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Derek W. Israel
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Derek W. Israel

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505 West 12th Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701 [2, *]+ 2 locations

Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family Law and 1 more

About Derek W. Israel

If you want an attorney who knows the "playbook" the other side is using, you want Derek Israel. Derek’s legal career is backed by decades of real-world law enforcement experience. As a former Austin Homicide Detective and Master Peace Officer, he has been at the center of some of the most complex investigations in Texas. He didn't just work DWI cases; he was a certified Intoxilyzer operator and an instructor in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. This means when he reviews a client's arrest, he isn't just looking at statutes—he’s looking at the evidence with the eyes of the person who literally taught the course. His analytical skills were sharpened early on as a Military Intelligence Interrogator for the U.S. Army, serving in Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Derek eventually transitioned to the legal side, earning his law degree with honors and gaining valuable experience as a prosecutor in the Lubbock County District Attorney’s Office. Now at O’Connell West, PLLC, he combines his veteran’s discipline and detective’s intuition to defend his clients' rights. He remains a pillar of the local community as a past commander of The American Legion Post 76 in Austin. Derek is a straight-talking, highly skilled advocate who provides the kind of strategic edge that only comes from a lifetime of service.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Family Law
  • Other 2
    • Criminal Defense
    • Military Defense

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2024, Texas
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    2024, Texas
    Memberships

    Texas Bar College
    State Bar of Texas Criminal Justice Section
    American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Texas Tech University School of Law
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Texas A&M University School of Law
    M.J.

    West Texas A&M University
    B.B.A.
    magna cum laude; Beta Gamma Sigma

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    Derek W. Israel was admitted in 2024 to the State of Texas and Texas.

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