Part 4: Bond Conditions, Initial Client Meeting and First Steps by Defense Counsel Now that you know how to find and hire the best criminal defense attorney for your case, we will discuss what you can expect throughout the criminal trial process. This and the following eight installments in this series will examine the criminal case from start to finish and provide commentary and insight to how you can expect your defense attorney to handle your case, as well as things you should do as an active participant throughout the case. Although all cases won’t necessarily proceed through the entire trial process (e.g., your case might get dismissed or you might make a plea agreement with the State), it will
Read more →Part 2: How to Evaluate Education, Training and Experience When Hiring a Criminal Lawyer Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney Guide Oftentimes when we find ourselves in a pinch, we reach out to friends and family for advice and assistance. Unfortunately, unless your uncle is Matlock-reincarnate, you will want to vet each and every potential defense attorney to ensure they have the ability to not only handle your case, but to help you succeed. In other words: your great Aunt Birdie who got you out of a speeding ticket when you were 16 might not be the one to get you out of a hit-and-run charge today. One way to evaluate and compare potential criminal defense attorneys you may wish to
Read more →Cody L. Cofer Selected as Super Lawyer Rising Star 2015 Super Lawyers is a nation wide rating service that people looking for an attorney can use to vet and gather information. The selection process includes more than 70 legal practice areas. Cody Cofer was selected in the area of criminal defense. This honor indicates a “high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.” The selection process for Super Lawyers includes independent research by the publication along with nominations and evaluations by other attorneys. Candidates for Super Lawyer Rising Star are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection is made on an annual basis. Cody Cofer became a candidate through formal nominations by other Texas attorneys. The
Read more →Register Now for 2014 Evidence Bootcamp Every lawyer needs to sharpen their tools of the trade. This evidence workshop is directed by Jerry Howeth, an Austin attorney who is recognized as an expert in Texas evidentiary law. Any criminal defense attorney will find the few days (14.75 CLE hours) valuable to their trial practice. Aside from sharpening a criminal defense attorney’s use of evidentiary maneuvers, participants will be taught Jerry’s unique method of understanding the Texas Rules of Evidence. The Evidence Bootcamp will consist of lectures and break-out sessions where attendees will apply the rules of evidence. Your level of practice will not be the same after this program! Faculty will include: Pheobe S. Smith, Houston, Texas Philip Alan Wischkaemper,
Read more →Cody Cofer and his criminal defense firm moved! New Location 300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 500 After almost 4 years of growing our firm at 111 Houston, we decided it was time to make a change. One City Place is the the new home of Cofer Law. Thank you to Jerry Loftin, Dale, and Brenda for their great support during our years in their building. The firm is excited about the new location that offers more privacy for clients and some modern amenities that will make our practice more efficient. Loaded in Cody’s Truck All of the firm members helped with the move! A special thanks to Keith and Darrell! You guys were amazing, and we could not have done it
Read more →Tarrant County Medical Examiner Dr. Nizam Peerwani Testifies at Murder Trial Media coverage has highlighted many of the witnesses that have testified in the Michele Williams murder trial in Tarrant County, Texas. One of those witnesses, Dr. Nizam Peerwani, testified about the autopsy performed in the case; however, he was not the medical examiner that actually conducted the autopsy. According to testimony, a mysterious “Dr. White” actually performed the procedure, but for an undisclosed reason Dr. Peerwani terminated Dr. White some time ago. Now the State is relying on the expertise of Dr. Peerwani to sponsor the autopsy findings – although he never actually viewed the body. Something perhaps of interest to trial voyeurs, the Tarrant County Auditor’s Office can
Read more →Cody Cofer | Faculty at Center for American and International Law Center Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law Program We had an amazing group at this year at CAIL Criminal Defense Trial College. All of the speakers were top notch, and the small groups were filled with promise of an exceptional criminal bar in Texas. The program lasted 5 days. The format included presentations on all phases of trial and small group sessions to refine trial skills. I was honored to serve as faculty this year in the small group setting. Along with other faculty, I observed the trial presentation of lawyers throughout Texas. We provided feedback and direction for their performance. A special thanks goes out to Barry
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