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Defense lawyer Betsy Stukes has dedicated her career to defending those accused of a crime, and she is committed to helping people through difficult times by way of one-on-one attention and thorough explanations of your rights. Betsy graduated from the University of Georgia with two degrees in Political Science and Speech Communication, graduating magna cum laude in both. After her undergraduate education, she studied at The University of Texas School of Law in Austin, earning her Juris Doctorate (J.D.). While in law school, she gained practical legal experience through the Criminal Defense Clinic, Juvenile Justice Clinic, Domestic Violence Clinic, and Actual Innocence Clinic. She also served as Chief Articles Editor for the American Journal of Criminal Law and earned the Texas Exes Teaching Award. Additionally, Betsy served as a law clerk for the Texas Defender Service, Travis County Juvenile Public Defender, Charleston County Public Defender, and the Harris County Public Defender. Contact the best lawyers near me