Jeff Hohl
Chief Public Defender/Supervising Attorney at Neighborhood Defender Service- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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License to practice law in Texas
Supreme Court of TexasNov, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Neighborhood Defender Service
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Public Defender/Supervising Attorney
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Jan 2023 - Present
Our office of 13 team members is contracted with Hays county to provide the Public Defender's Office. We represent a portion of the individuals charged with a crime in Hays county that cannot otherwise afford to hire an attorney. Charges include felony and misdemeanor cases and a portion of the cases will be directly related to mental health.
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Interim Supervising Attorney
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
Supervised a team of attorneys tasked with representing individuals arrested as part of Operation Lone Star who could not otherwise afford to hire an attorney.
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Senior Trial Attorney
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Apr 2022 - Sep 2022
Represented individuals charged with an offense as part of Operation Lone Star. Representation included misdemeanor and felony charges.
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Hohl Law Firm PLLC
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San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
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Attorney At Law
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Oct 2020 - Mar 2022
Criminal Defense Misdemeanor and Felony Accepted indigent defendendant misdemeanor and felony appointments Negotiate plea agreements Communicate with client Analyze case facts and conduct legal research Courtroom advocacy Accepted into Mentee Program for Federal Western District of Texas Criminal Justice Act Panel Criminal Defense Misdemeanor and Felony Accepted indigent defendendant misdemeanor and felony appointments Negotiate plea agreements Communicate with client Analyze case facts and conduct legal research Courtroom advocacy Accepted into Mentee Program for Federal Western District of Texas Criminal Justice Act Panel
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Hohl Law Firm, PLLC
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The Woodlands, Texas, United States
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Attorney At Law, Founder
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Apr 2018 - Jul 2020
Own and Operate Private Practice Criminal Defense - Misdemeanors and Felonies Selected for Felony Contract Defender Program, Montgomery County representing indigent defendants Own and Operate Private Practice Criminal Defense - Misdemeanors and Felonies Selected for Felony Contract Defender Program, Montgomery County representing indigent defendants
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Montgomery County District Attorney's Office
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Conroe, Texas
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Assistant District Attorney
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Jan 2011 - Mar 2018
Tried numerous misdemeanor and felony trials first-chair Member of Specialized Prosecution Unit. (Internet Crimes Against Children Division (ICAC)) and Safe Harbor Accompanied officers on ICAC search warrants Authored fifteen-page note providing guidance on investigation and prosecution of ICAC cases (used internally) Reviewed, indicted and tried cases involving Sexual Assault of Children Former member Felony Trial Bureau Prepared felony cases for plea or trial Negotiated with defense attorneys on a daily basis regarding plea offers Communicated with witnesses, police officers and other expert witnesses regarding evidence/testimony Former member of Specialized Prosecution Unit - Public Integrity Division Reviewed police officer and other public official misconduct for criminal charges On-call 24/7 to respond to officer involved shooting scenes Received officer discipline and officer-involved shooting investigations training Public Integrity Manslaughter case against police officer - examined multiple witnesses, closing argument Guest Speaker/Trainer on Public Integrity Issues at Montgomery County Fire Departments Former Member Hiring Committee Participated in new-hire interviews Evaluated candidates based on required skills Discussed with other committee members and provide input on selection of candidates Former Texas District and County Attorney’s Association Speaker Show less
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South Texas College of Law Houston
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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2011 - 2012
Co-taught Mock Trial Litigation skills course with another Adjunct.
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Mock Trial Coach
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2011 - 2012
Coached and traveled with multiple varsity mock trial teams to national tournaments as part of the law school's advocacy program.
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Harris County District Attorney's Office
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Houston, Texas Area
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Fugitive Docket and Grand Jury Intern
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Apr 2009 - Nov 2010
Represented State of Texas for fugitive extradition purposes and assisted with expunctions Attended daily fugitive docket, communicated with demanding jurisdictions Contacted witnesses and officers, prepared motions and subpoenas for Court #10 Misdemeanor cases Argued bond hearings for fugitive extradition cases Obtained offense and lab reports for felony cases Represented State of Texas for fugitive extradition purposes and assisted with expunctions Attended daily fugitive docket, communicated with demanding jurisdictions Contacted witnesses and officers, prepared motions and subpoenas for Court #10 Misdemeanor cases Argued bond hearings for fugitive extradition cases Obtained offense and lab reports for felony cases
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Griffin & Griffin
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Houston, Texas Area
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Law Clerk
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Dec 2008 - Dec 2009
Drafted pleadings; motions, deeds, annual accounting, petition for divorce Completed case research and drafted memos Communicated with clients, witnesses and court staff on a daily basis Drafted pleadings; motions, deeds, annual accounting, petition for divorce Completed case research and drafted memos Communicated with clients, witnesses and court staff on a daily basis
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270th Civil District Court - Judge Brent Gamble
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Houston, Texas Area
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Law Clerk
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Nov 2008 - Mar 2009
Researched and analyzed legal issues for motions under advisement Attended weekly docket calls Attended and helped facilitate the trial process Researched and analyzed legal issues for motions under advisement Attended weekly docket calls Attended and helped facilitate the trial process
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R&R Partners
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United States
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Jr. Acct. Executive
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Jul 2004 - Aug 2007
Member of Account Teams for National Bank of Arizona, Cox Communications, Cox Business Services Assisted in developing marketing and media strategies for print, radio, television and direct mail Managed annual advertising campaigns Member of Account Teams for National Bank of Arizona, Cox Communications, Cox Business Services Assisted in developing marketing and media strategies for print, radio, television and direct mail Managed annual advertising campaigns
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R&R Partners
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United States
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Intern
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May 2003 - Aug 2003
Assisted with prospective client research Participated in brainstorming sessions Proofed and edited ad materials Assisted with prospective client research Participated in brainstorming sessions Proofed and edited ad materials
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Education
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2007 - 2010
South Texas College of Law Houston
J.D., Law -
2000 - 2004
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing
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