About Member
Mr. Hughes, originally from Garland, TX, now resides in Ellis County. A 2001 graduate of North Mesquite High School, he served five years in the Marine Corps, including two tours in Iraq with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. His Marine experience instills discipline and courage in his work at Griffith & Associates. After his service, Mr. Hughes earned an Associate’s Degree from Trinity Valley Community College, graduated magna cum laude in Finance from the University of North Texas, and obtained his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law, focusing on criminal defense. During law school, he interned at Griffith & Associates and worked with the Criminal Defense Clinic. He was awarded the Clifford W. Brown Award for his exceptional representation. Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Mr. Hughes dedicates his practice to criminal defense, committed to representing each client as a person, not just a case.