Geoffrey D. Puryear

Attorney Geoffrey D. Puryear is a partner with Cofer & Connelly, PLLC, law firm in Lubbock, Texas. He is a skilled criminal defense attorney who fearlessly takes on complex criminal cases throughout Texas. He has a proven track record of successfully defending clients against charges of murder, sex crimes and other major felonies. Additionally, he is well-versed in handling DWI and drug possession cases, and he possesses notable experience in allegations involving sexual assault.As a defense attorney, former felony prosecutor and former Texas felony District Judge, Mr. Puryear has committed his professional career to practicing criminal law in the courtroom. He has tried hundreds of complex felony cases and he extends his services to college students who require assistance in administrative hearings pertaining to alleged violations of Title XI and the Student Code of Conduct.A proud Texan, Mr. Puryear graduated cum laude from Texas State University in 2004. He then pursued his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law, where he was an active member of the Board of Barristers and a fierce competitor in mock trial competitions on a national level. His impressive credentials have earned him admission to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and all felony and misdemeanor courts in the State of Texas.In recognition of his legal skills, Mr. Puryear was listed among the Best Lawyers by the Austin Chronicle in both 2021 and 2022. He is rated “Superb” on Avvo and has received universal five-star reviews on AVVO and Google. Moreover, he is a multi-year recipient of the AVVO Clients' Choice Award and was selected in 2022 and 2023 to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Attorneys in Criminal Defense.Mr. Puryear is a member of Ducks Unlimited and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. His professional affiliations include the Austin Bar Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Texas District & County Attorneys Association, the Lubbock Area Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas.