About Law Office of Frank Bryan - Criminal Defense · Austin
The Law Office of Frank Bryan is a solo criminal defense practice in Austin, Texas, led by Frank W. Bryan Jr., a former State District Judge and former chief felony prosecutor in Travis County. Founded in 2003, the firm represents clients charged with crimes in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties, drawing on the attorney's prior experience as a prosecutor, judge, assistant county attorney, and special assistant U.S. attorney. The office is located in downtown Austin and offers a free 20-minute consultation to prospective clients.
The Law Office of Frank Bryan is a downtown Austin criminal defense firm owned and operated by Frank W. Bryan Jr. Bryan has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1986 (more than 39 years at the time of directory listings) and brings an unusual depth of perspective to criminal defense work, having served on both sides of the bar and on the bench before entering private defense practice. His pre-defense career included positions as Assistant District Attorney for the Travis County District Attorney's Office (1990–1999, working under District Attorney Ronnie Earle), Assistant County Attorney for the Travis County Attorney's Office (2000–2001), Special Assistant United States Attorney (2000–2002), and State District Judge of the newly created 403rd District Court of Travis County, to which he was appointed by Governor George W. Bush. He founded his current firm in 2003 and has since focused exclusively on criminal defense, handling matters in Austin, Williamson, and Hays counties. The firm is based at 610 Brazos Street, Suite 660, Austin, TX 78701, and is rated 10.0 on Avvo, with a 5/5 average across 15 combined Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews. Bryan is a member of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (where he has served as past Treasurer) and is admitted to the State Bar of Texas.
- In business
- Founded 2003 (owner Frank Bryan Jr. has been a licensed Texas attorney since 1986)
- Owner
- Frank W. Bryan Jr.
- Serves
- Austin, Travis County, Williamson County, and Hays County, Texas; federal matters via prior Special Assistant U.S. Attorney experience
- Rating
- 5/5 across 15 reviews on Lawbamba (9 Avvo reviews + 6 Lawyers.com reviews); Avvo rating 10.0 (Superb)
About the Firm
The Law Office of Frank Bryan is a solo criminal defense practice serving Austin and the surrounding Central Texas counties. The firm is built around the experience of its founder, Frank W. Bryan Jr., who spent more than a decade on the prosecution and judicial side of the criminal justice system before opening his own defense office in 2003. As a result, the firm markets itself on the breadth of its perspective — handling matters as a defense attorney that Mr. Bryan previously prosecuted or adjudicated as a judge and assistant district attorney.
- Founded 2003
- Solo practice focused on criminal defense
- Offers a free 20-minute consultation
Attorney: Frank W. Bryan Jr.
Frank W. Bryan Jr. has been a licensed Texas attorney since 1986, giving him more than three decades of legal experience at the time of current directory listings. Before opening his own defense firm he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Travis County District Attorney's Office from 1990 to 1999 under DA Ronnie Earle, including time as a chief felony prosecutor for two local district courts. He then served briefly as Assistant County Attorney for Travis County (2000–2001) and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (2000–2002). Governor George W. Bush appointed him as State District Judge of the newly created 403rd District Court of Travis County, a seat he later defended in a contested election covered by the Austin Chronicle. He is a member of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and previously served as its Treasurer.
- Texas State Bar member since 1986
- Former Travis County Assistant District Attorney (1990–1999)
- Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (2000–2002)
- Former State District Judge, 403rd District Court of Travis County
- Member, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Past Treasurer)
Practice Areas
The firm's practice is exclusively criminal defense, with casework spanning felonies, misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, drug offenses, assault, and related charges handled in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. Although the firm's core work is Texas state-level criminal defense, Mr. Bryan's prior service as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney also gives him federal criminal defense experience. Directory listings describe the firm as serving clients charged in Austin as well as Williamson and Hays counties, and the firm invites prospective clients to call for a free 20-minute consultation.
- Felony defense
- Misdemeanor defense
- DWI / DUI defense
- Drug possession / drug offense defense
- Assault defense
- Federal criminal defense (based on prior U.S. Attorney's Office experience)
Office Location & Contact
The Law Office of Frank Bryan is located in downtown Austin in the historic 610 Brazos Street building, convenient to the Travis County Courthouse and state criminal courts. Clients can reach the firm by phone to schedule a free 20-minute consultation; the office number is (512) 322-9977.
- Address: 610 Brazos Street, Suite 660, Austin, TX 78701
- Phone: (512) 322-9977
- Website: frankbryanlaw.com
- Downtown Austin location near Travis County courts
Reputation & Reviews
The firm maintains a strong reputation on independent legal directories. Avvo gives Frank W. Bryan Jr. a 10.0 rating ('Superb'), and a 5/5 average rating across approximately 15 combined Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews. Directory listings report no attorney misconduct. A LinkedIn recommendation describes Mr. Bryan as 'a perfectionist and a zealous advocate for his clients' who is also 'possibly the most honest person I have ever known.'
- Avvo rating: 10.0 (Superb)
- 5/5 average across 15 reviews (Lawbamba summary of Avvo + Lawyers.com)
- No misconduct findings on record
- Positive peer and client recommendations on LinkedIn
Consultations & Fees
The Law Office of Frank Bryan offers a free 20-minute consultation for prospective clients charged with crimes in Austin, Williamson, or Hays counties. Reported hourly fee ranges from third-party directories are approximately $248–$431 per hour, though the firm does not publish a fixed fee schedule and individual engagements are quoted case-by-case.
- Free 20-minute consultation
- Reported hourly fee range: $248–$431