Reviews

Being charged with a criminal offense can be a life changing event and you will want to make sure you have the best people representing you. This great team of experienced lawyers listened to me, understood my situation entirely, and fought hard on my behalf. Ultimately, my case was dismissed.

When my son got in trouble with law enforcement, I turned to O’Connell West for help. Doug and Laurie did an amazing job. They steered us through the process, fought for my son and ultimately his case was dismissed. If you or someone you care about is in trouble, I highly recommend you hire O’Connell West.

Doug and his partner Ken represented myself and a co-defendant in what can only be called a gross miscarriage of justice. After showing the government the light, prosecutors doubled down due to ignorance, incompetence and politics - and Doug and Ken kicked their efforts into high gear. The result? Acquitted of every trumped up charge the state could come up with. Intelligent. Savvy. Diligent.

I was indicted for multiple felonious charges stemming from an on-duty shooting while employed as a police officer. Doug O'Connell & Ken Ervin fought aggressively to show the case had no grounds for prosecution. The case was ultimately dismissed and the charges expunged. Their cumulative track record of winning jury trials, specifically for law enforcement made a huge difference. I'll forever be thankful for their relentless defense and outstanding communication along the way. Thank you!

I have consulted with O'Connell West several times concerning legal matters. I have always received excellent counsel and rely heavily on their experience to provide the best options to navigate some of the most difficult situations in life,

I take my career seriously. When I was being threatened by a shady business I turned to O’Connell West for help.  Doug and Wes are great lawyers and they handled the situation decisively in my favor.  I’ve turned to Doug O’Connell for legal counsel several times over the years.  He’s always steered me to success and I’m thankful for his wise guidance. As a veteran myself, I appreciate that Doug and Wes are also distinguished veterans who have served our country for decades. They continue to serve as my counsel with the highest standard of excellence.

Mr. O'Connell and his partner, Mr. West, are the attorneys you need for representation. They are very quick to respond. The communication, and the desire to truly understand my issue, were excellent. With some very clear, concise and competent advice, Mr. O'Connell and Mr. West helped us to quickly get our legal problem solved.

Doug worked with me for several months during my military legal battle to ensure I was able to stay in and continue to serve. He has a calming presence and a perspective that allowed me to immediately trust him as a person as well as an attorney. Over the few months that we worked together, he demonstrated the ability to see my case from a multigenerational perspective and anticipate problems in order to spin them in my favor. I would recommend Doug as an attorney to anyone, and can’t thank him enough for his hard work, empathy, and trustworthiness.

Doug O’Connell truly deserves the title as a “Super Lawyer”. I highly recommend him as a man of honor who will dedicate himself to providing you the best legal defense possible. He represented my son in a complicated assault case. Doug fully investigated all aspects of the case, and coordinated with the Austin Police Department, and the Austin District Attorney's Office .I believe this was a case where the best aspects of our judicial system were on display. Mr O’ Connell did outstanding work and presented a detailed account of the events that transpired and all factors in mitigation regarding my son to the District Attorney's Office. Because of Mr O’Connell’s hard work and the District Attorney’s Office willingness to review the evidence and consider my son’s circumstances as an individual, it was determined that no charges were filed against him. Anyone who hires Doug will not be disappointed. He will be a fierce advocate for you, always responsive, and will keep you informed on the status of your case from beginning to end.

I hired Doug to represent me when I was arrested for DWI. I was scared and didn’t know what to do. Doug was so helpful, walked me through this ordeal, and kept me informed every step of the way. Despite the evidence against me, Doug was able to convince the prosecutors to offer me a pre-trial diversion program that meant I wouldn’t be convicted of a crime. I hope to never need a criminal law attorney again, but if I do I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Doug again.

"I was accused of fraud, stealing from the government and identity theft by the US Army Criminal Investigation Division. My military career was stalled for years and I thought I was going to be kicked out of the Army. I faced loosing my retirement and everything I’d worked so hard to build. Hiring Doug O’Connell as my Attorney was the best move I could have made. Doug won my case. I’m forever thankful for his skill and passion representing military personnel.”

Doug represented me when I was accused of Assault Family Violence. My entire career was on the line, and I’m forever thankful I turned to Doug for help. Doug beat the government prosecutors so bad they gave up on the second day of trial. He always returns calls and emails and he worked with me on payments. I would definitely hire Doug again.