Sunshine Lael Swallers

Sunshine Lael Swallers

4.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 19 years

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

306 Main St., 3rd Floor, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Sunshine Lael Swallers

306 Main St., 3rd Floor, Houston, TX, 77002-1811

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Sunshine Lael Swallers's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (1)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2011

OK, never answered the phone

After repeated calls, I was informed the number she gave out wasn't even her contact. She never answered the phone calls

Posted by Raul Diaz | August 18, 2009

CASE DISMISSED!..

The family was relieved when the case was dismissed for 14 old Autistic nephew who was unfairly acused and treated as a normal child. Ms Sunshine was recommended to us and we would recommend her to anyone needed an attorney who will really listen and fight for their rights. The family has used att...orneys in the past for various situations and had always gotten the short end of the law......but this time we were extremely happy with Sunshine Swallers. Call Her!

Posted by Bob | August 16, 2009

Sunshine Swallers

Attorney Swallers was simply exceptional. She worked hard, did tremendous background research, was totally knowledgeable and dedicated. She took a difficult case, held her ground, and ended up getting it dismissed. She is already an outstanding attorney and will surely get better. She was recomme...nded highly by other attorneys and clearly has their respect. I would refer anyone to her with no problems whatsoever. Really great!

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Sunshine Lael Swallers's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Sunshine Swallers. A true believer, like myself, she fights all the way for the accused who are fortunate enough to have her on their side. She is a bright and rising star in the defense community."

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Danny Easterling

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sunshine Swallers is a fine lawyer who is making her mark in the city of Houston. She has tremendous energy in representing her clients and is serious about aggressively preserving and defending their rights in and out of the courtroom. I definitely endorse this lawyer's work."

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Christopher Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A true believer in liberty, Sunshine is an asset to the Houston criminal defense community and her clients. She is creative, passionate, and talented. I absolutely endorse her."

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Patrick Mccann

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Sunshine's work without reservation. She is a talented young attorney who goes to the mat for her clients. She will fight to the end for the people she defends."

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Sarah Wood

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sunshine is a prominent and well respected voice in the criminal defense community. Her lawyering is outstanding, her results are superb, and her clients always love her. Sunshine is a true believer and an all-around wonderful human being."

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Mark Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sunshine is a forceful advocate, and a true believer in the struggle for human freedom and against governmental power. I endorse her work enthusiastically."

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Robert Tuthill

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sunshine is a powerhouse in the courtroom. She does whatever it takes to give her clients the best representation possible."

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Hilary Unger

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Sunshine.. She is passionate about both her profession and the rights of the accused."

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Sarah Wood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Mccann

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kathryn Kase

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Tuthill

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hilary Unger

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Sole practitioner, Sunshine L. Swallers

2008 - 2009

Associate, Katine & Nechman L.L.P.

Associations

2009 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member: Board of Directors

2008 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2008 - Present

World Affairs Council of Houston

Member

2008 - Present

Stonewall Law Association of Greater Houston

Member

2008 - Present

ACLU Houston Legal Panel

Member

2006 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2006

Texas Southern University

law

2002

University of Houston

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Reagan High School Law Day 2009

A Legacy of Liberty-Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial

2009

HCDLA Monthly CLE Luncheon

Sex Tourism--Arrests in the U.S. for Crimes Committed Elsewhere

2008

AIDS Foundation Houston Staff Training

Special Issues in Criminal Law for Individuals Living With HIV/AIDS

2008

AFH Project Life Road Life Skills Class

Social Security Disability Appeals

Languages

Spanish

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