- Nearly 40 years experience as a Trial Attorney
- 30+ years experience as a State Judge and Magistrate
- Past President of the Texas Municipal Courts Association
- Former Assistant District Attorney of Travis County
- Former Chief of Police of Smithville, Texas
- Judicial Instructor for over 20 years
- Police Use of Force Instructor
- Police Field Training Officer
- Listed in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the United States. Selection based upon peer review by judges and Lawyers
- Served on numerous Supreme Court of Texas Committees
- Highest Rating for Ethics and Competence (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell
- Super Lawyer (Selected in 2021 by Thomson Reuters)
- Trained Sexual Assault Advocate
- Published author of numerous legal articles
- Number One Police Cadet in Academics and Physical Fitness
- 1st Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
- Licensed EMT-I with Advanced Lifesaving Skills
- Volunteer Firefighter
