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Meet the Dog Pack
Phil Stauffer | Criminal Defense Lawyer
The dog knows what DWI is all about. In my third year of law school, I got one. I know what you’re going through!!! I went to trial and got convicted in federal court. I thought my lawyer could have done more to defend my rights. I personally know the oppressive power of the federal government and unfairness that may occur when DWI is involved. I was on Federal probation for one year. I experienced personal and professional problems as a result. That’s what makes my passion for defending good people accused of DWI and why I decided to focus on DWI law. I bring that same passion to each and every client I represent. Because of this experience, I decided to focus my practice on DWI. I’ve handled hundreds of DWI cases from trial, ALR, contested hearings, investigations, pleas, and consultations. I’ve written and assisted with Continuing Legal Education presentations and written a paper regarding the Intoxilizer 5000. The Dog will definitely be by your side throughout your entire experience.
The Dog graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Texas with a bachelors degree in political science. I’ve traveled abroad, studying international criminal law at the International Criminal Court for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague, Netherlands and personally watched the trial of Slobodan Milosevic.
Currently, I'm a Certified Breath Test Technician, a member of the National College of DUI Defense,Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, The American Bar Association, and the San Antonio Bar Association. I've worked for The San Antonio Housing Authority, Bexar County Districts Attorneys Office, and Judge Maria Theresa Herr. Prior to entering the legal profession, I was a network technician, entrepreneur, and served in the United States Navy onboard Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarines.
Jessica Phipps - Associate Attorney
Jessica Phipps received her Juris Doctor from St. Mary's School of Law in 2007. She is a member of the Texas state bar and the Wyoming State Bar, and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the western district of Texas and the District of Wyoming. Jessica is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the American Bar Association, the American Assocation for Justice, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Assocation, Amnesty International and the American Civil Liberties Union. In April 2009, Jessica became a certified SFST practitioner. Jessica has attended the NCDD Summer Session at Harvard University. Jessica completed the Texas Criminal Trial College in Huntsville, Texas in March of 2010. If you need to contact Jessica, email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Amy Brown
Legal Assistant
Amy was born and raised here in San Antonio, Texas. Amy has always wanted to be involved in the legal field. Prior to coming on with the Dog, Amy worked as a nurse and in property management. If you need to contact Amy, email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Ashley is
Ashley Matusek
Paralegal
Ashley comes to the pack from Austin, Texas where she has been a paralegal for seven years. Ashley is certified in the SFST's as well as DOT certified as an Intoxilyzer 5000 Maintenance and Repair Technician. Ashley has attended numerous DWI seminars and has focused her paralegal career on assisting with defending DWI's. If you need to contact Ashley, please email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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