So, in year 20, I will continue to do what I have always done and do my best to represent people accused of crimes in Grayson, Fannin and sometimes Cooke County. I had the opportunity to run for district attorney in one of our counties but could not bring myself to do so. I love helping people accused or investigated for crimes get to the best result possible, especially when that result is a changed life. Due to my family dynamics and education, I have more insight than most in my opinion to mental health and substance abuse issues, which is an overwhelming need in the criminal justice system. Even in a wrongful arrest case, I tell people to let the situation be a reason they change their life for the better. God never puts us through anything that isn’t designed to improve us instead of break us.
So, I will continue to stay here at 711 N. Travis in Sherman, Texas, where my friend Jack McGowen always officed and taught me so much. Joey Fritts, my friend and companion in criminal defense for many years, is no long with us along with others that I have learned a lot from along the way. Don Bailey is still in the barn down the street on Willow where I learned so much federal law, and John Hunter Smith is in the Castle on Washington Street where he taught me a ton, along with at the courthouse, and where I used to go see Christmas lights as a young kid. Sherman is home and will always be home for my practice.