Billy Ray Skinner

Mr. Skinner recently represented me in a criminal case that I was wrongfully accused in and completely innocent of the allegations. I had prematurely hired another defense attorney that I was not completely comfortable with and when I decide to make a change he supported me in that process and then ...developed and implemented a case strategy that not only showed my innocence, but also shed light on the incompetence of the other parties involved. Mr. Skinner was very calculating in his approach to others regarding the situation, understanding the need to not alienate these resources and create a hostile and distrusting environment. During this ordeal Mr. Skinner always made himself available to me and provided a constant voice of both information as well as a sounding board for me as I grew more and more disenfranchised with the system and gained more insight into the truths of how the system actually operates. Additionally, Mr. Skinner advised me on circumstances not directly associated to the case, not as an attorney but as a person. I found this personal aspect to be very refreshing, and know that it is a quality that is not found very often in the legal ranks. Eventually, after every excuse was exhausted by the prosecution, the case was dismissed, and I am now on my way to returning to some sense of normality. My best advice is to never find yourself in a situation that you would need the services of a criminal defense attorney. However, should you for whatever reason find yourself in that very precarious situation, I would highly recommend the services of Mr. Skinner and his team.

I hired Billy in January of 2010 based on the recommendaytion of a former attorney. I was facing criminal charges, and my personal life was falling apart. Billy recognized that I was still in shock over coming into my situation, and gave me helpful personal and legal advice. His policy is to work ...with "the whole client," and was mindful of the fallout that was occuring in my personal life (a failed marraige, and substance abuse), as well as what I was dealing with in the courts. He encouraged me to seek help for the personal problems that lead to my charges. He was very diplomatic, but straightforward, in letting me know that I might have to prepare myself for facing probation as a result of my charges. We we discussed his fees up front, which I found to be more than reasonable for an attorney of his caliber. The case lasted several months, thoroughout which I had to appear in court on multiple occasions. Billy made it to all of my court appearances, despite having clients in multiple courts on the same day. I was an equal priority to him, even though he had other clients with higher profile cases. He continuously encouraged me to be patient with the process. He was quick to return my phone calls, and reacted swiftly and appropriately when we found out that local officials were spreading rumors based on my case. Billy wanted to be sure to put an end to that immediately. In the end, I was very lucky. Billy negotiated with the prosecutor (who he has known from years of working in the Harris County courthouse), who was willing to dismiss my case on the condition that I continue on a rigorous program of personal and group treatment for my personal issues. I enthusiastically agreed, and my case was dismissed within just a few months of the initial arrest. I have now moved on with my new life, with a clean record and without the issues in my life that I was dealing with before. Things are different for me now, but Billy kept me from falling further into a personal disaster.

I interviewed 4 different lawyers to represent me for a DWI charge last fall and Billy stood head and shoulders above the rest. He's very personable and easy to talk to and seemed genuinely interested in my well being and my future. He advised me not to plea and to take the case to trial and we won. ...I am so happy I went with Billy and not I could not be more pleased with the results. He quoted me a price that was well below two of the other lawyers I spoke with and didn't try to take advantage of the fact that this was my first time in this type of situation. The best part about Billy is that he didn't try to scare me into hiring him like everyone else did. I would highly recommend him to anyone! Thanks Billy!