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Sarah Vernier Wood

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Practice Areas

100% Criminal Defense
7 years, 207 cases

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Reason: Government Attorney

Contact Information

Harris County Public Defender's Office

Assistant Public Defender, Appellate Division

1201 Franklin, 13th Floor

Houston, TX 77002

Office: 713-368-0016
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English

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7 reviews

“One of Houstons Top Lawyers that really cares”

Posted by: a Domestic Violence client, 2010-09-27 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: My family was torn apart in a Family Violence case, I being the victim in the matter became confused, in what proved to be a very drawn... more

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“A Lawyer that cares”

Posted by: David, 2010-05-04 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Sarah came highly recommended by one of the top attorneys in Houston. I don't feel I could have hired a better lawyer to handle my legal dilemma.... more

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9 endorsements

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I endorse Ms. Wood as a very intelligent and well prepared attorney. Though she is a relatively new lawyer, she has aready developed a reputation... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Cynthia Henley , Houston (TX), 6 months ago

sarah is a master trial lawyer and most importantly a decent humane beingI endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Tyrone Moncriffe , Houston (TX), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

License

7 years since Sarah Vernier Wood was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Texas	Eligible To Practice In Texas	2005	03/09/2011

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

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Houston Law Center		Doctor of Jurisprudence, cum laude	2004
University of Texas	Government	Bachelor of Arts, cum laude	2001

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Member of the Year	Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association	2009
Unsung Hero	Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association	2008

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Board of Directors	Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association	2008-present

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Reputation Level 6

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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Through Bandaged Eyes: Batson is Seen	The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association)	2009
The Association Nurtures Advocates with the 2nd Chair Program	The Defender, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association	2008