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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.

Houston defense attorney Greg Tsioros provides experienced, aggressive criminal defense in Houston and surrounding areas.

As a criminal attorney, I have the privilege of intersecting with people at the most vulnerable time of their life; with a world behind the actions that brought them to our meeting in the first place. It is here that I endeavor to hear their story, get their heart and gain their trust. Trust is essential to me as it is to the ones I help.. It is from that vantage point, I seek to represent my clients’ heart to the judge and the jury if this is a trial case. I ask myself, How do I translate their story into the language of the Judge? How to dress or present them appropriately? Something that distinguishes them but makes them healthy? These are some of the questions that I ask as I am considering the best way to present my case.. I work with a very skilled and competent team to ensure the best possible outcome. It is a role of mediation that I take very seriously and have had over four decades of experience in dealing with the intricacies of such situations and believe me, I am very astute in the process. Call me, and I will listen first with heart and then act with legal precision.

Nathaniel Munier is an experienced former prosecutor who represented the State in all forms of cases.  You can put his experience behind you, and have him fight for your side.  No one should have to represent themselves, not when affordable legal counsel is only just down the road.  We are always available by phone for a free consultation.

Paula Goodhart is a highly respected former criminal court judge, defense attorney and prosecutor. Paula has practiced criminal law for 25 years. Most recently, Paula was the award-winning judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #1 where she served the citizens of Harris County for more than 8 years and presided over more than 200 jury trials and 35,000 criminal cases. While a judge, Paula was twice awarded the highest rating for overall excellence in the misdemeanor courts by both prosecutor and defense attorney members of the Houston Bar Association. She was awarded the 2017 Texas Center for the Judiciary Faculty of the Year award for teaching judges statewide.. Paula began her criminal law career at the Harris County District Attorneys office while still in law school in 1991 and later served as an Assistant District Attorney for nearly 14 years. While at the District Attorney’s Office Paula Goodhart served in many capacities, including District Court chief in the Felony Trial Bureau, the Public Integrity Division of the Governmental Affairs Bureau and the Major Offenders Division of the Special Crimes Bureau. While serving as an Assistant District Attorney, Paula won several awards and taught criminal law at the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Department, Pasadena Police Department, Houston Fire Department and the Harris County Fire Marshall’s Office.. After her career as a prosecutor, Paula took her talent, skills and experience gained from years of investigating, evaluating and trying criminal cases and began a career as criminal defense attorney. While practicing criminal defense, she zealously represented individuals charged with a variety of crimes such as murder, aggravated sexual assault, white collar fraud, driving while intoxicated, drug trafficking, and more. She also successfully represented multiple clients (including police officers and executives) who were under criminal investigation and kept them from being charged with a crime by presenting evidence showing the accusations were meritless. Paula Goodhart has tried over 100 jury trials—from capital murder to driving while intoxicated—as both a prosecutor and defense attorney.. Paula Goodhart graduated with honors from the University of Texas and received her law degree from the University of Houston. Paula has earned respect from the criminal justice community including opponents, peers and the judiciary and has an extensive network of colleagues throughout the state upon whose expertise and experience she can rely to assist her clients.. If you or anyone you know is facing a legal crisis or tragedy, contact Paula Goodhart for representation you can trust.

Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Chief and Special Crimes Prosecutor in Houston, Harris County, Texas - focusing on DWI/DUI and intoxication-related offenses.

The David Smith Law Firm, PLLC serves clients in Harris, Brazoria, & Ft. Bend Counties, in cities such as: Pearland, Angleton, Houston, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Manvel, Alvin, & more, with criminal defense matters. With over 19 years of criminal law experience, David Smith is Board Certified, Criminal Law -- Texas Board of Legal Specialization. David Smith has been a licensed Attorney and Counselor at Law in Texas since 2005.. David Smith is a former Brazoria County prosecutor who gained valuable experience as a felony prosecutor and Chief of the Misdemeanor Division. David tried over 100 cases to a jury, including some of the most serious offenses in Texas, such as Murder, Burglary of a Habitation, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Sexual Assault, & Driving While Intoxicated. David knows how prosecutors think and how they review evidence.. After completing the prerequisites and successfully passing the rigorous Criminal Law Board Certification exam, David Smith became Board Certified, Criminal Law — Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2015.. In 2016, David successfully completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Participant DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Course.. David received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center in 2005, where he excelled at Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.

Criminal defense attorney with a practice focusing on all crimes committed in Texas at the State and Federal level.Experienced trial attorney. Over 45 jury trials in misdemeanor and felony courts in Harris County. Numerous dispositions in criminal cases in Montgomery County and surrounding counties.Impeccable working relationship with prosecutors and court staff.

Joe Vinas has been trying criminal cases for over 15 years.  As a former prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Joe Vinas has tried over 100 criminal cases including Capital Murder, Murder, Aggravated Robbery, Drug Crimes, DWI, Theft, and more.. Joe was a Felony Chief Prosecutor for four years, training other felony prosecutors how to try criminal cases.  Joe also taught over 500 Houston and Tomball Police Officers various aspects of criminal law including the complex area of Arrest, Search, and Seizure.  Several times throughout his career, other lawyers have called on Joe Vinas to teach Continuing Legal Education courses on criminal law.  For two years, Joe volunteered in the Harris County S.T.A.R. Court program.. Joe Vinas knows how to navigate the complex and often confusing world of the criminal justice system.  Call him today at for a FREE CONSULTATION on your criminal case, or visit his website at .

I am a native Houstonian but earned my undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York City.  Texas and New York certainly have their differences. The experiences of living in both places has been a tremendous asset to me.  Likewise, I have been both a prosecutor and an attorney in private practice. Seeing litigation from different sides has helped me offer informed legal aid and direction for my clients.. During the 10 years that I served as a prosecutor and felony district court chief in the major offenders section, I handled a variety of criminal and civil cases, specializing in white-collar crime, civil litigation, DWI, and many others. As a prosecutor, I began to notice that many defendants weren’t receiving proper representation from their attorneys—and most suffered convictions, prolonged sentencing, and higher fines because of it.. It wasn’t long before I decided to launch my own law firm to offer defendants zealous but honest representation. I became board certified in criminal defense law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and established my own law firm in order to provide my clients with legal aid to guide them through the rigors of defense law litigation. To that end, I’ve successfully represented countless clients facing charges ranging from DWI’s to murder—all backed by my experience arguing on both sides of the courtroom.

I was born and raised in the Houston area, and left to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. After graduating with a degree in Political Science, I returned to Houston to attend law school at South Texas College of Law.. During law school, I held an internship with the Harris County Public Defender's Office, and found that my heart and passion lay in defending people and their freedom. Just after becoming licensed as an attorney, I started my own law practice focusing on criminal defense.. Shortly thereafter, I was one of ten young attorneys selected by the Harris County Public Defender's Office to participate in the Future Appointed Counsel Training Program, a pilot program designed to train young defense attorneys. Through that program I was afforded the opportunity to train with Gideon's Promise and their faculty consisting of some of the best public defenders and defense attorneys from across the nation.

I am a former Assistant District Attorney that has devoted 100% of his law practice to defending those accused of crimes. I take great pride in doing the best job possible for each and every client. Call me.

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.

Ben Pearce, has been a pivotal member of Greco Neyland PC from its foundation. Jumping into practice with the seasoned defense attorneys and former prosecutors at Greco Neyland, Ben quickly set out to prove his merit.. Ben is a lifelong Houston resident, and is the first member of his family to become an attorney. He worked his way through college where he would graduate from the University of Texas, Austin with a bachelor’s in Economics and a double minor in Psychology and Business Administration.. After finishing undergrad, Ben attended law school at Thurgood Marshall School of Law back in his hometown of Houston. Capitalizing on a merit-based scholarship earned from his undergraduate accomplishments, Ben was set out to prepare himself to hit the ground running once his inevitable graduation and licensure came to pass. After his first year of law school, Ben started an internship with Attorney Dustan Neyland. This opportunity allowed him to assist on serious cases, a far cry from the hypotheticals presented in the classroom. Such cases included the successful suppression of over 100 pounds of marijuana, not guilty trial verdicts, and practical appellate research.. As with any attorney at Greco Neyland, an understanding of what it takes to prosecute a case is paramount. Ben earned a coveted spot in the Thurgood Marshall School of Law’s academic externship program with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Throughout his final year of law school, he gained practical knowledge of the inner workings of criminal prosecutions.. Ben strives for his goal to provide equality under the law at every opportunity for his clients. From the moment he set out for law school his mind was made up, he wanted to work on matters of substance and have a true impact on the lives of his clients. Of course, nothing matters more than arguing cases that deal with a person’s freedom. He knew he had to become a criminal-defense lawyer.. Ben has found particular aptitude in utilizing the grand jury process to find success for our clients. A process avoided by many attorneys as they decry it a waste of effort which actually requires a defense attorney to work and not just “show up” to court. By breaking down complex and voluminous cases into straightforward presentments, Ben has been able to yield many positive results on cases where prosecutors relied upon quantity over quality of evidence.

Ms. Bové represents clients at trial, on appeal and in postconviction proceedings in state and federal courts, as well as before professional licensing boards. She is admitted to practice in Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas.

Christopher L. Carlson maintains associative relationships with a number of lawyers and expert witnesses to provide a comprehensive legal team for you or your company while maintaining a personal relationship with clients.. ---. I am a true trial lawyer.  My father and grandfather were both lawyers.  My clients hire me when they want a lawyer that is not afraid of the courtroom.  In addition to the hundreds of dismissals my clients walk away with, I have secured Not Guilty after Not Guilty after Not Guilty.  Many times, a trial is the only way to secure justice for clients.  I am committed to do what it takes.