Rick Cofer

Rick Cofer serves as a partner at Cofer & Connelly, PLLC, where he is recognized nationally as a leading trial attorney. With more than 15 years of experience, he offers expert counsel in criminal defense, juvenile law, and personal injury across Texas. His exceptional skills have earned him recognition as a Best Lawyer by the Austin Chronicle from 2021 to 2024, a Texas Super Lawyer by ThomsonReuters, and placement in the Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Throughout his legal career, Mr. Cofer has held roles as a judge, felony prosecutor, and criminal defense attorney. He has tried over 100 cases to verdict and accumulated thousands of courtroom hours, consistently achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. His professionalism has been acknowledged with numerous accolades, including being named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and as a Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney by Attorney & Practice Magazine in 2019.

Mr. Cofer's commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in his Superb Avvo ratings and the site's Clients' Choice Award. His community contributions have been recognized with the Distinguished Service Certificate from the city of Austin and the Individual Achievement Award from Keep Austin Beautiful. Additionally, the Travis County Commissioners Court has honored him with a Resolution of Appreciation.

A graduate of the Austin Bar Association's Leadership Academy, Mr. Cofer is actively involved in the legal community. He is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and serves on the board of the Austin Bar Foundation. His memberships extend to the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association, the Austin and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Associations, and the Austin LBGT Bar Association, among other organizations.