Law Office of DeAndrea Petty - Waco, TX

Dedicated Criminal Defense and Family Law Representation in Waco

Located on Columbus Avenue in Waco, Texas, the Law Office of DeAndrea Petty is a multi-practice legal firm committed to delivering reliable, accessible justice for individuals and families across McLennan County, Falls County, Bosque County, and surrounding Central Texas communities. Led by attorney DeAndrea Sherese Petty, a graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston and a member of the Texas Bar College, the firm is licensed to practice across all Texas state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Clients who need to find a lawyer who combines fierce courtroom advocacy with genuine empathy experience what the firm proudly calls the Petty Way of delivering justice.

Tenacious Criminal Defense From Traffic Tickets to Felonies

Being accused of a crime threatens a person's freedom, livelihood, and reputation. As dedicated criminal defense lawyers, the Law Office of DeAndrea Petty stands firmly beside defendants facing everything from minor Class C misdemeanors to high-stakes state and federal felony charges. The practice provides comprehensive representation as drug crime defense lawyers, challenging unlawful searches and seizures in controlled substance possession, manufacture, and delivery cases. Furthermore, Ms. Petty serves as experienced violent crime defense lawyers and theft and burglary defense lawyers, representing individuals facing allegations of physical or aggravated assault, domestic violence, weapons offenses, robbery, theft, and probation or parole violations. Motorists also rely on the firm as traffic ticket lawyers and DUI defense counsel to protect their driving privileges and criminal records.

Preserving Parent-Child Bonds Through Family and Juvenile Law

In addition to criminal trials, attorney DeAndrea Petty brings deep experience in family, juvenile, and administrative proceedings. Recognized among Waco's trusted child support lawyers and child custody lawyers, she works diligently to preserve meaningful parent-child relationships following a divorce or separation. The firm assists both custodial and non-custodial parents in negotiating fair child support arrangements that provide for a child's essential needs while remaining financially sustainable. Her family practice encompasses Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR), contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, protective orders for domestic violence, and juvenile justice defense for minors facing delinquency allegations.

Courtroom Readiness and Community Commitment

Beyond her private practice, DeAndrea Petty is an active contributor to the Central Texas legal community, including volunteering her time to support veterans and their families through the Baylor Law Veterans Clinic. When you need a lawyer urgently for an upcoming arraignment, bond hearing, criminal trial setting, or emergency family court matter, the Law Office of DeAndrea Petty acts quickly to investigate the facts, protect your constitutional rights, and build a compelling strategy.

Core Areas of Legal Practice

• State and federal felony and misdemeanor criminal defense
• Drug possession, controlled substance delivery, and firearm offenses
• Assault, domestic violence defense, theft, robbery, and probation violations
• Traffic ticket defense and municipal court representation
• Child support calculation, modification, and SAPCR custody proceedings
• Divorce representation and juvenile delinquency defense

Responsive Advocacy When It Matters Most

Deciding to hire an attorney during a personal crisis requires trust and open communication. The Law Office of DeAndrea Petty welcomes clients in Waco and neighboring counties with straightforward legal advice, thorough case preparation, and steadfast dedication from the first consultation through final resolution.