Shelby County Criminal Defense Lawyers Recite Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights

July 4, 2021 - Shelby County criminal defense lawyers Deck Jones, Jeff Adams, April Prince and Stephen Shires gathered at the front of the Historic Shelby County Courthouse July 2, 2021 to give a ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.

The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association has encouraged this annual event since 2016 across the state of Texas.

An audience gathered in front of the courthouse to hear the lawyers recite the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Although a heavy rain moved in on the event, the lawyers pushed through until they completed their task.