Atty. Perry Minton
Perry Minton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Family Law. Perry, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024.
Criminal Defense: General Practice & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX
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About Perry Minton at a Glance
Perry Minton is a criminal defense and family law attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey PC. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Perry Minton
- Perry Minton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Family Law
- Perry, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Perry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Perry Minton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Perry Minton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Criminal Defense in Austin
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Family Law in Austin
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose Perry Minton
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Perry Minton's practice in the field of criminal defense and family law.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and family law, Perry Minton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Perry Minton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Perry Minton Handles in Austin
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Perry Minton has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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