Lewellen, Beth Barber

Born in New England, Beth received her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. After college, she worked in market research and advertising prior to continuing her education at Vermont Law School. In three years she completed her Master of Studies in Environmental Law as well as her Juris Doctor degree, receiving both in 1988. During that time she also interned at the United States Department of Justice's Environmental Enforcement Division in Washington, D.C., and later worked in the Family Crimes Unit at the Harris County District Attorney's office, prior to opening her law practice in Stephenville.

Beth served as the elected Erath County Attorney in the early nineties, where she enjoyed an active courtroom presence and prosecuted hundreds of criminal offenses. During her multiple terms in office, she maintained membership in the Texas District and County Attorney Association. Additionally, she advocated for children and families by providing emergency protective orders and represented the state in temporary and permanent custody hearings. Upon her engagement and subsequent marriage, Beth left elected office to join her husband Garry's practice at Lewellen Law. She continues her work at Lewellen Law using her experience in litigation, research, and office management, while maintaining a compassion for the needs of her clients.

In addition to her legal practice, Beth has been active in the community and state, in various positions. She is currently a member of the Texas Bar Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, the Erath County Bar Association, the Stephenville Study Club, the UYA Investment Club, President's Circle at Tarleton State University, and is President of the Pioneer District of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. She has served in the past as President of the Erath County Bar Association, President of the Stephenville Study Club, and President of the Stephenville Rotary Club. She also served on the boards of Project H.O.P.E., Erath County Relay for Life, the Harris Methodist Hospital Development Board, and the Erath County Humane Society.