Business Details
44 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Legal Representation in Brown County, TX
At Woodley & Dudley, we prioritize integrity, action, and value in delivering legal services tailored to our clients' needs. With over four decades of experience serving Brown County and surrounding areas, our firm combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to community and client-centered advocacy. Our attorneys bring more than 80 years of combined experience, offering bilingual services in English and Spanish to ensure accessibility for all clients.We focus on criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases, leveraging decades of trial experience to achieve favorable outcomes. Our approach emphasizes transparency, ethical representation, and personalized attention, ensuring clients feel supported throughout their legal journey. We actively engage with local organizations to foster safer communities while maintaining a reputation as trusted advisors in Central Texas.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Personal Injury
Adoption
DWI Defense
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- Over 80 years of combined legal experience in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury.
- Bilingual services in English and Spanish for better client communication.
- Proven trial experience with a history of successful case outcomes since 1982.
- Community-focused approach with active involvement in local organizations.
- Free initial consultations for criminal defense and personal injury cases.
Associations and certifications
- College of the State Bar of Texas
What people say
Highly recommend
Professional and knowledgeable
Seamless process
Responsive and courteous
Fight for clients
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense attorneys provide aggressive representation for charges ranging from DWI to violent crimes. With decades of trial experience, we challenge evidence, negotiate plea deals, and protect clients' rights in court. Our team understands Texas law nuances and local prosecutorial tactics to secure dismissals, acquittals, or reduced charges.
Family Law
We handle complex family law matters including divorce, child custody, and adoption. Our attorneys prioritize children's best interests while protecting clients' parental and property rights. With personalized strategies, we resolve disputes over support, visitation, and asset division through negotiation or litigation.
Personal Injury
Our firm secures compensation for injury victims through thorough investigation of auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and wrongful death cases. We prove negligence, document damages, and challenge insurance companies to maximize recoveries for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Adoption
We guide families through stepparent, foster care, and private adoptions with compassionate legal support. Our attorneys ensure compliance with Texas requirements, represent clients in court, and expedite processes for children's stability while navigating CPS involvement when necessary.
DWI Defense
Our DWI specialists challenge traffic stops, field sobriety tests, and breathalyzer accuracy to protect clients' driving privileges. We negotiate reduced charges, handle license suspension hearings, and explore expungement options while explaining complex Texas DWI penalties.
People
Judson K. Woodley
Partner
With decades of trial experience, Judson Woodley provides tenacious representation in criminal defense and family law. A College of the State Bar member, he combines courtroom skill with personalized client care to achieve favorable outcomes.
Keith Woodley
Partner
Founding partner Keith Woodley brings extensive legal expertise and strategic insight to complex cases. His commitment to excellence shapes our firm's legacy of successful advocacy since the 1970s.
James H. Dudley
Partner
James Dudley offers dedicated representation across practice areas, leveraging deep knowledge of local courts and procedures to protect clients' rights in criminal, family, and injury cases.
Kim Young
Paralegal
Kim Young provides essential case support with attention to detail, assisting attorneys in preparing documentation and maintaining client communication throughout legal proceedings.
Mary Ann Braim
Paralegal
Mary Ann Braim contributes to case management efficiency, ensuring organized workflows and timely responses to client needs across our practice areas.
Questions
What areas of law does Woodley & Dudley specialize in?
We focus on criminal defense, family law, personal injury, adoption, and DWI cases with bilingual English/Spanish support.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have over 80 years combined experience, with individual members practicing since the 1970s and serving Brown County since 1982.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for criminal defense and personal injury cases to discuss your legal options.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients across Brown County, Comanche, Mills, Eastland, and Coleman counties in Texas.
How do you handle emergency legal situations?
We offer emergency services and respond quickly to urgent legal needs, including immediate post-arrest defense.
Can you assist non-English speaking clients?
Yes, our firm provides bilingual legal services in both English and Spanish for better client communication.