Lena Hughes

My name is Lena Hughes and I am a Senior Paralegal/Office Manager for Erin. I joined the firm in 2008 with a strong desire to help others. Erin has provided me that opportunity in the form of active participation in helping file bankruptcy cases.

I have earned my Bachelors of Science with a major in Criminal Justice. I have four minors, which include Legal Studies in Court Process, Law Enforcement Skills, Crime Scene Investigation, and Corrections Technician. I am a Certified Correctional Professional and have been awarded the Principles of Supervision Award. I also carry several Certifications awarded through Microsoft. I am a Notary Public.

I have worked in many occupational capacities as I followed my military husband from duty post to duty post. These positions included Mayor, Postal Clerk, Enumerator for the Census Bureau, President of the Enlisted Spouses Club, and Cub Scout Den Leader. I have worked 10 years for Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

I am a member of the Bell County Paralegal Association, the American Criminal Justice Association, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, Lambda Alpha Epsilon and a lifetime member of the Cambridge Who’s Who.

I have personally experienced the hardships of military life and all it entails. I am very proud of my husband of 23 years, a disabled veteran. He could not stand being on the side lines after retirement, so decided he could still serve his country as a contractor for the US Army. We are all so very proud of what he and other veterans do every day in support of our freedom and our very way of life. God bless each and every one of you.

Patrick and I have four adult sons and two grandchildren. You will never meet a more patriotic family. Our oldest, William, is a police officer for Copperas Cove, Texas. Then there is Jason, serving as a Correctional Officer for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The two youngest boys, Corey and Dustin, are both in college, one to be a doctor and one to be a scientist. The very youngest is determined to find a cure for cancer. We are very proud parents.