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McLennan County District Attorney's Office The McLennan County District Attorney's Office is led by District Attorney Josh Tetens.

Last week’s staff meeting came with an adorable surprise! 🐾 District Attorney Josh Tetens arranged for a dog breeder to ...
11/02/2026

Last week’s staff meeting came with an adorable surprise! 🐾 District Attorney Josh Tetens arranged for a dog breeder to bring puppies to the office, giving our team a chance to recharge and enjoy time together.

Our staff works hard serving the community, and moments like these help strengthen the connections behind that work.

Thank you for a visit that brought smiles—and plenty of puppy cuddles—to our office!

While the prosecutors are the ones presenting cases in court, success at trial is impossible without a larger team helpi...
11/02/2026

While the prosecutors are the ones presenting cases in court, success at trial is impossible without a larger team helping to build and prepare a case.

In Turner’s case, the trial team consisted of ADA’s McCowan & Lawson, Investigator Amber Aguirre, Victim Assistance Coordinator Tracy Viladevall, and Legal Assistant Gina Ford.

Successful trial results are impossible without the whole team.

Introducing What’s That Wednesday! ⚖️We’re excited to launch a new series where we break down legal terms, explain the c...
10/28/2026

Introducing What’s That Wednesday! ⚖️

We’re excited to launch a new series where we break down legal terms, explain the criminal justice process, and answer common questions about the work of the District Attorney’s Office.

For our first post, we’re answering the question: What is a homicide? While the term is often associated with murder, not all homicides are considered criminal offenses.

Swipe through to learn more, and stay tuned as we make the legal system easier to understand, one Wednesday at a time!

10/23/2026

🎥 Meet the Office: Episode 4!

This week, we’re introducing David Parkinson, Criminal Investigator at the McLennan County District Attorney’s Office!

Our criminal investigators play an important role in helping prosecutors prepare cases and seek justice for our community.

Watch to learn more about David, his role, and the work he does behind the scenes!

This Defendant stalked and sought to control his ex girlfriend who had moved to a new home to escape the Defendant’s abu...
10/23/2026

This Defendant stalked and sought to control his ex girlfriend who had moved to a new home to escape the Defendant’s abuse.

When the woman’s new boyfriend tried to protect her, this Defendant shot him.

We are grateful to the jurors for imposing the legal equivalent of a well-deserved life sentence.

While trials are the most visible aspect of what occurs at the courthouse, more than 90% of cases are concluded through ...
10/22/2026

While trials are the most visible aspect of what occurs at the courthouse, more than 90% of cases are concluded through guilty pleas prior to trial.

Justin Shah broke into a stranger’s home at 4:00 a.m. and tried to sexually assault her at gunpoint. His intended victim...
10/22/2026

Justin Shah broke into a stranger’s home at 4:00 a.m. and tried to sexually assault her at gunpoint. His intended victim, an Army veteran, fought back, causing Shah to accidentally shoot himself in the struggle, leading to the recovery of his DNA at the crime scene.

That survivor’s bravery led to an extremely dangerous man going to prison for life. We remain grateful to her and pray that she can rest easy in the knowledge that Shah will never again be free.

For every hour spent in trial, our prosecutors and staff spend many more hours preparing.Their effort and dedication eac...
10/21/2026

For every hour spent in trial, our prosecutors and staff spend many more hours preparing.

Their effort and dedication each day are inspiring.

10/21/2026

What happened in the trial involving Brendon Riggs? Why was the case tried as aggravated robbery? What sentence did he receive?

In this video, our office answers three common questions about the case and explains the reasoning behind the prosecution. Watch to learn more.

10/19/2026

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we partnered with the Family Abuse Center to discuss the services they offer survivors and how our office works alongside them. Watch to learn more!

Join the Family Abuse Center for its Day of Remembrance Ceremony on October 22 at 6 p.m. at the Waco Suspension Bridge, honoring the Texas women and men killed by their intimate partners in 2025.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone.

The Family Abuse Center is here to help!
Call 1-800-283-8401 to reach the 24/7 domestic violence hotline.

Address

219 N 6th Street Suite 200
Waco, TX
76701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

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+12547575084

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