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Samuel E. Bassett

Samuel E. Bassett

10.0

Superb

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

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Contributor level 8

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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

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Sam handled a felony case for me. He did a very good job.”

Posted by: ET, 2 months ago.

Client Review: Today, I was enjoying my son and realized how much I appreciated Sam's work on a criminal case a few months ago. He gave me my life back and I will... more
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5 star rating

“Best lawyer around town”

Posted by: a Domestic Violence client, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Sam is by far the best attorney I could have asked for. I was accused of aggravated assault w/ bodily injury and got a deferred prosecution deal for... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Kiele Linroth Pace

Sam is a fantastic attorney and has a great reputation at the courthouse and among his peers. I wholeheartedly endorse him.

Endorsement from lawyer: Kiele Pace , Austin (TX), About 1 month ago
Shane Peter Phelps

Sam Bassett is one of the best criminal defense attorneys I know. He has more than two decades experience as a defense attorney and is a leader in... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Shane Phelps , Bryan (TX), 7 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

25 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 03/14/2013

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

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 54 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
25 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
7 Answers marked helpful by other users
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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