Austin Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Marjorie Bachman
Austin Criminal Lawyer



Marjorie Bachman, Esq.

Associate, Law Office of E.G. Morris

http://www.marjoriebachman.com/

Photo of Marjorie BachmanAustin, Texas based criminal defense lawyer Marjorie Bachman began her career as a staff attorney and clinical instructor for the Actual Innocence Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law, where her practice focused on post-conviction DNA motions and investigating Texas inmates’ claims of innocence. While working at the clinic, she developed an expertise in the legal issues surrounding forensic DNA testing and the causes of wrongful conviction. In 2007, she left the university to practice criminal defense at both the state and federal level. She continues to serve as an Adjunct Professor to the Actual Innocence Clinic and a member of the board of directors of the Texas Center for Actual Innocence.

Educational Background

  • 2005 - J.D., The University of Texas School of Law

    • While in law school, Ms. Bachman was a member of the Texas Law Review and a research assistant to Professor Steven Goode, focusing on state and federal evidence issues and compiling updates for the Courtroom Handbook on Texas Evidence. She also competed in several interscholastic mock trial teams and was selected as a member of the Order of Barristers, which recognizes the top ten advocates of each graduating class.

  • 2001 - B.S., Communications, University of Texas at Austin

Licenses and Certifications

  • Admitted to the Texas Bar in 2005

  • Licensed in the Western District of Texas

Professional Activities and Memberships

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

    • Course Director, 2010 Voir Dire Conference; Austin, Texas

  • Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

  • Austin Bar Association

  • Austin Young Lawyers Association

Recognition and Awards

  • Member of the College of the State Bar of Texas
The College of the State Bar of Texas is an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas. Members are qualified attorneys who are interested in both high ethical standards and improved training for all Texas attorneys.

Publications and Presentations

  • “The Confrontation Clause After Crawford: Where We Are and Where We’re Headed”
    2010 NACDL Midwinter Meeting and Seminar; Austin, Texas

  • “DNA for Lawyers”
    2009 Friday CLE; Austin, Texas

  • “Post-Conviction DNA Testing”
    2009 Center for American and International Law Actual Innocence Conference; Plano, Texas

  • “Post-Conviction DNA Testing”
    2009 Conference on Criminal Appeals; Austin, Texas

  • “Admissibility of Prior False Outcries”
    2008 TCDLA Defending Sexual Assault Involving Children; Austin, Texas

  • “Post-Conviction Motions for DNA Testing”
    2007 Conference on Criminal Appeals; Austin, Texas

  • “Eyewitness Identification”
    2007 Conference on Criminal Appeals; Austin, Texas

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