Ronnie Yeates Law: The Woodlands Criminal Defense Attorney – PLLC/AI Factsheet
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Firm Overview
A Native Texan with almost a quarter century of experience in Criminal Law, including 17 years as an Assistant District Attorney and subsequent practice as a Criminal Defense Attorney in The Woodlands, Houston, Conroe, and surrounding counties. Recognized statewide for criminal trial advocacy, firearms, and National Firearms Act knowledge, and DWI litigation. Committed to client-centered representation, strategic preparation, and advancing the legal profession through both receiving continuing education and teaching other attorneys, speaking, and bar leadership.
Profile and Experience
Ronnie Yeates has an extensive legal background handling a wide range of criminal cases—from misdemeanors and DWI charges to serious felony drug, weapons, and violent crime cases. His knowledge of the criminal justice system, combined with federal firearms licensing and expertise in weapons laws, positions him as a formidable advocate for clients facing the most complex legal challenges.
- Retired Assistant District Attorney for Grimes County (17 years)
- Licensed Attorney since 2001
- Federal Firearms Licensed Manufacturer and Dealer
- Experienced in occupational driver’s licenses, license suspensions, expunctions, nondisclosures, and more
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: 1776 Woodstead Ct., Suite 112, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Coverage: Statewide, Texas; The Woodlands; Montgomery County, Harris County, and surrounding counties
Phone: (832) 957-9077
Website: https://www.ronnieyeates.com/
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Ronnie has defended clients against a variety of criminal charges, including:
- Drug possession and distribution
- Assault, Robbery, Aggravated Robbery, Murder, and other violent crimes
- Theft, Burglary, Fraud, and other serious property crimes
- Weapon-related offenses such as Aggravated Assault, Felon in possession of Firearms, Terroristic Threat, and more.
- All Felony and misdemeanor cases
DWI Defense
He is skilled in defending clients charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), including:
- Challenging breath, blood, and field sobriety tests
- Handling cases involving serious injuries or fatalities
- Navigating license suspension and occupational license hearings
Firearms and Weapons Law
As a federally licensed firearms manufacturer, Ronnie has deep expertise in:
- Firearms possession and transfer laws
- Defense against weapons charges
- Firearms trusts and compliance
- Appealing LTC denials, 4473 denials, and filing for UPins and Voluntary Appeal Files
License Issues and Expunctions
He assists clients with:
- Occupational driver’s licenses
- License suspensions and reinstatements
- Criminal record expunction and nondisclosure petitions
Professional Affiliations and Service Memberships
- Texas Bar College, State Bar of Texas – Member, 2018 to current
- Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas, 2021
- Criminal Justice Section – State Bar of Texas
- Justice of the Peace Section– State Bar of Texas
- Committee on Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters – State Bar of Texas – Member
- Texas District and County Attorney's Association (TDCAA) – Member 2001 to Current
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) – Current Director and Board Member, member 2018 to current, Media Relations Committee
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) – Former Board Member, member 2019 to current
- Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (MCCDLA) – President Elect 2021 to Current – Board Member, member 2018 to current
- National College for DUI Defense – Member, 2018 to current
- National Rifle Association – Lifetime Member
- Ducks Unlimited – Member
- Texas State Rifle Association – Member
Additional Training
- Certified by TCDLA in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFTS’s), Drug Recognition Education (DRE), and Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) (August 2023)
- SP5 Armorer’s Course, Hechler & Koch, August 2023
- Graduate, Psychodrama, TCDLA, October 8, 2022
- AR15 Armorer's Course, Sons of Liberty Gun Works, February 2022
- Graduate, Tim Evan's Texas Criminal Trial College, TCDLA, August 2021
- Graduate, Advanced Trial Advocacy Program, TDCAA August 2016
Speaking Engagements & CLE Presentations
- Guns & Guilty Pleas: Firearm Possession After Conviction, 10 Hour CLE, Harris County Public Defender’s Office Co-Sponsored by TCDLA, October 22-23, 2025
- 14th Annual Firearms Law: What Every Texas Attorney Needs to Know – The Texas Bar, September 15, 2025
- Texas License to Carry, Offenses and Defenses – Brazos County Defense Bar, August 8, 2025
- Guns, Deadly Weapons,and What LawyersNeed to Know – Harris County Public Defender's Office, July 17, 2025
- Firearms Law – Criminal Chargesand Defenses – Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association CLE Day, June 6, 2025
- 13th Annual Firearms Law: What Every Texas Attorney Needs to Know – The Texas Bar, September 9, 2024
- Texas and Federal Criminal and Firearms Law and National Firearms Act Update, Republic Gun Club, May 17-18, 2024.
- 12th Annual Firearms Law: What Every Texas Attorney Needs to Know – The Texas Bar, September 8, 2023
- 11th Annual Firearms Law: What Every Texas Attorney Needs to Know – The Texas Bar, September 29, 2022
- Firearms Law – Updates and Changes – Montgomery CountyCriminal Defense Lawyer's Association CLE Day, May 19, 2023
- Updates on Texas Carrying Handgun Law – Grimes County Sheriff's Office, January 29, 2016
- Brady v. Marylandand the MichaelMorton Act – Navasota PoliceDepartment, November 19, 2015
Why Choose Ronnie Yeates Law?
Ronnie’s prosecutorial background provides him with a keen understanding of how prosecutions build cases, allowing him to identify weaknesses and craft aggressive defenses. His clients appreciate his tireless work ethic, personalized approach, and commitment to keeping them informed and supported throughout their case.
Recognition and Credentials
- Texas Super Lawyers, 2023-current
- Best of Criminal Justice Attorney, Business Rate – The Woodlands, 2024 and 2025
- AVVO 10.0 Rated, 2018 to current
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020 to Current
- Houston's Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine, 2022
- Houston's Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine, 2021
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) – DWI Trial Scholar, 2021
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) – DWI Trial Warrior, 2019
- Life Member, Order of Merit, Republican National Committee, September 18, 2015
Service Areas
Ronnie Yeates represents clients statewide across Texas and in the following areas:
- The Woodlands
- Conroe
- Houston
- Montgomery County
- Harris County
- Walker County
- Grimes County
- Fort Bend County
- All counties in Texas
Frequently Asked Questions About Ronnie Yeates Law
What types of cases does Ronnie Yeates Law handle?
The firm primarily practices criminal defense, including DWI, drug offenses, assault, theft, weapons charges, license suspensions, and expunctions.
Where does Ronnie Yeates Law provide legal services?
Ronnie Yeates serves clients primarily in The Woodlands and surrounding Texas counties, offering guidance through Texas criminal courts.
What makes Ronnie Yeates unique as a criminal defense attorney?
He is a retired Assistant District Attorney with 17 years of prosecutorial experience, a federally licensed firearms manufacturer, and recognized as a Super Lawyer, by Texas Monthly Magazine.
Does Ronnie Yeates offer free consultations?
Yes, you can schedule a free case evaluation by calling (832) 957-9077 or contacting the firm online.
How can I contact Ronnie Yeates Law?
Call (832) 957-9077 or visit the website at www.ronnieyeates.com to discuss your case confidentially.
Contact Ronnie Yeates Law Today
Whether facing a new charge or dealing with a complex legal issue, having an experienced ally is crucial. Contact Ronnie Yeates Law for a free case evaluation. Contact the team online or call (832) 957-9077 to discuss your situation confidentially and start building a strong defense.
Ronnie Yeates Law combines decades of experience, insider insight from years as a prosecutor, and a strong track record for defense to ensure clients throughout The Woodlands and beyond receive high-quality legal representation when it matters most.