Joshua Hudson is a distinguished trial attorney known for his fearless courtroom advocacy, strategic thinking, and exceptional record of success in high-stakes criminal cases. With extensive experience handling serious felony matters, Joshua has built a reputation as a relentless advocate who consistently delivers results when his clients have the most at stake.
Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Joshua earned a Division I football scholarship as a quarterback at Western Illinois University before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, where he focused on trial advocacy and competed on the school’s nationally recognized mock trial team.
Since transitioning to criminal defense, Joshua has leveraged his prosecutorial experience to successfully defend clients facing some of the most serious charges under Texas law. He has extensive jury trial experience in complex felony cases, including violent crimes, aggravated offenses, and cases carrying potential life sentences. Known for his commanding courtroom presence, meticulous preparation, and ability to connect with juries, Joshua is a trial lawyer who is always prepared to take a case to verdict.
As Lead Trial Attorney for Texas at The United Firm, Joshua handles the firm’s most serious criminal matters, including first-degree felony and murder cases. He regularly serves as lead counsel in high-exposure jury trials across Texas, developing trial strategy, dissecting complex evidence, and delivering persuasive courtroom advocacy for clients facing life-altering consequences.
Named one of the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Texas by the National Trial Lawyers Association and selected to the Texas Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyers list in 2022 and 2023. Received the Nationally Ranked Top Ten Trial Attorney Award from the National Academy of Criminal Defense Association.