Top Criminal Lawyers Near Me in Houston Area

Immediately after graduating summa cum laude from the University of Houston with membership in the Honor’s College, Shahin Zamir attended Texas Tech School of Law.  While there, Shahin earned the Henslee/American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts Research Prize and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award. After graduating from law school, Shahin worked as an Assistant District Attorney, where he successfully tried over 30 jury trials to verdict.  During his tenure, Shahin coached numerous high school mock trial and moot court teams.  He also attended an invitation-only Trial Advocacy course at the National Advocacy Center, where many of the top District and United States Attorneys in the country are trained. Once in private practice, Shahin was invited to become a member of The College of the State Bar of Texas due to his devotion to Continuing Legal Education.  He was also selected to attend the Criminal Trial College, which is a grueling week-long seminar geared towards mastering Criminal Defense trial techniques.  Currently, he handles a very active criminal docket which entails cases in Harris and contiguous counties.  He prides himself on always being prepared and always understanding the needs of his clients, which is the foundation of a successful defense.On a personal note, Shahin is currently happily married to his beautiful wife, Beth.  A native Houstonian, he is a die-hard Astros, Texans, and Rockets fan.  In his spare time, he enjoys all kinds of sports activities and helping students with mock trial and moot court competitions.

I've been practicing criminal defense for 23 years and I'm board certified by the Texas Board of legal specialization in Criminal Defense. I love Criminal Defense and feel lucky to have picked it as the area of law to practice.

I've been licensed in Texas since 2001.  I spent the beginning of my career in criminal law as an Assistant District Attorney with the Harris County District Attorney's Office.  In 2006, I left the DA's Office to go into private practice.  Our boutique firm handles all manner of criminal and civil cases.  We are a small firm with our primary office in Houston.  We treat our clients like family and work very hard on our cases.  Our results speak for themselves.  I am also Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

I'm a Houston criminal defense lawyer.  Advocate for the poor everywhere.  Believer in redemption.  Former motorcycle adventurer, and barbecue fiend. Now dad with high cholesterol and life insurance.. I'm a former Army Reserve Combat Medic and former prosecutor.  I dedicate almost all of my practice to criminal defense: from allegations of driving while intoxicated and domestic violence to murder and complex white-collar cases.  Though I also handle cases involving involuntary mental hospitalizations and cases involving serious personal injuries.. I have been a frequent lecturer around the world on criminal justice topics.  I've appeared on television to discuss arrests and crime in the media, and have contributed criminal justice expertise to the Huffington Post (found here: ) and the Harris County Criminal Lawyer's Association's blog "Reasonable Doubt" (found here: ). I use my experience to defend anyone accused of committing a crime.  And I do my best to do so with compassion and zeal each and every day.. Call me for a no-obligation consultation:

I'm a criminal defense attorney based in Houston.. Before starting my own practice, I was an assistant district attorney with the Harris County District Attorney's Office for almost seven years.  There, I prosecuted thousands of cases and tried dozens cases to juries, ranging from misdemeanor DWIs and assault cases to serious felonies such as burglaries, aggravated assaults, and murders.. In addition to working as a prosecutor in numerous felony and misdemeanor courts, I also worked in various specialty divisions.  In the Vehicular Crimes Section, I handled hit and run cases, street racing cases, and intoxication manslaughter cases.  In the Family Criminal Law Division, I handled serious domestic violence cases and, as chief of the misdemeanor section, I trained less experienced prosecutors on how to try misdemeanor domestic violence cases.  I also handled juvenile cases as a prosecutor in the Juvenile Division.. As a former prosecutor, I understand how the other side thinks and can use knowledge to your advantage.  Call or email me for a free consultation.

I will let my results speak for themselves -. State v. MGL - FSRA accident involving damage >$200. Practice Area - Criminal Defense. Outcome: Dismissed. State v. TD - Criminal Mischief. Practice Area - Criminal Defense. Outcome: Dismissed. State v. AG - Assault Family Member. Practice Area - Criminal Defense. Outcome: Dismissed on Day of Trial. State v. EG - Assault (Felony). Practice Area - Criminal Defense. Outcome: Dismissed. State v. JJ - Aggravated Robbery (Felony). Practice Area - Criminal Defense. Outcome: Ten Years Probation. State v. AM - Harassment Case. Practice Area: Criminal Defense. Outcome: Dismissed. State v. TE - Assault Case. Practice Area: Criminal Defense. Outcome: Not Guilty. State v. AN - Public Lewdness. Practice Area: Criminal defense. Outcome: Dismissed. State v. MA - Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony). Practice Area: Criminal defense. Outcome: Dismissed. Disclaimer: Please be advised that these are just examples of Alexander Houthuijzen's recent successes, not guarantess. Lawyers cannot make guarantees about the outcome of your pending case.

I was born and raised in Texas, where I continue to live with my family. I am a graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston, where I was inducted as a member of The International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi. I also earned a Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Criminal Justice as a Graduate with High Distinction from Liberty University.. I hold a unique perspective and passion for criminal law that began as a young adult. Unable to afford an attorney, I had to learn how to fight injustice on my own. That experience forged who I am, and today I remain committed to aggressively fighting for and defending others.

I was an oil/gas landman for a couple of decades.  Being a landman exposed me to a plethora of conflicts between corporations, landowners, employees (as a manager) and criminal actors.  I'm also a real estate broker and have negotiated many transactions.  I excelled in writing, trial and appellate work in law school. I've taken all this experience and rolled into helping people.  I look for resolution outside trial when possible but embrace going to trial optimistically because the "truth will set you free," and many people are falsely accused.  Fight rather than ruin your clean record.  If you did what you are accused of, perhaps the evidence doesn't support the charge or complaint, so you should still fight.  I handle every case with the care I would expect to be afforded me if I were in that position.

I started my career as an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney's Office.  After a few years, I left the office to open my own practice with my husband and partner (who is also a former ADA).  I have 19 years of experience exclusively in criminal law.  I specialize in all aspects of criminal law.  No case is too small or big for our firm.  We handle DWI's, thefts, felony cases -- just about any criminal case.  We will work with you regarding the retainer fee and subsequent costs.  As long as a client shows a willingness to pay, we have many flexible payment plans.  We work hard for our clients and seek the best result and outcome always.  Please feel free to call us at any time.

I primarily practice criminal law and love helping others in need.

I have over 31 years of experience in representing defendants in adult criminal cases. I have extensive experience in cases ranging from 1st degree felonies to class B misdemeanors. Also, I have handled several cases being decided by jury trials. A number of my criminal cases being dismissed before trial and sucessful negotiations in plea deals with the District Attorney's Office. Also, I am one of a few Attorneys in the Houston area who has over 25 years experience in handling all types of Juvenile cases. I care about my clients and I will give them the best representation possible.

I have extensively studied Texas criminal law and know how to target weaknesses in police investigations and the prosecution’s argument. My goal is to obtain a dismissal for every clients’ case. When this is not possible, I run through possible outcomes with my clients and help them decide on a strategy that best aligns with their goals. I spare no effort when fighting for the best possible outcome for my clients.

I have devoted my career to the practice of criminal law and I am honored to fight for my clients everyday. I began my career as a prosecutor and was quickly promoted to the felony division, prosecuting drug cases. While working as a prosecutor, I tried more cases than anyone in our office, and gained valuable insight into the law of search and seizure and the science of drug cases. After working as a prosecutor I was hired at one of Texas' premier criminal defense firms (), working closely with one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the State on thousands of cases, ranging from theft to murder. I have an established track record of obtaining outstanding results for my clients, including dismissals, grand jury "no bills", reduction of charges, and acquittals. I have first chaired over 50 criminal jury trials and am never afraid to go to trial to help my clients. To help my clients charged with DWI or drug offenses, I have also spent hundreds of hours studying the science of breath and blood testing, and have even become certified to administer Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). There is no greater honor than to have someone entrust you with a criminal case and I always promise to do all I can to acheive the best result possible.. In 2018, I founded Ceja Law Firm where I will continue devoting my practice to fighting for citizens accused of crimes. I am happy to offer anyone accused of a crime a free consultation.

I have devoted my adult life to preparing and practicing criminal defense law.  The time I spent as an Assistant District Attorney was to gain experience for my private practice.  My children have followed in my footsteps and as a result my son practices criminal law with me and my daughter is a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's Office.  People often ask me when I plan to retire.  I say to them, "Why? I love working with my kids and I live for the everyday challenge of protecting the constitutional rights of the accused.  Advanced trial and people skills can only be developed thru years of of waging the good fight for clients in the courtroom. I have enjoyed my duties as Adjunct Professor of Criminal Law and Procedure at San Jacinto College and I take every opportunity possible to mentor young lawyers who are trying to learn our complicated and important system of justice.

I have been recognized by clients, judges, and other lawyers as one on the most persistent and hard working criminal defense attorneys in the state of Texas. I can provide a nuanced understanding of criminal defense law and have a proven track record of achieving excellent results for my clients. Phone calls are cheap. Call me for a quick consultation.. I have  been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1976, Board Certified in Criminal Defense Law by the Texas State Board of Legal Specialization since 1990 and have consistently delivered winning results for clients charged with offenses ranging from DWI to Capital Murder over the course of my career.. I am admitted to practice in the Federal Courts for the Southern, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits and the Supreme Court of the United States. I am well schooled in the trial of cases in State and Federal Court and am zealous in the representation of my clients. I look forward to the opportunity to visit with you soon.

I have been practicing law since my third year in law school.  It was then when I secured my first dismissal in a criminal case.  The client's face coupled with the feeling of satisfaction that I receiveed sparked a fire inside of me that gets stronger with every positive result.  I am Results driven and realistic with client's cases.  My goal is to provide you with top notch service. If you are not happy with my service then neither am I.  Let me fight for you and show you a lawyer that you can actually like. #CUINCRT

I have been practicing family law, employment law, criminal law, personal injury, wrongful death, and general litigation in the Houston, Texas area and surrounding counties for over 20 years.  Please feel free to visit my website.

I have been a criminal defense lawyer my entire career.  I have spent my entire adult life fighting for my clients' rights. For the past 38 years I have defended people accused of crimes ranging from murder to drug conspiracies.  I understand that clients accused of a crime want their case dismissed and they want to get back to their lives.  I follow a simple philosophy.  If a man is not guilty he should plead not guilty and fight for his liberty.  It is my job to do everything I can to save my clients' liberty.

I grew up in Houston and attended Memorial High School before joining the United States Marine Corps. While enlisted I received my bachelor’s degree from Chapman University in California. After being Honorably Discharged, I returned to Houston and began working in the oil and gas industry. I went on to earn a master’s in business administration and Juris Doctorate at the University of Houston.. Over the past decade, I have aggressively represented clients injured through the negligence of others. My practice focuses on personal injury, including transportation and construction litigation. I am currently licensed to appear in all courts in Texas and before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas.

I focus 100% of my practice on criminal defense, particularly in Harris County and the surrounding counties of Texas. Criminal defense is a field of law that is particularly interesting to me because of its significance to the everyday life of United States citizens. Criminal defense lawyers represent the blockade between an encroaching government and the privacy of the people living under its rule. I take pride in defending the rights and liberties of my fellow Texans, and I will stand firm and aggressive in the face of those who seek to encroach upon those rights.

I firmly believe in defending our constitutional rights. I am a Texan through and through. Please let me fight for you.

I enjoy helping people.  As a lawyer, especially a criminal defense lawyer, we must always remember that the client comes first.  That means diligent, competent and zealous representation.  I've tried many cases and handled all types of criminal matters.  I looked forward to helping you, your loved ones or referrals.

I defend people on trial and appeal in state and federal court in Houston, Texas, and anywhere else I am needed.. I also defend the First Amendment in civil court by defending defamation (libel and slander actions).. I am board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell.. Please check out my website for information, including video interviews with me. Also, please read my blog. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call and tell me how I can help you.. Thank you,. Mark

I defend people facing criminal charges anywhere in Texas.

I decided to be an attorney because I love helping people. When you hire me, you receive diligent representation from someone who cares about your well-being now and in the future.