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Houston Criminal Defense Attorney | Lisa Shapiro Strauss
Lisa Shapiro Strauss Attorney at Law has provided aggressive, effective criminal defense representation for individuals in Houston, Harris County, and Texas for 25 years. Our legal team, led by former prosecutor Lisa Shapiro Strauss, is dedicated to safeguarding clients' rights and criminal records. With a sophisticated understanding of the justice system from both prosecutorial and defense perspectives, we devote substantial time, talent, and resources to each case.Our firm offers flexible payment plans, virtual consultations via video conferencing, and secure online communication through MyCase portal. We are committed to making the legal process as easy as possible while achieving optimal outcomes through dismissals, reduced charges, plea bargains, or trial defense.
Services
Criminal Defense
Assault Charges
Domestic Violence
Theft Charges
Shoplifting Defense
Evading Arrest
Probation Violations
Expungement
DWI Defense
Felony Offenses
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Former Harris County Chief Prosecutor with insider knowledge of prosecutorial tactics
- 25+ years of experience handling 1000+ criminal cases in Harris County courts
- Proven track record of dismissed charges and reduced sentences
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal consultations
- Tailored defense strategies leveraging local court familiarity
Associations and certifications
- Lead Counsel Verification in Criminal Law
What people say
Case dismissed
Effective defense strategies
Compassionate representation
Local court expertise
Flexible payment options
Services
Criminal Defense
Our firm provides comprehensive criminal defense for felony and misdemeanor charges in Houston and Harris County. With former prosecutor insight, we develop strategic defenses for assault, theft, DWI, and other offenses. Our 25+ years of experience navigating Texas courts helps clients achieve dismissals, reduced charges, or favorable plea agreements while protecting their rights throughout the legal process.
Domestic Violence Defense
We defend clients against domestic violence and family assault allegations in Harris County courts. Leveraging former prosecutor experience, we challenge false accusations, negotiate plea bargains, and pursue case dismissals. Our defense strategies address assault family member charges, protective orders, and long-term consequences affecting child custody and employment opportunities for clients facing serious felony or misdemeanor allegations.
Theft Charges Defense
Our firm defends all theft-related offenses including shoplifting, burglary, robbery, and fraud in Houston courts. We challenge evidence sufficiency, negotiate pretrial diversions, and pursue charge dismissals based on lack of intent or mistaken identity. With experience handling cases from $100 shoplifting citations to $300,000+ felony thefts, we protect clients' futures against employment and housing impacts from criminal records.
Evading Arrest Defense
We represent clients facing evading arrest, evading detention, and resisting arrest charges in Texas. Our defense strategies challenge unlawful detentions, officer identification issues, and excessive force claims. With former prosecutor insight, we negotiate reduced charges or dismissals for cases involving vehicle evasion, failure to identify, or physical resistance during law enforcement encounters in Harris County.
Expungement Services
Our firm helps eligible clients clear criminal records through expungement and deferred adjudication in Houston. We guide clients through complex legal processes to seal misdemeanor and felony records affecting employment, housing, and educational opportunities. With prosecutor experience, we effectively demonstrate eligibility for record clearance based on case dismissals, acquittals, or completed probation requirements.
People
Lisa Shapiro Strauss
Attorney at Law
Lisa Shapiro Strauss is a former Harris County prosecutor with 25+ years of criminal defense experience. She founded her Houston law firm after serving as Domestic Violence Court Chief Prosecutor. Board-certified by the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, she combines prosecutorial insight with aggressive defense strategies to protect clients' rights in felony and misdemeanor cases across Texas.
Questions
What are the potential penalties for assault convictions in Harris County?
Penalties range from Class C misdemeanors (up to $500 fine) to first-degree felonies (5-99 years prison). Factors include injury severity, weapon use, and prior convictions.
Can domestic violence charges be dismissed in Houston?
Yes, charges may be dismissed through pretrial diversion, insufficient evidence challenges, or by demonstrating false allegations. Our firm has secured multiple dismissals for assault family member cases.
How does a theft conviction affect future opportunities?
Theft convictions can hinder employment, housing, and professional licensing. Even misdemeanors appear on background checks, making experienced legal defense crucial to avoid long-term consequences.
What should I do immediately after being charged with evading arrest?
Contact an attorney before speaking to police. Preserve evidence like video footage and witness statements. Avoid discussing the case with law enforcement to prevent self-incrimination.
Can I get a shoplifting charge reduced to a Class C misdemeanor?
Yes, through plea negotiations or demonstrating mitigating circumstances. Our firm has successfully reduced charges and secured dismissals for clients facing shoplifting allegations in Houston.
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