Licenses & Memberships
Licenses & Memberships in Austin, TX
Austin-based Texas Lawyer
Awards and Honors,
- Percy Foreman Lawyer of the Year, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2008 and 2014.
- Named Austin's "Best Unsung Hero," Austin Chronicle 2007.
- Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly, since 2003.
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell®.
- Listed in the Registry of Preeminent Lawyers.
- Best Lawyers in America, Woodward White Inc., since 2006.
- President's Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. 1993, 1995, 1999, 2001–2007.
- Ambassador Award, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. 1999
Admitted to Practice: All Federal Courts in Texas
- All Courts.
Education and Licenses:
- Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- St. Mary's University of San Antonio, J.D., 1989.
- University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1984.
Professional Memberships
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (one of the founders)
- Texas Bar Foundation
- Pro Bono College of the State Bar
- Faculty, Texas Trial College
Keith S. Hampton Attorney at Law, and co-counsel Mike Ware, walk with the 'San Antonio Four', Kristie Mayhue, Liz Ramirez, Cassie Rivera, and Anna Vasquez (not seen) after winning their freedom from prison.
