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 - 5 of 9 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Terrible attorney and very rude

Counselor failed to show up at court for a critical hearing. I waited three hours stressing out. She just doesn't care and is extremely rude to boot. This is the exact opposite of what you want from a defense attorney.

Posted by Polly | May 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Buyers beware!

This attorney was quick take my payment in full. She was painfully slow and dishonest with me in her filing timeline, and then after threatening to contact the bar, she finally got me a court date. Guess what ? I showed up early even, she never bothered to show up at all. Not recommended if you need ...representation.

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 Eduardo | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommend, she is the best !!!!

Diana Simms was an excellent lawyer who provided me with excellent service. She always showed up on time and got straight to work. She got my case dismissed as well. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Review

I hired Miss Sims to represent my felony case. Initially she promised me a dismissal, but I soon found out that was not accurate. She failed to maintain communication with me, would not return calls/messages/texts and would not answer questions I had about my case. I felt like I was handling my ca...se alone, in the dark about everything. She showed up late to court and used up all of my resets in the process of me hiring another lawyer. Unfortunately I paid her an initial fee to maintain service but was not given a contract of any kind. I would highly advise against hiring her to represent you. It is my opinion that she is unethical and unprofessional, and fails to represent the people who hire her to the fullest of her abilities.

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jimmy Ortiz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edward Okwueze

Criminal defense lawyer

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Murray Newman

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Rand Mintzer

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Philip Gommels

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maverick Ray

Criminal defense lawyer

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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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