Shawn R. Roberts

Shawn R. Roberts

also known as “The Sheriff”, Trial Lawyer

5.0
Rating: 6.0

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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jason Thompson | January 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Satisfied client

I just wanna say this is the lawyer you want on your case. If your reading this and searching for a lawyer stop cause this is the one u want. I had 3 first degree felony drug charges. In a county that is known to b the most tuff to go against. Mr.Roberts was there to get me out of jail on all 3 char...ges and on a few occasions not even having half the bond money. Was there the same or next day. He worked with me on the rate that he charged. And after hiring him and hearing about his reputation he cut me a big break especially on 3 first class felonys and one FTA. He was God send let me tell u. A true blessing. I thought I was going to prison for sure especially having prior drug charges. Well I knew I had the right lawyer one day when I was in court good lawyers that I know of was coming up to Mr.Roberts and asking him for advice and instruction. That's when I truly knew I hired the right man. He got me what I wanted he kept me out of prison. He got 2 of the felonys dropped and also got the FTA dismissed and got me 5 years probation. Which was a lesser amount of time than I received on my first ever felony drug charge so I couldn't ask for more. He is the guy u want. He's there when u need him to be via person,phone or text he responds and value's your time and was always concerned about me and my family. He will always be the lawyer I run to when needed and I recommend him to anyone looking for a top notch lawyer. Thank you Shawn for everything

Posted by Markus | November 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Agg assault dropped

This man has the knowledge and understanding of wrongfully accused and will fight to prove it he is always on time and returns calls and text most of all has the fire and Holy Spirit to go against the evil ways of the justice system must spend u money with him.. I’m free cause of him and Gods glory

Posted by Thuan | December 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

My Savior

When I were arrested under a secret warrant. I were virtually being kidnapped. I were hold without bond for eight months. I am able to make bond on the Memorial weekend 2018. The bond were very high then usual. My legal battle is far from being over. The case had been going for over two years. ...I have hired three attorneys before ROBERTS. The DA claimed this is a slam dunk case since my co-defendant had pleaded guilty. The DA's offer is eight years or the case will go to trial. ROBERTS had makes five court appearances before the trial date. On trial date, the DA's offer is four years which I declined. Then the DA came back with four years deferred probation which I also declined ROBERTS is the real David Copperfield in the court room. He is impeccable. The court is ready to pick the jury and the DA's witnesses are presented. ROBRRTS accomplished an amazing outcome which I couldn't never imagined . He got all of my charges dismissed. NO TRIAL. Just like a dream as I walk out the courtroom as a free man. Unbelievable. I can't thanks ROBERTS enough. I want everyone to know if you are in trouble or knowing someone whom is in trouble. Please call ROBERTS . You will be well represented and your consitutional rights are fully protected. Our freedom is priceless.

Posted by Christopher Ryan Byrd Sr. | November 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

25-LIFE "Million $ Lie"

Shawn Roberts is simply "The Best", came on my defense team and literally from day one heard me out and went straight to work! You want a lawyer who stands for the people, Shawn Roberts is the MAN! I was facing a 25 to life sentence, Shawn Roberts is the best trial lawyer !

Posted by Torry | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

DWI

Good attorney and a man of his word. Work my case and just put it this way the stast of Texas got scared they didn't want none

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.0 (Good)

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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