Biography

Attorney Johnathan Ball is originally from Tucson, Arizona. Johnathan moved to McAllen, Texas in 1990 and has lived here since. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Johnathan earned a degree in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy. After attending Texas A&M University, Johnathan Ball attended law school at St. Mary's University in San Antonio.

Johnathan graduated in 2004 with a Juris Doctorate degree with a Certificate of Concentration in Criminal Law. While at St. Mary's Law School Johnathan was a member of the St. Mary's Criminal Justice Clinic, defending indigent clients.

During his time at the Criminal Justice Clinic Mr. Ball worked with attorneys Mark Stevens and Stephanie Stevens.

Johnathan also worked for the Bexar County criminal judges during law school, where he was a briefing clerk for the judges. Mr. Ball researched and drafted opinions relating to Habeas Corpus Petitions filed with the District Courts.

Johnathan Ball has been in private practice since 2004. He is licensed in both State and Federal Court.

Memberships:

American Bar Association
American Civil Liberties Union
Hidalgo County Bar Association
Hidalgo County Bar Association-Criminal Law Section
Hidalgo County Young Lawyers Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Texas Bar Association
United States District Court-Southern District of Texas
NORML Legal Committee for South Texas