At Southwestern Legal, we offer years of specialized legal expertise and a client-centered approach to advocate for you throughout the State of Texas.

Our firm is dedicated to providing personalized solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. We strive to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, while serving as passionate client advocates.

About Us

Attorney J. W. Stovall

J. W. Stovall is the founding attorney of Southwestern Legal, PLLC. Stovall specializes in defending the Sixth Amendment constitutional rights of his clients while providing compassionate, expert-level guidance.

Stovall has a proven track record in trying both felonies and misdemeanors in front of Texas judges and juries. In addition, Stovall serves as a seasoned leader in the non-profit sector, contributing to several Texas community initiatives.

Prior to establishing Southwestern Legal PLLC, Stovall was an Assistant District Attorney in Hays and Kaufman Counties. In Kaufman, he served as the lead prosecutor in the Felony Drug and Mental Health Specialty Court.

Stovall earned his J.D. from SMU’s Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas, and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with Departmental Honors, College of Liberal Arts Honors, and University Honors.

Continuing Legal Education

Stovall routinely completes more than triple the required amount of continuing legal education to ensure he has the up-to-date knowledge for your case.

Recently completed legal education courses include:

  • Immigration Issues Relating to Criminal Offenses

  • Judicial Summit on Mental Health

  • Fort Worth Federal Practice Seminar

  • Armed Career Criminal Act and the Recent Supreme Court Decisions

  • DWI Blood Test and Alcohol Concentration Curves

  • Preserving Error for Appeal