Russell Henry Thomas Lorfing

Russell Lorfing, a highly respected trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor, is the managing partner at the Keith & Lorfing law firm. He specializes in personal injury and criminal defense in West Texas, bringing extensive experience from handling thousands of cases and hundreds of jury trials.

Mr. Lorfing's legal career began as a law clerk to the Honorable Barbara Harvey on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. He then served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Lubbock, Texas, where he played a pivotal role in a human trafficking task force on Saipan, a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Lorfing is the founder of Freedom Fighters, an online leadership course designed to help working-class men become better husbands and fathers. He is also the author of "This Too Shall Pass," a daily devotional for incarcerated men.

His professional accolades include being named a 2024 Super Lawyers Honoree, a recognition awarded to less than 1% of practicing attorneys. He was also selected as Co-Chair of the Federal Criminal Defense Committee for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2024. Mr. Lorfing was voted Best Trial Lawyer in Abilene by Community Votes for 2023-2024, and Best Motor Vehicle Crash Attorney in Abilene by Expertise.com in 2023. Additionally, he received the 2022-23 Client Choice Award by Avvo and was recognized as the Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Abilene by Expertise.com in 2021.