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M. Irene Wilson
also known as Irene Wilson
About M. Irene
Biography
I practice civil litigation for corporate clients. I am licensed in state and federal courts and have practiced in Texas since 2001. I am AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and am a Member of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers which includes only firms with the highest ratings in legal ability and ethical standards. I have been selected for inclusion in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers -- an honor reserved exclusively for less than 5 percent of women lawyers who are Rated AV Preeminent. My legal experience includes civil litigation, eDiscovery litigation, criminal litigation, and civil appeals. I am fluent in Spanish.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Litigation
100%
24 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Texas for 24 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
DLA Piper (US)
845 Texas Ave., Suite 3800, Houston, TX, 77002
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M. Irene Wilson's Reviews
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What Clients Mention
Case Results (75)
Advocacy (55)
Recommendation (42)
Professionalism (34)
Communication Style (28)
Responsiveness (25)
Compassion (21)
Character & Conduct (18)
Trustworthiness (16)
Practice Area Knowledge (15)
Cost of Services (12)
General Knowledge (12)
Punctuality (8)
Free Consultations (4)
Payment Plans (2)
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Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
Very Satisfied with Attorney Irene Wilson
Ms. Wilson represented my son in a misdemeanor possession charge. We met with her and were impressed with her easy going manner, knowledge of criminal law, and how quickly she laid out options for my son. She was able to work with the Galveston County district attorney's office to have his charged ...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2015 | DUI & DWI
My Experience
A few months ago, I hired Irene Wilson to defend me against my pending dwi charge. She was very quick to make sure everything was handled properly and begin the process. Likewise, she was attentive and caring to my case being that she was very easy to reach, explained the process and options thorough...
Posted by Matt | February 11, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Family Violence
Irene was an excellent attorney for me. She is very professional and knowledgeable of my case. She helped me through the whole process and was able to get my case dismissed. I am very thankful she represented me and I can't thank her enough.
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense
criminal defense
Irene was referred by a friend as an excellent lawyer and very knowledgeable in regards to criminal cases. After having her represent me , I can say without hesitation that i trust her advice ; and would absolutely retain her services again if they were ever needed.
Posted by Dave | August 04, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Bad things can happen to good people
I am just a young guy that works at a government facility and currently serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve. I was pulled over last year on 2013 by Fort Bend originally for speeding and had an additional charge that gave me a Class B misdemeanor. I knew my case went out of hand and I decided to hire Ms. ...
M. Irene Wilson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Ms. Wilson's work as a defender of rights. She uses her knowledge and experience to assist her clients and those in need of help. I am always impressed with the way she melds real-world experiences and her education to assist others."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Irene Wilson is a tough, competent criminal defense attorney. I have had the pleasure of witnessing her skills when she comes into court and very aggressively fights for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Wilson passionately represents her clients in a professional manner. She listens to their concerns and provides legal representations that meet their needs. I endorse her."
"I have known and worked with Irene Wilson for many years. She is dedicated and professional and always produces the highest quality work. Her legal skill is top notch. But she is also very caring and always goes the extra mile to help her clients."
"I had the pleasure of working with Irene Wilson several years ago and I found her to be a dedicated colleague who always put the interests of her clients first."
"Ms. Wilson is an excellent attorney and client advocate. She excelled at civil litigation and has an inspiring passion for criminal law. She would be my first choice for my own legal representation and I have no hesitation in recommending her work. I am very excited that she has her own practice and can give her clients the advocacy they deserve."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with Irene Wilson for several years and was always inspired by her passion for the practice of law. Irene is incredibly competent as an attorney and she genuinely cares about her clients. I am honored to have gotten to know Irene as she is truly a remarkable woman!"
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Experience
Honors
2016
2016 Clients' Choice, Avvo
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Lawyers Criminal Defense, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers Criminal Defense, Houstonia Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Texas Top Rated Lawyer, American Lawyer Media
2013
Top Lawyers Criminal Defense, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Client Distinction Award 2013, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Texas Top Rated Lawyer 2012, American Lawyer Media
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Superb Rating, Avvo
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers 2012, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Dean's List, Michigan State University College of Law
2000
Best Oralist, Michigan State University School of Law
2000
Dean's List, Michigan State University
Work Experience
2009 - 2023
Defense Attorney, M. Irene Wilson, Attorney at Law
2006 - 2009
Associate, McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C.
2003 - 2005
Associate, Giessel, Barker & Lyman, P.C.
2002 - 2003
Assistant Attorney General, Texas Attorney General - Post-Conviction Litigation
Associations
2012 - Present
Galveston County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas Criminal Justice SectionMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2002 - 2011
College of The State Bar of TexasMember
2000 - 2001
Journal of Medicine & LawBusiness Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
Texas vs. M.C.
Dismissed
Texas vs. J.C.
Dismissed
Texas vs. C.G.
Dismissed
Texas vs. N.R.
Dismissed
Texas vs. C.S.
Dismissed
Texas vs. G.V.
Dismissed
Texas vs. A.S.
Dismissed
Texas vs. G.W.
No Bill By Grand Jury
Texas vs. S.H.
Dismissed; Dismissed
Texas vs. D.N.
No Bill by Grand Jury
Texas vs. S.P.
Dismissed
Texas vs. C.M.
Dismissed
Texas vs. J.M.
Dismissed
Texas vs. E.G.
Dismissed
Texas vs. A.F.
Dismissed
Texas vs. A.H.
Dismissed
Texas vs. S.W.
Dismissed
Texas vs. C.M.
Dismissed
Texas vs. G.J.
Dismissed
Texas vs. M.R.
Dismissed
Texas vs. J.C.
Dismissed
Texas vs. N.T.
Dismissed
Texas vs. F.A.
Dismissed
Texas vs. T.D.
Dismissed
Texas vs. S.W.
Dismissed
Texas vs. P.M.
Dismissed
Texas vs. R.H.
Dismissed
Texas vs. A.W.
Dismissed
Texas vs. S.L.
Dismissed
Texas vs. T.L.
Dismissed
Texas vs. K.M.
Dismissed
Texas vs. S.M.
Dismissed
Texas vs. J. L.
Dismissed
Texas vs. C.B.
Dismissed
Texas vs. A.A.
Dismissed
Texas vs. E..V.
Dismissed
Texas vs. J.T.
Dismissed
Texas vs. J.H.
Dismissed
Texas vs. R.B
Dismissed
Texas vs. D.H.
Dismissed
Texas vs. J.J.
Dismissed
Texas vs. W.C.
Dismissed
Texas vs. C.O.
Dismissed
Texas vs. A.S.
Dismissed
Texas vs. T.T.
Dismissed
Texas vs. E.D.
Dismissed
Texas vs. R.E.
Dismissed
Texas vs. G.R.
Dismissed
Texas vs. S..R.
Dismissed
Texas vs. F.Y.
Dismissed
Texas vs. G.B.
Dismissed
Texas vs. J.C.
Dismissed
Texas vs. J.M.
Dismissed
Texas vs. A.F.
Reduced on Trial Day, 4 Years
Texas vs. A.F.
Dismissed
Texas vs. K.H.
Dismissed
Texas vs. J.V.
Dismissed
Texas vs. J.W.
Acquittal By Jury
Texas vs. I.G.
Dismissed
Texas vs. K.J.
Dismissed
Texas vs. E.C.
Dismissed
Texas vs. H.R.
Dismissed - Bad Stop
Texas vs. C.K.
Dismissed
Texas vs. T.R.
Dismissed
Texas vs. V.S.
Dismissed
Texas vs. M.E.
Dismissed
Texas vs. R.S.
Dismissed
Texas vs. M.S.
Dismissed
Texas vs. P.N.
Dismissed
Texas vs. K.B.
Dismissed
Texas vs. C.H.
Dismissed
Texas v. A.V.
Dismissed
Texas v. C.L.
Dismissed
Texas v. J.O.
Dismissed
Texas v. J.H.
Reduced Misdemeanor Time Served
Texas v. A.M.
Dismissed
Texas vs. D.S.
Dismissed
Texas vs. D.W.
Dismissed
Texas v. P.H.
Dismissed Day of Jury Trial
Texas v. D.D.
Dismissed
Texas v. T.V.
Reduced to Obstructing Highway Deferred Adjudication
Texas v. J.G.
No Billed & Dismissed
Texas v. R.O.
Dismissed
Texas v. B.M.
Not Suit/Dismissed
Texas v. T.E.
Case Declined/Dismissed/Closed
Texas v. C.L.
Dismissed
Texas v. G.H.
Dismissed
Texas v. Q.M.
Dismissed Day of Jury Trial
Texas v. P.R.
Dismissed
Texas v. H.D.
Dismissed
Texas v. G.B.
Dismissed
Texas v. R.S.
Dismissed
Texas v. RL.M.
Jury Trial, Harris County, Fine Only
Texas v. R.L.
Dismissed
Texas v. R.M.
Dismissed
Texas v. T.E.
Dismissed
Texas v. L.R.
Dismissed
Texas v. Q.R.
Dismissed
Texas v. T.W.
Dismissed
Texas v. A.C.
Dismissed
Texas v. T.W.
Dismissed
Texas v. D.H.
Dismissed
Texas v. T.W.
Dismissed
Texas v. C.J.
Dismissed
Texas v. A.S.
Pre-Trial Diversion Granted & Dismissed
Texas v. J.B.
Dismissed
Texas v. H.A.
Dismissed
Texas v. C.M.
Dismissed
Texas v. G.G.
Dismissed
Texas v. K.B.
Reduced to Misdemeanor, Deferred Adjudication
Texas v. T.P.
Dismissed
Texas v. S.G.
Dismissed
Texas v. G.G.
Dismissed
Texasv. A.C.
Reduced to Misdemeanor, Deferred Adjudication
Texas v. J.O.
Dismissed
Texas v. J.C.
Dismissed
Texas v. A.B.
Dismissed
Texas v. R.T.
Dismissed, 4th Amendment Violation
Texas v. A.C.
Dismissed
Texas v. A.E.
Dismissed
Texas v. J.C.
Dismissed
Texas v. L.W.
Dismissed
Texas v. M.J.
Pre-Trial Diversion Granted & Dismissed
Texas v. C.M.
Pre-Trial Diversion Granted & Dismissed
Texas v. B.S.
Dismissed, 4th Amendment Violation
Texas v. M.F.
Dismissed
Texas v. A.R.
Dismissed
Texas v. S.G.
Reduced to Class C Deferred/Dismissed
Texas v. J.S.
Dismissed
Texas v. A.J.
Reduced to Misdemeanor Time Served
Texas v. M.G.
Dismissed
Texas v. O.G.
Dismissed
Texas v. G.W.
Dismissed
Texas v. R.A.
Dismissed
Texas v. S. S.
Dismissed
Texas v. A.H.
Dismissed
Texas v. B. M.
Dismissed
Texas v. A.G.
Dismissed
Texas v. R. V.
Dismissed at Pre-Trial Setting
Texas v. E. J.
Dismissed
Texas v. D. R.
Dismissed
Texas v. T. B.
Pre-Trial Diversion Granted & Dismissed
Texas v. C. M.
Dismissed, 4th Amendment Violation
Holmes v. BNSF Railway Co.
Writ of Mandamus Granted
Soriano v. Dretke,TDCJCID
Affirmed
Bobb v. Dretke, TDCJCID
Affirmed
Education
2001
Michigan State University School Of Law
Juris Doctor
1994
Dallas Baptist University
Bachlor's Degree
Speaking Engagements
2012
Guest Speaker at the Houston Magnet School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice - Courts,Corrections & Service Class
Criminal Defense and The Criminal Justice System
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can a lawyer withdraw from jury trial 2 days before just trial and other concerns.
08 Apr 2016
Q&A
In TX, do you lose the right to have a court-appointed attorney if you bond/bail out of jail prior to trial?
02 Jun 2012
Q&A
What happens when the 90-day period for filing an indictment ends?
29 May 2012