February 21, 2018
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
- 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
- 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
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDLA)
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA)
- Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (ACDLA)
- The National Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Association