The attorneys of Guy L. Womack & Associates, P.C.  can handle state criminal matters anywhere in the United States and are members of the State Bars of Texas and Georgia. However, with permission of the court, attorneys for Guy L. Womack & Associates, P.C. can handle your matter in each of the other 48 states.

They represent clients at virtually every stage of a criminal proceeding, from investigation through trial to appellate and post-conviction (writ of habeas corpus) phases. Over the years, their clients have included elected officials, ordinary citizens, sports stars, bank officers, doctors, prominent business executives, lawyers, law enforcement officers, active duty military personnel, corporations and their officers, health care professionals, prosecutors, and the wives, husbands, and children of all of these types of persons. Whomever the client and whatever the charge, their basic vision in terms of criminal charges is simple: they fight to defend the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses in state, federal, and military courts throughout the land.

Whether handling a military court-martial appeal in Washington D.C., a capital murder trial in Georgia, or a misdemeanor trial in Houston, they treat every client as if he or she was their only client. They help their clients cope with the fear and embarrassment associated with a criminal charge, provide them with an objective analysis of their case, and assess all available options for a favorable outcome.

Investigation

Guy L. Womack & Associates represent clients who are witnesses, suspects, and targets before state and federal grand juries involving indictments for felonies, and those who are being investigated on suspicion of commission of felony or misdemeanor offenses. They also represent military clients at Article 32 Investigations. Guy & Geoff are experienced at interviewing witnesses, becoming familiar with scenes, and knowing the facts of the case better than the other side. In addition to the lawyers, who use the latest computer research tools to stay informed on changes in the law, the firm employs trained law clerks who also are very proficient at researching the law. They are also seasoned negotiators, initiating contact with the appropriate authorities to prevent the filing of criminal charges, if possible, as soon as they have mastered the factual and legal issues involved.

Trial

If charges are filed, they represent the client at every stage of the trial, including assisting in obtaining release on bond. After the case is fully investigated, they file pretrial motions if appropriate, including motions to dismiss all charges and motions to suppress evidence. They  then prepare for trial, which involves getting witnesses and evidence ready to present and anticipating the prosecution's case in order to meet it. They also believe in being prepared for the sentencing phase, in case it becomes necessary. Finally, they select the jury and try the case.

Appeals

Making a persuasive appellate argument and being able to identify the key issues mishandled in the lower court is an art. They represent clients on appeal regardless of whether we were their counsel at trial. They file appellate briefs in the state intermediate Courts of Appeal statewide and litigate petitions for discretionary review in the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin. They also file briefs in the courts of other states and the federal and military Courts of Appeals nationwide. Finally, they prepare petitions for writs of certiorari and briefs in the United States Supreme Court. If granted, they orally argue the cases in addition to filing written briefs. They are limited to the record of trial on appeal, and there are strict deadlines for filing appellate briefs.

Writ of Habeas Corpus

After all appeals are exhausted, they investigate and prepare writs of habeas corpus in state and federal court. Generally, a person may only file one writ in each court, and must establish a constitutional violation in order to succeed. We are not limited to the trial record for a writ, and may introduce new issues and evidence. There is no deadline in Texas to file a state writ, but there is a one-year statute of limitations for federal writs - in other words, the writ must be filed in federal court within one year of the case becoming final. If a state writ is filed during that year, the time that the state writ is pending does not count toward the one-year deadline.

Illustrative Offenses

Guy L. Womack & Associates have been involved in defending many different allegations of criminal activity, at all levels: Class C, B, and A misdemeanors and state jail, third, second, first degree felonies, and capital offenses.

You may refer to the Notable Cases to view a representative sample of his cases.