Trey Keith
Founding Partner
For the past twenty years, Trey Keith has defended the marginalized and stood up for the accused. He is a relentless advocate who isn’t afraid to put in the long hours if that’s what it takes to win. When clients turn to Trey for help, they’re often facing the most difficult moment of their life. Often, they’re still in incarcerated when he visits them for the first time. During these moments, Trey understands it is not only the accused who is suffering but their family and loved ones as well. He knows we must win the fight because everything is at stake for our clients. The trust each client puts in him is both humbling and inspiring. Honoring that trust is a responsibility he takes very seriously. By never backing down from a challenge, Trey has secured hundreds of favorable outcomes for his clients.
When people are facing serious criminal charges, Trey Keith does everything possible to fight for their freedom. Trey Keith is one the most aggressive, prepared trial lawyers in the state. He has won numerous “Not Guilty” verdicts and obtained favorable results in hundreds of high-profile cases. He is the lawyer other lawyers recommend to their friends and family.
Approach
“Clients come to Keith & Lorfing after the worst day of their lives. My passion and commitment to defending the constitution and helping my clients knows no bounds. I will fight for the people who need it most, against any entity. Because justice demands it.”
Trey’s trial skills and understanding of pre-litigation strategy have made him instrumental in the firm’s success.
He relishes taking on the District Attorney’s Office when their offers are unreasonable or unfair. He simply refuses to be outworked or out prepared. As an Eagle Scout, Trey learned from an early age that discipline and work ethic matter. Over the years he has developed a certain level of discernment in evaluating cases and clients have come to trust that discernment.
As a founding partner at Keith & Lorfing, Trey serves as the defacto statesman and braintrust of the firm. In addition to his law degree, Trey has a Masters Degree in Philosophy from Texas Tech University and is a distinguished member of MENSA.
Education
- University of Texas San Antonio, B.A. – Humanities
- Texas Tech University, Masters – Philosophy
- Texas Tech University, Doctorate – Law
Trey is a member of
- MENSA
- Abilene Bar Association
- Former member of the Boy Scouts of America
Victories
List of cases he’s won
Significant Jury Verdicts Include:
- Murder (118th District Court, Martin County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child (118th District Court, Howard County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Indecency with a Child (x2) (118th District Court, Martin County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (118th District Court, Howard County) – NOT
GUILTY; - Felony DWI (118th District Court, Howard County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Burglary of a Building (118th District Court, Howard County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (118th District Court, Howard County) – NOT
GUILTY; - Injury to a Child (25-Life) (32nd District Court, Nolan County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Possession of Prohibited Item in Correction Facility (25-Life) (132nd District Court, Scurry
County) – NOT GUILTY; - Possession of Controlled Substance (118th District Court, Howard County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Evading Arrest with Vehicle (259th District Court, Jones County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Felony Theft (39th District Court, Throckmorton County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Felony Family Violence Assault (42nd District Court, Taylor County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Money Laundering (42nd District Court, Taylor County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Debit Card Abuse (42nd District Court, Taylor County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (350th District Court, Taylor County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (104th District Court, Taylor County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Felony Family Violence Assault (25-Life) (104th District Court, Taylor County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by a Felon (350th District Court, Taylor County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (350th District Court, Taylor County) – NOT GUILTY;
- Felony Theft (42nd District Court, Taylor County) – HUNG JURY;
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child (104th District Court, Taylor County) – HUNG JURY; - Felony Theft (42nd District Court, Taylor County) – HUNG JURY;
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by a Felon (118th District Court, Howard County) – HUNG JURY;
Favorable Jury Punishment Verdicts Include:
- Murder and Aggravated Assault (42nd District Court, Taylor County) – 10 YEARS;
- Aggravated Robbery (104th District Court, Taylor County) – 10 YEARS;
- Aggravated Robbery (x2) (118th District Court, Howard County) – 10 YEARS;
- Sexual Assault of Child (118th District Court, Howard County) – 10 YEARS PROBATION;
- Aggravated Robbery (104th District Court, Taylor County) – 5 YEARS;
- Intoxication Manslaughter (259th District Court, Shackelford County) – 10 YEARS PROBATION;
West Texas Roots
For the past twenty years, Trey Keith has defended the marginalized and stood up for the accused. He is a relentless advocate who isn’t afraid to put in the long hours if that’s what it takes to win. When clients turn to Trey for help, they’re often facing the most difficult moment of their life. Often, they’re still in incarcerated when he visits them for the first time. During these moments, Trey understands it is not only the accused who is suffering but their family and loved ones as well. He knows we must win the fight because everything is at stake for our clients. The trust each client puts in him is both humbling and inspiring. Honoring that trust is a responsibility he takes very seriously. By never backing down from a challenge, Trey has secured hundreds of favorable outcomes for his clients.What are Clients are Saying
