Jonathan Mark Michell Austin Criminal Lawyer

Jonathan Michell is former prosecutor with more than a decade of experience trying cases to juries in Texas. Jonathan is fiercely determined to help clients and is known as an aggressive and effective attorney at trial. Jonathan is also well respected by the judges and prosecutors with whom he works daily in Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, and Collin counties.

Jonathan was born in Texas but grew up in San Francisco and southern California before returning to Texas with his family. He has a degree in Music Performance from the University of Texas at Arlington and is a graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock, Texas. During law school Jonathan served internships with both the Lubbock County District Attorney’s Office and the Denton County District Attorney’s Office.

After law school Jonathan joined the Guadalupe County District Attorney's Office as a prosecutor. In addition to trial work, Jonathan handled hundreds of cases referred to him for prosecution by over a dozen law enforcement agencies, and was recognized by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association for his successful handling of a “case of first impression” before the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio. He also worked in civil litigation, and served as the police advisor and assistant city attorney for the City of Mesquite.

This development of in-court and out-of-court skills and his experience as a former prosecutor has given Jonathan a unique perspective in the landscape of criminal defense. When he is not in the courtroom, Jonathan enjoys spending time with family, supporting the Dallas Cowboys, and playing with his dog.

Jonathan Mark Michell, a dedicated criminal lawyer in Austin, is committed to protecting clients and defending their rights.