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Personal Injury & Criminal Defense • Odessa, Texas

Fierce advocacy.
Genuine care.

Personal injury and criminal defense representation in West Texas. If we don't win your injury case, you owe us nothing.

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Attorney Ahlyssa D. Herrera

About the Firm

An attorney who actually fights for you.

The Herrera Law Firm was founded on a simple promise: when you are hurt or accused, you deserve a lawyer who answers the phone, fights aggressively, and genuinely cares about what happens next.

Ahlyssa D. Herrera represents people through the hardest moments of their lives — serious injuries, DWI charges, assault allegations. She handles every case personally, prepares as if every matter is going to trial, and treats clients the way she would want her own family treated.

For personal injury clients, there is nothing out of pocket — no fees, no medical bills upfront, no costs for vehicle repair. We get paid only if you do.

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Practice

Personal injury.
Criminal defense.

Personal Injury

Serious injury representation on a true contingency: you pay nothing unless we recover for you. No fees, no costs, no risk.

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Auto & Truck Accidents

Aggressive representation for victims of car, truck, and 18-wheeler collisions throughout the Permian Basin.

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Medical Care Coordination

We help injured clients get the medical treatment they need immediately — with nothing out of pocket.

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DWI Defense

Detailed, technical defense against DWI charges — challenging stops, tests, and procedure at every step.

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Assault Defense

Discreet and vigorous defense against misdemeanor and felony assault charges, including family violence allegations.

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Criminal Defense

Trial-ready defense in Texas state courts — misdemeanors and felonies — focused on protecting your record and your future.

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Why Herrera

Four promises we keep.

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No Win, No Fee

For injury cases, you pay absolutely nothing unless we recover for you. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, ever.

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Fights Aggressively

We prepare every case as if it will be tried. Insurance companies and prosecutors notice the difference.

03

Genuinely Cares

You are not a file number. Ahlyssa personally walks with every client through the hardest moments of their life.

04

Total Support

We help coordinate medical care and vehicle repairs so you can focus on healing — not on bills or logistics.

Results

Real outcomes for real people.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. They do, however, reflect a method.

Auto Accident

Policy-limits recovery

Secured a full policy-limits settlement for a client seriously injured in a multi-vehicle collision — with zero out of pocket for medical care or vehicle repairs.

DWI Defense

Charges dismissed

Successfully challenged the traffic stop and breath test procedures, resulting in dismissal of all DWI charges before trial.

Assault Defense

Not guilty verdict

Won a not-guilty verdict on a felony assault charge after a contested jury trial, preserving our client's record and freedom.

Truck Accident

Confidential settlement

Resolved a serious 18-wheeler collision case through aggressive pre-suit negotiation, covering medical bills, lost wages, and long-term care.

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She actually picked up the phone every time I called. She got me the doctors I needed and never asked for a dollar upfront.
DavidAuto Accident
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Ahlyssa fought for me when no one else would. The case was dismissed and I got my life back.
ElenaDWI Defense
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She is tough in court and genuinely kind outside of it. A rare combination — and exactly what I needed.
RobertAssault Defense

A Message

"You owe us nothing unless we win."

A two-minute introduction from Ahlyssa D. Herrera on how injury cases work, what to expect after an arrest, and why no client should ever pay out of pocket to get the help they need.

The Process

What to expect.

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Free Consultation

A confidential call or meeting to understand what happened — at no cost to you.

02

Immediate Support

For injury clients: medical care and vehicle repair coordinated right away, with nothing out of pocket.

03

Aggressive Advocacy

We build, negotiate, and try your case with relentless preparation and steady communication.

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Resolution

Settlement, dismissal, or verdict — measured by your recovery, your record, and your future.

Insights

From the desk.

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March 12, 2026Personal Injury

What 'no fee unless we win' actually means for you.

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February 28, 2026DWI Defense

The first five things to do after a DWI arrest in Texas.

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February 04, 2026Auto Accidents

Why you should never pay for your own medical care after a crash.

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Questions

Common questions, answered plainly.

No. Personal injury cases are handled on a true contingency: no fees, no costs, nothing out of pocket. If we do not recover money for you, you owe us nothing.

We help injury clients get the medical care they need immediately — with no out-of-pocket cost. You focus on healing; we handle the bills.

We work to get your vehicle repaired or replaced as quickly as possible after a collision, so you can get back to work and your family.

Personal injury (auto, truck, and serious injury cases) and criminal defense, with a particular focus on DWI and assault charges, in Odessa and across the Permian Basin.

Yes. Ahlyssa personally handles every case from start to finish. You will always know who is fighting for you.

Call us right away. The first 15 days are critical for protecting your driver's license. We can guide you through every step.

Urgent matters — recent arrests, serious injuries — are seen within 24 hours, often the same day. Routine consultations are scheduled within the week.

Entirely. Every initial conversation is protected by attorney-client privilege, whether or not you ultimately hire the firm.

Contact

Tell us what happened.

Answer 4 quick questions. Ahlyssa will tell you right now if your case is a fit.

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The Office

Downtown Odessa, Texas

Address
125 W Second St
Odessa, Texas 79761
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 18:00
Urgent matters: available 24/7
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Call (305) 555-0142