George B. Tennant Jr.

George B. Tennant Jr.

5.0
Rating: 4.2

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Consumer Protection

2646 South Loop West, suite 380, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Attorney Tennant, PLLC

2646 South Loop West, suite 380, Houston, TX, 77004

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George B. Tennant Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by Claudis Auzenne | January 09, 2024 | Criminal Defense

The Best

My name is Claudis Auzenne I was on a probation violation, I had a lawyer I guess she didn't show so Mr Tennant jr showed up called my name to get a bond the rest is history, he helped me get reinstated on my probation, so if you ladies or Men or looking for a lawyer that knows what to do with a situ...ation like mines please pick him he will change your life.

Posted by NICHOLE | April 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

BIGGEST FAN SINCE DAY 1

I have had the honor and privilege of working with Mr. George Tennant on a few different cases and since day one, I have been his biggest fan!!!! Sometimes you meet someone in life and you instantly know you're kindred spirits. I cannot say enough positive things about George Tennant. I hope to conti...nue doing business with him for many years to come.

Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Beat my case

He is a very honest, helpful lawyer. He helped me beat my case! The day I hired him he told me I would beat the case and kept his word!

Posted by Yolanda Harris | October 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

EXCELLENT ATTORNEYl l

If I was asked to describe in one word how Mr.. Tennant handled our case would be TACTFUL. Mr. Tennant made sure that we understood every aspect of the charges we were faced with and the choices we had. He was ALWAYS available to answer any question we threw at him. Mr. Tennant is also VERY familiar ...with and knows how to navigate through the court systems and ALL THE LINGO that comes with it. I love the compassionate he showed overall for our situation. Mr. Tennant took our case and finished it in 6 months which resulted with a NO BILL which means the grand jury REFUSED to indict.

Posted by Adrian | May 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Life Saver!!!

When I was put in contact with Mr. Tennant, out of the gate he was very straightforward with the whole process of my criminal case. He explained the legal lingo and although I didn’t see him much during my time incarcerated and the fact that he’s hard to get in touch with, I understood that in his pr...ofession, a lot of his time would be taken. At the end of the day, through the worry, the discouragement he delivered and we reached the end result.... CASE DISMISSED!!! Thank you George Tennant!

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George B. Tennant Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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George Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We worked together on a felony case in Fort Bend County, Texas and got a trial victory - Not Guilty!"

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with this lawyer and he is outstanding, not just a brilliant legal mind but an aggressive and passionate advocate for his clients. He was a pleasure to work with."

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Denise Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. George is phenomenal in trial! He gives it to the client straight and doesn't play games."

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Experience

Rating:  4.2 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2020

updated on 10/09/2020

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2020

updated on 10/09/2020

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2016

updated on 02/21/2017

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Honors

1991

SULC full scholarship and stipend, Southern University Law Center

Work Experience

2008 - 2009

Contracts Compliance, City of Houston

Associations

2005 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Capital Murder 338

Capital Murder Pled to Tampering with Evidence

Aggravated Sexual Assault, 292 Dallas Texas

Allen Charge - Punishment Mistrial

Retaliation Harris County 230th

Aquittal - Trial by Judge

Tow License Termination Hearing

Request for Suspension denied

Indecency with a Child Harris Court 15

Not Guilty - Aquittal by jury

Sexual Assault, 262nd district court

Not Guilty Trial by Jury aquittal

Assault on public servant, resisting arrest Fort Bend

Not Guilty - Aquittal Trial by Jury

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Education

2003

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1995

Louisiana Tech University

MA - Masters

1991

Louisiana Tech University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2004

Bakanal Immigration 101

Languages

English

Activity

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