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Kent A Schaffer

Kent A Schaffer

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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2 endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 65% Criminal Defense
    28 years
  • 35% Federal Crime
    28 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    712 Main Street
    31st Floor
    Houston, TX 77002
    Office: 713-228-●●●● - show
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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“Very pleased”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-09-26 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I recently was charged with a serious felony offense. I went to see Mr. Schaffer and at first I was a little put off by the price. The several other... more
5 star rating

“Five Star Criminal Defense Makes All The Difference to Your Case”

Posted by: Gadget Girl, 2008-12-25 11 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: It seems like when a person has been accused of a crime, and their freedom is in question, having the right attorney makes all the difference. Kent... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

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Sara Azari

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Sara Azari , Los Angeles (CA), 4 months ago
Jeffrey Alan Lustick

Kent was co-counsel with many other lawyers and me in a 34 co-defendant federal criminal case in Seattle in 2005-2006. This was a complex, high... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeffrey Lustick , Bellingham (WA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 28 years since Kent A Schaffer was first licensed to practice law in TX.
  • 12 years since Kent A Schaffer was first licensed to practice law in DC.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Bires and Schaffer 1988–present
Of Counsel at Schaffer, Lambright, Odom, and Sparks 1981–1998

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Houston Law JD - Juris Doctor 1981
University of Texas System, Austin BA - Bachelor of Arts 1978

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Lawyers for the People H Texas Magazine 2009
Texas Super Lawyers Texas Monthly Magazine 2008
See all 6 awards

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Director National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1997–2000
Member State Bar of Texas Public Affairs Committee 1998–2000
See all 14 association entries

Portfolio

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
When Criminal Law & Family Law Collide Advanced Family Law Seminar 2004
Parallel Investigations, Criminal & Civil Defending Criminal Cases 2003
See all 6 speaking engagements