Spence Douglas Graham

Spence Douglas Graham

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

405 Main St., Suite 950, Houston, TX

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 23 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2002

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Vinas & Graham, PLLC

405 Main St., Suite 950, Houston, TX, 77002-1822

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Spence Douglas Graham's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by R. A | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family Assault (misdemeanor) / Retaliation (felony) =Dismissed!

Handled two very difficult cases for me with excellent results. I was facing huge criminal charges by bitter ex wife. Joe & Spence are excellent lawyers, very knowledgeable, well respected and experienced in Criminal Law. It took a while to get the cases dismissed (which is up to DA) but they got it ...done, i was not interested in any offers from the state and I was willing to take it to trial anytime to prove my innocence. I am incredibly grateful and thankful that all of this mess is behind me and now i can continue with my life.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2014

DWi 2nd Offense, possession of a controlled substance

I recently hired Mr Vinas to handle my criminal defense on the two cases listed above. During the process he was always respectful and treated me with dignity. He was on top of the case at all times and was actually able to have both cases dismissed. I would recommend his services to anyone who finds... themselves in a similar situation.

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Lewis Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Spence's years of experience as a felony chief prosecutor and as a savvy trial attorney make him a great defender."

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Vikram Vij

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Spence is very highly respected for his diligent work, attention to detail, intelligence and legal acumen. He is, quite simply, a top notch lawyer."

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Russell Neumann

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had many trials with Spencer when he was a District Attorney. He was always prepared and effectively conveyed his ideas to the jury. I see him doing the same as a criminal defense lawyer all the time."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I have gone against him in trial on several occasions and he is a brilliant trial lawyer. Spence was always fair and above board as a prosecutor and he is the same way as a defense lawyer. He is easy to endorse."

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Sean Mcalister

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Spence was a great prosecutor and is a future star in the criminal defense world. He has a ton of experience handling criminal matters and is comfortable and formidable in the courtroom. Any client would be fortunate to have Spence as their lawyer."

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Todd Leffler

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Spence at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office from 2001 to 2006. He is a skilled trial lawyer with years of experience trying cases at the District Attorney’s Office. He was friendly but formidable as a prosecutor and he will be a fine addition to the defense bar."

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Joseph Vinas

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Spence since 1999. I have seen him in the courtroom since 2003. Spence is a zealous advocate who will always stand up for what he believes in. One would need to search far and wide to find a better criminal lawyer than Spence Graham."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

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Christian Capitaine

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Mcalister

Criminal defense lawyer

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Todd Leffler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Vinas

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2014

Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2011

Shining Star Award, Harris County District Attorney

2010

Teaching Star Award, Harris County District Attorney

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Member, Vinas & Graham,, PLLC

2003 - 2013

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorneys Office

Associations

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Admitted to Practice

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Admitted to Practice

2013 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2003 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

Education

2002

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Texas

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Snooping and Stalking and Spying..Oh My!

2012

TAASA Annual Conference

The Baytown Rapist case

2011

TAASA, Diversity Task Force

Prosecution of the Baytown Rapist

2011

Houston Police Academy, Cadet Class 210

Texas Penal Code

2010

Harris County District Attorney's Office

Plea Bargaining Process

Publications

Languages

English

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