Brandon Wilson Barnett
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- 305, North Pile Street, Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico, 88101, USA, 217, Main Street, Newport, Orleans County, Vermont, 05855, USA, 13033, Quaker Avenue, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, 79423, USA
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About:
Brandon Barnett is a top-rated attorney practicing criminal defense, family law, military law, and more. He earned his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law and then went on to earn a Masters of Law degree (LL.M.) in Litigation from George Washington University Law School in Washington D.C. Mr. Barnett's legal career began in the United States Marine Corps where he served as a Judge Advocate in duty stations across the United States. In 2008, Mr. Barnett deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, where he advised commanders on Rule of Law and Law of Armed Conflict in combat operations. Returning to Texas in 2012, Mr. Barnett founded Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC, one of the premier law firms in Fort Worth, Texas. At BHW, Mr. Barnett's practice focused on criminal defense, military law, juvenile defense, and special education law. Brandon transitioned to Lubbock to join Payne, Powell, Truitt and Chandler in May 2025 as a partner. Brandon has consistently been named a "Texas Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly and a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine. Mr. Barnett continues to serve as a Reserve U.S. Marine Judge Advocate, former military judge and adjunct law professor. View More ›
Jurisdiction:New Mexico (Since 2025); Texas (Since 2006); 5th Circuit (Since 2011); Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (Since 2010); U.S. Supreme Court (Since 2011)
Practice Area
Military Law
Advises service members and spouses on UCMJ offenses, FAP, command protective orders, base housing, benefits, and jurisdiction issues when abuse occurs on or off base.
Family Law
Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Languages
English
Fees
No Free Consultation
Education
LL.M.
B.A.
J.D.
Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers (2021)
Top Attorney
Top Attorney - Fort Worth Magazine (2017)
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers (2022)
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer - Thomsen Reuters (2024)
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers (2020)
Top Attorney
Top Attorney - Criminal Law - Fort Worth Magazine (2023)
Rising Star (Criminal Defense)
Rising Star (Criminal Defense) - Super Lawyers (2016)
Top 100 Trial Lawyer
Top 100 Trial Lawyer - Criminal Defense - National Trial Lawyers Association (2013)
Top Attorney
Top Attorney - Criminal Defense - 360 West Magazine (2018)
Top Attorney
Top Attorney - Fort Worth Magazine (2018)
People's Choice Top Attorney
People's Choice Top Attorney - Living Magazine (2024)
Top Attorney
Top Attorney - Fort Worth Magazine (2016)
Top Attorney (Criminal Defense)
Top Attorney (Criminal Defense) - Fort Worth Magazine (2014)
Top Law Firm in Fort Worth
Top Law Firm in Fort Worth - Fort Worth Star Telegram (2017)
Top Attorney
Top Attorney - Fort Worth Magazine (2020)
Top Rated Attorney
Top Rated Attorney - Criminal Defense - Top Rated Attorneys (2016)
Top Attorney
Top Attorney - Criminal Law - Fort Worth Magazine (2024)
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer - Thomsen Reuters (2025)
Rising Star (Criminal Defense)
Rising Star (Criminal Defense) - Super Lawyers (2015)
Top Attorney
Top Attorney - Fort Worth Magazine (2019)
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer - Thomsen Reuters (2023)
Top Attorney
Top Attorney - Fort Worth Magazine (2021)
Top Attorney (Criminal Defense)
Top Attorney (Criminal Defense) - Fort Worth Magazine (2015)
Top Attorney
Top Attorney - Criminal Defense - 360 West Magazine (2019)
Top 40 Under 40
Top 40 Under 40 - National Trial Lawyers Association (2013)
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers (2019)
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Reviews
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