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 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

More than perfect lawyer

Mr. Podolsky represented me after the police raided my parent’s house and found illegal pictures and videos on my phone and computer. I was in serious trouble and my life was as good as over. I was looking at up to 20 years prison and even if I got probation I would have a register as a sex offender... for the rest of my life. Mr. P fought for me for over two years. The DAs kept changing but they wouldn’t budge. Mr. P refused to believe that lifetime registration was fair and that it’s essentially a life sentence. He said to me that No one should get a life sentence for looking at stuff on the internet in high school. I was confused and stupid. And never considered the consequences. He had a plan for me. Put together a whole box of info for the DA, had me go to special doctors and went up the chain of command until he found someone who would listen. Finally I have my future back. No criminal record, no registration. Mr. P saved my life.

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 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 | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Firm

Brett, I want to thank you for your help and guidance helping me in a terrible situation. My perception about defense attorneys has been changed forever I now understand why there are great attorneys like you and your associates. I was raised to always be truthful and take ownership for any mistake...s you make in life. It is sad that this experience has changed my perception about the police, while I was taking ownership for my mistake I never thought the police would be so incompetent and could charge you for things that so obviously I had nothing to do with. This experience has made me so thankful for defense attorneys and the work you do. Max was great and very good not only assisting with my cases but he was great handling me and my emotions and lack of knowledge in a world I knew so little about. It turned out exactly the way you said it would at our first meeting. Good luck to you and all your endeavors.

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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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