Lubbock native Keltin VonGonten is recognized as one of West Texas’ premier criminal defense attorneys—strategic, relentless, and unwavering in the pursuit of justice. A partner at Hurley, Guinn, Singh & VonGonten, Keltin has built his reputation handling the most serious and complex criminal cases.

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Drawing on years of courtroom experience and an unyielding commitment to his clients, Keltin has earned repeated recognition as a SuperLawyers Texas Rising Star (2023–2025)—an honor reserved for fewer than 2.5% of attorneys in the state. His leadership in the defense community extends beyond the courtroom through his service on the Board of Directors for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, where he advocates for the rights of defendants and the integrity of the criminal justice system. Keltin is also a member of the Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Lubbock Area Bar Association, and the Lubbock County Young Lawyers Association. 

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Keltin’s results-driven approach and reputation for precise, strategic advocacy have made him a trusted name across Texas courtrooms. When your freedom and future are on the line, you can count on Keltin VonGonten to deliver the tenacious, high-caliber defense your case demands.