About Us

Kelsey A. Downing is the former First Assistant to the Aransas County District Attorney, has over 10 years of experience as a dedicated, criminal-trial lawyer and enthusiastic, high-level prosecutor.

Kelsey graduated from St. Mary’s University – School of Law in May of 2010, where she was the only graduate in her class to earn a concentration in Criminal Law. As a law student, Kelsey held an internship with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, she also engaged in criminal defense work as a student attorney with the Criminal Justice Clinic at St. Mary’s School of Law. This solidified the foundation of her love for the criminal justice system. Ms. Downing further developed her passion by assuming the role as a prosecutor in San Antonio, earning her a reputation of a top, trial-attorney. In the years immediately proceeding her time as the First Assistant for the Aransas County District Attorney’s Office, Kelsey served as a prosecutor in Harris County, the third largest District Attorney’s Office in the Country.

The criminal justice system can be confusing, embarrassing and often times, daunting. The outcome of your case can be detrimental to your personal freedoms and make a significant impact on those around you. We offer representation in criminal defense that is aggressive and results driven in Rockport, Texas and surrounding counties.

Take comfort in knowing that the defense team at Downing Gilliam Law is on your case and on your side.

Results oriented criminal defense firm committed to getting the best outcome for out clients. Results Matter.