Shawn R. Roberts

Shawn R. Roberts

also known as “The Sheriff”, Trial Lawyer

5.0
Rating: 5.9

Licensed for 30 years

Drug Crime Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +4 more

917 Franklin St., 4th Floor, Houston, TX

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011
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About Shawn

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 1000-1500 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Location

Shawn R. Roberts Trial Lawyer PLLC

917 Franklin St., 4th Floor, Houston, TX, 77002

Shawn R. Roberts Trial Lawyer

2300 Avenue K, Bay City, TX, 77414

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Shawn R. Roberts's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

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Posted by Seth | November 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A life saver

I was arrested for a first degree felony drug charge along with a UCW. My cousin said that Shawn Roberts was back in Harris County and was taking cases again. I did hire him and while he was quite expensive, he was worth it! Initially the DA offered 6 years TDC! After he filed his motions and set it... for trial the district attorney dismissed the first degree felony. As a result, now I don't have a record and I can work offshore, vote etc. I went from being scared to death, certain I’d have a felony conviction if I didn’t go to prison.. until he told me that it was dismissed. I am so unbelievably fortunate and blessed and I feel a duty to help others with this review. There is no doubt that God used him to bless me and he was not like a normal good criminal defense attorney. Cocky. Arrogant , etc but from the beginning he gave all the credit for his results to God, and said the same exact thing when he told me it was dismissed. Furthermore Shawn treated me and my mom like family, and I'll always be grateful for him(I still stay in touch to this day and he’s always asking about my family and how I’m doing. He is a smooth operator in the court room and as smart a guy as known. He has the “it” factor. That said, his best attributes are his heart and his integrity/honesty. I recommend him to ANYONE in Texas who needs an experienced trial lawyer for the impossible case or a great criminal defense attorney that gets great plea bargains bc of his trial talents and bc he cares. Shawn Roberts is the best Trial Lawyer in Harris, Brazoria, and Ft Bend counties.

Posted by justin | November 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Lawyer

he is a wonderful lawyer he work hard for you and with you he will come to your house on weekends and sit down with you and go over your case you can always get in contract with him if you leave a message he will get back with the same day

Posted by RYAN BROWN | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal charges drugs and shank case

I hired Shawn Roberts for my criminal charges in Harris County. I have long history of criminal charges and he still got one of my cases dismissed and got me exactly what I asked for. I highly recommend him to represent you

Posted by Justin | May 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Most Boss lawyer

I was charged with having a kilo of cocaine and had prior felony convictions. I had heard of Shawn Roberts and he was known as a controversial figure due to his virtual unblemished record in jury trials, but that he had made some enemies doing so, and other attorneys were telling me that I needed som...eone who was “in” with the DA. However, after meeting with him, and speaking with another client that referred me, I knew that he was going to fight for me, and that he was a really good fighter. While the case was pending he was available to meet or talk to pretty much 24/7, and he told me that if I was willing to do a motion to suppress that he felt like he had some issues he could exploit. In the end the case was thrown out and I recommend everyone who needs a “Trial Lawyer “ to call him bc he is the real deal. I have not seen anyone else who has his combination of skill, knowledge, court etiquette and heart. He’s one cool customer and is no sell out.

Posted by Janet | May 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mrs. Janet Cortez

I had a PCS case and had been ripped off for a large amount of money from another Attorney. I was beginning to think that there were no honest Attorneys anymore. A friend of mine told me about Shawn Roberts so I went and met with him. I started telling him what happened to me by that other Attorney a...nd come to find out he was suing him for another client of his. Understanding my situation, he worked with me by letting me make payments to him. Shawn is the best Attorney I have ever had and he truly does care about his clients. In the end things worked out better than I ever thought they would. He got my case dropped down to a misdemeanor, with a small fine and time served. He saved my life and I will always be grateful to him. By the way, I fought my case with that other Attorney and he ended up having to give me my money back. Shawn Roberts is the BEST and now I can move out of Houston and start my life over. Thank you Shawn!!

Shawn Roberts

Replied last May 02, 2018

I was honored to have this review and Janet is a great person who got an exceptional result. Considering she was looking at a F2 (2-20 with no probation) and ended up with a misdemeanor time served I was extremely happy for all parties involved. The fact that they’re going to be able to move to Arkansas and her life’s not severely disrupted is truly a blessing. The ADA should be commended for his understanding and actually listening to what I had to say. This was one instance where the justice system had a just outcome!!

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Shawn R. Roberts's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Bleakney

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of winning some very difficult cases with Shawn on more than one occasion. He has proved himself to be one of the best criminal defense trial lawyers I have ever worked with."

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Mark Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is an outstanding lawyer lawyer with a subversive intelligence and quick wit. Unfortunately, he ran into some personal difficulties a decade ago that took him out of the practice of law for a few years. Shawn is back now, though, and his experience with personal adversity gives him a deep empathy for his clients—people facing the worst adversities of their lives—that few lawyers can match."

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Robert Rice

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Mark Bennett

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Experience

Rating:  5.9 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2011

updated on 03/21/2011

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.

Honors

2001

Trial Lawyer of the Year, Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, Shawn R. Roberts Trial Lawyer PLLC

Associations

2001 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

1996 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Texas vs Naveed Mohammed

Mistrial-Hung Jury

State of Texas vs Chris Byrd

Not Guilty- Jury

State of Texas vs Nguyen

Cases dismissed

State of Texas vs Eddie Conley

Not Guilty

State of Texas vs George Walker

Not Guilty

State of Texas vs Jesse Lawrence

Not Guilty

State of Texas vs. Warren Castlie

Not guilty

State of Texas vs. Quentin Richardson

Jury Trial- Not Guilty on all counts. Wasn't even convicted of misdemeanor DWI

State of Texas vs Roger Mallory

Not Guilty-6 counts

State of TX vs Roger Mallory

Hung Jury - Directed Verdict 6 counts

State of Texas vs Brent Woodard

Not Guilty

State of Texas vs Brent Woodard

Not Guilty

State of Texas vs Brent Woodard

Not Guilty

State of Texas vs Edward Ruiz

Not Guilty

State of Texas vs. Jarret Mitchell

Hung jury- plead to 10 years and another 1st degree dismissed as result

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Education

1995

South Texas College of Law

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

Languages

English

Spanish

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