Brandon Barnett

About Brandon Barnett

Brandon is an experienced trial attorney with a history of handling high stakes cases. Brandon’s practice includes criminal defense, family law, Title IX student representation, and estate planning with an emphasis on special needs. Brandon is a graduate of Texas Tech for both undergraduate and law school and received a Masters of Law (LLM) in Litigation from George Washington University Law School. 

Brandon is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve, where he serves as a judge advocate. As a Marine, Brandon has served as a military judge, prosecuting attorney, defense counsel, and law of war attorney in combat in Iraq. 

Brandon has distinguished himself as a top attorney in both military and civilian contexts achieving many favorable results for his clients. He has consistently been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine and a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine. Brandon regularly speaks at CLE training events across the country on trial strategy, special needs defense, and military law.

Brandon was born and raised in Arlington, TX. He loves all things Texas and is a lifelong fan of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the 2023 World Champion Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys. He has written two childrens books about the Marine Corps. His hobbies include pretending to be a monster while chasing his children around the house, going to Texas Tech sporting events (Wreck ‘Em!), running, golf, pickleball, fly fishing, and reading. Brandon and his wife have four children and they are active in their church and community.

Legal Career Highlights:

• High Scorer on the 2006 Texas Bar Exam.
• Member of the Order of Barristers – Texas Tech University School of Law.
• Founder of Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas (2012-2025).
• Served as the defense counsel for the Tarrant County Veterans Treatment Court (2018-2025).
• Owned and operated an Autism Therapy Center in Grapevine, Texas. Represent special needs children and their families across Texas.
• Served as an adjunct professor of law at Texas A&M Law School teaching military justice.
• Active member of the Texas Bar Association and National Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
• Admitted to practice in all Texas state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the 5th District Court of Appeals, The United States Supreme Court, and all military trial and appellate courts.