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Phone: 936-647-1946

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

  • Texas, 2002

Jo Ann is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She formerly worked as a prosecutor, so she understands all areas of the criminal justice system. You can trust Attorney Jo Ann Linzer to work tirelessly to ensure your rights are properly defended.

Just the Facts

  • Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • President of the Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2019 – present
  • Former First Assistant District Attorney at the Grimes County District Attorney's Office
  • Former Chief Felony Prosecutor at the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office
  • Prosecuted cases ranging from Driving While Intoxicated to Sexual Assault of a Child and Murder
  • Early in her career assigned to a specialized unit that focused on domestic violence cases
  • Her dedication to teaching criminal prosecutors earned her the prestigious C. Chris Marshall Award
  • Disposed of thousands of cases and has tried over 100 cases in her career
  • Guest Lecturer and Faculty Advisor at Baylor Law School
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member
  • Texas Bar College Member
  • Christian Trial Lawyers Member
  • 10 Best Attorneys 2019 of the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
  • Family Promise of Montgomery County Board Member
  • President of the Board of the Big McC Club

Bar Associations

  • Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

    Member Since: 2019

    Past President and Current Member

  • Baylor Law School

    Guest Lecturer and Criminal Law Boot Camp Faculty

  • Texas Bar College

    Member Since: 2019

  • Christian Trial Lawyers Association

    Member Since: 2018

  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Education

  • Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law - J.D. - 2002

Check out Jo Ann on the Hot Seat with The Legal Fix!

The Legal Fix E9 🎬 Hot Seat - Jo Ann Linzer

The Legal Fix | Episode 9 | Avoiding a Criminal Record

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  • Highly recommend Mrs. Linzer...

    Highly recommend Mrs. Linzer. She was my court appointed attorney. Mrs. Linzer took the time to get to know me and my family. I have a lengthy background in Montgomery and Mrs. Linzer looked at all my progress that I had made. Upon her suggestions I completed all classes that she suggested and mo...

  • An amazing defense lawyer...

    Ms. Linzer is an amazing defense lawyer. I got a PCS and she got my case dismissed. I am so grateful that she was my lawyer. Just listen to her and whatever she wants you to do, just do it. That's what I did and my case got dismissed. Thank you Jo Ann Linzer you are truly amazing! Keep up the ama...

  • She really helped my son...

    Just want to tell Jo Ann that she really helped my son. She got his case dismissed and I know it wouldn't have happened without her. It gave him a second chance. I'm just so thankful for her. She took the time to talk with us about everything we had questions with. This review is the least we can...