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Allen is going on his 44th year of being a practicing Texas attorney after graduating from Baylor University and Baylor University School of Law. Since 1990, Allen's practice has primarily focused on parole law following a decade of trial practice. In 2021, Allen was named the Percy Foreman Lawyer of the year by TCDLA for his work on several high profile parole cases. From 1990 through 1999, Allen served in the Texas Legislature. From 1993 through 1999, Allen chaired the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence. During 1993, Allen was the author of the Texas Penal Code and was named one of the Ten Best Legislators by Texas Monthly magazine for his efforts during that session. Since 1999, Allen has been honored to serve TCDLA as senior legislative counsel. Place Law Office has offices in Gatesville and Austin, with principal attorneys being Allen D. Place Jr. and Shea Place.
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Shea Place graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Psychology from St. Edward’s University. She received her JD from Baylor University, where she was a technical editor on the Baylor Law Review. In 2016 Shea joined the Place Law Office in Austin, practicing criminal defense with a focus on parole issues. In addition to legal work, Shea has worked in governmental relations and as a grassroots coordinator, developing an extensive legislative grassroots program. Shea joined the TCDLA team in January 2017 as legislative counsel and has continued to represent them since.
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Kierra Preston graduated with a BA in Criminal Justice from Carthage College in Kenosha Wisconsin. She was born and raised in the Suburbs of Chicago and made her way down to Austin in the fall of 2019. She enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling! Kierra spends most of her days hanging out with her dog and cat or soaking up the sun.
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Jessica Steen is a born and raised Texan. She has participated and staffed countless Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts events, holding a variety of positions, which include, secretary work, accounting, administration, and training. Jessica is a hard worker that enjoys working with others. When she is not working or studying, she enjoys spending her time with her reptiles or crafting.
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Jayla Davis is a native Texan, born and raised in Austin. Her previous experience provided her with managerial skills, as well as knowledge pertaining to data entry and registration. She is a loving mother to her twin boys. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time outside in nature. Jayla also takes pride in her plant collection and healing crystals.
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