Texas Criminal Defense Group of Amarillo is a criminal defense law firm in Amarillo, TX. The firm handles cases involving DWI, drug offenses, assault, and felonies. It serves clients across Texas, including Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, and Austin. The practice operates with a large team of attorneys and support staff to manage case volume and provide comprehensive legal counsel.
The firm’s approach emphasizes thorough investigation and case preparation, focusing on gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing the prosecution’s arguments to identify weaknesses. Beyond courtroom strategy, the team provides guidance and emotional support to clients navigating the legal process. The attorney roster includes partners Shane Byrd and Stephen Lyle Hamilton, along with associates such as Glen Neeley, Chase Diethrich, Kayla McCaffity, Kyle McCardle, Jessica L. Paige, Morgan Rittenberry, Timothy L Kimble, Gregory Walker, Jeffrey O’Neal, Ana Arellanos, and Bréona Pace. Support staff includes Zaida Hernandez-Avila, Maleny Cubias, Kristine Betonio, Maria Fernandez, Nichole Leiser, and Stephanie Sillo. Stephen Lyle Hamilton is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has tried over 650 jury trials. He is also a published author of a guide on DWI defense. Shane Byrd, licensed since 2015, brings experience from the Texas bonding industry and focuses on criminal defense, corporate law, and transactional matters.
The office is located at 600 S Tyler St, situated on South Tyler Street. It is approximately a tenth of a mile from the Woolworth Building, a historic structure, and the Trailways Building, another historic site. The Barfield memorial is also nearby, within a tenth of a mile. Southwest 6th Avenue and South Harrison Street are also within a short distance of the office.
The firm holds a rating of 4.90 based on 55 reviews. This high rating reflects a strong local reputation and a steady record of repeat and referred customers. The team’s commitment to results and personal client attention is central to its practice in Amarillo.