Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys

Attorney Horacio L. Barrera

Horacio L. Barrera

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Education

  • The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
    • Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1978
  • Brownsville High School
    • 1970
  • Texas Southmost College
    • 1972
  • University of Texas at Austin
    • Bachelor of Business Administration
    • Honors: with Honors

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association, Member, 1978 to Present
  • Greater Brownsville, Incentives Corporation, a municipal 401a Corporation, Board of Directors, 2000 to 2004
  • District 12 Professional Enhancement Program, State Bar Grievance Committee, Member, 1997 to 2001
  • Brownsville National Bank, Board of Directors, 1980 to 1998
  • Saint Joseph’s Academy, Advisory Board, 1997 to 1999
  • Marist Brother’s Catholic School, President, 1998 to 1999
  • Saint Mary’s School Board, Trustee, 1992 to 1996
  • Saint Mary’s School Board, President, 1995 to 1996
  • Pan American University until it merged with the University of Texas System, Regent, 1986 to 1989

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1978
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1980
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1979

Representative Clients

  • Town of South Padre Island
  • Brownsville Independent School District
  • San Benito School District
  • Cameron County Appraisal District
  • Cameron County Clerk
  • Cameron County

Current Employment Position

  • Of Counsel