Hildreth & Rueda Law
Criminal Defense | Serving Austin, TX
512-746-1409Hildreth & Rueda Law, serving clients in the Austin, Texas area, a reputable legal practice for Criminal Defense issues.
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A Criminal Defense Firm with Record of Success
Our Austin criminal defense attorneys, have the resources and know how to handle all phases of your case, whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor DWI, an assault or family violence crime, or serious felony offenses such as aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, robbery, burglary of a habitation or building.
We will work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. This includes providing experienced, aggressive representation to people facing criminal charges in Travis and surrounding counties in Austin. As trial lawyers practicing exclusively criminal defense, our firm is dedicated to protecting our clients’ rights and liberties no matter the charge or challenge before us.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Criminal Defense
- Criminal Expunction & Clearing Criminal Records
- Drug Crimes
- DWI & Alcohol
- Theft Crimes
- Assault
Call 512-746-1409 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Duke Hildreth
Mr. Duke Hildreth has focused his entire legal career on criminal law and trying cases in court before a judge and jury. Before joining Hildreth & Rueda Law as a defense attorney, Mr. Hildreth was a criminal prosecutor for over eight years. He tried crimes from DWI to felony murder. With all the knowledge he gained from working as a prosecutor, he understands how the prosecution thinks and acts in a criminal case, so he can plan a more effective defense for his clients.
Mr. Hildreth has tried hundreds of cases in his legal career and his been very successful in achieving Not Guilty Verdicts for his clients. His extensive trial experience is very advantageous in defending clients facing criminal misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Central Texas including the Austin metro area as well as Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, Bell, McLennan, Burnet, Llano, Comal, Bexar, Blanco, Gillespie and Guadalupe Counties.
Mr. Hildreth is passionate about the law, “I believe in my clients, and I believe in exhausting every avenue to achieve justice for my clients.”
When Mr. Hildreth is not working he enjoys spending his time with his wife and children.
Attorney Florencia C. Rueda
Mrs. Florencia C. Rueda is a criminal defense attorney in Austin, Texas. She was born and raised in Houston, and moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in English. In 2004, she received a full scholarship to attend Baylor Law School, where she was a member of the mock trial team and the client counseling team and graduated at the top of her class. She received her J.D. cum laude honors in February of 2007 with a Criminal Practice Area of Concentration.
When asked when she decided she wanted to be a criminal defense attorney, her answer is “According to my parents, I was about 4 years old when I told them I wanted to be an attorney, and I apparently specified that I wanted to do criminal defense law.” And that is exactly what Mrs. Rueda began doing as soon as she received her license.
Mrs. Rueda has handled all kinds of criminal cases from capital murder trials to small traffic infractions. She has handled each and every phase of a criminal law case from beginning to end. ”No matter what the charge is, big or small, it is always a big deal for the individual and their family, so there is no small case when you see if from your clients perspective.” Asked what she enjoys most about her job “You may not expect this answer from a criminal defense attorney, but it’s the people, the clients in particular. I love getting to know clients, being able to communicate with them, educate them, gain their trust and then give them the help they need in difficult and stressful situations. ” When Mrs. Rueda is not working, she is spending time with her husband and son exploring new places to eat and relax.
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Florencia Candy Rueda
This attorney practices in Texas and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
Practice Area | Year |
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Criminal Defense | Since 2015 |