Jo Ann Linzer
Linzer Gaines Attorneys at Law

Jo Ann is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She formerly worked as a prosecutor, so she understands all areas of the criminal justice system. You can trust Attorney Jo Ann Linzer to work tirelessly to ensure your rights are properly defended.
Just the Facts
- Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- President of the Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2019 – present
- Former First Assistant District Attorney at the Grimes County District Attorney’s Office
- Former Chief Felony Prosecutor at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office
- Prosecuted cases ranging from Driving While Intoxicated to Sexual Assault of a Child and Murder
- Early in her career assigned to a specialized unit that focused on domestic violence cases
- Her dedication to teaching criminal prosecutors earned her the prestigious C. Chris Marshall Award
- Disposed of thousands of cases and has tried over 100 cases in her career
- Guest Lecturer and Faculty Advisor at Baylor Law School
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member
- Texas Bar College Member
- Christian Trial Lawyers Member
- 10 Best Attorneys 2019 of the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- Family Promise of Montgomery County Board Member
- President of the Board of the Big McC Club
Bar Associations
- Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member Since: 2019
Past President and Current Member - Baylor Law School
Guest Lecturer and Criminal Law Boot Camp Faculty - Texas Bar College
Member Since: 2019 - Christian Trial Lawyers Association
Member Since: 2018 - Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Education
- Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law - J.D. - 2002
Courses Taught
Criminal Law Boot Camp