Mrs. Northcutt joined Biggs & Greenslade, P.C. in 2022 after a successful career as an Assistant District Attorney. Mrs. Northcutt graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Business and dual minors in Economics and Agronomy. Following her undergraduate degree, she graduated cum laude from Texas Tech School of Law in 2016. After law school, Mrs. Northcutt moved to East Texas and began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Anderson and Rusk Counties. Mrs. Northcutt gained invaluable experiences handling both criminal and civil matters in all stages of litigation and trial.
As a former trial prosecutor, Mrs. Northcutt has managed hundreds of criminal cases ranging from traffic tickets to murder cases participating in all stages of litigation up to and including jury trials. During her career as a prosecutor, she achieved the position of chief prosecutor in the County Court At Law of Rusk County and lead attorney in all Child Protective Services cases.
Mrs. Northcutt will handle a variety of legal matters for Biggs & Greenslade, P.C. including personal injury and criminal defense. Mrs. Northcutt currently lives with her husband and two sons in Troup, Texas where she helps manage the family farm.
Education
- Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas Doctor of Jurisprudence December 2016
- Cum Laude
- Member of Administrative Law Journal
- Selected for publication in Volume 17
- Texas Tech Top Grade Award- Law Office Management
- Texas Tech Top Grade Award- Pretrial Litigation
- Texas Tech Academic Distinction Award- Civil Procedure
- Texas Tech Academic Distinction Award- Wind Energy Law
- Board of Barristers: Negotiation, Mock Trial, and Moot Court Competitions.
- Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
- Bachelor of Business Administration; Minor in Economics and Agronomy May 2014
- International Study Abroad- China May 2013
Experience
- Rusk County District Attorney’s Office May 2018 – 2022
- Assistant District Attorney
- Chief Misdemeanor Attorney for Rusk County Court at Law, lead attorney on multiple felony and misdemeanor trials, draft and argue criminal motions in all cases, research and write appellate briefs, handled all matters relating to Department of Family and Protection Services cases. Review and handle intake misdemeanor cases. Review and present felony cases to Grand Jury.
- Anderson County District Attorney’s Office April 2017 – May 2018
- Assistant District Attorney
- Review and file intake misdemeanor cases, first chair in multiple misdemeanor trials, second chair in multiple felony trials, oral arguments on motions filed, drafted and filed appellate briefs, handled all matters regarding bond forfeiture and asset seizure.
- Matthew Harris Law May 2016 - December 2016
- Intern
- Participated in client consultations, conducted legal research, drafted motions, attended court hearings, filed documents with the court, and formed business entities.
Activities and Interests
- President of the Rusk County Bar Association 2019 – December 2021
- Member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity
- Member of Tyler Obedience Training Club
