Nicole W. DeBorde

Nicole is extraordinarily passionate about helping individuals through the most difficult times in their lives. In a situation that was less than ideal, it gave me comfort knowing that I had Nicole on my side. Her expertise is unrivaled, her dedication is unparalleled, and her skills are unmatched. In a very complex and intricate case, Nicole found any possible avenue to fight for me. She used her years of experience to present cogent and convincing arguments at every opportunity. If you want the best representation possible, give Nicole a call; she is caring, compassionate, and understanding. You can rest assured that she will give you the best chance at a favorable outcome.

She is the best person and lawyer to have on your side. She is intelligent and fierce. She doesn't back down from a fight. After having 2 incompetent lawyers previously, I need someone who is. Mrs. Deborde is a protector/ guardian who really cares for people which is rare. Pray, trust God, and trust her and her team! Thank you!

Hands down...the most fierce knowledgeable woman I have ever came across. She gets her work done, and hits the floor running. I would highly recommend her to anyone in a heart beat. Her communication is on point and never leaves a email or call unanswered. I just want to add... she never makes a promise that she won’t keep. This attorney will go in FIGHTING and refuse to back down! I was turned away by so many Houston parole attorneys saying I should keep my money because my husband would be sent back to prison... well I fell into the hands of this amazing woman! She fought! And my husband was NOT sent back to prison. He was discharged! She’s worth every single penny and then some! Thank you Nicole and your team for your hard work and dedication!

Nicole and Gary saved my sons future. They are extremely knowledgeable and went the extra mile for us, achieving a full dismissal of the charges. Thry are very professional, communicate clearly and concisely and demonstrate a high level of skill and confidence that puts you at ease when your world feels upside down. Excellent lawyers!!

I was charged with an extremely serious crime (2nd degree felony) of which my memory of committing was extremely hazy, but seemed to be extremely out-of-character to myself and everyone who knew me. When I put the pieces together of what I had been charged with, the severity and duration of the punishment if convicted, and the amount of time it would take to work through the judicial system, I felt that the quality of life that I had previously enjoyed would be totally crushed. I began to speak to a large number of attorneys around Houston and ultimately felt most comfortable trusting Nicole. Nicole had a rare combination of empathy and professionalism that helped moderate the stress and keep me from indulging the “worst-case” scenarios that kept playing in my head. Although very clear that the charges were serious and finding any sort of resolution would be a tall order, I began to work with Nicole’s office to assemble a grand jury package for a possible “no-bill”. Nicole also discussed the other possible outcomes and strategies in my case (pre-trial diversion, deferred adjudication, probation, etc.) and was extremely accessible any time I had questions and concerns. She was proactive in instructing me as to what materials would be best for my grand-jury packet while also stressing that the “no-bill” was only a possibility. We went through several months of court appearances – all the while, I am walking on eggshells due to being out on bond. Several months after my arrest, I had a court date and left Houston that evening for business travel. Nicole advised that I would likely have my case brought before the grand jury within the upcoming weeks. When I returned about two weeks later, I expected to be informed that I had been indicted and that we would begin discussing plea bargains and probation terms. To my amazement, I discovered that the grand jury had returned a “no-bill” and that the case against me would be dismissed! Further, my arrest and all records related to the charges would be eligible for expungement. I cannot begin to express the gratitude that I feel towards Nicole. It was through her skill and effort that we were able to achieve the best possible scenario in my case and I am not sure that any other attorney in Houston would have been able to achieve the same result. Nicole has truly saved my life, and I could not imagine a more professional or effective attorney.

Wow!!! Nicole is just the Best Attorney you could have by your side. We hired her on a Federal case for my husband and she bailed him out on his first Bond hearing. Nicole and her staff are VERY Profesional and kept us up to date on everything that was going on with the case, then being on Bond for almost 3 years she dismissed 3 counts and got him a Probation!!! What a Blessing!!! ... This Awesome Lady will fight and defend you in court and will do anything to keep you out of prison. Nicole is very Honest she will tell you what she can do for you since the beginning. She is always there when you need her an extremely reliable person. Regardless of the case she makes you feel as if you are part of her family, which is a HUGE support when your going through hard times!! Thank the Lord for People like Nicole De Borde!!! I would absolutely recommend Nicole DeBorde to any one!!!

So unfortunately I didn't call her first. After paying a less than competent lawyer almost the same for making my situation worse and then the same lawyer referred me to another "criminal lawyer" who had a misconduct judgement against him. Needless to say my first lawyer posed and presented herself as a criminal lawyer- she was not and I am sure she realized it because brought in the other worse lawyer. So after firing them both, my trust was very shaken. I choose Nicole for her experience with the DA and in that specialty of criminal case. She and her team did not disappoint! They meet with me and my family and gave us hope back. What should have been dismissed from the beginning had me ended up charged. Nicole got charges reduced from felony to misdemeanor. That alone was worth it. Her fee was very reasonable for all her work. Considering what I got from first atty, Nicole gave so much more in her service. So she earned my trust, showed myself and family compassion, and continued to help me after sentencing. Thank you Nicole and team, you all have restored my faith that lawyers can care, be knowledgeable, and fight for their clients.

Nicole was my defense attorney in a very public criminal case, and was a source of calm compassion throughout a very stressful process. She was the voice of reason and my family and I always knew that she had our best interests at heart. Through no fault of her own I went to prison, and she continued to offer counsel to me and my family and to work on my behalf, resulting in my being freed on probation after six months. It would have been easy for her to have considered the case closed, and my family had at one point decided to not pursue a probation filing, but Nicole continued to work for me and I am out today because of her efforts. In short, she is a great ally to have in your corner and will work very hard to achieve the best outcome no matter the situation. I hope to never have need for her services again, but if I do she'll be the first person I call.

Nicole was able to avoid my going to trial. However, even if I had to go, I had confidence in her ability to get a favorable verdict. She was prompt in returning phone calls and emails. I am highly satisfied in her quality of work.

Nicole is committed in providing the highest quality of legal representation I have ever seen , she is what you call a Guardian. I had my back against the wall, going against all the odds, before I came across Nicole I was with a previous lawyer who did not do nothing and took all my money I got railroaded twice by the judge because my ex would call the DA and make false allegations. The lousy lawyer that I had did not protect me. So we decided to part ways and I found Nicole, the first time the she walk into the courtroom I sat back and analyzed how she interacted with the prosecutor's and I was intrigued on how she carries herself with such respect and enthusiasm , she is well well respected I was so excited she actually sat down with the prosecutor and broke everything down! In my mind I was like this attorney really cares! I was amazed she fought tooth and nail finally got my case dismissed! I will refer her to everybody, and anybody who is in need of a good lawyer. Nicole is highly respected and she is the one that you need on your corner to fight for you! trust me I am living proof!

She was extremely quick with her answer and although she couldn't personally help with my situation she was helpful and resourceful.

Nicole was hired for writ case, she is evidence that diligence pays off. She is very persistence but careful. Her office staff is professional and thorough. My calls were returned in a timely manner and none of my questions went unanswered. Hopefully, I will not have to use her again. But, I would most definitely recommend her to my friends and family.

Nicole patiently heard my case, and evaluated my case perfectly. She organized and presented my case in great detail. I am forever in her gratitude.

Nicole's level of professionalism and true passion for helping her clients is unsurpassed. After being given the news that our case was going to be very hard to get re-opened and dismissed, Nicole was able to get it done in a matter of a few weeks. I would not use anyone else in the city!

I hired Nicole for my criminal defense case. The case could have potentially gone in an unfavorable direction. Nicole got the ball rolling, avoided indictment, held my case for the Grand Jury, was able to talk with the prosecution to explain my situation, and closed the case with a dismissal! I believe I paid a fair price for the amount of time & involvement with my case. It is very obvious to me, Nicole is a highly respected lawyer in the Harris County Criminal Court system. I highly recommend hiring Nicole.