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Criminal DefenseBehind every criminal charge is a person pinning their hopes on the skill of a defense lawyer. At The Irvin Law Firm in Houston, we take the responsibility of defending people against crimes very seriously. The Houston Criminal Defense Attorneys at The Irvin Law Firm understand that your legal matter is the most important issue in your life, and while most other Houston Law Firms are only available during normal business hours, when they are actually in the office, we know you may need to reach us outside of those hours. The Irvin Law Firm specializes in Criminal Defense, with an emphasis on:. Drug CrimesDriving While IntoxicatedAssault/Battery OffensesTheft/RobberyFraudHomicide. When The Irvin Law Firm accepts your case, you get Houston Criminal Defense Attorney – Cheryl Irvin, not a partner, associate or another staff member, and we do not turn your case over to another law firm. Houston Criminal Lawyer Cheryl Irvin is the only Houston Lawyer you need to know, personally representing every client on every case we accept. So, when you hire The Irvin Law Firm, you have the commitment from being the best Houston Criminal Defense Attorney available, and the guarantee that when you hire The Irvin Law Firm, you get Cheryl Irvin.. You may contact Cheryl Irvin 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call The Irvin Law Firm you will speak with a live, human staff member who will help you and is truly interested in your needs. If you need help from the best Houston Criminal Lawyer, call us.

Colby is a seventh generation Texas native who specializes in civil litigation and trial. A graduate of UT-Austin and the University of Houston Law Center, Colby began his career working on a team that obtained billions of dollars for stockholders who lost money to securities fraud committed by firms all over the United States – including an energy company called Enron.. Rivaling Colby’s passion for justice is his in-depth and intimate knowledge of the strategies and tactics of those attorneys he faces. He spent many years in the trenches defending clients against wrongful injury lawsuits. He successfully defended his corporate clients against suits alleging tens of millions of dollars in damages. Colby learned their tips and tricks and seen their cunning and guile employed against plaintiffs large and small.. When you hire Colby, you are engaging a seasoned attorney who knows exactly what you will be facing on the road to justice. Unlike many of the attorneys at assembly-line firms, there’s no tactic that will catch him off guard. He’s been the corporate hired gun. He’s seen it all before, and he’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and go toe-to-toe with opposing counsel if that’s what it takes to get you justice.. When not litigating, Mr. Lewis volunteers at the Shriners Hospital for Children as a member of the Hospital Driver’s Corps.  Mr. Lewis is also active in the Houston community, serving as a Houston Stock Show and Rodeo Committeeman, Advisory Board for Oilfield Helping Hands, and as Assistant Legal Counsel for the Arabia Shrine Temple of Houston.

Charles represents property owners in securing just compensation when government takes private property for public use. While his experience has included takings projects for highway expansion, pipelines, electric transmission lines, and flood control, Charles’s principal practice is focused on highway and roadway widening projects impacting retail, commercial, industrial, and special-use properties. Charles has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Texas Super Lawyers for Eminent Domain. Charles additionally has the AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability. Charles has obtained successful jury verdicts and commissioners’ awards for clients in condemnation cases across the State, including Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Waller County, Galveston County, Brazoria County, Williamson County, Dallas County, Matagorda County, Wharton County, Angelina County, Austin County, and Val Verde County. He has handled appeals of condemnation cases and other matters in the First, Fourth, Sixth, Tenth, Eleventh, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals and in the Texas Supreme Court. Charles was formerly a partner in the Condemnation and Land Use Litigation practice group of Vinson & Elkins LLP. He has been board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law since 2003. Specialties: Eminent domain, condemnation, and land valuation litigation

Charles A. Sturm, founding partner of Sturm Law PLLC, is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Charles represents major companies, executives, and employees in all types of employment litigation. He has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer," a Thomson Reuters Service printed in Texas Monthly magazine, every year since 2017.

Chance A. McMillan founded The McMillan Law Firm with the promise of providing top-level legal representation in a variety of personal injury fields. He is Board Certified in Personal Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – a designation certifying his substantial trial experience. Mr. McMillan’s legal practice focuses on a wide range of pre-litigation, litigation and trial topics, including personal injury claims, workplace accidents, trucking and automobile claims, among others.. Born in Kirbyville, Texas and raised around the Houston area, Mr. McMillan attended the University of St. Thomas in Houston on an academic scholarship, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Philosophy. After college, Mr. McMillan attended South Texas College of Law located in downtown Houston where he was frequently included on the school’s Dean’s List showcasing academic significance among his fellow classmates. In law school, Mr. McMillan won back-to-back state and regional championships (Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi), plus a national championship for the school’s nationally acclaimed advocacy program in mock trial competitions. He won numerous awards for his speaking abilities while in law school. Mr. McMillan was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, a nationally recognized honor society made up of the country’s best oral advocates. His impact on his law school was so significant that South Texas College of Law asked Mr. McMillan to serve as an adjunct professor at the age of 26 to teach students trial strategies and techniques.. Mr. McMillan’s legal experience began before he even graduated from law school. He clerked for two of the most prominent plaintiff’s personal injury firms in Texas, which were known for aggressively working cases and for taking them to trial. Mr. McMillan gained invaluable experience working with well-known and prominent personal injury attorneys before becoming licensed to practice law.. Upon passing the bar exam, Mr. McMillan accepted a position working with an established plaintiff’s personal injury attorney with over 40 years’ experience litigating and trying injury cases all across Texas. Within a year, he controlled a majority of the firm’s cases, while acting as lead counsel in various personal injury trials. Mr. McMillan was immediately recognized by such organizations as Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, where he was listed as a Rising Star (2016-2019), and The National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 years old.. Clients have come to Mr. McMillan for his fierce advocacy and fearless approach towards obtaining the best possible results for his clients. He approaches every case in an aggressive and confident manner with his eyes set on maximizing the recovery for his clients whether in the form of settlement, litigation, or trial. He is known for his solid work ethic, ability to grasp complex legal and strategic issues, and ability to handle high-pressure situations whenever they arise.

Cassie works to distill the complex legal issues to ensure the best possible resolution for her clients. She understands that many of these issues are emotionally-charged and works with her clients to make the best business decision.. Cassie represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of commercial disputes. Her current practice is focused on real estate, including title curative work, commercial property, landlord-tenant disputes, development issues, purchase and sale agreements, and breach of contract and business tort actions. Additionally, Cassie assists businesses in creating, implementing, and enforcing technology practices to protect confidential information and establish standards for use and access of company data.. Cassie’s experience with real estate enables her to effectively handle probate and fiduciary litigation. Cassie works to uphold the wishes of those with established estate plans and defends fiduciaries wrongly accused of mishandling estates. Additionally, she helps beneficiaries who have been damaged by mismanagement by fiduciaries.. Cassie is also interested in the intersection of technology and the law. She speaks to various organizations regarding the ethics of technology and preserving confidential information in the digital age. Currently, Cassie is working on issues involving the use of Blockchain and cryptocurrency in real estate transactions.. Outside of the office, Cassie is actively involved with the Houston Bar Association. Cassie is the former chair of the Houston Bar Association Real Estate Section which provides continuing education and networking opportunities to the city’s real estate attorneys. She also serves on the Houston Bar Association’s Law Week Fun Run Committee, which produces the John J. Eikenberg Law Week Fun Run benefiting The Center (and served as a co-chair of this committee from 2016-2018). Cassie is a member of Leadership Houston Class XXXIV.

C.L. Swisher is a highly accomplished attorney and advocate, proudly serving the Greater Houston community. A Native Houstonian raised in Missouri City, Texas, she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2004 and holds advanced degrees, including a Master’s from Prairie View A&M University and a Bachelor’s from the University of Houston. Since founding C.L. Swisher Legal Group in 2005, she has built a boutique law firm focused on Criminal and Family Law matters. In addition to her legal practice, C.L. brings a wealth of expertise as a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Life Coach, and Vocational Counselor with 30 years of experience helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment success. She is also a dedicated Domestic Abuse Advocate, specializing in guiding survivors toward recovery. C.L. is known for her compassionate and personalized approach, partnering with clients to provide tailored legal solutions and direct access to her expertise. Her firm, rated A by the BBB, offers free consultations and unbundled services for self-represented individuals. With a strong reputation and glowing client reviews, C.L. Swisher exemplifies professionalism, dedication, and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for her clients.

Brant Stogner grew up in El Campo, Texas - a small town about an hour southwest of Houston. In high school, Brant excelled at both athletics and academics. Brant graduated in the top ten percent of his high school class; in sports, Brant and the Ricebirds won six district championships in football and baseball during his three years starting on varsity. Brant earned all-district honors all three years in both sports while also participating in theater and the National Honor Society. Despite a knee injury and subsequent knee surgery in his senior year of high school, Brant accepted a full scholarship to the University of Houston to play linebacker for the Cougars under former head coach Kim Helton.. In college, Brant's academic success continued. In his freshman year at the University of Houston, Brant earned the 1997 Conference USA Academic Excellence Award, earning the highest grade point average (GPA) of all football players in the conference. After playing two seasons, and having three surgeries in as many years, Brant decided to hang up his football cleats and transfer to Texas A&M University to complete his business degree. In College Station, Brant's scholastic accolades continued to mount. Brant was a member of numerous honor societies and graduated in the top ten percent of his class with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.. After graduation from Texas A&M University, Brant moved back to Houston to attend law school at South Texas College of Law Houston. In law school, Brant quickly became a member of the law school's nationally ranked mock trial and moot court program under Dean T. Gerald Treece. Following just his third semester in law school, Brant won the Intramural Summer Academy Mock Trial Competition and received the Best Speaker Award. Ultimately, Brant competed as a varsity advocate in 15 mock trial and moot court competitions across the country. In addition to numerous individual speaker awards, Brant won a state tournament championship, a regional moot court tournament championship, two regional mock trial tournament championships, and, ultimately, a National Championship in mock trial at the ATLA National Trial Competition in his final semester of law school. Brant graduated law school in May of 2006 in the top fifteen percent of his law school class, was admitted into the Order of Barristers, and received the 2006 Dean's Outstanding Student Advocate Award.. Following graduation from law school and after taking the bar exam, Brant accepted an associate position at Houston law firm, Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering (now named LeClair Ryan) while waiting for bar results. In November of 2006, Brant received his license to practice law from the State Bar of Texas while working at Hays McConn. As a licensed attorney, Brant continued to work with multiple partners on a wide range of cases in civil litigation, representing primarily defendants in personal injury and business disputes. Brant worked as a lawyer during the day and as a law professor at night while he coached South Texas College of Law Houston mock trial teams for his alma mater. After learning the ropes at Hays McConn for nearly two years, Brant accepted an associate position with Abraham Watkins in August of 2008. Brant has been with Abraham Watkins ever since and is now a firm partner with his name in the firm’s name.. At Abraham Watkins, Brant has continued to consistently try cases to verdict. Brant tried twelve cases to verdict in his first three years at the firm. Today, he exclusively represents plaintiffs. Brant's practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury matters, including gas explosions, commercial auto and 18 wheeler cases, refinery and petrochemical explosions, product defect cases, commercial business disputes, and first-party insurance bad faith and claims handling matters. Since joining the firm, Brant has helped hundreds of his clients obtain compensation for their injuries and damages caused by others. Brant is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law. He received this certification within his first five years of legal practice, which is the soonest an attorney can become board certified in Texas. In 2009, Brant received the largest verdict (over $20 million) in Texas for workplace safety and injuries and was listed in Verdict Search's Top Texas Verdicts of 2009. Brant is a board member of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association and is a founding member of the South Texas College of Law Houston Young Alumni Council. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association and served as President in 2019.. Brant was named to the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star list from 2011 to 2013. He was named to H Texas Magazine's "Houston's Top Lawyers 2013" list and has been named to Houstonia Magazine's "Top Lawyers" list since 2013. Despite being only thirty-four years old, Brant was selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list in 2013. He has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list every year since 2013 and the Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers and Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers lists since 2019. In 2014, Brant was also added to the Top 40 Texas Attorneys Under 40 list by the National Trial Lawyers Association and received the award each year until he turned 40 years old. Brant has also been named to the Nation’s Top One Percent list by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel since 2015. Brant was also nominated for and inducted into the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) as a member in 2015 and was the youngest inductee in the 2015 class. In 2016, South Texas College of Law Houston honored Brant with the inaugural Young Alumni Award. He was the first recipient to receive this award from South Texas College of Law Houston.. Brant met his wife, Jennifer O’Brien Stogner, in law school and she was one of his mock trial partners when they won the ATLA Regional Championship in Dallas, Texas and the National Championship in Miami, Florida. Brant and Jennifer have two boys, Ryker and Beckett Stogner, and one girl, Holland Stogner. Brant and Jennifer’s partnership continues as Jennifer joined the firm in 2018 as Of Counsel.

Born and raised in Houston, I am dedicated to defending the criminally accused in my local community. Before entering into private practice, I served as an assistant district attorney with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. This experience gave me an invaluable understanding of the trial process and the strategies used by prosecutors, which now helps me build comprehensive and effective defenses for my clients.. I am committed to providing my clients with outstanding representation and aggressively defending their rights no matter what charges they face. I was honored to be selected for H Texas Magazine's list of Houston's Top Lawyers for 2011, 2012, and 2013, and I also received the Avvo Clients' Choice Award for 2012.. I proudly represent clients in Sugar Land and the greater Houston area, and offer a free case evaluation to potential clients. Visit my website to learn more: .

Bob’s practice focuses on representing clients, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and suppliers matters, including but not limited to, commercial litigation, construction contract negotiations and disputes, construction defect lawsuits, insurance coverage matters and personal injury and toxic tort matters. He is also experienced in serving as outside general counsel in out-of-state litigation.. Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Bob was a Director of the Construction and Surety section of a mid-size Houston, Texas law firm. In addition to his solid legal career, Bob also brings several years of construction management experience in commercial, heavy highway and industrial process construction for companies such as H. B. Zachry, W. S. Bellows and Austin Commercial.

Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law. Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in Employment Law since 2015 and Texas Super Lawyers since 2018. Excellent credentials, elite firm training, and Fortune 500 in house experience. Represent small and large businesses, non-profits, and executives.. Handle employment, change of control, severance agreements, policies, training, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, trade secrets, non-comepte, and unfair labor practice disputes.  Reviewed more than 1000 termination decisions, been responsible for more than 100 employment investigations, and negotiated union agreements.  Consistent track record of successfully resolving employment disputes.

Board Certified in Criminal Defense by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  Texas Super Lawyer.  Named in Best Lawyers in America, 2007-present.. Call for a free consultation.  All State & Federal Criminal Defense.

Board certified in criminal appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  I was certified in the inaugural year of this specialty, 2011.

Board Certified - Family Law. Board Certified - Child Welfare Law. Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Stephanie Proffitt dedicates her entire practice to family law, with her practice being primarily based in Harris County, Texas.  Ms. Proffitt handles complex custody matters, CPS matters, property division, divorce, child support, possession and access, contempt, enforcement, and all other family law matters.

Being contacted by the police can be an intimidating experience for anyone, but when you have been arrested and charged with a crime, your life can change forever. Potential employers, creditors, and even college admission offices can see a criminal arrest and/or conviction on your background. This is precisely why hiring a defense attorney with the proper trial skills, communication skills and knowledge of the law and criminal justice system is such a critical decision. I will do all possible to keep a final conviction off your record. With your freedom at stake, you need someone who is not afraid to fight for you. Remember, you are not guilty until they prove you are guilty. I am highly respected by my peers and former clients alike.. As a former Assistant District Attorney and Felony Prosecutor for Harris County, I know the ropes and I can lead you through the process, protect your rights, zealously represent your case and obtain truly remarkable results. While working at the District Attorney's office, I handled various crimes on both the misdemeanor and felony level, where I gained valuable trial experience. Having prosecuted cases from arraignment through trial provides a perspective and advantage over other defense attorneys in that I am truly able to see the case from both sides and prepare your defense with their strategies in mind. My defense representation is both strategic and results-oriented. I know what his at stake in criminal cases and I am fully aware how the outcome can impact your future.. I have lived in Houston all my life.   I love spending time with family when I am not working.  The best job ever is being a mom! My family has a little land north of Garner State park on the Frio River where I practically grew up as a kid.  We love to go out to the Frio when we can get away. But my passion is the law.  So, please contact me if I can be of assistance.

Attorney Muharib has more than two decades of experience and commitment to producing fair, equitable, and satisfactory service to his clients. In addition, he has assembled a legal team who will show that aggressive legal efforts also include compassionate and thoughtful client communication. You are more than a client, you are our priority. We believe that you deserve legal representation that genuinely has your best interests at heart, along with the experience to deliver.

Attorney John Daspit is a personal injury lawyer serving clients all over Texas.  A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, John Daspit earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting. Following graduation, he continued his education and received a Master’s in Accounting as well.. Attorney Daspit earned his law degree from the University of Houston and launched his legal career at one of the most well-respected law firms in the world, Fulbright & Jaworski. As a former defense lawyer, John understands the ins and outs of personal injury defense techniques and is prepared to use this knowledge to craft strategic claims and lawsuits for accident victims.. With a clear understanding of the opposing side, John Daspit is prepared to give his clients the upper hand in their personal injury case. His practice areas include industrial accidents, traffic accidents, product liability, property contamination, catastrophic injuries, class action lawsuits, and a wide-variety of other personal injury and commerical litigation claims.. To learn more about John Daspit or to see what he can do for your claim, contact Daspit Law Firm today to request a free initial case consultation. With John Daspit on your side, you can have peace of mind about the outcome of your case knowing that a topnotch legal representative will be by your side every step of the way.

Attorney Brandon Schilter is a successful personal injury lawyer at The Daspit Law Firm. A graduate of South Texas College of Law, Mr. Schilter is a passionate advocate for the injured. He is committed to helping his clients find solutions to their problems and obtain the justice they deserve.. While in law school, Mr. Schilter participated in alternative dispute resolution and mock trial, and served as the Vice President of the Real Estate & Construction Law Society. In 2014, he earned the Second Best Advocate Award as an Abraham Watkins Mock Trial Finalist.. Outside of the firm, Mr. Schilter enjoys spending time outdoors and participating in sports such as hunting, hiking, skiing, and biking.

At LeGrande Law we know that when you are accused of a crime it is a very difficult and very important matter; we are dedicated to fighting for our clients’ rights and doing everything possible to achieve the best resolution of our clients’ cases.. The formula for our success at LeGrande Law is: an unwavering dedication to our clients, a strong work ethic, experience, and proven results.

As the co-owner of the firm Tracey & Fox, San Antonio lawyer Sean P. Tracey provides legal representation to injury victims. He has active legal licenses in both Texas and Pennsylvania, and has over 20 years of experience as a lawyer.. Mr. Tracey has received a Personal Injury Law Board Certification and Civil Trial Specialist Certification. In 2009, U.S. Lawyers Weekly recognized Attorney Tracey as one of their Top 10 Lawyers of the Year, following his widely noted work with Paxil litigation. Additionally, he has been selected for inclusion in the list of Texas Super Lawyers®.. Contact his firm today and get a free case evaluation.

As a Houston personal injury lawyer, Michael Grinsfelder is passionate about representing those who cannot advocate for themselves. As a former collegiate athlete, he has a fierce drive to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients, no matter the obstacles. He attended law school at South Texas College of Law while working for an oil and gas firm. He spent several years practicing in this field, taking on several multi-million dollar litigation lawsuits. Now, as an attorney at Daspit Law Firm, Michael is proud to work with individuals suffering from personal injury incidents. He handles everything from plant and factory accidents to truck collisions on behalf of injury victims. Reach out to the firm to find out more about Attorney Grinsfelder!

Armen is a trial lawyer who helps PEOPLE, not the powerful. He fights the State and Federal government across Texas and the U.S. on a daily basis. He believes that there is no greater honor than representing the accused. Licensed in the great states of Texas, New York, Florida, and California; call now for a FREE consultation.. Types of criminal cases handled: Marijuana to Murder.. Counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, Colorado, Chambers, Austin, Fayette, Brazos, Bexar, Lavaca, Liberty, Walker, Waller, Washington, Jefferson, Jasper, McLennan, Nueces, Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Midland, Ector, Kleberg, Webb and many more.

Appointed by Eric Holder to serve as a federal prosecutor for the Southern District of Texas, Andino Reynal was a member of the Organized Crime Strike Force. While at the United States Attorney’s Office, Andino successfully tried white-collar cases, public corruption cases, and major drug trafficking cases. Andino left the United States Attorney's Office in 2012. Since then he has been invited back into public service to act as a special prosecutor for Harris County and a member of the U.S. Magistrate Judge Selection/Review Committee. Andino prides himself on providing customized legal solutions to the most serious and complex legal challenges facing corporations, partnerships, private equity firms, and individuals, locally and worldwide. He specializes in innovative litigation, conflict resolution, internal investigations, and managing accusations of violations of State, federal and international law. Andino's clients have included Fortune 100 companies, multinational corporations and sovereign states.

Angelina Wike is a zealous advocate dedicated to bringing justice to her clients. Her practice is focused primarily on personal injury and the representation of first-party policyholders in disputes against their insurance companies. Her current legal practice, WIKE LAW FIRM, PLLC, focuses on a wide variety of personal injury matters, including automobile and trucking collisions, premises liability incidents, dram shop litigation, wrongful death claims, and product liability cases. Angelina’s practice further includes representation of first party policyholders in disputes against their insurance companies for underpayment or wrongful denial of claims for their homes or businesses. Whether helping a policyholder recover insurance proceeds to repair their property or helping an injured person, Angelina takes pride in advocating for her clients in the pursuit of bringing them a fair and just resolve.. Before founding WIKE LAW FIRM, PLLC, Angelina practiced at several prominent Houston law firms where she gained considerable experience in first-party bad faith insurance disputes, personal injury, and wrongful death litigation. Before she transitioned into the representation of injured people and underpaid policyholders, Angelina practiced at an insurance defense firm. There, Angelina gained invaluable inside knowledge about the insurance industry and that experience positioned her with the unique opportunity to learn firsthand the litigation tactics and settlement techniques used by insurance companies and defense firms.. Angelina is a second-generation attorney and earned her J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston. During law school, she was a varsity member of the school's nationally acclaimed Trial Advocacy Program under Dean T. Gerald Treece. Angelina represented South Texas in a number of national moot court competitions and won multiple awards, including two best overall advocate awards in nationally held competitions. In recognition of her advocacy, she received the Dean's Outstanding Advocate Award and was inducted into the Order of the Barristers. Additionally, Angelina held judicial internships with Judge Debra Ibarra Mayfield and with Chief Bankruptcy Judge Jeff Bohm and she enjoyed several internships with the Harris County District Attorney's Office (HCDAO) where she gained experience in case management and learned valuable trial skills. The highlight of her internship with HCDAO was being afforded the opportunity to sit first chair in a jury trial and successfully try a case to verdict.. Angelina remains actively involved in the development and growth of the South Texas College of Law Houston Trial Advocacy Program and often volunteers her free time to guest judge various moot court rounds for young advocates. Additionally, she enjoys attending alumni events hosted by her alma mater with special attention to those involving current students. Such events promote alumni support of students to facilitate a smooth and successful transition into the professional legal community for the next generation of young lawyers.. Angelina is licensed to practice in Texas and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. She is actively involved in the legal community as a member of the State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Houston Young Lawyers Association, Houston Association of Women Attorneys, and South Texas College of Law Houston's Young Alumni Council.

Allen Tanner has extensive experience in representing people who are facing serious criminal charges. During his years as a criminal defense lawyer, he has represented thousands of individuals charged with all types of felony offenses. He has tried felony jury trials involving capital murder, sexual assault, burglary, aggravated robbery, Medicare fraud and drugs. He has tried 15 death penalty cases to juries in Houston, Victoria, Fredericksburg, Corpus Christi and Austin. His most newsworthy case was that of Angel Maturino Resendez, known as the "Railroad Killer," in February of 2000.. Many of Allen Tanner's clients plead Not Guilty and take their case before a jury. As to the guilt issue, Allen Tanner realizes that nothing in life is more serious than to be falsely accused of committing a crime. He understands that serving time for a crime you did not commit is unimaginable. However, many clients choose to admit their guilt. Allen Tanner then attempts to lessen their punishment whereby they receive pretrial diversion, deferred adjudication or a lesser sentence from a jury. He often uses psychiatric testimony to attempt to explain and mitigate his clients’ actions.. Allen Tanner graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1978 and the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1981. After passing the Texas Bar exam in 1981, he worked as a prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney's office in Houston until 1985, when he opened his own private law practice. The only types of cases he has handled are criminal defense cases. Allen Tanner became Board Certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1989. He has never been disciplined by the state bar of Texas.