also known as Salinas Defense Law Firm, PLLC
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.
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Acquired: 2023
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Acquired: 2021
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1201 Fannin Street, Suite 202, Houston, TX, 77002
22 Client Reviews
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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 Alejandra Gamez | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Muy bueno
El abogado Andrew J Salinas me ayudo con el caso de mi hermano y lo ayudo a salir de la carcel fue muy rapido y me explico todo el proceso , lo recomiendo mucho ya que es muy bueno en su trabajo y muy amable
Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Great communication and follow-through
Worked with Andrew for a Public Intoxication case that also involved potential Misdemeanor Assault charges (for a minor push). Andrew was easy to communicate with and followed through on my requests and questions, whilst also going the extra mile to drive to a distant courthouse to expedite a resu...
Posted by Elida | September 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
My attorney
I am very pleased with my attorney Andrew It was a long process but he always made sure to look out for my best interest he always explained And made sure that I understood about everything I am very happy with the outcome i 100% recommend him I am currently pregnant So I pretty much was stressing bu...
"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."
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2026
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2026
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2025
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2025
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2023 - Present
Managing Member, Salinas Defense Law Firm, PLLC
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
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