Aggravated Assault Defense Attorney in Lubbock

Felony-Level Defense Grounded in Federal Court Experience

Aggravated assault isn’t a misdemeanor. It’s a felony charge in Texas, and the distance between a conviction and a dismissal often comes down to how quickly you act and who you hire. At King Law, P.C., Attorney Michael King defends clients facing aggravated assault charges in Lubbock and throughout Lubbock County. With over 15 years of criminal defense experience and six years as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas, he brings the constitutional and evidentiary rigor that felony cases demand.

If you or someone you care about has been charged, the time to build a defense is now. Every day that passes narrows your options.

Contact King Law, P.C. today for a free case review. Call (806) 370-7800 to speak with our team and learn what defense options may be available to you.

What Aggravated Assault Means Under Texas Law

Simple assault under Texas Penal Code Section 22.01 covers intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury, threatening someone with imminent harm, or making offensive physical contact. Aggravated assault is a separate and more serious offense under Section 22.02. The charge applies when a person causes serious bodily injury to another or uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the assault.

Serious bodily injury means injury that creates a substantial risk of death, causes permanent disfigurement, or results in the protracted loss or impairment of a bodily organ or member. A deadly weapon includes firearms and knives, but also vehicles and any object used in a manner capable of causing death or serious harm.

How the charge is classified:

• Second-degree felony: The standard charge, carrying two to twenty years in state prison and a fine up to $10,000
• First-degree felony: Applied when the actor uses a deadly weapon and causes serious bodily injury to a family or household member, or when the assault involves certain public servants, carrying five to 99 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000

What a Conviction Follows You With

A conviction doesn’t end when a sentence is served. A felony aggravated assault conviction in Texas creates a permanent criminal record that surfaces in job applications, housing screenings, and professional licensing reviews. Under both Texas and federal law, a felony conviction means losing the right to possess firearms. For non-citizens, the consequences can include deportation or denial of naturalization.

Felony aggravated assault cases in Lubbock County are heard in the 137th, 140th, and 364th District Courts. Knowing how those courts operate and what prosecutors expect matters at every stage, from arraignment through trial. Deferred adjudication may be available in some cases, which can help defendants avoid a final conviction on their record, though eligibility depends on the specific facts and charge level.

Defense Strategies in Aggravated Assault Cases

No two cases are alike, and the right strategy depends on the facts, the evidence, and how the charge was built. Michael King evaluates each case individually and develops a defense plan built around what the prosecution can and can’t prove.

Common defense approaches include:

• Self-defense: Texas Penal Code Section 9.31 permits the use of force when a person reasonably believes it’s immediately necessary to protect against another’s unlawful force; under Section 9.32, deadly force is separately justified in specific circumstances, including protection against murder, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping, robbery, or aggravated robbery
• Defense of others: Under Section 9.33, a person may use force to protect a third party who faces unlawful force
• Challenging the deadly weapon designation: If the object involved doesn’t meet the legal definition, the charge may be reducible to a lower-level assault
• Suppression of evidence: Evidence obtained through an illegal search or seizure can be excluded through a motion to suppress, which can weaken the prosecution’s case
• False accusation defense: In domestic and relationship-based cases, motive to fabricate can be established through prior statements, text messages, and witness accounts
• Reasonable doubt as to intent or injury: The prosecution must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt; attacking the seriousness of the alleged injury or the accused’s intent can defeat the charge

Michael King’s years as a federal public defender trained him in constitutional challenges and suppression motions that apply with equal force to felony state cases. That background shapes how we approach every aggravated assault defense in Lubbock.

Why Clients in Lubbock Choose King Law, P.C.

Michael King graduated summa cum laude from Midwestern State University and earned his J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law on a full scholarship, graduating with honors in 2006. He then served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas from 2007 to 2013, representing clients across Lubbock, Amarillo, Abilene, Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, and Pecos in cases ranging from mail theft to complex multi-million-dollar white-collar fraud. That experience built a deep foundation in evidentiary standards and constitutional procedure that directly applies to the district court proceedings where aggravated assault charges land.

Our record includes a dismissed assault charge, and we pursue available avenues to challenge the state’s case. Past results don’t guarantee future outcomes.

Recognition and credentials:

• Rated 10.0 Superb on Avvo
• Super Lawyers 2025
• The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
• Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lubbock, Expertise.com

Get a Free Case Review Before Time Works Against You

The earlier a defense attorney gets involved, the more options may exist. Early intervention means time to investigate, preserve evidence, and challenge how the case was built before it hardens. If you’re facing an aggravated assault charge in Lubbock, don’t wait to get counsel involved.

King Law, P.C. offers a free case review for those facing aggravated assault charges. We represent clients throughout Lubbock and Lubbock County and can evaluate your situation and explain your options.

Call (806) 370-7800 or use our online contact form to request a free case review with an aggravated assault defense lawyer in Lubbock today.