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Allen Tanner has extensive experience in representing people who are facing serious criminal charges. During his years as a criminal defense lawyer, he has represented thousands of individuals charged with all types of felony offenses. He has tried felony jury trials involving capital murder, sexual assault, burglary, aggravated robbery, Medicare fraud and drugs. He has tried 15 death penalty cases to juries in Houston, Victoria, Fredericksburg, Corpus Christi and Austin. His most newsworthy case was that of Angel Maturino Resendez, known as the "Railroad Killer," in February of 2000.
Many of Allen Tanner's clients plead Not Guilty and take their case before a jury. As to the guilt issue, Allen Tanner realizes that nothing in life is more serious than to be falsely accused of committing a crime. He understands that serving time for a crime you did not commit is unimaginable. However, many clients choose to admit their guilt. Allen Tanner then attempts to lessen their punishment whereby they receive pretrial diversion, deferred adjudication or a lesser sentence from a jury. He often uses psychiatric testimony to attempt to explain and mitigate his clients’ actions.
Allen Tanner graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1978 and the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1981. After passing the Texas Bar exam in 1981, he worked as a prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney's office in Houston until 1985, when he opened his own private law practice. The only types of cases he has handled are criminal defense cases. Allen Tanner became Board Certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1989. He has never been disciplined by the state bar of Texas.
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Acquired: 1981
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Posted by Jake | February 12, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Allen Tanner excellent attorney
Mr. Tanner represented me in court on a possession charge (first offense as an adult). He was extremely nice, calm, and made me comfortable about my situation even though it was a serious matter. Allen was incredibly helpful in understanding all the details of my case and what could be done. Mr. Tann...
Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2011 | Criminal Defense
BEST DEFENSE ATTORNEY EVER
I have dealt with many attorneys in the past few years going through a divorce and having a son who tends to get in trouble more than we would like. Out of all of the attorneys we have ever worked with, Allen was by far the nicest and most knowledgeable attorney out there. He was originally appoi...
Posted by Dawn | February 25, 2010
Allen Tanner
I was first introduced to Allen Tanner in August of 2008 through a mutal friend. Allen was working on a case out of town so we discussed my issues over the phone. I can honestly say from the moment I first spoke with Allen I knew he was the lawyer for me. Allen always said that he would be available...
Posted by LNT | November 19, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great lawyer!
Mr. Tanner was referred to me by someone who had hired him before. I was very pleased with his hard work and dedication in fighting my case. I do not believe that anyone could handle my case as well as he did, as he went above and beyond what was expected of him. I felt he was very upfront and honest...
Posted by Elizabeth | November 19, 2009
The BEST!
I found Allen Tanner to be extremely compassionate and understanding during one of the most darkest times of our lives. He was always accomodating, returned phone calls in a timely matter and kept us informed. A price was quoted to us in the beginning and I felt he earned every penny. We now face ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Allen is 100% dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcomes for his clients. He does not shy away from the tough cases."
"When it comes to criminal law in Texas, Allen is one of the most experienced attorneys in the field. However, the thing that will probably strike you even more than his experience and knowledge, is his personable demeanor."
"I have had the great pleasure of working with Mr. Tanner on a number of criminal cases. He is greatly admired among the criminal defense community as one of the most knowledgeable and devoted criminal defense attorneys in Houston. Anyone faced with criminal charges who is lucky enough to have Mr. Tanner as their lawyer is surely in great hands. I consider myself blessed as a young defense attorney to have had the opportunity to work alongside Mr. Tanner and to learn what it means to be a zealous advocate for your clients."
"I am a civil trial lawyer who tries many cases to a verdict. I often go to courthouse to view other trials. I had the pleasure of seeing this lawyer in action during a recent murder trial (his client's nickname was "Monster"). Mr. Tanner not only obtained a rare not guilty verdict, but he was clearly the best lawyer in the room. I enjoyed watching him navigate through some difficult facts and convince the jurt that there was reasonable doubt. I have him at the top of my list for any criminal law referrals"
"Allen Tanner is a dedicated and hard working attorney. He is a trial attorney who is always ready to fight the good fight. He treats his his clients with dignity and respect and has true empathy for their situations which are often bleak. Allen is also generous with his advise. As a young lawyer he often helped me by providing me with forms, explanations of the law and procedure, or simple words encouragement. I value Allen as a friend and endorse him as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Allen Tanner is one of the hardest working criminal defense attorneys in town. He is a very detailed and thorough attorney, and he has developed winning courtroom skills. His personality is loved and respected by all, and he is an excellent attorney."
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2017
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1985 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Allen Tanner
1981 - 1985
Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office
1985 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
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