Count on our Austin, TX criminal defense attorneys
Being charged with a crime can be the most frightening and uncertain time in a person’s life. In Texas, charges and allegations can put your freedom, reputation, relationships, and future on the line. When the stakes are high, turn to the Austin criminal defense attorneys at Botsford & Roark for a strong defense.
“Without question the #1 criminal defense attorney in the city. There is no reason to go with anyone but Brian, he will fight for you. 100% recommend.”
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“I had a lot to lose. Botsford & Roark stopped the prosecution in their tracks.”
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“David is one of the best criminal defense lawyers. I'd recommend him without hesitation.”
Our strategy is always the same - Every case gets our Austin-based law firm’s full attention, dedication, and resources. While we strive to maintain cordial relationships with prosecutors, judges, law enforcement, and court personnel, we are always ready and able to aggressively try cases whenever the client’s best interest calls for it.
Contact our defense lawyers to review your legal options.
In Central Texas, law enforcement is quick to press charges. More than 100,000 new criminal cases are filed in Travis County alone every year. If you are under investigation or facing criminal charges (e.g., DWI, assault, sex crimes, domestic violence) in federal or Texas state court, contact us for a free and confidential case evaluation.
A member of our team is available to connect you with one of our distinguished Austin criminal defense lawyers any time, day or night. Within 24 hours, you will be speaking with a lawyer from a firm with decades of experience who can answer your questions and explain your legal options.
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Understanding the law can make all the difference when facing charges. That’s why we publish articles on DWI, Title IX cases, and criminal defense — offering clear, practical insights backed by years of courtroom experience.
Brian Roark has decades of experience in Texas criminal defense law and has a national reputation for his exceptional defense of college and university students accused of Title IX violations.
He is a co-founder of Botsford & Roark and maintains a network of professional relationships with judges, prosecutors, expert witnesses, police, and court staff for effective and expedited legal representation that protects clients’ freedoms and public reputations.
David Botsford is the co-founder of Botsford & Roark. For more than 30 years, attorney Botsford has established a reputation for providing personalized, effective legal representation to his clients.
He is recognized as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Texas for his work, including defense of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s First Amendment rights and arguing high-profile appeals before federal and state appellate courts.
Although we handle cases of all sizes, our Austin criminal defense lawyers are regularly in the news media for our successes and legal analysis. Here is a sample of some recent news coverage involving Botsford & Roark.
“Former University of Texas football standout cleared of sexual assault charges”
“Texas college student sues over possible expulsion for alleged sex assault”
“Judge orders retrial or freedom for confessed killer”
If you have been, or expect to be, accused of a crime or a Title IX violation in Texas, reach out to our team for a complimentary, confidential case evaluation. A member of our firm is available around the clock to hear from you. We can listen to your situation, answer questions, and explain your legal options. There is no obligation to hire; Just information you can trust from a law firm with decades of experience in Texas.
Don’t delay. If you have been contacted by law enforcement or the university you attend, speak with a lawyer before you answer questions or talk about the allegations. The sooner we start investigating your case and protecting your freedom, the better your chances of success. Whether you have been charged with DWI, sexual assault, drug charges, domestic violence, or a white collar crime, protect your rights, reputation, and freedom with Botsford & Roark. If you or your child are facing serious allegations in Austin or Central Texas, contact us now.
