Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Brownwood Legal Team for Defense, Family Law & Injury Cases
At Woodley & Dudley, we prioritize integrity, action, and value in every case we handle. With over four decades of service to Brown County and surrounding areas, our firm combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to compassionate client support. Our attorneys bring more than 80 years of combined experience, offering tailored solutions in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases.Fluent in English and Spanish, we serve diverse client needs while maintaining a strong focus on community engagement. Our legacy of excellence, established in 1982, reflects our dedication to achieving favorable outcomes through thorough preparation and unwavering advocacy.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Personal Injury
Adoption
DWI Defense
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined legal experience in Central Texas
- Our attorneys are fluent in both English and Spanish
- We provide personalized legal strategies for complex cases
- Our team has a proven track record in trial advocacy
- We offer free initial consultations for criminal cases
Associations and certifications
- College of the State Bar of Texas
What people say
Responsive and courteous
Phenomenal to work with
Highly recommend
Went above and beyond
Professional and knowledgeable
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense attorneys provide aggressive representation for felony and misdemeanor charges including DWI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. With decades of trial experience, we challenge evidence and negotiate plea deals while protecting clients' constitutional rights throughout the legal process.
Family Law
We handle complex family law matters including divorce, child custody, and adoption. Our attorneys focus on equitable property division, child support calculations, and post-divorce modifications while prioritizing clients' parental rights and financial interests during emotionally challenging times.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice secures compensation for accident victims through thorough investigation of auto collisions, slip-and-fall incidents, and wrongful death claims. We prove negligence elements while calculating economic and non-economic damages to maximize client recovery.
People
Judson K. Woodley
Partner
With decades of trial experience, Judson Woodley specializes in criminal defense and personal injury cases. He combines aggressive courtroom advocacy with personalized client communication to achieve favorable outcomes for Central Texas residents.
Keith Woodley
Partner
Founding partner Keith Woodley brings extensive legal expertise to complex criminal defense cases. His strategic approach focuses on challenging evidence and protecting clients' constitutional rights during prosecution.
James H. Dudley
Partner
James Dudley contributes decades of legal experience to family law and adoption cases. He emphasizes compassionate representation while navigating complex custody arrangements and property division disputes.
Questions
What should I do immediately after being arrested in Brown County?
Remain calm, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact Woodley & Dudley immediately. Our attorneys will protect your rights during police questioning and begin building your defense strategy.
How does child custody work in Brown County?
Courts prioritize the child's best interests, evaluating parental stability and financial capacity. Our attorneys advocate for custody arrangements that ensure children's well-being and parents' rights.
What are the penalties for a DWI conviction in Texas?
Penalties include jail time, fines, license suspension, and ignition interlock device requirements. First offenses carry up to 180 days jail and $2,000 fines, with escalating consequences for repeat offenses.
Can I recover compensation if partly at fault for an accident?
Texas follows modified comparative fault rules. You may recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault, but cannot recover if found more than 50% responsible.
What documents should I bring to my first legal consultation?
Bring accident reports, medical records, insurance information, and relevant correspondence. These documents help attorneys understand your case and develop effective legal strategies.