Brett A. Podolsky

Brett A. Podolsky

4.9
Rating: 9.5

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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Ronnez | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

SEXUAL ASSAULT

The nightmare began December 27, 2015 when I was accused of SEXUAL ASSULT. I had to deal with this for 6+ years, until I went to trial with Bret Podolsky. I had another lawyer at first but then hired Brett after the first lawyer was insisting that I should plead guilty and beg for mercy with the Jud...ge. I was looking at 20 years and would have been a registered sex offender for life!! Hiring Brett was the best decision of my life. He took over the case and immediately got to work with his team. At the trial, Brett exposed the accuser for being a liar on the stand in front of the judge and jury, exposing lie after lie after lie until the DA had to stop the trial and dismissed the case right in the middle of the trial. Brett Podolsky dissected every statement of every interview and word in the reports and recordings with inaccurate and conflicting statements. It had got so bad that the judge stood up at a break and said we all know she’s lying..Brett Podolsky Fought for Me as if it was his Own life. So on Aug 4 2022 Brett Podolsky Saved My Life.

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 | September 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He saved my engineering Carreers

I was arrested and charged for prostitution non payment fee back in January with all evidence ( video and recording). I was facing a sentence that could include in incarceration up yo 2 years in prison. As a student majoring engineering he fights every day for me with all his professional and talente...d crew. Finally my cas was dismissed today 9/28th/2018. He's patient and very smart. I believe that he was born for this. He knows what he is doing. Now I have a 9 months probation and he will help me later to expunge it. No jail time. I am so happy because I will finish my engineering school and hopefully get a better job because of him. I strongly recommend Mr Brett Podolsky. Thank you again sir. Keep doing the good work

Posted by Connor | July 20, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Brett Da Bomb

I first called Brett about a criminal mischief charge that I had obtained. First time I’ve ever been arrested or in trouble with the law. I was worried it was going to be very difficult. A lot of things I had no idea. A lot of vocab and phrases that blew right over my head. But Brett and his team wer...e helpful and patient with me. They explained everything into detail and made sure I understood what was going on! They got me off on that charge! And made it look like cake! Sense then I then got another charge, possession of marijuana. I instantly knew who to call. Because when you call Podolsky Attorney at Law, you’re calling the best defense in Houston. But you’re also gonna be working with some amamzing people.

Posted by LisaLester | March 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved My Husband!!!

Brett represented my husband in a serious felony case , the DA was insisting he go to prison for several years. Brett fought the case for months never backed down . Subpoenaed records and investigated the case and proved my husband was innocent . After almost a year of going to court they dropped all... charges . Awesome lawyer a real fighter!!!!!!

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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:  9.5 (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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