Jon Frith joins the Criminal Defense team in a newly created role, bringing 25 years of law enforcement experience to the firm. Born and raised in Grayson County, Texas, Jon has served in multiple capacities throughout his career, including SWAT team member, training officer, detective, and patrol captain. In his role as Criminal Investigator, he assists attorneys with discovery and defense strategies, ensuring each case is thoroughly examined. His goal is to continue serving citizens and clients with care and compassion.
Jon graduated from the Texoma Regional Police Academy in 1997 and has pursued extensive training and certifications throughout his career. He is a former certified marine safety enforcement officer and has received specialized training in homicide, assaults, and sexual assault investigations.
During his time in law enforcement, Jon was selected to attend and graduated from the Command Staff Leadership Course at the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) at Sam Houston State University. He also completed the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law and the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration in Plano, Texas.
With over 4,000 hours of training through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Jon previously held the highest-level Master Peace Officer license before retiring from law enforcement. His investigative experience includes conducting background investigations for new police officers, as well as handling complex criminal cases. Most recently, he worked extensively as a Detective, bringing invaluable expertise to his current role.