Jeffrey Parker

Jeffrey D. Parker is a Senior Trial Attorney at Lance Kennedy Law, where he represents clients in state and federal criminal matters across Central Texas. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1999 and Board Certified in Criminal Law since 2008, he brings more than 25 years of trial and appellate experience to the courtroom. His career spans work as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, giving him a perspective shaped by arguing cases from both sides of the aisle.

Career Trajectory

After starting at one of Central Texas’ largest law firms, Jeff immersed himself in the full spectrum of high-stakes civil litigation before pivoting to criminal law work under an esteemed Belton criminal defense attorney. In 2006, after several years serving as an Assistant County Attorney in Bell County, he opened his own firm, blending criminal defense with appellate expertise across state and federal courts. Then in 2017, he joined Coryell County’s District Attorney’s office as an Assistant DA, prosecuting serious felonies.

Now at Lance Kennedy Law

Jeff is now a Senior Trial Attorney with Lance Kennedy Law’s Austin office, where he brings unmatched trial savvy and a Texas-sized appetite for justice to every case.

Legal Credentials & Community Contributions

Admitted to practice law in Texas since November 3, 1999.

Licensed in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Western District of Texas.

American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), Academy Standards Board (ASB): Appointed in November 2024 as a voting member of the Crime Scene Investigation Consensus Body. Jeff plays a pivotal role in shaping forensic science standards and best-practices.

Memberships: State Bar of Texas, Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit, Bell County Bar Association, Williamson County Bar Association, McLennan County Bar Association.

What Sets Jeff Apart

One of fewer than 5% of Texas attorneys are Board Certified in Criminal Law, a distinction that speaks volumes.

Versed in both defense and prosecution, with deep appellate experience, he understands how courts think at every level.

Additional, Jeff is a nationwide forensic standards contributor whose work shapes how tomorrow’s trials handle evidence with integrity.

Client-Centric Mission

Jeff values ethics over optics, substance over spin, and always tells it like it is… even if that truth isn’t what you hoped to hear. Whether you’re facing serious criminal charges or seeking appellate guidance, his strategy is rooted in clear-eyed advocacy, razor-sharp analysis, and practical results.