Brandon Zaratti is a Houston-area criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor whose practice is shaped by courtroom experience, constitutional advocacy, and a lifelong connection to the communities he serves. Born and raised in the Houston area, Brandon built his legal career around litigation, civil rights, and defending people when the government’s power threatens their freedom, reputation, and future.
Before founding his law firm, Brandon served as a felony prosecutor, led the Criminal Defense Practice at C.Y. Lee Legal Group, PLLC, clerked at the global law firm Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP, worked at the Harris County Attorney’s Office, and served at the Fourteenth Court of Appeals under Justice Jerry Zimmerer. His background spans trial courts, appellate courts, civil rights litigation, and criminal prosecution.
Brandon is a graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston, where he served as president of the ACLU student chapter and developed a reputation for advocacy rooted in constitutional rights and community service. He remains involved with South Texas College of Law Houston as a volunteer professor in its advocacy program and is active in Hispanic legal organizations. Today, he brings that experience to a defense practice focused on preparation, strategy, and protecting clients from convictions that can alter the course of their lives.
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1201 Franklin St, Ste. #305, Houston, TX, 77002
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Posted by Alexis | May 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Easy to work with
Brandon is a great lawyer. He is professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He kept me informed throughout the process and truly cared about getting the best outcome. Highly recommend!
Posted by Nicholas | May 16, 2026
Brandon
Brandon is the kind of attorney you want in your corner — professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping people. He’s gone above and beyond to make clients feel informed and taken care of every step of the way. He’s sharp, trustworthy, and communicates in a way that makes complicated leg...
Posted by Paige | May 16, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer
Amazing lawyer and an even better person. They made a stressful situation so much easier and always kept me informed throughout the process. Professional, knowledgeable, and truly cared about getting the best outcome for me. I’m incredibly grateful for their help and would highly recommend them to an...
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney
King of Dismissal!
Great lawyer. Always willing to give advice and help out. Highly recommend him. Attention to detail!
Posted by Jose | April 16, 2026
Work Ethic
I just wanted to take a moment to share how impressed I am with Brandon’s work ethic and professionalism. His high level of dedication, attention to detail, and consistency to everything he does. These are some of the qualities that Brandon posses and has had made a strong impact to me.
"Mr. Zaratti is an exceptional lawyer dedicated to achieving the best outcomes in his clients' criminal cases. He is a trial lawyer and not someone who will back down from a fight when it matters most. Not only is he knowledgeable and well-versed in criminal law, but he is also fully committed to protecting his clients' rights and approaches each case with gusto. Mr. Zaratti communicates clearly and honestly with his clients. His clients know that he will attend court settings prepared, confident, and with a results-driven mindset."
"I have known Mr. Zaratti since he was an intern at a firm I worked at. He has since been licensed as an attorney, was an Assistant District Attorney for years and is now a defense attorney on the other side of the table. He has invaluable knowledge and skills as a defense counsel."
Criminal defense lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2026
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2025
Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers
2026 - Present
Managing Attorney, The Zaratti Law Firm, PLLC
2025 - Present
Of Counsel, C.Y. Lee Legal Group, PLLC
2023 - 2023
Post Bar Law Clerk, Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP
2023 - 2025
Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office
2026 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2026 - Present
Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2026 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2025 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
2023
JD - Juris Doctor
2019
B.B.A. Marketing
2022
OAG Opinion KP 0401
2022
LGBTQIA+ Challenges After Dobbs
2026
2026
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