Dean Watts

Our office, located in Nacogdoches, Texas, focuses on the defense of state and federal criminal charges and accusations. We provide representation pre-indictment, at trial, and on appeal. We also handle matters such as expunction of criminal records, petitions for non-disclosure, petitions to seal juvenile records, petitions for early release from probation, and obtaining occupational drivers licenses. Mr. Watts is Board Certified in Criminal Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the United States Fifth Circuit Appellate Court, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Dean Watts included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Selected To Super Lawyers As A Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney In Nacogdoches, TX - 2021-2025 President's Award by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association - 2023 Super Lawyer - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Other Sources of Feedback About Dean Watts Included on the 2026Texas Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list

• Attorney

• Texas, 1997
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1998
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1999
• Specialties and Certifications
• Board Certified in Criminal Law - 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 & 2024, Texas Board of Legal Specialization