About

Rick Cofer is a relatively experienced trial lawyer in Austin, Texas, with understanding in criminal defense, circle of relatives regulation, and personal damage cases. Lawyer Rick Cofer is a companion at Cofer & Connelly, PLLC, and is extensively recognized as one of the top trial legal professionals within the us of a. With over 15 years of prison experience, Mr. Cofer has mounted himself as a depended on advocate for customers in Texas facing a number of prison issues. Specializing in crook defense, family law, and personal injury cases, Mr. Cofer has a verified tune document of achievement within the court docket. He has dealt with greater than one hundred instances before judges and juries, gathering heaps of hours of court docket enjoy. Throughout his profession, Mr. Cofer has received severa accolades for his tremendous professionalism and provider. He become named Best Lawyer with the aid of the Austin Chronicle in 2021, identified as a Rising Star with the aid of ThomsonReuters, and honored as a Top 1% legal professional by way of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. In addition to his criminal achievements, Mr. Cofer has been actively involved inside the Austin network, receiving the Distinguished Service Certificate from the town of Austin and the Individual Achievement Award from Keep Austin Beautiful. He is also a graduate of the Austin Bar Associations Leadership Academy. Mr. Cofer is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and serves at the board of the Austin Bar Foundation. He is actively involved in numerous criminal companies, consisting of the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association, the Austin and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Associations, and the Austin LBGT Bar Association. With a sturdy commitment to his clients and a dedication to accomplishing a success outcomes, Rick Cofer is a respected felony advocate in Austin, Texas.

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Legal Issues

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Juvenile Law
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
White Collar Crime
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Certificates

Texas Guardianship Certification
State Bar of Texas

Prosecutor Trial Skills Course Certificate
Texas District & County Lawyers Association

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Mandarin: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Texas Jurdictions
Texas
Since 2008
U.S. District Court for the Western, Northern & Southern Districts of Texas Jurdictions
U.S. District Court for the Western, Northern & Southern Districts of Texas
United States District Court for the District of Columbia Jurdictions
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
5th Circuit Jurdictions
5th Circuit
Texas Supreme Court Jurdictions
Texas Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court Jurdictions
U.S. Supreme Court

Experience
  • Partner
    Cofer & Connelly, PLLC
    2020
  • Owner
    LBC Texas Ventures, LLC
    2020
  • Lawyer
    Law Office of Rick Cofer, PLLC
    2018
  • Assistant County Lawyer
    Travis County Lawyer’s Office
    2016
  • Assistant District Lawyer
    Travis County District Lawyer’s Office
    2012
  • Assistant County Lawyer
    Travis County Lawyer s Office
    2009
  • Lawyer at Law
    Private Practice
    2008
Education
University of Texas - Austin Education School Logo
University of Texas - Austin
J.D. (2007) | Law
Graduation year:
University of Texas - Austin Education School Logo
University of Texas - Austin
B.A. (2004) | Government & History
Graduation year:
Associations
Texas Bar Foundation Professional Association
Texas Bar Foundation
Fellow
Current
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Professional Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
has membership
Current
Highland Lakes Bar Association Professional Association
Highland Lakes Bar Association
has membership
Current
Hays County Bar Association Professional Association
Hays County Bar Association
has membership
Current
National College for DUI Defense Professional Association
National College for DUI Defense
has membership
Current
Austin LBGT Bar Association Professional Association
Austin LBGT Bar Association
has membership
Current
Austin Bar Foundation Professional Association
Austin Bar Foundation
Fellow & Board of Directors
2020 - Current
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Professional Association
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
has membership
2018 - Current
Austin LBGT Bar Association Professional Association
Austin LBGT Bar Association
has membership
2018 - Current
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Professional Association
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
has membership
2018 - Current
Capital Area Trial Lawyers Associaton Professional Association
Capital Area Trial Lawyers Associaton
has membership
2018 - Current
College of the State Bar of Texas Professional Association
College of the State Bar of Texas
has membership
2018 - Current
Austin Bar Association Professional Association
Austin Bar Association
has membership
2014 - Current
Austin Young Lawyers Association Professional Association
Austin Young Lawyers Association
has membership
2009 - Current
State Bar of Texas
                        
                                                     # 24065059 Professional Association
State Bar of Texas  # 24065059
has membership
2008 - Current
Texas District & County Lawyers Association Professional Association
Texas District & County Lawyers Association
has membership
2009 - 2018
Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
  • Payment With Credit Card
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