Karen George-Baunchand proudly serves Barker, Texas and the neighboring communities in the areas of criminal defense, divorce & family law, estate, immigration, and accident & injury law.

Focused on criminal defense, family law and personal injury, I can help with a range of legal needs.

My name is Rob Christian, and I am a partner at Christian & Christian Law Firm. Navigating criminal charges in Texas demands more than generic legal support; it calls for a deeply engaged local counsel who understands the landscape and is committed to your defense. With my background as a former Hood County District Attorney and a two-decade tenure as a prosecutor, I bring a nuanced perspective to each case. During my years in the legal field, I have cultivated enduring connections with north central Texas law enforcement and local prosecutors. This has equipped me with insider knowledge of the distinct policies and procedures across various courts, which informs my approach to legal defense. To me, you are not simply a case number. We will journey through the criminal justice process hand-in-hand. My counsel on whether to enter a plea or proceed to trial is always centered around your best interests, ensuring you are well-informed every step of the way. To schedule your free consultation, please visit online or call 682-936-4003.

Attorney Timothy D. Godwin, the founding attorney of Godwin Law Firm, PLLC, brings a robust focus in criminal defense. With a Juris Doctor degree from Texas A&M, Timothy leverages his academic background and a sharp legal acumen to serve clients effectively. His practice areas address a wide range of legal scenarios, ensuring that each client receives thorough and attentive guidance. Primarily centered on criminal defense, Attorney Godwin works on matters including felonies, traffic tickets, expunctions and more. As a dedicated legal professional, Timothy is committed to understanding and addressing the unique needs of each case, providing tailored advice and robust defense strategies. To schedule your free consultation with the Decatur Criminal Defense Attorney, please fill out a form online or call us at 940-255-0000.

Candice is an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney and Cum Laude Graduate of South Texas College of Law (1997). A King & Spalding Alumni, Candice now practices Family Law, Guardianship, Probate and Trust Law. She is President of the Board of ElderLaw Advocates ("ELA") and Attorneys for Special Needs Children ("AFSNC"). She is a relentless advocate for the disabled, elderly and incapacitated.

Scott D. Allen is the founder of The Allen Firm. He is the Senior Attorney and a member of the Business Legal Group. Scott has a passion for guiding people through the challenges of their legal situations and helping people come to a good resolution. He enjoys watching the change in a client who was previously struggling with a decision being able to confidently make a wise and well-informed decision. Scott graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in 1966. He earned his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law in 1970. Prior to founding The Allen Firm in 1972, he practiced law in McKinney a few years until he returned to Stephenville to be help his family after the loss of his father. He opened Scott D. Allen, PC (now known as The Allen Firm, PC) shortly after his return to Stephenville.

Brett Reynolds has over twenty-eight years of trial experience representing companies and individuals in litigation throughout central and south Texas. He is the President of Brett Reynolds & Associates, P.C. His practice focuses on personal injury litigation including the aggressive representation of clients in transportation and trucking litigation, products liability, auto and premises liability, life, health and accident, property insurance, toxic torts, and oil field accident litigation. Mr. Reynolds holds the highest peer-review rating (AV) as compiled by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a Fellow in the Texas Bar Foundation and is admitted to practice in all Texas State Courts, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas. He participates in the Texas Association of Defense Counsel, San Antonio Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, and Texas Bar Foundation, as well as the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas. He was born in San Antonio and raised in New Braunfels, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Southwest Texas State University with honors in 1982, followed by a law degree from Southern Methodist University in 1985. While in law school, he was awarded a position as an Associate Editor of the Southwestern Law Journal. Mr. Reynolds has tried a variety of complex civil cases before juries in central and south Texas. Before forming Brett Reynolds & Associates in 2011, he was the President of Blakeley & Reynolds, P.C., and a shareholder for eight years at Ball & Weed, P.C., preceded by associate positions there and at the former Groce, Locke & Hebdon, P.C. in San Antonio. His expertise includes post-accident investigations of both first party and third party claims and disputes. He has represented clients in hundreds of successful mediations as well, both during and before litigation.

Yolanda Cortes Mares is an experienced attorney proudly serving the legal needs of Temple, Belton, Salado, Harker Heights, and the greater Killeen-Ft. Hood area, in Bell County. She handles a variety of family law matters, all forms of misdemeanor criminal offenses, and some civil matters, with professionalism and diligence. The Cortes Mares law office handles a variety of family law matters and all forms of misdemeanor criminal offenses with professionalism and diligence. Yolanda Cortes Mares will work hard to ensure the best possible outcome for you. I truly believe that justice is the most important aspect of any case and this is something I will always fight for. If you have a current legal issue or wish to know what options you have regarding a potential case, please contact my office. Yolanda Cortes Mares speaks fluent Spanish. I look forward to helping you resolve all your legal issues.

James Guinan began practice in November 1989 and practices as a Criminal Defense and Family lawyer in Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant Counties.

JOHN R. HOWIE, JR., is an accomplished trial attorney who focuses his practice on personal injury cases, including trucking and auto accidents, bad faith insurance practices, product liability, premises liability, medical negligence, nursing home litigation, consumer protection and breach of contract cases. He graduated with a BBA from Southern Methodist University in 1994 and went on to graduate from SMU Dedman School of Law in 2000. During law school, he served as the Notes and Comments Editor (1999) and Co-Managing Editor (2000) of The International Lawyer. John was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2000. He is also a member of the Tarrant County, Dallas County and American Bar Associations, and is admitted to practice before all Texas state courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. He is a member of the Dallas and Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Associations, American Trial Lawyers Association and Dallas and Tarrant County Associations of Young Lawyers. He is a sustaining member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.