M. Irene Wilson

M. Irene Wilson

also known as Irene Wilson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Litigation Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Litigation

845 Texas Ave., Suite 3800, Houston, TX

About M. Irene

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Practice Area

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24 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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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5.0 /5.0

109 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 109 reviews

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Review

I contacted Ms. Wilson after the first attorney I hired was asking me to accept a plea deal wasn't comfortable with. Irene was extremely friendly, and understanding even in the first phone call I made to her. She talked to me on the phone for well over 30 minutes and talked to me several other times ...before I finally paid her and appointed her as my lawyer. She is very educated on what she does and knows how to talk to people. She took control of my case, which had been open for a year and got me a dismissal in 5 months.

Posted by Scott | December 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Glad I did my research and found Mrs Wilson

Ok...Reviews are very very important when you need a home improvement company, mechanic or in my case a good criminal lawyer to help defend you against the police. Who I have found can sometimes bend the truth to make there case stick. Mrs Wilson was hired and right away she wasted know time and ...subpoenaed the video, police records, officers working (side jobs) at the time of arrest....... When the DA told their story of what happened...Mrs Wilson was "like" thats funny. The dash cam video I obtained does not lie. They were "like" you have the video.....and the case was back to the truth real quick. We had leverage. OK if you want a Lawyer that cares about winning and listening to your needs this is a perfect fit. She never ever wanted me to take the deal and always wanted to get to the bottom of "what really happened"...... I wanted to take this to trial to make the lying officer have to look at me on the stand and lie to my face....But we got the dismal by taking a learning class instead. It was the smartest business decision to make this be gone... Thanks again Mrs Wilson

Posted by Jerrod | December 20, 2016

Excellent Defense Attorney

Irene Wilson is a very understanding attorney. Does a great job and a very hard worker.

Posted by Candace | October 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Competent, caring, professional

I needed representation, and called two numbers I found on Google. Ms. Wilsons was the first. I called only two other numbers, wanting a consultation before I made a decision. I spoke to her first and I like her personality. I spoke to a make attorney, and felt like his representation would have been... great, based on his skills, but his personality was a bit more harsh. Not knowing anything about what I should have or have not said or done, I felt uncomfortable considering him. I called Ms. Wilson back, and decided to go with her. She was very knowledgeable, made me feel comfortable, and the outcome was good. I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Domestic Violence

Ms Wilson definitely went over and beyond with my family violence case helping me to secure a dismissal. She was very attentive whenever I had a question either through email, text or phone calls because she realized how much this case affected me and my family. She totally understands the new laws... about family violence cases and stood her ground when discussing the Cade with the Fort Bend DA leaving no stone unturned. She had a heart of gold and treats you like a family member. I highly recommend Ms Wilson. Just one conversation with her and you will feel the same.

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M. Irene Wilson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Soechting

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joaquin Jimenez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Loren Schragger-Paeglis

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michelle Murphy

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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R. Ferrell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Shane Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Amy Schelfhout

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Joaquin Jimenez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sandra Ard

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Charles Soechting

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2012 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas Criminal Justice Section

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2002 - 2011

College of The State Bar of Texas

Member

2000 - 2001

Journal of Medicine & Law

Business 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

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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

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