Shamim Ebrahimi

Shamim Ebrahimi

also known as Houston Drug, Charges Lawyer

5.0
Rating: 1.1

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

440 Louisiana St., #800, Houston, TX

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Shamim

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Not Eligible to Practice - Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

The Law Practice of Shamim Ebrahimi

440 Louisiana St., #800, Houston, TX, 77002

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Shamim Ebrahimi's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nelli | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Criminal defense lawyer!

I hired Shamim in November to help me with my case of domestic violence. He was able to get my case dismissed and I will now be hiring him to clear this off my record. He is very flexible, and available throughout the week. He answered all my questions honestly and always stayed ahead of everything.... From the get go the outcome he had predicted and the steps he said the prosecutors would take all happened. If you are in need of a Criminal defense lawyer Shamim is your man.

Posted by Little | July 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Houston Expunction Lawyer

I thought my arrest record would clear once my case was dismissed, but that's not the case. I learned that you have to file paperwork to clear your criminal record. After calling a handful of Houston expunction lawyers and learning the average cost of an expunction in Houston is about $1200, it was... nice only having to pay $700 for Shamim to clear my arrest record. He is talked me through the process and gave me a final packet as proof of expunction. He's quality.

Posted by Amanda | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Houston

Finding Shamim was like fate. An appointed attorney put me on deferred for my theft charge. I was afraid of the system and all the conditions that came along with deferred like checking in, UAs and taking the classes and courses, and so I never went back after leaving the pre-trial department. I fini...shed all the courses and classes and paid all the fees, but was violated for failing to appear and picking up a DWLI. Shamim charged me a really reasonable fee and then worked his magic. He got the failure to appear overturned and theft case dismissed in two settings. Best part, the judge started off by saying he'd give me time-served on the theft case and dismiss the DWLI, but Shamim wasn't having it. Shamim then argued to the judge to dismiss the theft case and give a time served on the DWLI. It was great to watch. Then as Shamim was explaining to me the judge's offer, the judge called out to Shamim that he'd dismiss the theft case and rake time-served on the DWLI. I don't think any other Houston criminal defense attorney would have openly fought that had for such a low fee. Finding Shamim and hiring him was definitely fate. He's an awesome attorney.

Posted by Keenan | December 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Houston Marijuana Lawyer and Drug Charge Attorney

I researched a lot of Houston criminal defense lawyers. Shamim was the only one who talked to me personally from beginning to end. It didn't bother him that ask a lot of questions, and he walked me through my marijuana charge from beginning to end. He was really fair with his pricing and even offered... a payment plan. I'm glad I ended up hiring Shamim Ebrahimi as my marijuana charge lawyer because he ended up getting my drug charge dismissed. He also helped me get it expunged like it never happened. He's smart, reasonably priced, and really good at walking you through the process.

Posted by Marques | September 25, 2014

The right buy for the job!

Other attorneys either quoted me a really high price or didn’t make feel comfortable, but not Shamim. He helped me out big time, for a fair price, and let me pay in installments. It was cool because a lot of court people knew him by his first name. From the get go, he listened and informed. The polic...e stopped me illegally and Shamim fought to make that clear. Thank you!

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Shamim Ebrahimi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Lightman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shamim is a bright and energetic criminal defense lawyer deeply devoted to defending the rights of his clients and building a better community. I highly endorse him."

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Kristin Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shamim and I worked together for a week this spring and I was impressed with his intellect, his passion, and his willingness to do what it takes for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bretton Barber

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shamim Ebrahimi is well respected among lawyers in the community. His advocacy for his clients is unparalleled and his dedication to the field of criminal defense is admirable."

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Mark Metzger

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shamim never backs down to a fight, is extremely knowledgeable in the law, and holds his client's interests as his highest priority. It has been my honor to know Shamim and he has the discipline, courage, and personality that is required to handle your case, no matter how serious. Shamim is a man of integrity and is a loyal, honorable, and dependable lawyer. If you are charged with a crime or need legal advice, Shamim Ebrahimi is the lawyer for you."

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Keon Arjmandi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shamim is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I highly recommend him for all criminal defense needs."

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Todd Lehn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I attended the Texas Trial Lawyer's College with Shamim. We were in the same group the entire week and I was consistently impressed with his knowledge, demeanor, and passion. Since then, Shamim and I have consulted with one another one cases. The most impressive thing about Shamim is that he truly cares about his cases and he's willing to look at them from every angle for the benefit of his clients. He leaves no stone unturned, and that's precisely what it takes to be a good defense attorney. There's no question he is a rising rock star in the criminal defense bar and I have no hesitation giving him my full endorsement. Shamim is on the right path. Remember his name, because he's going to be a powerhouse!"

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Kristin Brown

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Experience

Rating:  1.1 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024

updated on 02/28/2025

Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2021

updated on 10/29/2021

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2014

Trial College Finalist, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2008

Laverne Prewitt History Pre-Law Award, University of Texas System, Arlington

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, The Law Practice of Shamim Ebrahimi

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Shamoun & Norman

2009 - 2011

Prosecution Intern, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2011 - Present

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

The State of Texas v. J.A.M.

DISMISSED. After wrangling with the State for nearly three weeks as my client sat in jail, we finally got the outcome we were fighting for.

The State of Texas v. J.A.H.

DISMISSED. Passenger hired a different attorney and took a guilty plea. Client's previous attorney wanted to plea him out. Client was referred to me, and then justice was served.

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Education

2014

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Graduate

2011

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2008

University of Texas System, Arlington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

Farsi

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