Why the Right Defense Can Change the Outcome
“Most people accused of crimes find themselves facing a system with enormous power, a system that can convict innocent citizens without ever fully understanding the other side of the story. True justice requires someone willing to stand up to that system and use that same power to uncover the truth, ensure citizens have their side of the story heard, and protect them from being wrongfully convicted or left with a permanent criminal record.”
Ken Gibson Is Known For:
- Getting Charges Dismissed, Acquitted, or Reduced
- Helping Clients Avoid Convictions and Permanent Criminal Records
- A Proven Track Record of Winning Trials
- Fair and Reasonable Legal Fees
- Flexible Payment Plans That Fit Your Budget
- Free, No-Obligation Case Evaluations
Meet Ken Gibson – Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer with a Proven Record of Success
Regarded as a leading authority in criminal and DUI defense, Ken Gibson and his defense team have handled tens of thousands of criminal cases and built an extensive record of courtroom success, including hundreds of jury trials. The vast majority of cases Ken has defended have resulted in dismissals, acquittals, or reduced charges that helped clients avoid a criminal conviction or permanent criminal record.
Ken treats every case as if it is going to trial from day one. His secret to success is simple: be better prepared than the other side. That means knowing the facts, evidence, witnesses, and law better than the police officers who made the arrest and the prosecutors trying to convict his client.
Preparation begins with understanding his client’s side of the story and conducting an independent investigation of the case. Ken carefully examines the evidence, police reports, witness statements, testing procedures, and circumstances surrounding the arrest to identify mistakes, inconsistencies, constitutional violations, and weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.
Preparation That Creates Better Opportunities
Ken has also undergone the same types of training used to educate law enforcement officers and has completed advanced scientific training related to the testing and evidence used in criminal investigations. This gives him the knowledge to challenge police procedures, scientific evidence, and laboratory testing rather than simply accepting the government’s version of what happened.
Preparing every case for trial can also create opportunities to resolve a case without ever reaching a courtroom. When prosecutors know the defense is prepared and willing to take a case to trial, they have to consider the weaknesses in their evidence and the possibility of losing before a judge or jury. That preparation can help create opportunities for dismissals, reduced charges, or other outcomes that allow clients to avoid a conviction.
Whether the best outcome is a dismissal, acquittal, reduced charge, or alternative to conviction, Ken will not settle for anything less than pursuing the best possible result for every client he defends.
Ken also believes high-quality criminal defense should be accessible to everyone at a fair and reasonable cost. That is why he offers convenient and flexible payment plans designed to make experienced legal representation easier to afford for those who cannot afford a conviction or permanent criminal record.
Awards, Ratings, and Recognition
- Named a Top Criminal Defense and DWI Lawyer by Some of the Nation’s Most Prestigious and Respected Legal Review Organizations
- Perfect 10.0 Rating on Avvo
- 5-Star Rating on Google
Experience and Achievements
- Over 20 Years Practicing DWI and Criminal Defense in Texas
Education
- University of Texas at Austin, Graduate, 1992
- Oklahoma City University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1998
Specialized DWI and Scientific Training
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Field Sobriety Test Training
- Trained in the Same Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Methods Used by Law Enforcement Officers
- Robert F. Borkenstein Course on Alcohol and Highway Safety, Testing, Research and Litigation
- Department of Transportation Intoxilyzer 5000 Operator and Technician Training
- Specialized Training in Breath Alcohol Testing and the Scientific Methods Used in DWI Investigations
Professional Organizations and Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- State Bar College of Texas
- Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- The National College for DUI Defense
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Schedule a No-Obligation Case Evaluation
If you have been arrested or are being investigated for a crime, The Law Office of Ken Gibson offers free, no-obligation case evaluations in person, online, or by phone. Confidentially discussing the circumstances of your case with Ken and his legal team is the first step toward understanding where you stand, protecting your rights, and regaining control of your life. After your consultation, you will have a better understanding of the options available to you, including potential ways to avoid a conviction or permanent criminal record, and a clearer path forward.
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