Season 1
What to Look for in a Texas Lawyer (Before You Hire One)
Just Because You Did It Doesn't Mean You're Guilty
Before you hire a Texas attorney, watch this. Brett Pritchard and Jeff Linick — trial attorneys with a combined 43 years of experience — sit down with law student and summer intern Kate Zurinczak for an unfiltered look at what it actually takes to become a Texas lawyer, what separates a great one from a mediocre one, and what you should be looking for when your family's future is on the line. They cover what law school really demands, why knowing your judge matters as much as knowing the law, why ChatGPT legal advice can hurt your case, and what honest legal counsel actually looks like in practice. If you're facing a divorce, criminal charge, or family law matter in Texas and you're not sure where to start, this episode is for you. Topics covered: What real courtroom practice looks like vs. TV What law school actually costs you — and what it doesn't teach How Texas trial attorneys keep getting better after 27 years What a district judge in Texas is actually motivated by Why ChatGPT gives you half the picture What to look for when hiring a Texas lawyer How this firm approaches every case If you're dealing with a family law matter, criminal charge, or personal injury case in Texas and you're not sure what your options are, visit brettpritchardlaw.com or give us a call. Texas Law Unlocked is brought to you by the Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard. Everything on this podcast is for educational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
What does it actually mean to be guilty of a crime in Texas? Most people assume that if you did something, you're guilty but that assumption is almost always wrong. In this first episode of Texas Law Unlocked, Brett Pritchard and Jeff Linick break down why the act itself is often the least important part of a criminal case. Through real stories from their combined 43 years of criminal defense experience — DWI cases, a federal tampering charge, a juvenile case dismissed on a single date discrepancy, and a capital murder acquittal — they show exactly how the gap between what happened and what can be proven plays out in a Texas courtroom. If you or someone you love is facing criminal charges in Texas, this episode will help you understand your rights, why the very first thing you should do is stop talking, and why hiring the right attorney changes everything. Visit brettpritchardlaw.com or call us for a free consultation.
A quick look at one of the most counterintuitive ideas in criminal defense: being guilty of something doesn't mean you're guilty in the eyes of the law. Brett Pritchard and Jeff Linick break down what that really means and why it matters if you're ever facing charges in Texas.