Derek W. Israel

I am a criminal defense attorney and a retired homicide detective. During my law enforcement career, I was entrusted with investigating some of the most complex and high-profile cases in one of the nation’s largest cities, including serial murders, murder-for-hire schemes, and even the attempted assassination of a state judge. If you are a true-crime fan, you have likely seen me discussing these cases on one or more national true-crime television programs. That experience allows me to build disciplined, strategic, and aggressive defenses for clients facing serious criminal charges. In addition to violent crime investigations, I have extensive experience investigating sophisticated financial crimes with interstate and international components. I hold a business degree in economics and a master’s degree in risk management, providing a strong foundation for representing corporate clients and individuals in white-collar investigations. I love being a lawyer, and I am passionate about solving problems and fighting for justice for my clients. Call today to find out how my experience can work for you.

• Attorney

• Lubbock County District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, 2024 - 2025
• Austin Police Department, Homicide Detective, 1993 - 2017
• Languages
• English (Primary)

• Texas, 2024
• U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2025

• Texas Bar College, 2025 - Present (Scholar)
• State Bar of Texas, 2024 - Present (Member)
• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2025 - Present (Member)