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Megan Rue

Senior Associate Attorney

Not many lawyers prepare for trial by mastering the art of spitting a razor blade from their mouth, but I have. While not every case requires demonstrations on spitting razor blades for the jury, I’m always ready to go to the next level for a client, razor blades and all.

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, I’m the oldest daughter of a single, working mother. Before law school, I worked as a waitress, interned for Senator Wendy Davis during her famous filibuster, and advocated for incarcerated women at a non-profit legal clinic. I earned my law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 2018.

I’ve practiced criminal defense for my entire legal career because I believe that no person should be defined by the worst moments in their life. From growing up in a working-class family to fighting the California prison system, I know what it is like to persevere when the odds are stacked against you. 

Prior to joining Cofer & Connelly, I served Travis County as a public defender. At the public defender’s office I represented clients from arrest through final case disposition while employing a holistic model. This means not only providing excellent courtroom advocacy, but also addressing the barriers to success that a client might face outside of the courtroom. 

In my free time, I am the Chair of the local chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, an organization dedicated to promoting human rights through direct legal representation. Outside of my career and my volunteer activities, I enjoy mastering the art of the perfect Instagram post and sweating it out at the yoga studio.

Committed to Excellence

  • Super Lawyer 2024
  • Best of Austin Winner 2024
  • Elite Lawyer – Criminal Defense, Elite Lawyer (2021-2024)
  • Justia - 10.0 Lawyer Rating
  • Texas Bar Foundation
  • AVVO Top Attorney 2024
  • AVVO 5 Stars 2024
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2024- Rick Cofer
  • Super Lawyers
  • Attorney and Practice Magazine's Top 10 Attorney-2019
  • Texas Bar College
  • National College for DUI Defense- General Member
  • CATLA
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • DWI Scholar, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (2021)
  • Austin Bar Association
  • FindLaw
  • Best of Austin Winner
  • Lead Counsel 2021
  • Avvo Clients' Choice 2021
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2022
  • AV Preeminent
  • Top Attorneys 2022 - Austin Monthly
  • Avvo Clients' Choice 2022
  • Proud Fellow of the ABF
  • Avvo 2021
  • NTL
  • Avvo 2022
  • Avvo 2023 Geoffery

Client Reviews

  • "He was honest, hard-working, and dedicated to meeting all of my needs during this stressful time. I highly recommend him, and if I ever need a lawyer in the future, I will definitely call him back."
    J.A.
  • "He was incredibly professional and proficient at both progressing my case, keeping me in the loop as well as thoroughly explaining what to expect and how to proceed moving forward. I'm very grateful for his services overall."
    D.S.
  • "I would highly recommend Mr. Connelly."
    Kelly
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