Stafford, a native of Fort Worth, received his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University and attended South Texas College of Law. After graduating, he was a briefing attorney for District Judge Miron A. Love, served two years as a public defender and then went into private legal practice in 1978, resulting in an active trial practice.

With energy, intelligence and strong courtroom skills, Stafford makes favorable impressions on juries and judges alike. Resourceful in creating and exploring legal defenses, he has the experience, influence and connections to stand up for his clients' rights. His reputation as a lawyer willing to go to trial positions him well to secure favorable agreements, dismissals or acquittals for his clients.

In addition, Stafford excels in behind-the-scenes preparation for trial. Thorough research and investigation set him apart from competitors, and he is a scholar of legal history and legislation.

Stafford and his associate, Deborah Keyser, often collaborate on cases, pooling their resources and utilizing their distinctly different strengths.

Stafford is admitted to practice before all Federal Districts for the State of Texas, Wester District of Michigan and admitted pro hoc vice in the Southern District of New York, Southern District of Florida, Southern District for Alabama, Eastern District in North Carolina, Federal District Court in North Carolina, Western District in Oklahoma, Federal District for Arizona, Central District of California, Eastern, Middle & Western District of Louisiana, Northern District of Illinois and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Stafford is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Texas Criminal Lawyers Association, Harris County Criminal Association and the Texas State Bar& Houston Bar Association, Criminal Law section.