Texas Lawyers - Houston

Firm: The Downey Law Firm

The Downey Building , Houston , Texas 77004

Practice Areas: Violent Crime

Mr. Downey was born in Canton, Massachusetts. He attended Noble and Greenough School in Dedham Massachusetts. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. While a student in law school, Mr. Downey was chosen to become one of a select group of students to compete in national events as a member of the American Trial Lawyer’s Association (ATLA) Mock Trial Team. He obtained his law degree in 1993 and was one of a very limited group of applicants to be hired before graduation by the Trial Division of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in Houston, Texas. Mr. Downey served as a trial prosecutor with the District Attorney’s Office until December 1998. He is licensed throughout the State of Texas as well as in the federal courts of the Southern District of Texas. Mr. Downey is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Specialization.. While serving as a prosecutor for Harris County, Mr. Downey held a variety of positions within the District Attorney’s Office and acted as lead trial prosecutor in over 60 jury trials. He was selected to serve as the Chief Prosecutor in charge of two misdemeanor courts including the newly created County Criminal Court at Law No. 15. During his tenure, Mr. Downey achieved Assistant Chief Felony Prosecutor status and was responsible for prosecuting a wide variety of crimes including murder and other first-degree felony crimes.. During his last year with the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Downey was selected to join the Civil Rights Division where he focused his efforts on the investigation and prosecution of law enforcement personnel accused of civil rights violations. He was a member of the Harris County District Attorney’s Shooting Investigation Team which was responsible for examining every officer-related shooting in Harris County in which a citizen was injured.. As a prosecutor, Mr. Downey worked closely with members of numerous police agencies including the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff’s Department, the Texas Rangers, DEA, FBI, ATF, the Secret Service, the Internal Affairs Division and the Department of Justice.. To date, none of the convictions Mr. Downey obtained as a prosecutor have ever been reversed on appeal.. In December 1998, Mr. Downey left the District Attorney’s Office to establish his own firm. In June 2002, Mr. Downey founded The Downey Law Firm at its present location at 2814 Hamilton Street in downtown Houston. He devotes the majority of his practice to representing individual citizens and corporate clients charged with state and federal crimes. His office is staffed with additional attorneys who assist clients on a wide variety of other matters including, but not limited to family law, personal injury law and general litigation.. Mr. Downey undertakes all criminal cases with an eye toward obtaining a dismissal of all charges. He educates all of his clients as to the nature of the charges they face and the legal ramifications of any outcomes that might occur. Mr. Downey has successfully defended citizens accused of a wide range of charges including virtually all forms of felonies and misdemeanors.. Over the years, Mr. Downey has developed a strong working relationship with judges, prosecutors, members of law enforcement, and fellow members of the defense bar. He works hard to maintain a reputation within the community as a vigorous advocate for his clients and an aggressive trial attorney.. Mr. Downey is a former member of the Texas District and County Attorney’s Association. He is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas’ Criminal Justice Section as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (TCDLA), and the Harris County Criminal Lawyer’s Association (HCCLA).. Additionally, Mr. Downey has appeared as a legal commentator on criminal matters for MSNBC, The Abrams Report, Court TV and the Catherine Crier Show.

Firm: Citizen Law Firm

2616 S Lp W , Houston , Texas 77054

Practice Areas: General Litigation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Firm: The Law Offices of Clyde W. Burleson, P.C.

1533 W Alabama St , Houston , Texas 77006

Practice Areas: Administrative , Business Organizations, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Real Estate , DUI & DWI

The Best Houston DWI Lawyer. Houston DWI Lawyer Clyde W. Burleson, P.C. is the Houston DWI lawyer that other lawyers call when they need help. He is a former Assistant District Attorney and served as one of the chief prosecutors for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). He is a leader in all aspects of alcohol-related law and legal defense. He is an expert in Field Sobriety Testing and has taken the same training courses police agencies require for their officers.. He knows and understands not only the laws but also the intricate science underpinning a DWI charge. Most importantly, Mr. Burleson has successfully tried – not simply pleaded out – numerous DWI cases to the benefit of his DWI clients. Call Clyde Burleson today to get the Best Houston DWI lawyer.. Clyde is the Top Houston DWI Lawyer & He Knows DWI Defense.. DWI is a CRIMINAL charge, not a misdemeanor like a traffic ticket. A conviction for DWI could ruin your life. Don’t mess around. You need a proven DWI lawyer that knows the crucial elements a defense strategy must include.

Firm: Roberts Markland, LLP

2555 N Macgregor Way , Houston , Texas 77004

Practice Areas: Wrongful Death

Mr. Markland has been awarded a Rising Star from Super Lawyers in 2013, 2014, and 2015.  Throughout his legal career, Mr. Markland has tried more than 50-plus trials to verdict. His experience has afforded him a wide range of clients and trials where he has represented several Fortune 500 Companies and former NFL players.. Due to Mr. Markland’s extensive experience, he has had incredible success managing litigation in both criminal and complex civil litigation. His work ethic and ability are second to none.  Clients have found Mr. Markland open and reassuring, bringing passion into the courtroom and office every day.

Firm: Morgan Legal Group PLLC

440 Louisiana St., , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Wrongful Death

Experienced accident investigator, attorney, and advocate.. Former big oil safety manager and accident investigator using his experience, knowledge, and training to represent you to ensure you get the justice you deserve.. Clinton attended law school after gaining invaluable experience from a fifteen-year nonlegal professional career spanning across multiple industries. During his career, Clinton developed skills and experience that set him apart as an attorney.. The most notable of which is training and experience investigating accidents. Clinton’s final role before attending law school was as a Safety Manager for one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world. In this role, he was tasked with investigating the most serious of accidents. Clinton uses this unique training and experience to better advocate for his clients.. During law school, Clinton clerked for the Honorable Justice Jane Bland in the First Court of Appeals of Texas and a personal injury law firm in Houston, TX. This experience gave Clinton vital legal experience. In addition to these clerkships, during law school, Clinton gained invaluable experience as a volunteer counseling Texans who could not afford to hire an attorney. Clinton volunteered over 150 hours during his law school career serving people who could not afford legal representation.. Clinton graduated Summa Cum Laude from South Texas College of Law Houston. He is licensed and admitted to practice law in all Texas State Courts and the United States District Court Southern District of Texas.

Firm: Ernster Law Firm PLLC

1214 Elgin Street , Houston , Texas 77004

Practice Areas: Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Cletus grew up in Cuero, Texas. He is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School (1986), Trinity University (1990) and Thurgood Marshall School of Law (1995).  He also attended the University of Houston as a graduate student, focusing on American History.  He began his law career in Houston working for the law firm Taylor & Cire, a personal injury litigation firm that handled a variety of injury and death related cases on behalf of plaintiffs.  Mr. Ernster’s law practice experience has included personal injury, civil rights, employment discrimination and racial profiling litigation.  In addition, he worked on the Texas Supreme Court case Haussecker v. Childs, 974 S.W.2d 31 (), a legal malpractice lawsuit.  As an attorney, he has been recognized for achievement by the Texas NAACP, receiving a 2005 Special President’s Award.  In that same year, the NAACP Houston presented him with an Alex Award for Legal Excellence.  In addition, Mr. Ernster has received Congressional Recognition for outstanding efforts to fight for racial justice and equality for all and was a guest speaker at a University of Texas Symposium on Consumer Racial Profiling.  He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, College of the State Bar of Texas, Lawyers of Distinction, the Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit, Houston Bar Association, the National Police Accountability Project, the National Employment Lawyers Association and is a past board member of the Houston Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association.

Firm: The Craighead Law Firm, PLLC

440 Louisiana , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I am a Texas litigator who focuses on employment law, personal injury, and business disputes. I have represented a large spectrum of clients from individuals who were injured on the job up to massive Fortune 500 companies. If you have an issue, I can help you!

Firm: Clay S. Conrad

Looney & Conrad, P.C. , HOUSTON , Texas 77079

Practice Areas: Appeals

Fannin Street , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: General Practice

Firm: Law Office of Chukwudi Egbuonu

4141 Southwest Freeway , Houston , Texas 77027

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Chukwudi "Chuck" Egbuonu represents employees and consumers in complex legal matters. His litigation experience includes trial and appellate practice in both federal and state courts involving an active docket of employment matters.  He has successfully mediated numerous cases and has authored winning briefs in matters involving retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, whistleblower reprisal, breach of contract, and wrongful discharge.. Mr. Egbuonu graduated magna cum laude from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.  While in law school, he served as an Associate Editor for the Thurgood Marshall Law Review and as a Staff Member for the inaugural edition of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Gender, Race, and Justice Law Journal.  Mr. Egbuonu also served on the National Executive Board for the National Black Law Students Association as the Regional Chair for the Rocky Mountain Region.. Mr. Egbuonu served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Kenneth M. Hoyt, United States District Court in the Southern District of Texas.  Prior to entering solo practice, Mr. Egbuonu was an associate at Watts & Associates, a plaintiff litigation boutique in Houston, Texas.. Mr. Egbuonu spends his free time volunteering and playing golf. He is a 2007 graduate of Tarleton State University with a B.B.A. in Finance.

Firm: Simmons & Fletcher, P.C.

9821 Katy Fwy #590 , Houston , Texas 77024

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Chris Fletcher has a well-deserved reputation of being a tireless and effective advocate at the place where it truly counts: the courthouse. Rigorously trained as a trial lawyer at the famously intense Baylor University School of Law, Chris graduated with top honors and hit the ground rolling.  Chris has secured justice for numerous injured clients and is known as Keith Fletcher, version 2.0, for having the demeanor of his father combined with a passion for innovation.. Chris refuses to be intimidated by any faceless and godless corporation refusing to do what’s right. Unjust insurance companies should note: Chris Fletcher is willing and able to fight them to the end.. If you need an effective, tireless, and skilled attorney in your corner, Chris Fletcher is ready, willing, and able to fight for you.. Chris is a member of St. Philip Presbyterian Church in Houston.

Firm: City Of Houston Legal Department

900 Bagby, 4th Floor , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Litigation

Ms. Martin has litigated a wide range cases from inception, through trial or arbitration and appeal. Ms. Martin has significant experience in commercial disputes, employment litigation, including non-compete issues, and numerous other general litigation issues. Additionally, Ms. Martin has developed particular expertise in appellate practice, briefing numerous appeals in state and federal court, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the Texas Supreme Court.

Firm: Tritico Rainey, PLLC

601 Sawyer St., Suite 200 , Houston , Texas 77007

Practice Areas: Administrative , Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Education , Environmental , Criminal Defense

CHRISTOPHER L. TRITICO. Christopher L. Tritico, a native of Houston, Texas, received his Bachelors Degree at Sam Houston State University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence at South Texas College of Law.. Mr. Tritico is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and the Tenth Circuits, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas.   He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, The Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and The Houston Bar Association.  Mr. Tritico was named one of Texas Super Lawyers 2003-2008- 2014 by Texas Monthly Magazine.  Mr. Tritico was named one of the Top Lawyers for the People by H Texas Magazine in 2005-2014.  Named one of Texas Top rated lawyers 2012 and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers, 2012.. A criminal defense his entire career, Mr. Tritico has handled cases in both state and federal courts; cases ranging from environmental law to capital murder.  Mr. Tritico has represented notable athletes such as Moses Malone, former Houston Rocket, Gary Sheffield, All-Star third baseman for the Florida Marlins and Julio Lugo, former Houston Astro.  In 1997 Mr. Tritico was one of the trial lawyers who represented Timothy McVeigh in the Oklahoma City Bombing Case.  Since 1988, Mr. Tritico has represented the Houston Federation of Teachers; with more than 6,000 members it is the largest teachers’ union in the State of Texas.  Mr. Tritico has represented the rights of union members at administrative trials before a Certified Hearing Examiner, the Board of Education for the Houston Independent School District, and the Texas Education Agency.  In addition to the Houston Federation of Teachers Mr. Tritico represents the Employee Federation of North Harris Montgomery Community College District.  Further, he has represented teachers’ interest in both criminal district court and civil district court in Harris County, Texas.. Mr. Tritico began his career as an associate of famed attorney Richard “Racehorse” Haynes.  After leaving Mr. Haynes’ office in 1994, Mr. Tritico started his present firm Tritico Rainey, P. L.L.C. in 2011.  A regular speaker to the Houston Federation of Teachers and other groups, Mr. Tritico has presented workshops in areas such as administrative rights and techniques for avoiding false allegations of child abuse.  In 1988, Mr. Tritico authored an article entitled “Investigative Techniques Every Lawyer Should Know.”  In 1997 he authored “Teacher Contracts and the Hearing Process: The Road to Victory” The Houston Lawyer, March/April 1997, Vol. 34, No.5 and in 2008 he authored “Collision Course: When Criminal Law and School Law Meet” Voice for the Defense, October 2008, Vol 37, No. 8. Mr. Tritico has appeared on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Night Line, CBS Evening News, Meet the Press, Dateline NBC, 20/20, CNN, Fox News Channel, Court TV and others both nationally and internationally.  Mr. Tritico is the host of Fox26Law and The RoundUp on Fox, 26, KRIV and the legal analyst for Fox 26 and New Radio 740 KTRH in Houston.

Firm: Christopher Todd Morrison

1306 Dorothy St , Houston , Texas 77008

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy

Firm: Chris A. Spofford, Family Law Attorney

3000 Weslayan , Houston , Texas 77027

Practice Areas: Family

Your Family Law Rights: You have rights that are protected under Texas Family Law, and you have choices. The best Houston family law attorney is the one who can listen to you, and help you decide the right course for you and the ones you care about. We will help you learn and make confident decisions about Divorce -- Child Custody -- Child Support -- Property Division -- Spousal Support -- Marital Agreements -- Paternity -- Step-Parent Adoption -- Domestic Violence -- and other family issues. Ask about alternatives to Divorce Litigation -- Mediation or Collaborative Family Law.. Chris A. Spofford has been defending the rights of men and women in Texas Family Law matters since 1986 and founded his own law office in 1993. Over that time, he has handled thousands of divorce and Family Law matters. Chris has tried everything from a one hour dispute to a month long trial. He has extensive experience with courts and family law judges in Harris County, Fort Bend County and Brazoria County.. He has distinguished himself during intense courtroom trials as well as by innovating in alternatives to family law litigation, such as divorce mediation and collaborative family law.. Chris A. Spofford was Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1993, and re-certified in 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013. He earned the distinction of being a Super Lawyer as published in Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazine in 2009 and has been noted as one of Houston's Top Family Lawyer for numerous years. Chris has served on the board and as president of Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists; director on the board of the Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section and the Houston Lawyer Referral Service. He was among the first lawyers in Texas trained in collaborative family law (January 2000). He has participated in numerous family law cases using the collaborative model; is a member of the International Association of Collaborative Professionals; and is a member of the first Collaborative Law practice group to be formed in the Houston area. He completed mediation training in 1993 and has mediated more than 1,000 family law cases.

Firm: The Morrell Law Firm

3730 Kirby Dr, Suite 1030 , Houston , Texas 77005

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

The Morrell Firm specializes in 18 Wheeler & Commercial Truck Wrecks.  We serve people who are physically and emotionally injured as a result of injustice. Every person at this firm has a fire inside of them to be the best at what they do so they can better serve others.. Chris started his career at the District Attorney’s office and eventually left to follow his wife for her training treating children with cancer at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. From my experience having tried over 50 jury trials to verdict I’ve found that juries almost always do the right thing.  If you need help with serious injuries involving a Car or Commercial Truck Wreck call or text us. I will always be straight with you and transparent about everything.. ____________________________________________________________________________________________. Results:$7,000,000 SettlementNeck Surgery: Commercial Truck Wreck. $3,000,000 SettlementChild TBI: 18 Wheeler Wreck. $1,600,000 SettlementBack Surgery: 18 Wheeler Wreck. $1,350,000 SettlementCervical Spine Injury: Commercial Bus Wreck. Case Types:18 Wheeler & Commercial Truck WrecksUber/Lyft/Amazon Car WrecksMotorcycle WrecksTraumatic Brain InjuriesCatastrophic InjuriesWrongful Death. Honors & Awards:• Specialize in Commercial Truck Wrecks• Former Felony DA (Prosecuted Murder Cases)• Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Less than 1%)• Super Lawyer (Only 2.5% Selected in TX)• Top 100 Verdicts in Texas (Top Verdicts)• Top 50 Verdicts in Personal Injury (Top Verdicts)

Firm: Doug Murphy Law Firm

902 Heights Blvd. , Houston , Texas 77008

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: The Law Office of Henderson and Hall

5535 Memorial Drive Suite 1165 , Houston , Texas 77007

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Chris Henderson is one of the founding partners of The Law Office of Henderson and Hall. He has experience handling a wide variety of criminal and civil accusations. Before forming Henderson and Hall, Chris was a prosecutor at the Galveston County District Attorney's Office. While there, he worked in the trial bureau where he participated in several high profiled criminal cases. After four years as a prosecutor, Chris went into private practice focusing on both criminal and civil litigation.

Firm: Clyde J Moore - Attorney At Law

6001 Savoy Dr , Houston , Texas 77036

Practice Areas: General Litigation, Personal Injury, Legal Services

Firm: Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.

9821 Katy Freeway , Houston , Texas 77024

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Drunk Driving Accidents, Brown Recluse Spider Bites, Vehicle Defects, Products Liability, Premises Liability, Serious Injury, Industrial Accidents, Brain Injury, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites