Jackson County Criminal Defense Attorney

Richard Hinds, Esq., P.I., Criminal Defense Attorney and Licensed Private Investigator (P.I.) Serving Victoria, DeWitt (Cuero), Gonzales, Goliad, Refugio, Calhoun (Port Lavaca), and Jackson (Edna) Counties, Texas.

Overview

Charged with a crime in Jackson County? You need more than a lawyer—you need someone who knows how to fight in small-town courtrooms.

I’m Richard Hinds. I’ve been a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years, a Texas DPS–licensed private investigator, and a former FDIC bank executive who now uses forensic tools, courtroom skill, and investigative firepower to dismantle criminal charges across South and Southeast Texas.

I grew up in a rural county like Jackson. I know the culture, the courts, and the mindset—and I don’t back down from a local DA, sheriff’s deputy, or judge. If you’ve been arrested or investigated in Edna or anywhere in Jackson County, I’m ready to fight for you.

⚖️ Criminal Charges I Handle in Jackson County

I defend clients across the full range of felony and misdemeanor cases, including:

DWI / DUI (First-Time & Repeat Offenses)
Drug Possession, Distribution & Manufacturing
Assault, Aggravated Assault & Domestic Violence
Theft, Burglary & Robbery
Weapons Charges & Felon in Possession Cases
White-Collar & Financial Crimes
Probation Violations / Motions to Revoke
Juvenile Defense
Sex Offenses & Online Solicitation Cases
Cybercrimes & Digital Investigations
Expunctions & Record Sealing

Whether you were pulled over on 111 or 59, caught up in a local investigation, or hit with a serious felony in Edna, I’ll walk into that courthouse with a plan to beat the case or make the state beg for a deal.

🏛 Jackson County Courthouse — What You Need to Know

If you’re facing charges in Jackson County, your case will likely be handled at:

Jackson County Courthouse
115 W Main St, Edna, TX 77957

This is a classic rural courthouse—where the judge likely knows the DA, the clerk, the deputies, and half the jury pool. That’s not a reason to give up. It’s a reason to hire someone who knows how to win in a courtroom just like it.

🔍 Defense Backed by Real Investigative Power

Unlike most attorneys, I don’t simply review the police report and call it a day. I own and lead a licensed Texas private investigative firm. I’m one of the very few attorneys in the state licensed as both a criminal trial lawyer and a private investigator.

That gives me—and you—a huge advantage:

We reinvestigate the crime scene
Track down witnesses the state missed
Recover deleted phone data, texts, and digital records
Challenge sloppy police work or bad forensics
Uncover gaps in the prosecution’s timeline

I also have a team that includes a former law enforcement officer with experience in police procedure, trauma, and crime scene work. Together, we build your defense like a criminal case should be built—from the ground up.

💵 Flat Fees – No Surprises – No “Trial Tax”

Many attorneys charge extra to go to trial. I don’t.

One flat fee covers dismissal, plea, or trial
No surprise invoices halfway through the case
Flexible payment options available
I sometimes accept boats, motorcycles, RVs, or real property in partial or full trade
You’ll work directly with me, not an associate or assistant