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Norman J. Silverman
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Biography
Norm attended Bellaire High School where he debated for the Bellaire Debate Squad –all three years qualifying for State. At the University of Texas at Austin, Norm earned a double Bachelor’s Degree in English and Philosophy. Norm graduated from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1993, passed the bar the same year, and was sworn in as a lawyer.
In law school Norm participated vigorously in mock trial and moot court winning many competitions. During law school, Norm worked as a lawyer at Schneider & Mckinney where he cut his teeth working on criminal appeals and post-conviction writ applications. Norm was next employed by W.B. House Jr. where in addition to appeals, he worked on pretrial motions and assisted Mr. House with trial preparation. Upon passing the bar, Norm worked at Cogdell & Durham on both appeals and trials and began to develop his own practice as well. When Herbert Coleman became ill Norm stepped him and assisted him with his practice. Norm opened the Silverman Law Group in 1999 and so continues through the present day.
Norm Silverman has never been a prosecutor and has spent little time doing court appointed work. Along the way, Norm has built a reputation as a top notch drug lawyer, fearless in trial, who always puts his clients first. Norm is a frequent lecturer for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a well recognized author and expert witness on subjects related to the practice of drug defense.
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Licensed in Texas for 31 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Silverman Law Group
917 Franklin St FL 4, 501 I 35, Austin, Tx, Houston, TX, 77002-1741
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Norman J. Silverman's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Unprofessional Jackwagon
Extremely rude attorney, insulting to criminal defense clients, thinks joking with staff and making sexually divisive comments in front of crowds in his office is funny. Absolutely should avoid this crotch-rocket attorney because he will screw you over and waste your time and money.
Posted by Adrienne coleman | May 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Court room Beast
Norm is a beast in the court room. Hes very intimidating and powful in the court room. He keeps it 100 all the way. Hes very honest about what he can and cant do. Hes highly intelligent and makes his clients feel comfortable. However he is a tid bit expensive but hes worth every penny. He represented...
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Norm Silverman
Yes, at times he will not return phone calls , he does not hold your hand , no bed side manner. Used him in state and federal . Cost me all money I had . Yes , he is expensive . If u pay attention at his initial appt , when u hire him he tells what to come , what to expect , what he can do for you . ...
Posted by Robet T. | October 27, 2013
BEST CRIMINAL DRUG DEFENSE LAWYER IN HOUSTON HANDS DOWN
I have used Norman Silverman in state and federal cases. I highly recommend him. If he doesn't show up to court and sends his assistant there is a reason. There will come a time when your case is important and another client will be reset by his assistant because he is helping you. As for him not ret...
Posted by Richard | November 15, 2011
The Truth
he will fight for his client and give honest suggestions. if there is any violations of your rights he will find out. he's worth every cent he asks for. when you go to battle with him; he treats you like your family. he want stop fighting for you no matter what. i put my life in his hands and i'm st...
Norman J. Silverman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Norm is a fine criminal defense lawyer. Norm is creative, unafraid, and determined to get his clients the best possible results. His hard work shows in his results."
"I have worked on many criminal cases with Norm. He is creative, brilliant and tireless."
"I fully endorse this lawyer. Norman Silverman and I represented different clients in a major federal criminal case in Miami, Florida. There were 27 individuals charged in separate indictments and there were many prominent attorneys involved representing other clients. However, Norman took the lead and everyone followed his aggressive approach. The federal government saw that they were up against fighters and dismissed the charges against everyone, which is completely unheard-of. I believe that if it wasn't for Norman setting the standard, some of the lawyers would have forced their clients to plead guilty and get over 10 years in jail. The lawyers that were not willing to fight were fired. I find Norman to be a knowledgeable and passionate attorney and would love to work with him in the future."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Norm is the man! Norm Silverman's name is respected by all attorneys and feared by most police officers. Norm is an aggressive and knowledgeable trial lawyer. Any client would be lucky to have Norm fighting for them."
"Norm is an excellent lawyer who always goes above and beyond anyone's expectations. He also goes out of his way to teach other lawyers to become better lawyers. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Norm is an excellent lawyer who fights for his clients. Extremely knowledgeable and highly effective in the courtroom."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer.This man is a true warrior, i have seen him slice up the state in small pieces on a number of occasions. He is well respected by the defence bar for his courage and tenacity."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has a reputation in Houston for his knowledge of the law and his hard work for his clients. Norm fights like a bulldog and the prosecutors know they have their hands full when he takes a case."
"Norm is a fighter. He is very well respected in the legal community, particularly on large drug cases. He is innovative and thinks outside the box. I endorse his work."
"5 July 2012: I just got back from watching Norm disembowel the State on a motion to suppress in state district court. I've been practicing criminal-defense law for seventeen years, and this was like a postgraduate class in the suppression of evidence. I sat back and watched as Norm got the evidence—three ounces of cocaine—against his client and mine thrown out. Now, Norm may not have the best bedside manner. I'll grant his critics that much. But when the chips are down and it's time to get to work, there is nobody better to have on your side. Nobody."
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Experience
Honors
1999
Distinguished Alumnus, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Jefe, Silverman Law Group
1991 - 1994
Clerk, W.B. Bennie House Jr.
1990 - 1991
Clerk, Schneider & McKinney
Associations
2000 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
1995 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Chad Bullock v. State
New case dismissed, existing probation not revoked
Richard North v. United States of America
Conviction Reversed
Mclintock v. State
Reversed.
USA v. Mokhaddem, Southern Dist. of Fl. Miami Div.
Dismissed
United States of America vs. Samuel Torres Hernandez
NOT GUILTY
USA v. SAYAVONGSA, Southern Dist. Of Tx. Houston Div.
NOT GUILTY
United States of America v. Dean Bodendieck
Motion to Suppress Granted: Case Dismissed
State v. Ramon Galvez
Not Guilty
Education
1994
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Texas Southern University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association After Hours
Ethical Drug Defense
2012
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Cross Examination Seminar
Cross of the Lead Case Agent
2012
Rusty Duncan
Trial of a Drug Case: Defenses that Work
2012
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association Spring 2012 Cle
Effective Drug Defense
2010
Dave's Bar Association 2010 Hawaii Seminar
Adulterants and Dilutants: The Unadulterated Truth
2008
Harris County Criminal Law Institute
Effective Voir Dire
2007
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Motions to Quash: Winning Before Trial
1997
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Bond Update
N/A
Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Ethical Drug Defense
Publications
2005
Thurgood Marshall Law Review
Crime Labs: Scape Goats for a Culture of Indifference
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
A criminal case record says Confinement-365 days Probation 24 months does this mean jail time plus probation?
15 Jul 2014
Q&A
Man/del of a c/s 4-200g and possession with intent to del 4-200g of a c/s in Texas...
19 Mar 2014
Q&A
I am a notary and notarized a document for my now ex boyfriend that I believe may have been forged.
27 Jan 2014