Welcome Chase Waterwall, Criminal Defense Attorney in Galveston

Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC is proud to welcome Chase Waterwall to our criminal defense team in Galveston, Texas. Chase brings a rare mix of experience that directly benefits clients facing charges in Galveston County and nearby areas. He served as a Navy officer, worked as a probation officer, and later prosecuted cases as an Assistant District Attorney. That path gave him a clear view of how cases are built and how outcomes are shaped. He uses that knowledge to guide clients with a clear plan, steady communication, and strong courtroom advocacy. To meet with Chase, call (409) 215-7500 or visit his bio here.

Why Chase’s background matters to your case

• Navy officer mindset: Years of military service built discipline, preparation, and decisive action. That shows up in how he investigates facts, studies reports, and prepares for hearings and trial.

• Probation officer insight: He saw how decisions affect real people and families. He understands how probation conditions are set, how violations are alleged, and where due process can break down.

• Former Assistant District Attorney: He knows how the state screens, charges, and prepares witnesses. That insight helps him spot weaknesses in the file and negotiate from a position of strength.

• Client-first approach: People come to us at stressful times. Chase gives you a timeline, explains your options, and builds a defense that matches your goals.

How Chase approaches criminal defense in Galveston

Every case starts with the basics: what the state can prove, what evidence can be suppressed, and what relief is available. Chase focuses on four pillars.

1. Evidence review and investigation

   • Bodycam, dashcam, and 911 recordings

   • Lab reports, breath and blood records, maintenance logs

   • Witness credibility and prior statements

2. Procedural protections

   • Reasonable suspicion and probable cause challenges

   • Warrant issues and scope of any search

   • Timelines, discovery compliance, and Brady material

3. Negotiation strategy

   • Early communication to preserve leverage

   • Use of mitigation packages, treatment enrollment, and community support

   • Targeted asks that line up with the weaknesses in the file

4. Trial readiness

   • Focused motions

   • Simple themes for the jury

   • Cross that highlights gaps and assumptions

Support for DWI and related charges

If your case involves a DWI stop, license suspension, or a breath or blood result, Chase digs into the details that often decide outcomes. He reviews the stop basis, the administration of field tests, the machine records, and the chain of custody. For quick background on our DWI practice, visit here. For broader criminal defense guidance, see this.

What it is like to work with Chase

• Clear plan on day one. You leave the first meeting knowing next steps and deadlines.

• Regular updates. You will know what is happening and why.

• Options at each turn. You choose the path after you understand the risks and rewards.

• Courtroom focus. If trial is the best path, you get a defense built for that day.

Experience clients can trust

Chase’s career has always centered on service. The Navy taught him to lead under pressure. Probation work taught him how the system touches daily life. Prosecuting cases taught him how the state builds a file. Defense work brings all of it together for the people who need it most.

Meet with Chase

If you have been charged or think you might be under investigation, reach out now. Early action can protect your rights and shape your options.