Unfortunately, I am no longer taking new habeas or criminal defense cases. If you need to contact me on a past matter, I can be reached at: jcole@jodicole.com
Professional Credentials
Degrees/Training
B.A., Saint Edward’s University, Magna Cum Laude, 2000, Cross Cultural Communications
J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law, 2003
L.LM. (Masters of Laws in Trial Advocacy), California Western School of Law, 2004
Externship, Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. 2003-2004
Licenses
Licensed to Practice Law State of Texas, 2004
United States District Court, Western District of Texas, 2005
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2009
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2010
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2012
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2007
United States Supreme Court, 2008
Awards/Professional Memberships
Academic Awards
Jurisprudence Award, Texas Tech University School of Law, Highest Grade in Criminal Law, 2001
Criminal Law Tutor, Texas Tech University School of Law, 2002
Crowley Ethics Aware, Texas Tech University School of Law, Highest Grade in Professional Responsibility, 2002
Texas Tech University Law School Regent Scholarship Recipient — 2000-2003
Professional Awards
Superlawyer’s “Texas Rising Star” Awards, Published in Texas Monthly Magazine, for Years 2010, 2011, 2013
The National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers”, 2013-2016