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Samuel E. Bassett

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 50% Criminal Defense
  • 50% Family

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Minton, Burton, Bassett & Collins, A Professional Corporation
    1100 Guadalupe Street
    Austin, TX 78701
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Languages Spoken
  • English

About Me

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I have 2 wonderful children. I enjoy going to my ranch(ette), playing golf and traveling when I have time. I am a long-time U.T. Sports Fan, Dallas Cowboys Fan... more

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Client Reviews

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4.4 star rating 10 reviews
5 star rating

“Good Lawyer”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2011-01-19 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Sam and his staff helped me through a difficult time. He always had my best interests at heart and didn't have to pretend to care. He took good... more
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5 star rating

“Good Work”

Posted by: a client, 2010-09-15 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Sam did a very good job on a DWI case for me. I recommend him highly.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer
Perry Quillin Minton

Since I love Sam like a brother, I guess my vote shouldn't count, but I will vote nonetheless. Sam Bassett is among the top five criminal defense... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Perry Minton , Austin (TX), 4 months ago
Philip David Ray

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bassett understands the law and understands how the facts apply to the law. When hiring someone to defend you, you want... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Philip Ray , Dallas (TX), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

23 years since Samuel E. Bassett was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1988 03/09/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Allison, Yeager & Bassett 1992–2000

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Texas School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988
University of Texas, Austin, Texas, USA Business Bachelor of Business Administration 1985

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Ambassador Award Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2010
Finalist - Texan of the Year Dallas Morning News 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member National College of DUI Lawyers 2005-present
Member State Bar of Texas 2004-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 6
Answers: 15 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
6 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Civil & Criminal Aspects of Family Violence Cases Voice for the Defense 2009

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Junk Science and An Execution in Texas National Defense Investigators Association 2010
Obstacles to Forensic Science Reform 6th Annual National Forensics Seminar 2010
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