Committed to helping real people with real problems, Tate has represented the injured, the estranged, and the accused for more than a decade in state and federal courts across Texas.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1999 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top Lawyers | Houstonia Magazine | 2014 |
Top Lawyers | Houstonia Magazine | 2013 |
Lawyers on the Rise | H Texas Magazne | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Hilder & Associates, P.C. | 2014 - Present |
Attorney | Law Offices of Q. Tate Williams, P.C. | 1999 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 2001 - Present |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section | Member | 1999 - Present |
State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section | Member | 1999 - Present |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) | Traffic Stop Reconstruction | 2015 |
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) | Poaching Soiled Dove | 2012 |
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) | Faith in the Law | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Houston Law Center | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 1999 |
University of Texas at Austin | BA | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Top Gun DWI | Discovery on the Arresting Officer | 2013 |
Mental Health | Course Director | 2008 |
A Day of Ethics | Course Director, Law Practice Management | 2008 |
The Criminal Trial From Start to Finish | Jury Selection | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. J.G. | Not Guilty |
State v. R.M. | Motion to Suppress Granted |
State v. C.R. | Not Guilty |
State v. M.M. | Not Guilty |
Tyrone Moncriffe, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Quentin is an outstanding lawyer. He is by far one of the best in the state. I highly endorse him.
Courtney Stamper, Criminal defense Attorney on May 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tate Williams is one of Houston's most intelligent and talented lawyers. He is not afraid of big or complex cases, and is particularly successful when the risks are high.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Quentin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Aaron Harper, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.
Jordan Lewis, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tate Williams is the lawyer that other lawyers call for advice. His depth and breadth of knowledge of the law is incredible. More importantly, his understanding of what strategy is most likely to produce the right result is second to none.
Hilary Unger, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Q. Tate Williams is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for in both the Criminal and Family court houses ans is a credit to the legal profession.
David Kiatta, Criminal defense Attorney on May 23, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tate is an exceptional lawyer. He is thorough, dedicated and always prepared. The results he achieves for his clients are the best possible.
James Alston, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 27, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Tate for several years and we have worked on cases together. Tate is an excellent lawyer and he is always prepared.
Herman Martinez, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 15, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer...Mr. Williams is an outstanding lawyer. He is experienced, thorough, and conscious. Anyone that hires him is in good hands.