Diana Elizabeth Sims

Diana Elizabeth Sims

also known as Diana E. Sims, Diana Sims

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

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

411 Fannin Suite 250, Houston, TX

About Diana

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 95%

We are an aggressive criminal defense firm that fights all types of criminal cases.

26 years

95%
Expungement 5%

It is crucial to explore all of your options when it comes to sealing your record or expunging your record. If your case was dismissed, you should seek an expungement. If you received deferred adjudication, you should seek a Non-Disclosure.

26 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Diana Elizabeth Sims

411 Fannin Suite 250, Houston, TX, 77002

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Diana Elizabeth Sims's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

101 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Domestic Violence

Posted by Anderson | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

She is the best!! I’ve used her twice.

I used Diana in 2008 for a domestic violence. I’ve been to TDCJ before n they were wanting to send me for 4 years. She got me 4 years probation. Then last year in 2016 I was charged with felony criminal mischief. I had a public defender. The public defender was trying to get me to sign for 6 months s...tate jail for criminal mischief. While I was arguing with my public defender in the holding tank Diana Sims walked through the door to see her client. Which it was not me because I was broke. Diana recognized me and said hey how are you? What did you do? I explained, and she demanded that my sorry public defender gonout get me a reset and for two weeks. She said she will take my case pro bono. So in two weeks she was there and got me probation and then ta month later my time was commuted to time served. So when you say buyers beware you are full of doo doo. This lady Diana is a bull.

Posted by Marvin | November 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Favorable outcome

I was charged with aggravated assault domestic violence of a/an individual that was being vindictive. Ms. Diana e sims got my case dismissed and enable me to get my life back. The process was lengthy and grueling but she got the job done for me.

Posted by EDWARD | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE I DID AND HIRE A DIFFERENT ATTORNEY THAN DIANA E. SIMS, IT WILL JUST COST YOU MORE MONEY IN THE END!!!!!

I had hired Diana for a previous case and then caught a family violence case due to the pressures of the first one. Well the first was dismissed just in time for my bail and my freedom not to be taken away. However on this case I was stupid and went to a different lawyer. It was not Diana's fault tha...t I did not get in touch with her, I was embarrassed to be calling her saying I was in trouble again, my big mistake. The other lawyer I hired was young, in-experienced, and had no backbone. 3500.00 Dollars for this one but would be more if it went to trial..... Well at the first court date he had the restraining order removed, which was the only good thing he did, at the second court date after speaking with the assistant D.A. he told me to get counseling from our priest or other competent individual and bring the documentation to the next court date. We did this and it helped my marriage, 3 - two and a half hour sessions in two weeks. We brought the documentation to the court and the lawyer presented to the ADA and came back with: Take an Anger Management and Drug / Alcohol Class and bring the certificates of completion to the next setting. I brought these documents to the next date and truly thought it would be dismissed, but no the next step the ADA wanted was the B. I. P. P. CLASSES TO BE TAKEN. I am sorry but the BIPP stands for BATTERERS INTERVENTION PREVENTION PROGRAM..... I AM NOT A BATTERER AND WOULD RESENT MY WIFE BY TAKING THESE CLASSES. These classes are over 20 weeks long, one hour a week, and I will not do something like this if I am not guilty. I told my attorney, NO F------ WAY, LET'S GO TO TRIAL.... He balked at this and acted like I had taken his birthday away. This is when I swallowed my pride and got in touch with Diana. We discussed the case and she quoted a fee for not going to trial, and another fee if we had to go to trial. Which was fine with me because she agreed to my conclusions especially after listening to the 911 call and looking at the pictures. There was no proof of violence because there was none, just a vindictive spouse who was looking to screw me over..... I ended up having to pay the fee for going to trial because the DA WAS NOT WILLING TO DISMISS THE CASE.... THEY NEVER ONCE TOOK MY STATEMENT OR QUESTIONED ME WHEN OR AFTER ALL THIS HAPPENED. They just took the spouse's statement and ran with it like I was the guiltiest man in the world when I only defended myself.... Diana knew that I was telling the truth and we set the case for trial. The trial was reset three times, at no fault of Diana's, and finally the date of Nov 4th was coming upon us. Well on Sunday, the 1st of Nov, we had texted one another and she told me she would be talking to the DA on Monday. She did talk to the DA and ADA on Monday, for over an hour, explaining how I was truly the battered Husband, and my wife was manipulating the system, how she looked forward to getting my wife on the stand and bringing her to her knees for all that she has said and done. Diana knew everything because I had told her, and all would not believe everything if I wrote it, but lets just say love makes us do some stupid things.... After convincing the DA that she would embarrass them in front of the court and that we would win hands down, THEY FINALLY DISMISSED THE CASES..... DIANA DID ALL SHE COULD PREVIOUS TO THIS, BUT IT TOOK THE THREAT OF GOING TO TRIAL WITH A SHAM OF A CASE TO MAKE THE DA BACK OFF... I am truly indebted to Diana for making these nightmares go away and she is still advising me to get the hell away from the lady, and move out now... Which is truly sound advise.... So if you need a lawyer with backbone, with the knowledge, and with the legal advise to truly help you, then hire Diana Elizabeth Sims, you will not regret it....

Posted by justin | November 25, 2014 | Domestic Violence

lawyer warrior

Attorney Sims represented me in a domestic violents case and through the whole prossess she never let me weaver, she saw that I had a strong case and advised me to fight and I did in conclusion the case against me was dropped. The thing I noticed about mrs. Sims was that she worked the courtroom very... well and to the DA she didnt have an passive approach/demeanor, I advise anyone with there freedom on the line to hire Attorney Sims

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Diana Elizabeth Sims's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sean Darvishi

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Diana is a warrior in the fullest extent of the word. I have known her since I was in law school and she commands respect in a courtroom. I would highly suggest her services"

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Mark Thiessen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diana is a wonderful person and lawyer. She works very hard for her clients and knows the law. She will take good care of you. -Mark"

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Lewis Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Diana Sims for over ten years. Diana fights hard for her clients and she knows the law."

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Ben Pearce

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diana is a hard working criminal defense attorney. I frequently see her in the courthouse working diligently for her clients. She displays a level of caring and confidence when arguing on behalf of her clients."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Diana is an outstanding trial lawyer, always getting not guilty verdicts because of her tremendous skills and dedication to her craft, anybody who hires her has a true warrior who is well respected in the legal community"

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Christopher Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Diana. She is as passionate as they come about righting wrongs. When you have her on your side, you have a true gladiator in your corner."

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Penny Wymyczak-White

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diana Sims is an experienced, highly respected attorney who always represents her clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse her without hesitation or reservation."

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Jimmy Ortiz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Diana Sims for over 15 years and I have seen her zealously fight for her clients. She is certainly no push over when it comes to dealing with prosecutors. I certainly endorse her as an attorney."

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Arthur Sims

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this attorney. Diana is a passionate attorney who works hard to protect the rights of every client. She is a strong advocate and extremely knowledgeable of the law."

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Jennifer Sims

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. Diana is passionate about her work and clients. She has incredible experience and know how!"

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Feroz Merchant

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgable and someone that always fights for her clients - getting great results."

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Cheryl Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diana is a fierce fighter for her clients. I've never seen her back down from a fight! I am happy to endorse this lawyer."

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Mekisha Walker

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Diana never backs down from a fight. She is strong and well respected. And her clients love her!"

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Amy Carlin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeanie Ortiz

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Joseph Vinas

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Eduardo Cortes

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Jimmy Ortiz

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Edward Okwueze

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Murray Newman

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Rand Mintzer

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Philip Gommels

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Maverick Ray

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Penny Wymyczak-White

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Sims

Criminal defense lawyer

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Arthur Sims

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mary Conn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cynthia Henley

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Feroz Merchant

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lewis Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nathan Hennigan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Shapiro

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2021

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Diana E. Sims

Associations

1999 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

Education

1999

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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