Erskine Law: From DWI to Murder, With Appeals at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

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AT A GLANCE

I. A Genuine Range From DWI to Murder, Not Marketing Language

Erskine’s case history spans an unusually wide range within criminal defense specifically: his own materials list jury trials in murder, trafficking, white collar crime, robbery, sexual assault, family violence, DWI, drug possession, and weapons charges. That breadth, documented through specific trial counts rather than a generic “we handle all criminal matters” claim, distinguishes his practice from a narrower DWI-only or misdemeanor-only shop.

II. Appellate Work at the Highest Level of Texas Criminal Law

Beyond trial work, Erskine has handled 21 appeals including oral argument and three petitions for discretionary review to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state’s highest criminal court. That appellate track record, distinct from and more specialized than trial-level defense, reflects a documented ability to challenge convictions after the fact, not just to defend against charges at the trial stage.

III. Practice Areas

• DWI/DUI defense
• Drug possession and trafficking
• Assault and family violence defense
• Felony criminal defense (including murder, sexual assault, robbery, white collar crime)
• Weapons charges
• Criminal appeals
• Pre-charge investigations representation

IV. Case Outcomes

Erskine’s materials describe representing clients during pre-charge investigations specifically, including cases where he kept charges from being filed at all for allegations including hit and run, theft, sexual assault, unlawful weapon carrying, DWI, and drug possession. This profile did not locate an itemized, case-by-case published results list with additional detail beyond these described outcomes as of this research date; that gap is disclosed here rather than filled in.

V. The Client Voice

This profile located a limited number of independently attributed reviews for Erskine as of this research date, including one Avvo review from a criminal defense client calling him “an excellent criminal defense lawyer.” That review volume is smaller than several other firms in this series; that gap is disclosed rather than papered over with marketing copy. Prospective clients should ask the firm directly for references during a consultation.

VI. Community and Local Presence

Erskine is described by his own firm’s materials as “the attorney other attorneys call for advice when they take a case to trial,” a peer-reputation claim distinct from a client-facing marketing statement, though this profile could not independently verify that specific claim as of this research date. He has spoken at conferences at the national level and has been published in two periodicals on criminal defense topics.

VII. Credentials and Recognition

Brian Erskine is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, earned in 2015, a genuine peer- and exam-based credential his materials describe as meeting and exceeding “rigorous qualifications for one the State Bar’s highest honors.” No further third-party peer-review awards (Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers) were independently located for Erskine as of this research date; that limitation is disclosed rather than assumed away.

VIII. The Texas Legal Backdrop

In Texas, a first-offense DWI is generally a Class B misdemeanor, escalating with aggravating factors under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A petition for discretionary review, part of Erskine’s documented appellate work, is a specific mechanism for asking the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to review a decision from an intermediate court of appeals, governed by the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. None of this is legal advice; consult a licensed Texas attorney about your specific situation.

IX. The Awesome Attorneys Assessment

Erskine’s structural strength is genuine range paired with appellate-level credentials: more than 70 jury trials spanning the full spectrum of Texas criminal law from DWI to murder, backed by board certification and documented work at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals level, the state’s highest criminal court. For a client whose case might require an appeal or whose charge falls outside a narrower DWI-only practice, that combination of trial and appellate range is a genuine, checkable asset.

The honest limitation is one worth naming directly: this profile located a limited volume of independently attributed client reviews and no third-party peer-review recognition (such as Super Lawyers) beyond board certification itself, unlike several other firms in this series. A prospective client should ask directly for case-specific references during a consultation, and should confirm current firm structure given some public listings reference a “Jarvis, Garcia & Erskine” partnership alongside the “Erskine Law” branding.

X. Methodology & Sources

This profile was researched and written independently by Awesome Attorneys in August 2026 without the participation, sponsorship, or payment of Erskine Law. Primary source: the firm’s website traviscountycriminalattorney.com (about us, practice area pages, investigations page). Verification sources: Avvo attorney profile for Brian Clarke Erskine (office address, career background, client review); Lawyer Legion directory listing (board certification date, practice area breakdown). Statutes cited in Section VIII were verified against the Texas Constitution and Statutes database (statutes.capitol.texas.gov).

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