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Brett A. Podolsky
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Biography
Houston lawyer Brett Podolsky is an accomplished trial attorney and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He will champion your rights and protect your interests to the best of his ability. As a former Assistant Criminal District Attorney representing the State of Texas, Mr. Podolsky has worked on both sides of the criminal justice system and has years of experience in criminal law and related criminal matters. His jury trial experience includes: capital murder, murder, robbery, DWI, drug possession, assault and theft.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Sex Crime
55%
27 years
Criminal Defense
30%
27 years
Federal Crime
10%
27 years
Expungement
5%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 28 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
917 Franklin St Ste 510, Houston, TX, 77002-1764
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Punctuality
Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Don't want your money
We paid ten thousand dollars for him and he hardly answered our phone calls or called us back we sent him all the evidence showing that my wife was not guilt. And we also had the evidence with us when we went to court he didn't even look at them and. The DA said they had pictures of my wife and we as...
Brett A. Podolsky's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Podolsky is smart, experienced, tenacious, and reasonably priced. I endorse him without any reservation whatsoever."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable, zealous and ethical."
"An excellent attorney and advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brett is an intelligent and knowledgeable lawyer who works hard on his cases to obtain great results for his clients."
"Brett is super knowledgeable, skilled and hard-working. He's an asset to any defense, federal or state.. You want him on your team."
"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."
Jennifer Carpenter
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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