Henley Jenny

Henley Jenny is a criminal defense lawyer in Abilene, Texas, providing legal representation for a wide range of criminal charges including murder, aggravated assault, drug offenses, DWI, sexual assault, theft, burglary, and capital offenses. She serves clients across west Texas, including counties such as Callahan, Coleman, Eastland, Tom Green, and Midland, and handles cases involving juveniles through the Texas Juvenile Justice Department parole revocation process. With over 21 years of experience practicing criminal defense, she is licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and the Northern District of Texas. Her office is located at 702 A Hickory Street in Abilene, and she offers consultations to clients seeking legal counsel. She holds a 4.60 rating based on customer reviews.

Jenny Henley earned her undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas, and graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, ranking in the top ten percent of her class. She began her legal career in San Angelo before relocating to Abilene, where she has maintained a dedicated criminal defense practice since 2001. She is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a Fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas, and a past president of the Big Country Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. She is also a certified mediator with over 20 years of experience and is qualified as first and second chair counsel for death penalty cases in the 7th Judicial District Region of Texas. She writes appeals in both civil and criminal matters and is admitted to practice in federal and state courts across Texas.

The office is located on A Hickory Street, about a quarter mile from the Abilene Convention Center, James Harrison Parramore memorial, and the Good Night Dinosaur public artwork. It is also within a short distance of the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden and The Three Little Kittens sculpture, as well as the Site of Abilene's First School memorial, all within a half-mile radius.

Henley Jenny is recognized for her extensive experience and long-standing service in criminal defense throughout west Texas. Her consistent presence in high-stakes cases, including capital offense representation, reflects her standing as a trusted legal advocate in the community. She is known for her commitment to justice and her ability to navigate complex legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions.

Her expertise and deep roots in Abilene’s legal landscape make her a prominent figure in the city’s criminal defense community.