Emily Munoz Detoto

I had the unfortunate experience of being charged with a second offense of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI 2nd) following a traffic accident that was witnessed by a police officer. Considering the high stakes of the case, including the almost certain loss of my career, I knew I needed the best legal r...epresentation available. At the outset, my case seemed pretty hopeless to me. I had refused all field sobriety tests, but a warrant was obtained, and my blood was taken. The test results showed a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) slightly above the legal limit at the time of booking into Harris County Jail. Fortunately, I immediately retained Emily Munoz Detoto as my attorney, which turned out to be the best decision I could have made. From the start, Emily displayed exceptional professionalism and dedication to my case, and it was evident that she was a seasoned criminal defense attorney. Though her legal advice was blunt at times, it was exactly what I needed to hear. Throughout the entire process, Emily was confidently on-point and kept me informed every step of the way. The attention paid to her by the court and prosecutors was reassuring, and I give her all the credit for the favorable outcome of my case. My initial hope was for her to negotiate with the DA to reduce my charges or secure a pre-trial intervention, but Emily went above and beyond my expectations. She reviewed the evidence with me and laid out a clear strategy that included best and worst-case scenarios. She reassured me that if necessary, she was prepared to hire experts and take the case to trial. Her commitment and attention to detail were outstanding, and she made sure I understood every step of the process. Ultimately, she got my case dismissed entirely without the need for a trial, probation, or job search. Overall, I highly recommend Emily Munoz Detoto to anyone in need of legal representation. She is a true professional who genuinely cares about her clients and is highly capable of achieving the best possible outcome for them. Emily gave me peace of mind throughout the entire process, and I am grateful for the exceptional service she provided. Thanks, Emily, for giving me my life back!

When I first got arrested for DWI, I was a 20 year old student. I was recommended by my brother in law who also owns his own firm that focuses on injurys from accidents. I reached out to Emily back in 2015 to represent me and immediately she believed in my case. She fought long and hard for me, and m...ost importantly, she truly believed I was wrongfully accused. I had violations on my bond and was arrested and she got my PR bond reinstated. Then I had violations AGAIN. This time the offer I was originally granted to keep this off my record was gone. Then they put a SRAM ankle monitor on my leg. The next court date, we find out my arresting officer is deployed in Afghanastan. And at this moment it's 1 year after I was arrested, been back to jail twice, and put a ankle monitor on. This was my first arrest, no prior convictions, and I'm a student. They offered me 9 months probation with a monitor, and Emily Detoto got my case dismissed. I walked out with a clean record. I would recommend Emily Detoto to anyone looking for a superior lawyer you can trust will fight for you.

I hate when bad things happen to good people. I feel like I’m a good person and that I’m perceived as a good person, however, when profiled and misjudged, it leads to a bad outcome. On February 3, 2014, I was profiled and assaulted by two Houston police officers at Throne nightclub. Throne is locate...d on Washington Avenue, a known area for profiling. I was assaulted by Officer Lopez and Officer Mike Ferguson. I was dragged outside of Throne and choked. Afterwards, I was charged with an assault on a police officer. This year has been the hardest year of my life. I had just started a new business and I had only been on another part-time job at Saks Fifth Avenue for several months. My birthday was a week away and I was wrongfully accused, assaulted, and thrown in jail, charged with assault on a police officer. I met Emily Detoto the day I was released from jail on bond. There was an instant chemistry between us, and I knew she was the lawyer for me. She kept me calm throughout the case, and was always present when I needed her. I appreciate her never making me feel guilty, before proven innocent. She believed I was innocent and showed up from that vantage point every time in court. "THE BEST DEFENSE IS KNOWING MORE THAN YOUR OPPONENT," and Emily knew every detail of my case. She was like a Cape Buffalo in the court room; very strong and unpredictable. No one can do what she did for me. Not only did I win my case, but I gained a life friend. I respect and love Emily Detoto, and she is the best lawyer/ counselor that the state of Texas could have appointed me. I thank Ms. Detoto for her dedication and commitment, trust, belief, and willingness to do whatever it took to make sure justice prevailed. Thank you, Emily Detoto, for being my David in the eyes of Goliath.