Kerrville, TX

Jeffrey Connelly

Jeffrey Connelly is a third-generation trial lawyer who brings diverse experiences and a unique perspective to complex legal issues. He begins each case with amicable diplomacy and understands the importance of courtroom ability. He has successfully tried cases to a jury in multiple states and helped individuals get justice. He earned his B.A. in Philosophy from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee in 2008 and his J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law in 2012. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and Georgia. He started his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Atlanta, where he gained substantial courtroom experience prosecuting hundreds of serious violent felony cases. In 2015, he transitioned to private practice, representing plaintiffs in civil actions. In the fall of 2017, he became a member of the Texas State Bar and joined an Austin law firm. In the spring of 2020, he co-founded Cofer & Connelly, PLLC with Rick Cofer, aiming to create a modern, tech-forward, client-focused firm built on thorough preparation and courtroom experience. He leads the civil litigation practice with a focus on Family Law and Personal Injury cases. He is active in the Austin community, serving as the Governance Chair of the Violet Crown Trail Stewardship Council and a board member of the Hill Country Conservancy Violet Crown Trail Committee.

Craig Stephen Wolcott

Craig Stephen Wolcott has over 40 years of legal experience, having graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1983. He worked at Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering for nearly 30 years before opening his own practice. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and handles personal injury, business/commercial, and probate litigation.

Harold J. Danford

Harold J. Danford is the leading DWI & Criminal Defense Attorney in the Texas Hill Country. He has proudly represented clients across the Hill Country for almost 30 years. He started his career as a local prosecutor and rose to become the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s DWI/ALR Program, where he oversaw dozens of lawyers across the state. Known as “The DWI Guy” to colleagues and clients alike, he is a top attorney in this area of criminal law. As a former prosecutor, Harold has experience fighting all kinds of criminal charges. He knows what it takes to build a case and what it takes to win. Over the course of his career, he has successfully defended clients in drug, theft, assault, and even murder cases, and his work has been featured in local and national media outlets. A trial lawyer first and foremost, he has also helped many clients recover significant awards for personal injuries. The greater legal community regularly taps Harold's knowledge and experience and he has been called on to teach tactics and strategies to other lawyers at numerous seminars. He was recently chosen to serve as course director for a continuing legal education event for criminal defense attorneys in Fredericksburg, TX. He is certified as Lead Counsel by Thomson Reuters, ranked "Superb" by Avvo, and maintains a perfect 10.0 rating on Justia. He is peer-rated "Distinguished" for high professional achievement by Martindale-Hubbell. Harold is a former board member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and received The Presidential Award in 2013. He previously served as Municipal Judge for the city of Ingram, Texas, and currently serves as President of the Kerr County Bar Association.

Rick Cofer

Rick Cofer is the managing partner of Cofer & Connelly, PLLC. He has more than 17 years of experience as a felony prosecutor, judge, and defense attorney. Recognized as Best Lawyer from 2021 to 2025 by the Austin Chronicle Reader's Poll, Rick Cofer has been selected a Texas Super Lawyer and Rising Star for six years. He has also been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2023. Martindale-Hubbell has rated him as AV Preeminent (the highest rating based on peer feedback). He represents people in crisis, starting from the presumption of innocence. He has lived and worked in Austin, Central Texas, and the Hill Country for over twenty years, knowing the courts, players, and procedures, and resolving matters discreetly. He has tried more than 100 cases before a judge or a jury. He grew up in Plano, Texas, and moved to Austin in 2000. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas School of Law. He worked on political campaigns and policy initiatives. After law school, he worked for a prominent criminal defense attorney before becoming an Assistant County Attorney and Assistant District Attorney in Travis County, handling thousands of cases from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including violent-crime and sex-offense cases. His practice also focuses on juvenile cases and mental health matters, having practiced in juvenile courts for over a decade and served as associate judge for mental health hearings and as a Travis County mental health civil prosecutor. In 2018, he started his own law firm and partnered with Jeffrey Connelly in 2020 to build a client-focused firm.

Jared Horton

Jared Horton is dedicated to the zealous representation of each client, striving for justice regardless of the odds. He grew up in the Texas Hill Country, bringing the same uncompromising character and work ethic to the courtroom. He graduated with honors from the University of Texas at San Antonio and attended Baylor Law School, where he developed strong trial lawyer foundations. He began his career in South Texas, working directly with clients and later representing the State of Texas as an Assistant District Attorney and gang prosecutor. He handled thousands of cases, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, and tried dozens of felony cases including domestic violence, intoxication manslaughter, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, murder, and capital murders. In 2021, he brought his family and practice back to the Hill Country, continuing his work in prosecution and later in criminal defense and family law. As a criminal defense attorney, he understands the criminal justice system from investigation through post-trial sentencing, using his unique inside experience and unyielding advocacy to achieve the best possible results for his clients.

Richard L. Ellison

Richard L. Ellison is a board-certified attorney in Civil Trial Law (1999) and Criminal Law (2015) by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has over 40 years of experience, having been admitted to practice in Texas in 1980. He holds an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® and is listed in the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Federal Bar Association, and College of State Bar of Texas, and is a Keeton Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law.

Jonathan R. O’Hara

Jonathan O’Hara is an attorney at Danford Law Firm. He dedicates his practice exclusively to criminal defense with a focus on DWI & Drug Charges. He represents clients across the Texas Hill Country, including in the communities of Kerrville, Boerne, Bandera, and Fredericksburg, TX. He also represents clients in federal court in San Antonio, TX. He has successfully handled cases throughout the region, securing dismissals for many clients, and winning contested hearings, trials, and appeals for others. He is the only attorney in the area to earn the prestigious ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation, the highest form of scientific recognition for lawyers. As a lawyer-scientist, he has highly specialized knowledge of blood alcohol testing and drug testing, and the skills to effectively challenge that evidence in court. He has also completed advanced training in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. He has represented numerous professionals, including doctors, nurses, teachers, and others, and secured favorable outcomes that protected their licenses and careers. He has represented many immigrant clients as well and secured outcomes that protected their legal status in the United States. He is frequently asked to share his knowledge and experience. He has written articles on defending DWI & Drug Charges and presented at training seminars for criminal defense attorneys and even police officers. He is an active member of several legal organizations, including the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, where he serves on the DWI Resource Committee. He is also a member of the Legal Committee of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Earlier in his career, he gained extensive criminal defense experience while working at law firms and one of the country’s largest public interest organizations. He earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center, where he received the Dean’s Scholarship and Blask Fellowship Award. During law school, he served as a teaching assistant and summer law clerk to a federal judge. He graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University - San Antonio. Jonathan is also bilingual and regularly represents Spanish-speaking clients.