Board Certified in DUI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense
2020 - Lifetime
Top 3 DWI Lawyers in Houston
2020
Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters
2010-Present
Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas by Thompson Reuters
2019-2020
The only DWI Attorney selected
Top 100 Super Lawyers in Houston by Thompson Reuters
2017-2020
The only DWI Attorney selected
AVVO Client’s Choice Award
2019-2021
Board Certified in DUI Law by DUI Defense Lawyers Association
2018 - Lifetime
Board Certified in Criminal Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2018 - Lifetime
DUI Defense Lawyers Association Secretary
2018
AV Rated as Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell
2014-Present
ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Graduate
2014-Lifetime
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
2014-Present
Charter Member & Board of Directors DUI Defense Lawyers Association
2013-Present
AVVO Rated 10/10: Superb
2010-Present
Axion Laboratories Forensic Chromatography Course Graduate
2012-2014
Lawline.com Faculty Member
2011-Present
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime Member
Lifetime
LawQA Legal Advisor
2010-Present
Rising Star - Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters
2010-2013
Trial Lawyers College: Closing Argument
May 2013
Lawline.com, Furthered 40 Attorneys in the Nation
2012
Trial Lawyers College: Voir Dire Workshop
April 2011
Trial Lawyers College: Psychodrama Workshop
June 2010
State Honors
TCDLA
Board of Directors
2020
TCDLA DWI Trial Warrior
2016-Present
TCDLA Associate Board Member
2014-2016
TCDLA Board Member
2016-2019
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys “10 Best” Attorneys for the State of Texas
2014
TCDLA: DWI Committee Chair
2013-2018
TCDLA: Young Attorneys Co-Chair
2011-2012
The College of the State Bar of Texas
2011-Present
Texas Monthly: Top Young Lawyers in Texas – Rising Star
2011
Forensic Science Commission
2015
Local Honors
HCCLA President-Elect
2020
HCCLA President-Elect
2019
Vice President of HCCLA
2018
H Texas Magazine: Houston’s Top Lawyer for Criminal Defense
2014-Present
Houstonia Magazine Top Lawyers in Houston – Criminal Defense
2015-Present
HCCLA: Elected Board of Directors
2012-Present
HCCLA: Unsung Hero Award
2012
HCCLA: Lead Counsel for Second Chair Program
2010-2015
King XXVI Krewe of Maximilian – Galveston Mardi Gras
2013
Harris County Public Defender’s Office FACT Program Mentor
2013-2015
Organizations & Committees
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- National College for DUI Defense
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Chemical Society
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Texas Young Trial Lawyers Association
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Houston Bar Association
- Krewe of Maximilian Galveston Mardi Gras
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
- BRA-021/Heights Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Sam Hoger MMA Muay Thai
