Texas Defense Team
The Team That Built the Case Against You.
Now We Tear It Apart.
A former police officer. A former prosecutor. A former public defender. And the human computer. Every angle of the criminal justice system — on your side.
Free Consultation — (512) 599-9000Stephen T. Bowling
Founder & CEO
Former Law EnforcementStephen Bowling spent years on the law enforcement side of the courtroom before crossing to the defense. As a police officer, he learned exactly how Texas law enforcement builds a case — and exactly where those cases fall apart. He brings that insider knowledge to every client.
Practice Areas
Counties
Travis · Williamson · Hays · Bastrop · Bexar
Hayden Boudreaux
Criminal Defense Attorney
Former ProsecutorHayden Boudreaux served as a prosecutor in both Hays and Travis Counties before joining Texas Defense Team. He knows how prosecutors evaluate cases, what they look for when considering offers, and where the evidence standards break down.
Practice Areas
Counties
Travis · Hays
Rafael Zapata-Yordán
Managing Partner
Former Public DefenderRafael Zapata-Yordán brings deep experience from the public defender's office, where he represented defendants through the full range of the Texas criminal justice system — from arraignment through trial. His caseload built expertise across the entire process.
Practice Areas
Counties
All 5 TDT counties
Peter Prak
Senior Associate Attorney
Columbia Engineering · NYU LawPeter Prak's engineering degree from Columbia University and law degree from NYU bring analytical discipline to complex criminal cases. Colleagues call him the human computer — he can hold the entire factual record of a case and spot the inconsistency that changes everything.
Practice Areas
Counties
All 5 TDT counties