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C.H. Hank Judin III

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Biography

C.H. "Hank" Judin, III is a Criminal Defense attorney located in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Judin's practice has always focused solely on criminal law matters. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Texas and possesses exceptional skill in handling State and Federal criminal law matters.

Mr. Judin is experienced with all phases of criminal trials in both the Texas State and Federal Courts. He is a seasoned trial lawyer who has handled hundreds of trials in his 23 years of practice and is a respected member of the legal community.

Mr. Judin received his undergraduate and J.D. degree from Baylor University. He has practiced law since 1980 when he worked in the Dallas District Attorney's Office. Mr. Judin is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Dallas Bar Association. In addition, he is a former Director of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and has served as Chairman of the Criminal Justice Committee of the Dallas Bar Association. He also held several leadership positions with the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, including President in 2002. He is currently the participant’s attorney for the Dallas County Divert Court, one of the most successful alternative treatment courts in the State of Texas.

Mr. Judin has received the highest peer review rating of “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell and on many occasions been selected as a “Super Lawyer” by Texas Monthly.

In his free time, Mr. Judin is active in his local community. He is a member of Saint Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church and performs extensive volunteer work with drug and alcohol rehabilitation community.

Classes & Seminars

  • Minor Alcohol and Drug Legal, CARE, 2000 to Present

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Member of Saint Michaels Church
  • Member of All Angels Episcopal Church

Representative Clients

  • Haynes and Boone

Past Positions

  • Dallas District Attorney's Office, Asst. DA, 1980 to 1982
  • Judin, Barron, & Seljos, Associate Attorney, 1982 to 1986

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Fraternities

  • Phi Delta Theta

Professional Associations

  • Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, President (2002), 1992 to Present
  • Texas Bar Association, Member, 1980 to Present
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 1992 to Present
  • National Association of Drug Court Professionals, Member, 2008 to Present
  • Texas Association of Specialty Courts, President (2020), 2008 to Present
  • Criminal Law, Texas Association of Board Certification, 1995

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Criminal Law, Texas Association of Board Certification, 1993

Current Employment Position

  • Sole Practice Attorney

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law 100%

Education

  • Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas
    • J.D.
  • Baylor University, Waco, Texas
    • B.A., Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Economics

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1980
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1981
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1981

Honors

  • Super Lawyer Honoree
  • Outstanding Service Award Dallas County DIVERT
  • Highest Peer Review Rating of “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell