Allen Mark Tanner

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Allen Mark Tanner

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime ... +2 more

917 Franklin St Ste 550, Houston, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Allen

Biography

A Winning Defense Gives You Your Life Back! Board Certified in Criminal Law. Call 855-976-4670

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
Sex Crime 20%

20%
Violent Crime 20%

20%
Drug Crime 5%

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2013

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 44 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1981

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Allen Mark Tanner

917 Franklin St Ste 550, Houston, TX, 77002-1741

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The Law Offices of Allen Tanner

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Allen Mark Tanner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Mimi | April 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | White Collar Crime

Excellent A+++ Attorney - “Cream of the Crop”.

Allen Tanner Excellent A+++ attorney. He defended me on a white collar case and it was dismissed!! Word of mouth is how I found him. Next was google search. The two combined, I felt safe and in good hands. My case was dismissed! But I wasn’t prepared for the excellent attorney/client relation...ship through the duration of my case. I had preconceived expectations and communicating with him mostly through his legal assistant is what I was prepared for. Allen Tanner was available for talk and consult from the moment I made contact and through the end. There was not a single phone call or message he did not personally return. Friendly, charismatic, and empathetic, he treats you and makes you feel as if you are his only client and works hard for you. I am absolutely sure I would not have found a better defense attorney. Without doubt, he is - the cream of the crop. Thank you Allen for your professionalism, hard work, compassion and dedication. And above all my Freedom!

Posted by Sal | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer, person and consultant

I was recommended Mr Tanner. When I first met him he gave me a good vibe about him. Over the years due to covid my case was procrastinated. I got to know Mr. Tanner and he always listened to what I had to say even if it wasn't about the case. Just someone to vent to about life. One thing about Mr. T...anner he always told me the truth and kept me informed. This is probably one of the few and greatest lawyers still out there. I greatly appreciated knowing Mr. Tanner. You will not regret hiring him, he will fight for you and your freedom.

Posted by Tim | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Not a better attorney period

Was going through a tuff time in life and facing a divorce on top of criminal charges. This man has been on top of it every step of the way. He isn't just a attorney going through the motions this man actually cares. If your looking for a man who will fight tooth and nail look no further..

Posted by Chris G | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An experienced and professional attorney if there ever was one.

Mr. Tanner is the best attorney that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I was facing serious charges. My stomach was in knots. Allen gave me his experienced counsel on the pros and cons of my available options. My best option was not good. It was simply the least of the bad. After discussing th...em at length, I took his advice and somehow received a judgment that surprised us both. I owe Allen a debt that I will never be able to pay.

Posted by Brad and Shelley Dickey | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer in SETX

Allen Tanner saved my family. He saved my husbands freedom. My husband is a felon and served approximately 5 years in prison on a drug charge 10 years ago. He since straightened his life up and dedicated his life to his family and his sons and is the best man I know. Unfortunately trouble found him ...again this time while he was at work. He was charged with two counts of possession. I found Allen Turner on a Google search and after reading several reviews I knew he was the right choice for us. My husband called him and left him a voicemail explaining what he was facing and within a hour he called back and agreed to take the case. They didn't formally meet until the first court date. Because my husband was a felon we knew we had an uphill battle but Allen Tanner assured us that he was not going to let my husband go back to prison. He worked for us even when we didn't have the money to pay him at the time. He was extremely busy with other cases and still made my husband feel like a priority. He would text my husband on the weekends just to check on him and make sure he was holding up and continue to have faith. After going to court every month for almost a year Mr. Tanner came and told my husband that the case has been dismissed. Harris County is infamous for throwing the book at everyone but especially a felon so hearing those words come out of Mr. Tanners mouth felt better than hitting the lottery. You can't put a pricetag on your life or your freedom. I don't believe that with any other lawyer we would have had seen the same outcome. Allen Tanner is hands down the best attorney but he is also a good person and man. He will work hard for you. I hope this helps anyone out there that may find themselves or a loved one in a similar unfortunate situation and can't decide which attorney to choose from because there are so many but I know we got the best around and our outcome proves it. Thank you Mr. Tanner. We will forever be greatful for you and your fight to save my boys from losing their daddy and me from losing sharing a life with my husband. Everyday is more precious now BC of your commitment to us. Thank you again.

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Allen Mark Tanner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Martin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Krocker

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Feroz Merchant

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. An excellent trial lawyer. You can trust him."

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Mercer

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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John Zavitsanos

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Phillip Baker

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Friend

"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."

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Ilana Tanner

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Sara Spector

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Doyle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Aslett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Harris Wood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Mercer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Phillip Baker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ilana Tanner

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

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

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Allen Tanner

1981 - 1985

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

1985 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1980 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Education

1981

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Johns Hopkins University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2009

Groundbreaking Press Legal Vengeance

Languages

English

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