From all of us at Lance Kennedy Law, we are proud to announce that Attorney Lance Kennedy has been selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ membership list! Even more exciting, this is his second consecutive year earning this distinction after also being named to the 2025 Rising Stars℠ list. Being recognized once is an honor. Earning back-to-back selections is truly impressive and underscores the consistent level of professional achievement, peer recognition, and dedication to criminal defense that defines Lance’s work.
What Is Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠?
Super Lawyers® is a nationally recognized attorney rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers across a wide range of practice areas. Its selection process is rigorous and multi-phased, combining peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations.
From that process, only a small percentage of attorneys in each state are selected to the annual Super Lawyers® list; about 5% of practicing attorneys will be selected and named each year. An even smaller percentage — no more than 2.5% of eligible attorneys in a given state — are named to the Rising Stars℠ list. Additionally, the Rising Stars℠ designation is reserved for attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger or who have been practicing law for 10 years or less.
The Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars℠ selection processes include:
- Peer nominations from fellow attorneys
- Independent evaluation of professional accomplishments
- Review of verdicts, settlements, experience, and honors
- Assessment of professional activity and community involvement
- Peer evaluation by practice area
This layered approach helps ensure that Rising Stars℠ members are not chosen based on advertising or popularity, but on measurable professional achievements and respect within the legal community. For a criminal defense attorney, especially one handling serious felony and federal cases like Attorney Lance Kennedy, this recognition also reflects both courtroom ability and the trust of peers who understand what it takes to try complex cases.
A Criminal Defense Attorney with Proven Experience
Attorney Lance Kennedy’s selection to the 2026 Rising Stars℠ list reflects the depth of experience he brings to every case. As a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, former Assistant District Attorney, and U.S. Army Judge Advocate, Lance has handled numerous federal jury trials and dozens of Texas state trials.
He has worked closely with agencies such as the FBI, IRS, DEA, ATF, and Border Patrol, which created experiences that give him insight into how investigations are built and how prosecutors evaluate cases. That background now serves his clients in Austin, Texas, where he defends people facing serious criminal allegations ranging from DWI and drug offenses to complex federal charges.
For Award-Winning Defense Counsel, Call Us Now
Criminal charges can carry life-changing consequences. Whether you are under investigation or have already been charged, the attorney you choose to represent you matters. Attorney Kennedy’s back-to-back selections to the 2025 and 2026 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ lists reflect his ongoing commitment to excellence in criminal defense, so you know that you can trust him and our entire team with your defense case, no matter what it includes.
If you are facing criminal charges in Austin, Texas, contact our office online or call (737) 324-7540 to schedule a confidential consultation
