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Licensed in Texas for 15 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Harris County Public Defender's Office
1310 Prairie St., 4th Floor, Houston, TX, 77002
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Federal Crime
Posted by John | January 17, 2013 | Federal Crime
Drug Charge Plus
Ms. Carroll represented my son in two separate cases. One case was for possession of an illegal drug. In this case, Ms. Carroll was able to obtain a dismissal of all charges. She was very helpful in helping us understand the consequences we faced for this charge. She coordinated with witnesses, o...
Brittany Carroll Lacayo's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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"An incredibly talented criminal defense lawyer. I endorse!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Dedicated and intelligent criminal defense lawyer"
"I endorse this lawyer. Brittany is conscientious and will work hard to get the best possible outcome for a case."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
Education
N/A
University of Houston
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
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James Madison University
Bachelor of Science