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Tyrone C. Moncriffe is a board-certified expert in Criminal Law, accredited by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He serves as a distinguished faculty member at the Criminal Defense Institute. In addition to this, he holds certification for first chair representation in Death Penalty cases in Harris County, Texas. He seamlessly integrates skills acquired from Sandra Zimmer’s Self Expression Center in Houston, Texas, into his lectures on acting and storytelling in trials.
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43 years | 1,000 cases
43 years | 300 cases
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
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Posted by KREESE | January 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
MY FAMILY'S BLESSING
ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO, MY SON WAS JAILED DUE TO A PROBATION VIOLATION FROM AN EARLIER DUI ACCIDENT. NEEDLESS, TO SAY AS A MOTHER, I WAS VERY UPSET BECAUSE NO IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER IN OUR FAMILY HAD EVER BEEN JAILED PLUS HE COULD HAVE LOST EVERYTHING HE AND HIS WIFE HAD WORKED SO HARD TO ACCOMPLISH. BE...
Posted by Angela Lea | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
So grateful to this counselor!!!!
Although I am familiar with the criminal justice system, without an attorney who really could go the extra mile, listen and understand the view from where I sit, this case would not have went the way my family had anticipated. Furthermore, although this may not have been a "high dollar" profitable ca...
Posted by Woods | April 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Murder was the case that they gave me. Tyrone was the lawyer that saved me.
I hope you all take the time & read this. Attorney Moncriffe literally just saved not only my life but the life of my wife & children. Facing 5-99 for MURDER with the state offering 40 years which I was ready to accept. Not that I was guilty but I was AFRAID & FATIGUED from the process. But my lawyer...
Posted by Vertina | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Awesome, caring and knowledgeable attorney
If you want an attorney that will fight for you. That is knowledgeable of the law and will keep your family informed of your rights as well as help with understanding due process, then please contact this attorney. He is respected by his peers as well. One Houston attorney that you want in your co...
Posted by Ronald | December 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional + Knowledgable + Focused + Integrity
The review title is a sample size of ingredients that make up Mr. Moncriffe. Mr. Moncriffe was recommended to help me by a family friend after an unpleasant experience by another attorney. Mr. Moncriffe was intent on helping me in every aspect of my situation: he counselled with me with a level of...
"I thoroughly endorse this lawyer. Tyrone has the amazing ability to connect with jurors, and to advocate, protect and defend his client's liberty with passion, integrity, and professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. Without a doubt one of the most profound advocates in the arena. His method of storytelling is unmatched, his patience with less seasoned attorneys will catapult his legacy for generations. I am honored to walk in the path he has forged. Thank you for you service."
"Tyrone was my mock trial professor at UH. I taught me so much about being a strong advocate in trial. His reputation is exceptional and he is highly regarded by his peers. I highly recommend him to anyone!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I can't think of a finer gentleman and a true warrior fighting for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer for a multitude of reasons, but needless to say attorney Moncriffe is basically a the best trial attorney in Texas period, no room for debate on this one. I watched him achieve a not guilty verdict on an impossible murder case"
"Tyrone is one of the best lawyers in Harris County. Whenever he speaks at a CLE or seminar, I do my best to go listen to him. Tyrone is a skilled trial lawyer and is one of the most sought after criminal defense lawyers. I would recommend Tyrone to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."
"Mr. Moncriffe comes highly recommended and rightly so. He is charismatic and great at putting facts together as a story. He captivates any audience with his confident demeanor and awesome courtroom presence. I proudly endorse Mr. Moncriffe!"
"Tyrone Moncriffe is one of the finest lawyers I know, and I have known him about 30 years. During that 30 years, Mr. Moncriffe has established himself as an outstanding criminal defense lawyer, dedicated to his craft and his clients. I completely endorse Tyrone."
"I have known Tyrone for almost 15 years. He is one of the few criminal defense lawyers that beat me on a felony trial when I was still a prosecutor. Tyrone is an excellent lawyer and relates well to jurors."
"A very accomplished attorney. Mr. Moncriffe is a zealous advocate for all his clients. He is extremely well respected in the legal community and deservedly so."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tyrone is one of the most dedicated criminal defense lawyers I know. He is thorough in his approach and caring with his clients. He fights hard for them and fights well for them. He also gets them good results."
"Tyrone Moncriffe is one of my heroes. He consistently does outstanding work and is a masterful trial lawyer."
"Tyrone Moncriffe is one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in Houston. He frequently Speaks at seminars teaching younger lawyers how to be good criminal defense lawyers. He is a good man and a fine lawyer."
"Tyrone Moncriffe has mastered the art of story-telling in a way that works with juries. He is a master of the courtroom."
"I have known and dealt with Tyronne both as a prosecutor going up against him and as a defense attorney. As a prosecutor, he was feared by all as a zealous advocate for his client and a worthy adversary to go up against in trial. As a defense attorney, he is one of our most respected and knowledgeable peers with an exceptional gift for dealing with clients and juries. I strongly endorse him."
"Attorney Moncriffe has a strong knowledge of the law as reflected by his Avvo posts. I endorse this lawyer."
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Houston Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2012
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2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top Attorneys in Texas, Texas Super Lawyers
2011
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Criminal Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy
1996
Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Texas State Bar
1982 - Present
Attorney, Tyrone C. Moncriffe & Associates
2011 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
1999 - 2005
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationDirector
2000
Trial Certificate
1982
Juris Doctor
2012
Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
2012
36th Annual Texas Criminal Trial College
2012
DUI /DWI Havard Law School
2012
Lawyers in Theater
2008
Story Telling in Trial
2007
Story Telling in Trial
2007
Lawyers in Theater
2008
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