Brittany Carroll Lacayo

Brittany Carroll Lacayo

also known as Brittany Ann Carroll

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1310 Prairie St., 4th Floor, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Harris County Public Defender's Office

1310 Prairie St., 4th Floor, Houston, TX, 77002

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Brittany Carroll Lacayo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2015 | Criminal Defense

WE WERE VICTORIOUS!!!!!

During my family's time of distress, this woman was a pure gem. She was very knowledgeable, attentive, informative, affordable, and empathetic. I felt like she was in the battle with us. For her it was not about the money, it was about seeing us satisfied and living and leaving with a peace of mind. ...She took the time to research every minute detail of our case and her questioning strategies were impeccable. Counsel Lacayo's upstanding character, stellar rapport with other professionals , and her combat mentality and demeanor led us to a successful end. My son's case was dismissed and he was granted the opportunity to get the offenses expunged from his record. If you want a victorious culmination, you should hire Attorney Locayo. She is worth every dime.

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Gave him his life back!! She's Incredible!

We were at a very devistating point in our lives. My father was being held in jail without a bond.He was being charge with a second degree felony (2-20yrs). I needed to find a Truting & Experience criminal lawyer with no time to waste. I was recommended a lawyer with +20yrs of experience & after meet...ing him, he didn't make me feel that he was at our best interest & basicly gave us no hope. So just that being said your Lawyer has to believe in you. I then searched in the internet & I read Ms Brittany's profile & i reached out to her. We met at her office and she explained what her plans were.After talking to her We felt that this is the person we want to take my father's case. She appeared in front of the Judge the next morning & requested a bond & it was granted,my father was out a few hours later. Ms Brittany worked extremely hard, reviewing the police reports, accusation statement and lots of other information. She found several inconsistencies and with her great Knowledge she prepared very well packet for the Grand Jury.With her hard dedication & incredible knowledge the Grand Jury came back with a NO BILL!! Ms. Brittany is very professional,trustworthing & intelligent criminal lawyer. She made her self available for every phone call &email. I strongly recommend her,she gave me back my father, his freedom & most important proved his innocence.

Posted by Grateful | November 22, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Intelligent, Ethical Lawyer

After being falsely accused of a serious crime (second degree felony), I contacted Ms. Carroll for legal representation. Ms. Carroll clearly explained the serious nature of this accusation and its lifelong repercussions. She quickly established a professional relationship with the investigating offic...er, and met with the officer in her office to present my side of the story and evidence supporting my case. During the meeting, Miss Carroll expertly presented this information, allowing the officer to determine that I was I falsely accused. Later, the investigating officer presented this information to the DA, and the charges were dropped. Knowing that an arrest in this case would have resulted in career-destroying newspaper article, Ms. Carroll worked hard to prevent this from happening. Despite it being a less profitable strategy for her legal business, she placed professional ethics above profit. Ms. Carroll saved my career, and I’m sincerely grateful for her integrity, emotional support, and legal skill.

Posted by NWH | December 21, 2011 | Expungement

A trustworthy, extremely Intelligent, Criminal defense attorney with a professional demeanor

Ms. Brittany Ann Carroll was able to do what I had been told by lawyers in the past couldn't be done. She expunged 3 previous cases and got one non disclosure that 4 other lawyers had said wouldn't happen due to previous convictions. Ms. Carroll handled my case with extreme professionalism, respondin...g to my calls and my emails with expedience. She is an attorney that I felt like I could trust from day one an attorney that means what she tells you and will go to any length to provide you with the best possible defense. With my case she took a personal interest in obtaining a positive outcome and I would certainly use her services again in a heartbeat should the need arise. Thank You, Ms. Carroll for a job well done!

Posted by Kenneth | November 15, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Get's It Done...

I was referred to the firm of Bires, Schaffer & DeBorde by a close friend. I was deaIing with an attorney that I no longer trusted and who did not have my best interest at heart. Time was of the essence. I spoke directly with Mr. Schaffer and after discussing my case, he suggested that I speak with M...s. Carroll. She was attentive, compassionate, and well informed in the area of criminal law. Ms. Carroll immediately stepped in with a straight forward approach and desire to achieve the WIN. I had appeared in court 4 x's with my previous attorney. On my second appearance with Ms. Carrol, my case was dismissed. She was a tenacious advocate for my innocence and I recommend her expertise and professionalism to fullest.

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Brittany Carroll Lacayo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Clinton Portis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked alongside Mrs. Lacayo for about 6 years and have found her to be as competent and hardworking as when we were students together. I highly recommend."

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maite Sample

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Niles Illich

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Luong

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An incredibly talented criminal defense lawyer. I endorse!"

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Carmen Roe

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Brittany. Although she has only been practicing a short time she has demonstrated herself to be as knowledgable and as determined as any 20 year attorney. I have worked with her on a number of cases and she is aggressive, professional and above all else committed to getting the right result. Any client would be lucky to have an attorney like her."

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Ryan Mitchell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Other

"I got to know Brittany when she worked as an intern at the Harris County District Attorney's Office. She worked extremely hard on all of her cases. One of the biggest mistakes that the Harris County District Attorney's Office made was not making sure she would be working there upon passing the Texas State Bar Exam. The District Attorney's loss is a gain to those looking for quality representation in the courtroom. She is a dedicated and hard working attorney."

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Kent Schaffer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brittany is an incredibly hard working and innovative criminal defense lawyer. She excels at handling complex matters and is an agressive and thorough trial lawyer. I heartily endorse her."

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Fred Dahr

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dedicated and intelligent criminal defense lawyer"

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Tammy Kidd

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Brittany is conscientious and will work hard to get the best possible outcome for a case."

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Philip Gommels

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brittany is as bright and personable as they come. There are many issues that I encounter in my own practice that, if I have a question, I take to her first. That's because I know that she's done the research, has the experience, and has the right answer. And when I was a prosecutor and worked across the aisle from her, I saw her fight hard for her clients. I can't say enough good things about this lawyer. I strongly endorse her."

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Jason Luong

Criminal defense lawyer

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Martin Shellist

Employment and labor lawyer

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Ryan Mitchell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Fred Dahr

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tammy Kidd

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carmen Roe

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Philip Gommels

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Top Lawyer, H Magazine

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Assistant Public Defender, Wrongful Convictions Unit, Harris County Public Defender's Office

2014 - 2023

Attorney, Lacayo Law Firm PLLC

2010 - 2014

Associate, Bires Schaffer & DeBorde

2010 - 2010

Graduate Fellow, Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Texas

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Bires Schaffer & DeBorde

2009 - 2009

Felony Intern, Harris County District Attorney's Office

2009 - 2009

Misdemeanor Intern, Harris County District Attorney's Office

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, Fourteenth Court Of Appeals

Associations

2011 - Present

Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Education

N/A

University of Houston

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

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James Madison University

Bachelor of Science

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