Sunshine Lael Swallers

Sunshine Lael Swallers
Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 100% Criminal Defense

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

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I practice criminal defense to protect and preserve the rights and dignity of the accused. My background in political resistance naturally evolved into a... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


2 star rating

“OK, never answered the phone”

Posted by: a client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: After repeated calls, I was informed the number she gave out wasn't even her contact. She never answered the phone calls
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5 star rating

“CASE DISMISSED!..”

Posted by: Raul Diaz, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: The family was relieved when the case was dismissed for 14 old Autistic nephew who was unfairly acused and treated as a normal child. Ms Sunshine... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements


James Gary Sullivan

I highly recommend Sunshine Swallers. A true believer, like myself, she fights all the way for the accused who are fortunate enough to have her on... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Sullivan , Houston (TX), About 1 year ago
Danny Karl Easterling

Sunshine Swallers is a fine lawyer who is making her mark in the city of Houston. She has tremendous energy in representing her clients and is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Danny Easterling , Houston (TX), Almost 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

7 years since Sunshine Lael Swallers was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 2006 03/14/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Sole practitioner at Sunshine L. Swallers 2009–present
Associate at Katine & Nechman L.L.P. 2008–2009

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Texas Southern University Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) law 2006
University of Houston Art History BA - Bachelor of Arts 2002

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member: Board of Directors Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association 2009–present
Member ACLU Houston Legal Panel 2008–present
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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
A Legacy of Liberty-Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial Reagan High School Law Day 2009 2009
Sex Tourism--Arrests in the U.S. for Crimes Committed Elsewhere HCDLA Monthly CLE Luncheon 2009
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