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Attorney Katy Boortz Discusses How Juvenile Cases Are Handled in Texas
Attorney Katy Boortz was interviewed by FOX 7 Austin for a report on how Texas law handles serious juvenile cases. Drawing on her experience as a juvenile defense attorney, Katy explained key differences between the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems, including confidentiality protections for minors, certification as an adult, determinate sentencing, and the juvenile system’s focus on rehabilitation.
Katy Boortz Quoted on Texas Law School Accreditation Changes
Katy Boortz was interviewed by Spectrum News Texas in a story about Texas becoming the first state to drop the requirement that law schools be accredited by the American Bar Association. In the article, Katy offered perspective as an experienced Texas criminal defense attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience, discussing the importance of ABA accreditation and how changes could affect future lawyers.
Katy Boortz Shares Guidance on Client Communication and Confidentiality
In a Lawyer Magazine Q&A on client communication boundaries, Katy Boortz discussed how clear expectations help protect confidentiality while still giving clients meaningful access to their attorney. She explained that texting can be useful for scheduling, brief updates, and simple questions, while sensitive legal advice is best handled by phone or in person. Her comments reflect the practical approach she brings to representing families in juvenile defense matters.
What Every Parent Needs to Know When Their Child Gets in Trouble
In this episode of the Working Moms of San Antonio Podcast, we sit down with local juvenile defense attorney Katy Boortz to walk moms through what really happens when kids make mistakes, how the juvenile system works in Texas, and how parents can protect and advocate for their children without making things worse. Katy breaks down the difference between juvenile and adult court, how school investigations can escalate quickly, and what every parent should (and shouldn’t) do in those first emotional moments — all through a compassionate, mom-to-mom lens..
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