Billy Ray Skinner

Billy Ray Skinner

also known as Billy Skinner

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

712 Main Street, Suite 2450, Houston, TX

About Billy

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

If you have been accused of a crime, Billy Skinner will fight to protect your rights and your freedom. Using an aggressive and methodical approach to each and every case, the Law Offices of Billy Skinner use a network of attorneys, investigators, and experts to provide our clients with cutting edge criminal defense.

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DUI and DWI 25%

If you have been arrested for DWI, you need an attorney that will fight your DWI case and help you keep your driver’s license. From discrediting the “Field Sobriety” balancing tests the police administer to fighting the Administrative License Revocation hearing and saving your drivers’ license, Billy Skinner has the experience and knowledge you need to fight your case.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 18 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Billy Skinner & Associates

712 Main Street, Suite 2450, Houston, TX, 77002

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Billy Ray Skinner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Billy Ray Skinner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Katy Jo Muncie

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy is a smart and dedicated criminal defense attorney. He is a great problem solver and handles himself well under pressure. He is an impassioned advocate for criminal justice and I highly recommend him."

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Mana Yegani

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy Skinner is a great lawyer with a wealth of knowledge in criminal matters. He is dedicated and genuinely cares about his clients. He leaves no stone unturned. He is definitely someone you want on your side.I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Harper

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch defense lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Breton Rycroft

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Skinner is very knowledgeable and aggressive criminal defense attorney in Harris County. He is also very helpful advising new attorneys how to practice criminal defense and navigate the legal system. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a well respected and passionate attorney. Thank you for all of your help."

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Jed Silverman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Benavides

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I see Billy in the courthouse every single day. He is always fighting for his clients, and he never backs down. He does great work."

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Henry Nguyen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy was always a reasonable prosecutor when he was at the DA's office. Since leaving, he has become devoted to representing his clients to the fullest."

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Peyton Peebles

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Billy Skinner. Billy was trained at one of the nation's best DWI defense firms and quickly realized that he could serve his clients better if he began his own practice. He now uses that extensive knowledge and training to defense people charged with all sorts of crimes. Anyone charged with DWI, or any other sort of crime, should really consider hiring Billy Skinner."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Billy is a man of great courage. He is a warrior. Billy is well respected because he stands up for his clients and never backs down to a challenge. He is great in the courtroom."

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James Alston

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Billy on many cases. He is an excellent lawyer with great advocacy skills. He always puts his client's interest first."

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Mario Madrid

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy Skinner is a thorough, knowledgeable and conscientious attorney who zealously represents his clients. I strongly edorse Billy to anyone who is in need of legal representation in a criminal matter."

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Shahin Zamir

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy Skinner is an extremely hardworking and experienced criminal defense attorney. He truly cares for his clients."

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Katy Jo Muncie

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mana Yegani

Immigration lawyer

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Anthony Drumheller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Deluca

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Henry Nguyen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shahin Zamir

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mario Madrid

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Alston

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Billy Skinner & Associates

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Rusty Hardin & Associates

Associations

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Education

N/A

South Texas College Of Law

Publications

2014

Billy Skinner & Associates Will I Have to Go to Jail for a DWI?

Languages

Spanish

English

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