Andrew James Salinas
also known as Salinas Defense Law Firm, PLLC
About Andrew
Biography
Andrew Salinas is a two-time Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2025–2026) and a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — recognitions reserved for the most accomplished attorneys in their field. As the founder and managing partner of Salinas Defense Law Firm, PLLC, he has built one of Houston’s premier criminal defense practices, securing hundreds of dismissals and favorable outcomes for clients facing life-altering charges across Texas and beyond.
A 2025 Texas Trial College participant and NHTSA-certified attorney, Andrew brings courtroom-tested experience across Harris, Montgomery, Galveston, Jefferson, Matagorda, Travis, Bastrop, Burnet, Bell, Bexar, Williamson, Lee, McLennan, and Hays counties — as well as New York criminal courts. His clients have faced serious felony and misdemeanor charges, and his results have extended beyond criminal defense to include securing multi-million dollar judgments in plaintiff litigation.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 3 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 5 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Location
Salinas Defense Law Firm, PLLC
1201 Fannin Street, Suite 202, Houston, TX, 77002
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Andrew James Salinas's Reviews
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22 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews
Posted by Brenda | December 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Parents to a Current Client
As parents, we have appreciated the legal guidance and patience Andrew Salinas has provided to us as he helps our son with his case. Andrew has always been attentive to our questions about the legal process and how it has impacted our son’s situation. We highly recommend Andrew as a criminal defens...
Posted by Terai | August 13, 2024
Very cooperative and Respectful
He spoke with me and made sure i understood everything and helped greatly with my case.
Posted by Na’Sayiah | July 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
The best lawyer ever
Mr.Salinas has worked with me throughout my whole case. He very understanding and open minded when it comes to criminal justice. He more interested in seeing his clients succeed then anything else.
Posted by Jose | July 18, 2024
Case Harassment
Lawyer Salinas will fight any case and with him you win. He help me fight my case and I got dismissed.
Posted by Jose de la Rosa | June 21, 2024
Jose de la Rosa
Es muy buen abogado me ayudo muchisimo Quito mis cargos del caso y si alguien nesecita un abogado yo personal mente lo recomiendo Para cualquier caso asta de migraccion
Andrew James Salinas's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Andrew Salinas, with whom I went to law school and became great friends. With an impressive background working at a high-profile prosecutor's office and at several private law firms, Andrew has the experience to provide you with excellent legal services. Andrew is a true fighter and zealous advocate for his clients."
"Andrew is one of the best criminal defense attorneys I have ever worked with."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2026
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2025
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2025
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Managing Member, Salinas Defense Law Firm, PLLC
Associations
2026 - Present
Houston Young Lawyers AssociationCo-chair
2023 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2023 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2022 - 2022
Dominican Bar AssociationPast Co-chair
Education
N/A
Speaking Engagements
Publications
Languages
English
Spanish