Brett A. Podolsky

Brett A. Podolsky

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Sex crime Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Expungement

917 Franklin St Ste 510, Houston, TX

About Brett

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Sex Crime 55%

27 years

55%
Criminal Defense 30%

Board Certified in Criminal Defense Texas Board of Legal Specialization

27 years

30%
Federal Crime 10%

27 years

10%
Expungement 5%

27 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Brett A Podolsky

917 Franklin St Ste 510, Houston, TX, 77002-1764

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Brett A. Podolsky's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 25 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime

Federal Healthcare Fraud

Brett provided counsel for an extremely complicated Federal healthcare fraud case I was ensnared in. I relied on Brett for strategic interactions with government agencies throughout the investigation while at the same time keeping my nerves calm and paranoia (it's real folks!) in check. This placed a... tremendous burden on me and my family and without Brett's continual guidance, communication and negotiating I'm certain the outcome would have taken a turn for the worse. Brett comes HIGHLY recommended.

Posted by Carlos | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Not the cheapest but the best lawyer in all Texas

So to start let me say thank you so much for everything. After being falsely accuse of sexual assault I started looking for legal help. That’s when Mr. Podolsky agree to help me with the case. Now after 3 years of fighting with the prosecutor Mr. Brett made them drop the charges. Thanks to this man I... can live my life the way I should once again. Just to show off how good he is as a lawyer let me tell y’all about this time that I got arrested out of no where because of this case. It was right after Harvey and no courts were open. Mr. Brett somehow Found a court room to put me in and got me out. everyone in jail was mad because all of their courts were getting reschedule but not mine. There is a lot can I say about my experience with him but saying that he is best lawyer I have ever met is all I can say right now. I still can’t believe it’s all finally done. I can’t thank him enough.

Posted by John | October 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An attorney you can trust 100%

I would like to post a this review to explain my experience having attorney Brett Podolsky defend me against a false accusation made by an ex-girlfriend. This resulted in felony charges for supposedly attacking and choking my GF at the time. According to the police she was beaten and choked unt...il she thought she was going to die. They had statements and photos. I was innocent of these charges and at the time I was arrested, I was a cadet at the DPS Police Academy. I was arrested in Austin, Texas where I stayed in jail for weeks before I was extradited back to Houston where the case was filed. I worked very hard to get accepted to the DPS Academy and was devastated and humiliated when I was arrested in front of other cadets. My family and I met with several lawyers and decided on Mr. Podolsky as he seemed to be best able to fight the case for me. It was the best choice we ever made. It took almost a year with the DA trying to send me to prison and then probation and then they offered to reduce the case to a misdemeanor. Every time they came at us with an unacceptable offer, Brett had the evidence and documents and arguments to shoot it down. He believed in my innocence and never once did he try to pressure me to "plea out" or take a deal. I watched in court as things sometime got heated with the DAs but he never budged. Finally the DA agreed to dismiss the case. I was in court with family and we almost broke down in the middle of the courtroom. I cannot thank him enough and would tell anyone who needed a serious lawyer for a serious case to hire him. -- Brett A. Podolsky Attorney at Law

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer!!

I hired Mr. Podolsky after I was implicated in a International Human Trafficking case in Federal Court in Chicago, Illinois. The FBI and Homeland Security contacted me about my suspected involvement and after a conversation with the Federal Agents I knew I needed a good lawyer. I am a business consul...tant with a wife and kids and had never been in trouble in my life. After interviewing him, I knew he had the skills to get the job done. Mr. Podolsky immediately stepped in and explained the Federal Criminal Court process, contacted the prosecutor and advocated on my behalf. He convinced the United States Attorney that I was more valuable as a witness than a criminal defendant. But that was not all, Mr. Podolsky even negotiated an immunity agreement that allowed me to cooperate with the Government and testify under oath without fear that my words could ever be used against me. The Federal prosecutor even told us that he has had several suspects and witnesses testify in this case and we were the only one that insisted and was granted an immunity deal. We flew to Chicago, met with the agents and prosecutors and the Grand Jury and I walked out of there a free man. He was a real professional and I highly recommend him if you are in serious trouble.

Posted by Tom | September 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney!

I was arrested and charged for assaulting my wife, who had made false allegations that I had been abusing her for years. From the beginning, the prosecutor assumed I was guilty and would only talk about jail time and wanted me to be a convicted domestic abuser. This was one of the worst times of my l...ife, as I have never been accused of a crime before. I have a master's degree and an MBA, and it goes without saying that these false charges would have destroyed me. I hired Brett and he and his team of lawyers stood by me the whole way, fought for me nonstop, and after months of going to court and ready to take the case to trial, the DA finally gave up and dismissed all charges. As a business professional with high expectations of those I work with, I would not hesitate to give Brett Podolsky an unqualified recommendation!

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Brett A. Podolsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Horak

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brett deserves my overwhelming endorsement. I have worked with him on some tough cases and witnessed his professionalism, work ethic, and skill as a trial attorney. Brett is on a very short list of attorneys that I go to when trying to figure out difficult issues. He definitely cares about his clients and is relentless when dealing with prosecutors and judges."

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David Adler

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Podolsky is smart, experienced, tenacious, and reasonably priced. I endorse him without any reservation whatsoever."

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Michael Wynne

Litigation lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Carpenter

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Brett Podolsky since 2001. We worked for the Honorable Mr. Guarino at the Galveston County District Attorney's office. Once leaving the prosecutor's office, I learned from Brett and began brain storming defenses with Brett as a defense attorney. I have found Brett to be extremely knowledgeable of the law, hardworking for his clients and he truly enjoys the practice. Brett is reliable and trustworthy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Hochglaube

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable, zealous and ethical."

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Feroz Merchant

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent attorney and advocate for his clients."

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Joseph Vinas

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Brett is an intelligent and knowledgeable lawyer who works hard on his cases to obtain great results for his clients."

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Mary Conn

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brett is super knowledgeable, skilled and hard-working. He's an asset to any defense, federal or state.. You want him on your team."

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Jonathan Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a board-certified personal injury lawyer. I would recommend Bret to my family and friends. He’s a top notch criminal defense lawyer and extremely knowledgeable with how the judges, prosecutors and juries deal with these cases."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Criminal Law Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Criminal Lawyer, Law Office of Brett A Podolsky

1997 - 1999

Assistant District Attorney, Galveston County District Attorney's Office

Associations

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

1997 - Present

State Bar of Texas

1997 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1997 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Education

1997

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Texas System, Austin

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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