Austin, Texas Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation and Family Law Attorneys

Minton Burton Foster & Collins

1100 Guadalupe Street
Austin, Texas 78701
USA

(512) 476-4873

(512) 479-8315

www.mbfc.com

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Minton Burton Foster & Collins' trial lawyers have handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony matters. Whether you've been arrested for drug charges, a White Collar crime, a juvenile offense or driving under the influence, we offer skilled legal representation. We can help you with your criminal case in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet and Comal counties.

Four of MBFC's lawyers are Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists who keep abreast of current legal developments. That means our clients can rely on expert advice and guidance at every stage of the criminal process, from arrest to arraignment, from preliminary hearings to jury trials and appeals.

When you're facing serious criminal charges, you need the accomplished criminal defense attorneys of Minton Burton Foster and Collins (MBFC) at your side. Since 1963, our law firm has represented Texas citizens accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses, and criminal defense work remains a cornerstone of our practice to this day.

Year this Office was Established: 1963

Languages: English

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Federal Crimes; Vehicular Manslaughter; Stalking; Kidnapping; Carjacking; Hit and Run; Larceny; Mail Fraud, Bankruptcy Fraud; Forgery; Counterfeiting; Extortion; Internet Theft; Computer Hacking; Computer Theft; Computer Fraud; Child Molestation; Indecent Exposure; Sexual Battery; Lewd Conduct; Spousal Rape; Statutory Rape; Internet Sex Offenses; Sex Offender Registration; Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses; Drug trafficking; Tax Evasion; Counterfeiting; Immigration Offenses; Alcohol & Minors; Boating While Intoxicated; Public Intoxication; Restricted Interlocks; Underage Drinking; Vandalism; Expunction; Property Division.

Practice Areas Description

Minton Burton Foster and Collins (MBFC) provides legal services and representation in the following areas of Law:

- Criminal Defense

The firm has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses at every stage of the case starting with the arrest. From the time you retain the firm as your legal representative, the lawyers begin preparing for trial. The firm has 44 years of experience dealing with arraignments, discovery, and preliminary hearings. The firm's lawyers are highly experienced dealing with habitual violators and probation violations. They keep abreast of current legal developments so that they can draft persuasive motions to suppress evidence and other pre-trial motions. The attorneys are skilled negotiators who will plea-bargain if it is in your best interest and after they obtain your informed consent. But, they are prepared to go to trial and vigorously defend you when that is in your best interest.

- Federal Criminal Defense

Being charged with a federal crime is a very serious matter. All federal crimes are investigated by federal law enforcement officials such the Federal Bureau of Investigations. A person charged with a federal crime is prosecuted by a United States Attorney and faces severe penalties upon conviction.

- White Collar Crime

Defending against charges of a white collar crime requires particular skills, including knowledge of financial matters and the ability to understand complicated paper trails. The Austin, Texas lawyers of Minton, Burton, Bassett, & Collins, P.C. have the experience you need. Protect your freedom and your future by contacting Minton, Burton, Bassett, & Collins, P.C.

- DWI/DUI

Sometimes the offense is referred to as driving under the influence (DUI). Other times it is known as driving while intoxicated (DWI). Either way, it is a serious criminal offense. Even when there is no accident, property damage or injury, individuals convicted of DUI or DWI face possible jail time, a suspension of their driver’s license, fines and higher insurance premiums.

- Alcohol & Minors

According to the Texas Alcohol Beverage Code, a minor is defined as someone under 21 years of age. If you meet this definition and are charged with alcohol possession, or you’re an adult charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor, you could face serious criminal penalties, such as fines and jail time. That’s why you need the Austin, TX DWI defense attorneys at Minton, Burton, Bassett, & Collins, P.C.

- Boating While Intoxicated

Boating while intoxicated (BWI) in Texas can lead to criminal charges and the loss of driving privileges, placing your freedom and your future in jeopardy much like a charge for driving while intoxicated (DWI). The criminal charges could result in fines of up to $10,000 and jail time of up to 10 years. You also face a civil administrative license revocation.

- Public Intoxication

When a police officer stops you for a suspected DWI, you and any passengers riding with you may also face charges of public intoxication, which could increase your potential punishment, hinder your defense and place your freedom and your future at risk.

- Restricted Interlocks

Restricted interlocks, which are also called ignition interlocks, are used to monitor people with alcohol-related convictions. They are often ordered as a condition of probation or prison release. These devices prevent you from starting your car without first providing a breath sample that determines whether you have consumed any alcohol.

- Underage Drinking

Texas has a “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to underage drinking. Regardless of how much alcohol you have consumed, if you are under 21 years of age, you could face criminal charges and suspension of your driver’s license after being charged with drinking and driving.

- Misdemeanor

Defending people against all kinds of criminal charges, including misdemeanors, has been the mission of Minton, Burton, Bassett, & Collins, P.C., for the last four decades. Throughout Central Texas, including Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Comal, Burnet, Caldwell and Travis counties, we have helped thousands of individuals solve their legal troubles. Our experience extends to felonies and misdemeanors alike.

- Felony Offense Lawyers

For the last 44 years, the highly respected law firm of Minton, Burton, Bassett, & Collins, P.C., has defended the citizens of Central Texas against all kinds of criminal charges. Criminal defense is our mission and we have helped countless people get their lives back on track. Our experience encompasses felonies and misdemeanors, whether the crime was committed against a person, against property, or as part of a larger enterprise.

- Juvenile Crime

It is not uncommon for kids, especially teenagers, to lack good judgment or test the limits of the law. Unfortunately, some of those bad choices have legal ramifications -- and a mark on your child's record can affect his or her future, limiting school and work opportunities.

- Drug Offense

In 1963, the firm of Minton, Burton, Bassett, & Collins, P.C., was founded to provide aggressive and effective representation for people charged with felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses in communities throughout Texas. Based in Austin, our expertise extends to Hays, Bastrop, Williamson, Comal, Caldwell and Burnet Counties. Our four decades of service in the courtroom have given us experience that few Texas law firms can offer.

- Sex Offense

Few crimes carry the level of social stigma that is associated with sex offenses. Although those accused are legally innocent until proven otherwise, the sensitive nature of such allegations makes it especially challenging to mount a strong defense. Working with knowledgeable and experienced criminal attorneys is essential to protect the rights of anyone charged with a sex offense. That expertise is offered by the law firm of Minton, Burton, Bassett, & Collins, P.C. We have 44 years of experience with criminal defense matters and four of our attorneys have been designated as Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists.

- Expunction

Every day, people are arrested by mistake only to later have the charges dropped or be found not guilty. In some instances, people have their charges dismissed after they invest tremendous effort in anger management classes or counseling. Most do not realize that the arrest, the court's action, and the probation are permanently placed on their criminal record and, as such, become public knowledge.

- Family Law

Going through a separation or divorce can be a stressful experience for a couple or family. A family lawyer can be there to guide you through this trying time by using a combination of skill, compassion and practicality. The lawyer must aggressively protect your rights and interests and, at the same time, remain sensitive to the needs and concerns of the adults and children involved. Above all, the lawyer must act efficiently in order to minimize your financial burden.

- Separation and Divorce

A separation occurs when a couple lives apart while still being married. Divorce is the legal dissolution of the marriage. We can assist clients with resolving matters that accompany the separation or divorce, such as spousal support, property division and child custody and support.

- Spousal Support

Also called alimony or maintenance, spousal support is an allowance paid by a husband or wife to the other spouse during a separation or after a divorce. We can assist with calculating the proper amount of those payments as well as determining whether payments should be temporary or permanent and whether they should be paid periodically or in a lump sum.

- Property Division

When a marriage dissolves, the assets and debts the couple has acquired during the marriage must be valued and divided in a manner that is fair and considerate of both parties’ needs. We have experience with dividing simple marital estates as well as the more difficult ones involving business assets, stocks, pensions and other complex financial issues.

- Child Custody

When a marriage terminates, the most emotionally charged issues can be who receives legal and/or physical custody of the children and how to arrive at a suitable visitation arrangement. We bring to clients both our knowledge of the state’s standards as well as our sensitivity to the concerns of both the adults and children.

- Child Support

The father and mother are both responsible for providing for their children’s financial, medical and educational needs. Our role is to help clients find an arrangement that is fair and reasonable.

- Civil Litigation Attorneys

The firm's practice spans virtually all areas of civil litigation. The firm's attorneys find themselves on both the plaintiff and defense sides of the docket, involved in tort, contract, regulatory and appellate matters on a regular basis.

The firm's lawyers are experienced litigators committed to achieving successful results in a cost-effective manner on behalf of the firm's business and individual clients. The firm represents clients in matters pending before Texas state, federal trial and appellate courts in all aspects of business issues-including antitrust, trade secrets, business regulations and contract disputes, as well as insurance disputes and litigation, employment law, products liability and toxic torts, professional malpractice, construction law, and election and campaign law. The firm's attorneys are adept in handling contentious matters for their clients and they have substantial experience in jury and non-jury trials.

Attorneys

	Mr. Samuel E. Bassett Attorney Criminal Defense, Family Law		Mr. Louis Bratton Attorney Personal Injury
	Mr. Charles R. Burton Attorney Criminal Defense		Mr. John C. Carsey Attorney Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family Law
	Mr. Trey Collins Attorney Criminal Law		Mr. Warren L. Collins Attorney Criminal Defense
	Mr. John L. Foster Partner Family Law		Mr. Roy Q. Minton Partner Civil Litigation, Litigation, Complex Litigation
	Mr. David F. Minton Attorney Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family Law		Mr. Perry Q. Minton Attorney Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family Law