First, I would absolutely avoid attorneys who charge you for each court appearance.  This type of arrangement may seem to be a better bargain, but most cases get reset 4-6 times on average.  That is without a trial.  What will end up happening is the lawyer will pressure you into pleading your case out because you just cannot afford to keep paying him to come to court.  In this arrangement, you would be better served to plea the first day you come to court.  However, in reality there is investigating that must be done in each case.  There may be many pieces of evidence that could destroy the state’s case and thus cause your case to be dismissed. 

Also, avoid attorneys that plea out cases early on without doing the necessary research.  You can ask any attorney to pull up their last 10 cases on JIMS and see their outcomes on each of them.  There should be a mixture of mostly dismissals, probations, and deferred adjudications.  If you see that the attorney has received convictions and jail time on most of their cases, you can safely assume that they do not really care about their clients and will likely get you the same result.

If possible, note what agency made the arrest and where they are being taken to.  Contact a bonding company and find out how much the bond is.  If you are able to come up with the funds to post the bond, make arrangements with a bonding company to complete the necessary paperwork.  You should also contact an attorney as soon as possible.  Many times an attorney can lower the bond or contact someone in custody and inform them of their rights.

Bonding companies are able to work with you and post the bond for usually 10% of the bond amount.  However, any money you post with a bonding company will not be returned after your case is disposed of. 

I would recommend contacting an attorney first, because an attorney may be able to lower the bond amount.  Also, some courts will not allow you to have an appointed attorney if you are out on bond.  Thus, you will be forced to hire and attorney or the judge will revoke your bond later on.   

There are several bonding companies near the jails.  However, be careful of some bonding companies that will terminate your bond when you get closer to trial because of the risk you may flee.  I always recommend Burn’s Bailbonds, because they are a no non-sense company and I trust them.   You can reach them at

(713) 224-0305

In the field of criminal law, there are no guarantees.  The same case can end in two different results depending on the jury.  If anyone guarantees a result, I would be very cautious.  The only thing that I can guarantee is that I will do my very best to provide you with a favorable outcome.

My rates depend on the type of offense, presence of a prior criminal history, and the facts of the case.

I will work with you to establish a payment plan, or I can accept many forms of collateral.  I am very flexible and will do my best to take care of your needs. 

Yes, I accept all major credit cards including: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

I am located at 1017 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77008.  I am south of 11th Street, next to the Post Office.

I would advise you to do neither.  The breath test is not accurate and may come back with an incorrect result.  The Standard Field Sobriety Tests are designed to make you fail.  These tests are oftentimes difficult for even people who are sober.  They are very technical and officers look for very specific clues.  Unless you know what the officer is looking for, I would recommend others to refuse the test and request for an attorney.  Try to stand as straight as possible and do not lean on anything for balance.   

Everyone has a number of different rights provided by the Constitution.  The most important rights you have to worry about are the right to counsel, right against self-incrimination, and right of due process of law.

At anytime you are being questioned by the police, you have the right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself.  You also have the right to an attorney.  Once you request an attorney, ALL questioning must cease and may not be initiated unless you initiate the questioning.  Thus, I would recommend that you request to speak with your attorney before answering any questions or submitting to any tests. 

I am looking for an attorney who handles something besides criminal.  Do you have anyone to recommend?

Yes, I know many different attorneys that practice various fields of law. I would be more than happy to refer you to someone you can trust.