Top White Collar Crime Lawyers Near Me in Houston Area

Philip H. Hilder is the National co-chair of the ABA White Collar Crime Committee (CJS); co-chair of the ABA National Institute on Securities Fraud, and practices white collar criminal defense and related litigation.  He is the former attorney- in-charge of the U.S. Department of Justice Organized Crime Strike Force (Houston Field Office) and an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Texas with the Presidential Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.  Mr. Hilder was appointed by the Mayor of Houston to serve on the Independent Police Oversight Board (2011-current).  Mr. Hilder previously served as president and criminal chair of the Houston Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.  He is recognized by Texas Monthly as a Super Lawyer (10 years) and is AV rated Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell.  Mr. Hilder is a frequent legal commentator on criminal cases for television, print, and radio, and a graduate of Boston College Law School.. Hilder & Associates, P.C., provides a comprehensive range of legal services for individuals, corporate officers, businesses, and legal and financial professionals. Our Houston attorneys focus on white collar criminal defense matters, related complex civil and administrative litigation, corporate compliance programs, grand jury investigations, attorney grievance defense, Qui-Tam false claims, whistleblower representation, internal corporate investigations, trials, and related parallel administrative and civil litigation and appeals.. Our Houston legal services also include preventative compliance programs for our corporate clientele. The programs are individually tailored to the specific needs of the corporation for maximum effectiveness. Hilder & Associates, P.C., has crafted compliance programs to deter violations of mortgage and bank fraud, FCPA violations, health care fraud, antitrust and theft. In addition, we conduct internal investigations to detect possible criminal violations made at the request of our corporate clients.. If you or your company is under investigation, charged or indicted for federal or state crimes, or you want to insure future compliance, contact Hilder & Associates, P.C., for more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Houston white collar criminal defense lawyer.

Jennifer Bennett, armed with a background in English and Law and well-versed in accounting, is the editing, accounting, and administrative arm of the Bennett & Bennett legal duo. Born and raised in the Houston suburbs, Jennifer Bennett proudly graduated from Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Houston, and later continued her education at the University of Houston Law Center, where she not only received her law degree but also kindled a romantic relationship with Mark Bennett. Jennifer also dedicated her time to studying accounting at the University of Houston, specifically focusing on its application in defending financial-crimes cases. Today, Jennifer employs her writing acumen to craft motions and briefs for Bennett & Bennett, while her accounting proficiency is put to work in handling white-collar cases. Her innate common sense and deep understanding of human behavior contribute significantly to formulating the most promising defense strategies for the firm's clients.

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 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 am honored to accept referrals and confidential inquiries from private practitioners, corporate counsel, professionals, or executives who need advice, trial counsel, someone to lead an internal investigation, or to assist them with other corporate governance matters. I work closely with other counsel to ensure that clients are getting appropriate advice.. A little more about me and my beliefs. I'm also an author, leader, and a part-time academic. While I stay quite busy with my professional obligations, there is far more to life than being an attorney--which can be an all-consuming profession. I value time with my family and consider myself to be, more importantly, a loving husband, father, and a Christian. And, from having worked since my teens, I appreciate the importance of hard work and in taking pride in what I do.. So much is at stake when people hire a lawyer that nothing less than giving it your best is sufficient. That does not mean, however, that an attorney must be a jerk to be effective. Instead, being an effective advocate means caring about your client, being professional and courteous other lawyers, and with court personnel, and government officials.. I put myself through law school while working full time. Later in my career, when I reached a very advanced position at a young age within the federal government as a prosecutor, I felt I needed to put my skills and experience to their best use--which led me into private practice. Before doing so, however, I returned to law school and obtained an advanced degree (an LL.M. in Tax Law) while working full time.. I was recruited into a blue chip firm in Houston, and a friend convinced me to get another LL.M. (Health Law) to further hone my knowledge and skills in this arcane area of practice. After obtaining this third law degree, I have maintained my ties with academia by teaching as much as my time permits.. At bottom, I am a blessed individual. I have many good friends and colleagues, a wonderful family, and believe that I have been blessed with the God-given talent and strength to serve others effectively. I still have the passion and desire to excel and to leverage my skills to the best of my abilities.. Disclaimer: The information in my profile does not create an attorney-client relationship, and it is not intended to constitute advertising. Answers provided to questions aresolely offered for informational purposes and do not constitute legaladvice.

Earl is the current president of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and has served on the board of directors for the past six years.. Earl is a native Houstonian, who spent over twenty-eight years working investigative divisions within the Houston Police Department.  In 1999, Earl was licensed by the State Bar and started prosecuting cases for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.  Earl started his criminal defense practice in 2003, and has been a continuous member of the College of the State Bar of Texas and the various criminal defense organizations in and around Harris County.. Throughout his careers, Earl has seen and worked criminal cases from every aspect: investigation, prosecution, and defense. Earl has a tremendous amount of experience regarding criminal law and has defended clients in twenty four different counties in Texas.. Earl is certified by the State in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and has successfully represented hundreds of defendants charged with driving while intoxicated.. In 2008, the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association named Earl as their Attorney of the Year for his defense of a capital murder suspect.  During Earl's representation his client was exonerated and the investigation reveiled who had actually committed the murder.

Brent Mayr is a former prosecutor and has over 20 years experience in criminal law. He represents individuals charged in Texas state courts and federal courts all the country and has obtained numerous dismissals and "Not Guilty" verdicts for those clients.

Born and raised in Houston, Cordt obtained his undergraduate from Tulane University in New Orleans and his law degree from South Texas College of Law. At South Texas, Cordt clerked for the Chief Justice of the 1st Court of Appeals and excelled in the school’s nationally renowned trial advocacy program, earning the title of top trial advocate in his class. He began his career as a prosecutor with Harris County District Attorney’s Office and was then hand-picked to work under and be mentored by famed attorney Dan Cogdell at one of the most prestigious criminal firms in the state.Cordt is a graduate of Gerry Spence’ Trial Lawyers’ College, has been listed as a Super Lawyer “Rising Star” in White Collar Criminal Defense every year since 2017, is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell, and has received admittance to “Best Lawyers in America – Ones to Watch” every year since 2020.Cordt has represented lawyers, judges, professional athletes, and Grammy-winning musicians for a variety of allegations in criminal courts. His primary focus is defense in federal and state court in white collar indictments and investigations. Likewise comfortable in the civil arena, he is frequently called upon by civil attorneys to present their case to a jury when settlement is not an option. He maintains a docket of representing public servants and police officers finding themselves in need of help, be it in a criminal indictment or as victims of the conduct of others in civil court. He also maintains the firms’ growing civil rights litigation docket.Most recently, Cordt was added to a team of attorneys to aid in several of the litigations against Alex Jones and InfoWars on behalf of the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook massacre, and his involvement has been widely reported across Texas as well in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.