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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Litzy | March 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

10/10

I highly recommend Shawn Roberts for anyone needing a criminal defense attorney. He was very honest, and easy to communicate. He handled the case with care and kept me updated every step of the way!

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Lo recomiendo

El abogado siempre me respondió mis mensajes y llamadas y resolvió el caso favorablemente.

Posted by James | July 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Money well spent

After losing my mother almost two years ago I began to slowly spiral downward into depression and went back to using drugs to numb my pain and hide my feelings. I had been out one night and was randomly pulled over after leaving a friends place. My past was already spotted enough with two previou...s prison sets that I had ample reason to worry about what the possible outcome of my charges could be. One afternoon I walked into Shawn’s office in downtown Houston looking to hire someone who would fight for me and be able to get me the outcome I desired. I had roughly 7 charges that needed to be addressed and I was extremely worried that I would be going back to prison. Shawn cost me a pretty penny but was worth every dime in the end. Shawn went above and beyond what I could have ever expected. He fielded numerous calls from me during early morning hours with cops standing next to me I was being pulled over so much. He was there with me every step of the way and in the end he was able to get me probation with time served on all my misdemeanors one F2 dismissed with the other F2 & F3 being deferred. Shawn Roberts from the bottoms of my heart I truly appreciate all your hard work and dedication put into my case. Thank you so very much, I’ll never use another Attorney again, you have a client for life in me.

Posted by Nashá | June 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

GREAT ATTORNEY

I was robbed and left feeling helpless and hopeless. After I consulted with Shawn, he didn't hesitate to take on my case. He kept me updated throughout the process. With Shawn's expertise, knowledge, and experience being TOP TIER I was able to retrieve my property and the defender was convicted and... sentenced. Shawn is an amazing person and attorney! He is passionate about his work and cares about his clients and works to get the best possible outcomes. I am grateful and thankful for his services and I'd highly recommend him!!!!

Posted by William | December 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney! God Bless Shawn

Shawn Roberts took my son's case on and from the start I knew that I made the correct choice. The initial attorney I had was terrible compared to Shawn. I thought I had good representation until I met Shawn. I wish I had Shawn initially. He explained what we were up against, and was very aggressi...ve in helping my son, getting released without bail. They tried to revoke probation, and keep my son in jail for 3 months. Shawn got him seen within two weeks. He's an extremely professional and personable. He will always be my go-to attorney for any issue me or my family may need. I endorse Shawn wholeheartedly and count him as a friend. You will not be disappointed you have him representing you. God bless you, Shawn!

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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:  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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