Bradlee Hines Thornton
Board Certified Expert. Former Chief Prosecutor. Free Consultation.
- Biography
Brad Thornton has over a decade of experience in Criminal Law. He is a former Chief Prosecutor with the 81st Judicial District Attorney’s Office. His time spent as a prosecutor has given him valuable experience of how the prosecution will come after you and how to get in their way.
Brad is Board-Certified in Criminal Law – a distinction held by less than .008% of lawyers licensed in the State of Texas. Board-Certification is the only mark of excellence recognized by the state bar and signifies he has shown he has the experience, knowledge, and respect of the local legal community to stand out from the rest.
Brad is passionate about criminal defense. When you hire Brad Thornton, you will have a fierce advocate who cares deeply about your situation and will fight tooth and nail to defend your rights and protect your future.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
- White Collar Crime
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Free Consultation
If you are under investigation or have been charged with a crime, we offer a free initial consultation. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We only charge flat fees and offer payment by cash, e-check, or credit card.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24073204
- Since 2010
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- Languages
- English
- Professional Experience
- Owner
- Thornton Criminal Defense, PLLC
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2022 –
Current
- Former Chief Prosecutor
- 81st Judicial District Attorney’s Office
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2021
- Vehicular Crimes Prosecutor
- Montgomery County District Attorney
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2017
- Prosecutor
- Brazos County Attorney
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2012
- Education
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Law
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2010
- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tech Law Review and the Top Rated Advocate of the Board of Barristers
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- University of Texas – San Antonio
- B.S. (2005) | Criminal Justice
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2005
- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Awards
- Board-Certified
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- 2020
- Advanced Trial Advocacy
- Texas District & County Attorneys Association
- 2016
- ABA Scholarship and Leadership Award
- ABA Journal
- 2010
- Top Ranked Advocated
- Texas Tech Board of Barristers
- 2010
- Editor-in-Chief
- Texas Tech Law Review
- 2009
- Jurisprudence Award – Legal Practice
- Texas Tech Law School
- 2008
- Professional Associations
- San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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2022 –
Current -
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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2022 –
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State Bar of Texas
 # 24073204
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2010 –
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- Publications
- Challenging forensic evidence in a criminal case.
- Thornton Criminal Defense – Blog
- January, 2023
- Why A Former Prosecutor Should Be Your First Choice
- Thornton Criminal Defense – Blog
- January, 2023
- Will using CBD Cause a Positive Result on a Drug Test?
- Thornton Criminal Defense – Blog
- January, 2023
- Navigating the Bail Bond Process in Texas
- Thornton Criminal Defense – Blog
- December, 2022
- Understanding the Science Behind Intoxilyzer Tests and Their Accuracy
- Thornton Criminal Defense – Blog
- December, 2022
- Do Police Have to Give You Miranda Warnings?
- Thornton Criminal Defense – Blog
- November, 2022
- Fighting the abuse of prescription medications
- The Texas Prosecutor
- 2015
- Soccer Mom or Drug Trafficker?: Why an Officer’s Consideration of Religious Symbols in His Reasonable Suspicion Calculus Does Not Offend The First Amendment, 42 TEX. TECH L. REV. 123
- Texas Tech Law Review
- 2009
- Websites & Blogs
- Board Certified in Criminal Law
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- 2019
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