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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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A licensed attorney since 1994 and a former prosecutor, Eric J. Davis is our senior attorney and has successfully represented numerous individuals in simple and complex criminal cases.  Mr. Davis routinely defends both federal and state court criminal cases.  He has extensive experience as a criminal defense attorney and has tried over 100 jury trials.  He has won over 80 percent of the cases he has tried and has successfully defended many types of cases, including multiple murder cases.. Mr. Davis graduated from Howard University with honors in 1991 and from Tulane University Law School with honors in 1994.  He was trained by legendary trial attorney Gerry Spence at his Trial Lawyer's College and honed his trial skills by learning from some of the best trial lawyers in the country at the college.  Following graduation, Mr. Davis was asked to join the staff of the Trial Lawyer's College.

Jon D. Stephenson is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and licensed to practice in Texas courts as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. His aggressive defense style as a DWI defense attorney stems from vast prosecution experience with Harris County District Attorney’s Office where he had served as a chief prosecutor in the Felony Trial Bureau Division, Misdemeanor Division, Grand Jury Division, and Intake Division.. Jon also served as a Major Narcotics Prosecutor of the Special Crimes Major Offenders Division. As a prosecutor, Jon oversaw the successful prosecutions of capital murderers, robbers, rapists, major narcotics traffickers, and intoxication related offenders.  While Jon was a prosecutor he taught Strategic Cross-Examination for the National District Attorney’s Association, Prosecutor Trial Skills for the Texas District and County Attorney’s Association, and taught classes on the topic of Search Warrants and the Code of Criminal Procedure at the Houston Police Department Academy.. Since becoming a criminal defense lawyer Jon has successfully defended clients on charges of DWI, intoxication assault, aggravated robbery, possession of controlled substances, assault, environmental crimes and other various offenses.. Harris County District Attorney's Office, Houston, Texas (2002-2011). Felony Trial Bureau Division - (2006-2011). 351st District Court - Chief Prosecutor. Intake Division - Chief Prosecutor. Grand Jury Division - Chief Prosecutor. Special Crimes/Major Offenders Division - (2008-2009). Major Narcotics Prosecutor. Misdemeanor Division - (2004-2006). Chief Prosecutor - County Criminal Court at Law No. 6. Driving While Intoxicated, Capital Murder, Murder, Felony Murder, Assault, Aggravated Assault, Theft, Possession of Controlled Substances, Aggravated Robbery, Robbery, Manslaughter, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Sexual Assault, and Injury to a Child.. National District Attorney's Association - Strategic Cross-Examination Training Course (2008). Texas District and County Attorney's Association - Prosecutor Trial Skills Course (2008). Houston Police Department Academy - Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 18 - Search Warrants (2011). State Bar of Texas (2004). United States District Court, Southern District Of Texas (2010). Legal:University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, J.D. (2004). Prelegal:Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa. B.A. English Literature, (Cum Laude) (1999-2001);. Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas (1998-1999)

Leslie enjoys zealously advocating for her client’s rights. Leslie started her legal career as a prosecutor at the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office. She began working there as an intern in 2012 and ultimately left the DA’s office as a felony prosecutor. During her time at the DA’s office, Leslie was able to prosecute hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanor drug charges all the way to serious aggravated felony offenses. Leslie has tried a multitude of cases in front of both Judges and Juries with favorable outcomes.. Leslie was raised in Friendswood, Texas. After graduating from high school, she attended the University of Texas at Tyler where she received a bachelor’s degree in business management. After college, Leslie attended South Texas College of Law where she received her J.D. in 2015. Leslie was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 2015 and has enjoyed practicing law every day since.

I am a Houston Criminal Defense Attorney and former special crimes prosecutor. I have handled thousands of cases ranging from murder to possession of marijuana.