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About Megan
Biography
Ms. Bové represents clients at trial, on appeal and in postconviction proceedings in state and federal courts, as well as before professional licensing boards. She is admitted to practice in Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas.
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Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
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Location
Sampson & Bové, LLC
917 Franklin, Suite 220, Houston, TX, 77002
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Megan Elizabeth Smith's Reviews
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Posted by Clay | December 18, 2014 | Criminal Defense
My son's case
Megan handled my son's case with great results, all charges were dismissed. She was very responsive to both me and my son. I would certainly recommend her in the future.
Posted by Lisa | September 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense
A+++ service for a simple Class C Misdemeanor
After receiving a ticket for a class C misdemeanor, I immediately called Ms. Smith's office for legal assistance. Ms. Smith exhibited professionalism, understanding and punctuality. These 3 things were very important to me while choosing a lawyer, and I could not be more satisfied. In the end, my tic...
Posted by VIncent | September 10, 2014 | Federal Crime
Criminal Defense Lawyers, Houston
Megan is an excellent, excellent young and supremely energetic attorney. She cared about my case like she would if it was one of her family member, providing emotional support, her undivided attention, time and energies - day in and day out until the case was resolved. My case was highly complicated ...
Megan Elizabeth Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very hardworking and very knowledgeable."
"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."
"Megan is an excellent attorney. She works hard for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
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 LawyersMember
2011 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
DWI with accident
Dismissed
Assault
Dismissed
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