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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Appeals
50%
21 years
Criminal Defense
50%
21 years
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Licensed in Texas for 20 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Sarah Vernier Wood
Harris County Public Defender's Office, 1201 Franklin, 13th Floor, Houston, TX, 77002
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Posted by David | May 09, 2010 | Criminal Defense
A Lawyer that cares
Sarah came highly recommended by one of the top attorneys in Houston. I don't feel I could have hired a better lawyer to handle my legal dilemma. Sarah had a mastery of all the issues pertinent to my case and offered excellent council. Sarah was also something I didn't expect, Sarah was compassionate...
Sarah Vernier Wood's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sarah is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. She excels at appeals and has established a reputation as a lawyer who Cares about her clients. Sarah has won some very tough cases and she does it all with a great deal of modesty. She is a tough Lawyer who has started & maintained a mentoring program to teach young lawyers. Our community and her clients are all lucky To have Sarah fighting for Liberty."
"I first met Sarah in 2007. She is a skilled writer and advocate who will give her all in the pursuit of justice."
"I endorse Ms. Wood as a very intelligent and well prepared attorney. Though she is a relatively new lawyer, she has aready developed a reputation amongst the criminal defense bar as a "go to" person for her legal knowledge and research skills. Lawyers employ her to assist in writing memos and briefs on difficult legal issues because has the ability to break down the issue into understandable concepts and find law to support the defense arguments."
"sarah is a master trial lawyer and most importantly a decent humane beingI endorse this lawyer's work."
"Sarah is dedicated to learning, understanding, and using the intricacies of the law to her client's advantage; a quality rarely found in many attorneys today. She is compassionate with her clients yet remains zealous in dealing with the prosecutors. I absolutely endorse Sarah. I am proud to call her not only a colleague but a friend."
"Sarah is truly one of the smartest criminal defense lawyers that I know. She has a passion for both the law and her clients. As a defense bar, we are lucky to have her in our corner and her clients should be privileged to have her represent them."
"Sarah is a superb young lawyer with an aggressive approach to defending her clients. She is a fighter who commits completely to her work and to getting the best result for anyone she helps. I wholeheartedly endorse this fine attorney."
"Sara Wood is a true rising star in criminal defense here in the Houston area. I have worked on cases with her and seen her intellect, passion and hard work pay off in positive ways. She truly cares about justice for her clients. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I have sent close family to Sarah and have worked with her as co-counsel on several cases. She is smart, dedicated and innovative and I am lucky to have had the opportunity to see her in action."
"Sarah is an excellent attorney to have in your corner."
"I've referred very difficult, important cases to Sarah Wood and been extremely pleased with the results she's secured for the clients. She is one of the rising stars of the Texas criminal defense bar."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Member of the Year, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
2008
Unsung Hero, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Associations
2008 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Education
2004
University of Houston Law Center
Doctor of Jurisprudence, cum laude
2001
University of Texas
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2016
Search and Seizure
Motions to Suppress
2016
Judge Wendell Odom Appellate and Trial Preservation Seminar
Motions for New Trial
2016
5th Annual Honorable Craig Washington and Senator Rodney Ellis, Excellence In Indigent Defense Series
Motions to Suppress
Publications
2009
The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association)
Through Bandaged Eyes: Batson is Seen
2008
The Defender, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
The Association Nurtures Advocates with the 2nd Chair Program
Languages
English
Activity
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