Any criminal conviction can bring life-changing consequences such as jail or prison time, fines, probation, barriers to housing or loans, revoked professional licenses, and difficulty finding employment. It can even cost you your gun rights.
From the moment you contact us, we spring into action. An intake specialist gathers your case details and accesses reports or records.
Shortly after, a senior trial attorney will call you to learn more about your case and start identifying legal strategies.
Once you retain us, we build your defense — including help with bond, jail release (even after hours), and favorable pre-trial conditions.
Decades of Combined Experience
Our attorneys have a combined 400 years of experience and have successfully handled thousands of criminal cases, from marijuana offenses and DWIs to murder.
Our Houston team includes lawyers who have devoted their careers to criminal defense, a former prosecutor who provides insight into the state’s approach, and a certified DWI Scientist who challenges blood and breath tests. You also benefit from the perspective of a former deputy sheriff, an ex-judge, and a former FBI agent on staff.
We have a 99% success rate in Houston criminal cases. We know your future is on the line, and we’re committed to protecting it.
Personalized Legal Representation
No two cases are alike. We develop a custom strategy for each client and limit the number of cases we take to ensure you get our full attention. We return all calls and texts the same business day.
Our team will investigate thoroughly, challenge evidence, negotiate with prosecutors, and, if necessary, fight for you at trial. Our number one goal is a dismissal.
We Fight to Protect Your Rights and Future
We don't back down. You can count on us every step of the way to provide:
- A diverse range of experience: When you hire us, you get the collective strength of our entire firm, including former prosecutors, judges, and a deputy sheriff. We even have an ex-FBI agent, and several of our attorneys are fluent in Spanish.
- Aggressive protection of your rights: We ensure police and prosecutors follow proper procedures at every stage.
- Relentless negotiations: Even if conviction seems likely, we will aggressively fight for reduced charges, alternative sentencing, or dismissals whenever possible.
- Support and guidance: We’re here to answer your questions and guide you through each step of the process. We limit our caseloads to ensure that your case receives our complete attention.
Types of Criminal Cases We Handle in Houston
Michael & Associates defends clients against nearly every type of criminal charge, including:
- DWI and DUI: From first-time offenses to intoxication manslaughter, we’ve seen it all. Our team includes certified DWI Scientists with in-depth knowledge of blood and breath testing, often surpassing that of the prosecution.
- Drug offenses: Whether it’s simple possession or drug trafficking, we aggressively fight every charge.
- Felonies: Felony charges in Texas are wide-ranging and carry serious consequences. We work tirelessly to have them reduced or dismissed.
- Misdemeanors: We handle Class A, B, and many Class C offenses with the seriousness they deserve.
- Assault: From simple assault to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, we understand the nuances of these charges.
- Domestic violence (Family violence): A single call to the police can result in an arrest. Where warranted, we can seek affidavits of non-prosecution.
- Probation violations: If you’re facing revocation of your probation, you could have to serve out your original sentence. We can help.
- Homicide: From criminally negligent homicide to capital murder, every murder case requires careful planning and aggressive defense. Don’t entrust your life to an overworked public defender – our team will dedicate time and resources.
- Theft and property crimes: Shoplifting, embezzlement, fraud, and more – we scrutinize every detail to build a strong defense.
We also handle expunctions and record sealing, as well as trespassing, burglary, terroristic threats, harassment, evading arrest, weapons charges, and traffic violations.
No matter the charge, we develop a customized defense strategy built around the unique facts of your case.
