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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Garrett | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you Irene!

First off, Irene is great and her fees are very reasonable. I would recommend her to anyone seeking legal counsel. When I first contacted Irene she genuinely seemed to care about my situation, and continued to do so after I chose to hire her. She was thorough with me on how she planned to fight my ca...se and was understanding of any questions I had about her methods. She was always responsive and prompt with me about anything regarding my case. Thanks to her defense she proved that I was falsely accused and now I can move on with my life!

Posted by Josh | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Simply Outstanding

I honestly cannot say enough good things - GREAT things - about Ms. Wilson. I was in a terrible situation involving a charge of assault family violence. I recently just started my dream career but unfortunately this charge and a similar incident in the past would be something to cause my immediately ...being fired, never with the option to pursue this career again. Needless to say, I thought my life was over. I spoke with several lawyers but honestly just didn't get a good "feel" from them. I was in desperate need of someone who cared and believed in me. These other lawyers made my situation sound, quite frankly, a little hopeless. I needed to hear that hope was possible and that I had at least a small chance of not losing everything. From the moment I spoke with Ms. Wilson, I knew I wanted to hire her. She made me feel confident, assured, and she really listened to me and truly cared - especially about my career! This was most important to me, and she kept this in mind and pushed back HARD at the DA. She was incredible in court - EARLY and providing constant updates and making big moves to get the case either dismissed or set for a fast jury trial. On my FIRST court date, I walked in terrified, missing work, not expecting too much, although I knew if anyone could do it, she could. Ms. Wilson went through the evidence tirelessly with the DA hour by hour until finally, my case was DISMISSED. Thank you, Ms. Wilson, for everything.

Posted by Frank | January 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

domestic violence

I hired M. Irene Wilson on one of my domestic violence felony charge, went to court on the third month and she got it dismissed. She's the best lawyer I've hired and I recommend her to anyone that has problems. I'm pleased to say that with the record I have she was still able to dismiss my case with ...no hesitation. She's persistent, honest, trustworthy, and is On your side 100% . She's always on time to court and does courtesy calls a day before. Thank you Mrs. Wilson !

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Theft class b

Irene Wilson was a tremendous help to me. She was able to get me pretrial diversion which I successfully completed. This allows me to have the record completely expunged. She was at every court hearing and kept in great contact with me through the difficult experience.

Posted by Alejandra | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Excellent lawyer

I hired Mrs. Wilson for my dads drug case a few months ago. She always kept my family and I informed and walked us through this whole process. Always on time to court, very understanding and a woman of her word. Thanks to her she brought my dad back home. My family and I couldn't be more thankful! ...

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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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JaPaula Kemp

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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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