Firm Members

John Wise, Associate Attorney

John Wise is an Austin criminal defense lawyer who joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2006. A Texas native, he was born in Kerrville, Texas and grew up in San Antonio. In 2002, he received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin. After graduating, Mr. Wise worked with the United States Geological Survey in Glacier National Park researching the impact of climate change on the park and then as a teacher in San Antonio. Mr. Wise attended law school at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin. Criminal defense first piqued his interest in law school when he was chair of the student chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, editor of the Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, and a board member of Texas Law Fellowships. He worked for several law firms and organizations during school, including the Texas Civil Rights Project, Texas Defender Service, and Deats, Durst, Owen, & Levy, P.L.L.C. His work experience cemented his commitment to social justice and civil rights issues. As an Austin defense lawyer, Mr. Wise received his J.D. in 2006 and was licensed by the State Bar of Texas in the same year. He is a member of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association, the Texas Bar Association, and Austin Young Lawyers.