prosecutor (Texas District and County Attorneys Association), March-April 2016, Vol. 46, No. 2.See article here: http://www.tdcaa.com /journal/blazing-cold-trail

Speaking Engagements

Firearms Law and Open Carry Legal Update Henderson County Bar Association | 2015
Legislative Update Henderson County Bar Association | 2011, 2013, and 2015
Legislative Update for East Texas Law Enforcement | 2011, 2013, and 2015
Annual Help and Hope Conference | Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center | 2013 and 2015
Child Trafficking and Interdiction Training | Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center | 2012
Ethics and Lawyering | Henderson County Crime Victims Conference | 2013
Effective Investigation of Assault Family Violence and Strangulation Cases | East Texas Crisis Center | 2014
Athens Rotary Club Guest Speaker | 2012, 2013 and 2015
Athens Kiwanis Guest Speaker | 2012, 2013 and 2015
Athens Chamber of Commerce Guest Speaker | 2012, 2013 and 2015
Cedar Creek Lake Rotary Club Guest Speaker | 2014