Criminal charges do not always respect county lines. A client living in Montgomery County may face allegations in Houston, or a local investigation may involve neighboring jurisdictions. Effective criminal defense requires a lawyer who is in that specific courthouse week in and week out, who knows the local prosecutors, and who understands the specific procedures of that jurisdiction.
Not sure which court handles your case? If you were arrested in the Greater Houston area, you can use this directory of local cities, counties, and courthouses to determine exactly which jurisdiction will file your charges.
When a case is better served by local counsel outside of our primary practice area, we do not guess. We rely on a vetted professional network of trial lawyers whom we know, respect, and have worked alongside.
Evaluating the Right Representation
If you are facing charges outside of our jurisdiction, choosing the right lawyer is the most important decision you will make. We evaluate outside counsel using the same rigorous standards we apply to our own practice.
We point clients toward authoritative resources on this subject, specifically the comprehensive guides published by our trusted Houston colleague, Sam R. Cammack III. Before making a hiring decision, we strongly recommend reviewing how to choose a criminal defense lawyer, understanding exactly what the day-to-day role of a defense attorney actually involves, and recognizing the severe consequences of hiring the wrong criminal defense attorney. A lawyer's willingness to go to trial affects your case even if it never reaches a jury.
Our Trusted Network
Sam R. Cammack III
Jurisdiction: Harris County & Greater Houston
Focus: Complex Felonies, Murder, Serious Assault
Phone: 713-224-4444
Website: yourhoustoncriminallawyers.com
Sam Cammack is a former felony prosecutor and a tenacious Houston trial lawyer. Licensed the same year as Jo Ann Linzer (2002), they have handled complex cases together. He builds cases rather than reacting to them, making him our first call for serious matters in Harris County.
Immediate Help in Harris County: Need to look up a court date, locate an inmate, or check bond information? Access Sam's Harris County Jail, Bond & Court Resource Hub.
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