Megan Elizabeth Smith

Megan Elizabeth Smith

also known as Megan Bové

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

917 Franklin, Suite 220, Houston, TX

About Megan

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Sampson & Bové, LLC

917 Franklin, Suite 220, Houston, TX, 77002

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Megan Elizabeth Smith's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Malik | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome does not begin to describe Megan

Megan is as thorough as they come. She is great at explaining to the client as well as the court. I could not recommend her more highly. If there was a way to give her 10 stars I would.

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Megan Elizabeth Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stefanie Vincent

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is a first-rate attorney and a wonderful person to work with. Her attention to detail and dogged work ethic combined with her strong character and ability to connect with juries and judges make her exactly the person I would want to represent me."

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Brittene Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is an amazing attorney with years of experience in Criminal Defense. In my experience she is always well prepared and ready to fight for her clients. I highly recommend Megan for anyone in need of a smart, respectable attorney who will go the extra mile in their case."

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Jim Lavine

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Megan worked for me for over five years and I have watched her grow into a Rising Star. She has a great personality to connect to clients and is a superb researcher. She is meticulous, ethical, and juries will love her. I would have her represent family and friends without hesitation."

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Misty Gasiorowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Megan is a very professional, intelligent, and personable lawyer who I can always count on for legal counsel. I would, and do, highly recommend her to others."

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Richard Kuniansky

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very hardworking and very knowledgeable."

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Kyle Sampson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Megan on a number of trial and appellate matters over the last several years. She is without a doubt one of the brightest up and coming criminal defense lawyers in Texas. I would strongly recommend her to anyone facing a criminal allegation in either the state or federal court."

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DaSean Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is an excellent attorney. She works hard for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brittene Wilson

Litigation lawyer

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Misty Gasiorowski

Business lawyer

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Kyle Sampson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2011

The Order of Barristers, University of Houston Law Center

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Sampson & Bové, LLC

2014 - 2016

Attorney/Owner, The Law Firm of Megan E. Smith

2011 - 2014

Associate, Zimmerman Lavine & Zimmermann, P.C.

2009 - 2011

Senior Law Clerk, Zimmerman, Lavine, Zimmermann & Sampson, P.C.

Associations

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DWI with accident

Dismissed

Assault

Dismissed

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Education

2011

University of Houston Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) Cum Laude

2008

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude

Publications

2011

Houston Business and Tax Law Journal Comment, SEC Receivers and the Presumption of Innocence: The Problem with Parallel Proceedings in Securities Cases and the Ever Increasing Powers of the Receivers

Languages

English

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