Carmen Mae Roe

Carmen Mae Roe

also known as Carmen Roe Law Firm, PLLC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

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

1512 Center Street, Suite 430, Houston, TX

About Carmen

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

State and Federal Criminal Defense

21 years

60%
Appeals 40%

State and Federal Criminal Appeals and Post Conviction Writs of Habeas Corpus. I am Board Certified in Criminal Appeals by Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

21 years

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Carmen Roe | Law Firm

1512 Center Street, Suite 430, Houston, TX, 77007

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Carmen Mae Roe's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense

stellar attorney,must go for her

We all make mistakes and for those of us who have never been in trouble with the law in your life, don't know where to turn for help.Under unfortunate circumstances, I was charged with theft. I am an immigrant,student. it was very important for me to come out of it with out any remark & not jeopar...dize my education & immigration,,future employment opportunities. Luckily I found Carmen on avvo.com and after reading the stellar reviews, I scheduled a complimentary/free consultation. I sat down with her & explained everything.she listened patiently, asked questions without any judgement and told me what the probable outcome would be.she explained all the options possible. I'm not one to go into full detail about my actual case but lets put it this way, MONEY WELL SPENT. Carmen is a very competent, well connected, efficient & A high quality first class lawyer.She is a very respected woman in her field. The big thing I noticed about her is..,she actually loves her job, very energetic & dedicated to what she does. She is straight forward, honest & a down to earth lady.She is the lawyer who will fight for you and get you the absolute best results possible.She also gave me the best advice regarding my career options,travel options; counseled me during my periods of low.she is always very prompt in replying emails & returning calls.She understood my financial situation & charged reasonably. Go with one of the best, well connected ones out there to ensure the best result possible,because so often "you get what you pay for". And that is what happened. I highly recommend Carmen Roe.I am so glad I found her.she has been a lifesaver.Thank you so much Carmen.

Posted by Aarron moore | August 06, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A must have attorney!!!!!!!!!

Carmen Roe is as proffesnal as it gets. She makes sure justic is served and take care of her clients legally, no matter how big or small your case may be, Carmon Roe will get the job done.. Shes very trust worthy and honest, she will update you and handle your case equally weather that be a traffic t...icket to a felony charge. I recommend attorney Carmen Roe to any one I need of ligal guidance through this broken judicial system. I have the up most respect for attorney Carmen Roe and for anyone reading this I hope I've guided you to a spectacular atturney that will change the out come of not only your case but also your life!! I was going through a felony charge that I was convicted of in 2013 but the case was delayed for years prior to conviction. I was left my right to appeal in July of 2013. I was fed up with my court appointed attorney and needed some one I could trust fast. By searching for week and hours at a time looking for trust worthy lawyers I came across attorney Carmen roe and read all of the positive reviews and went with my gut feeling and sure enough I came out successful. I'm glad I went with attorney Carmen Roe and I will continue to use her service from here on out. Carmen roe is an attorney to call your own!

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

This was my first offense and I hired Carmen through a recommendation and I am very glad I did. Carmen was very helpful and sincere when it came to my case. She listened to everything I had to say and then gave me a breakdown of the situation that I could easily understand. She is very easy to reach ...and you can always expect a reply back from her as well. She clearly knows what she is doing and is very knowledgeable. She is very hardworking and is persistent! Expect great results with Carmen!

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Tenacious!

I use the term "tenacious" to describe Carmen M. Roe, personally and professionally. While it may seem your defense attorney's personal characteristics have no bearing on the case, nothing could be further from the truth! Unfortunately, this was not my first time in legal trouble. Though I had never ...served jail time before, the courts had decided it was time to change that! I knew I needed an EXCEPTIONAL defense attorney- if only to get the least amount of jail time possible. After researching, talking to several attorney's- who thought getting the "least" was a great idea- I talked to Carmen on the phone. We met in her office the next day and not only did my outlook on my case change, my outlook on my situation as a whole changed. She listened, she understood, she passed no judgement and she saw OPTIONS... because she took the time to go below the surface. Is this a "requirement" of defense attorney's, obviously not. Does it benefit YOU when you're the defendant, ABSOLUTELY! She promised me NOTHING, other than to tenaciously defend my case, while keeping in mind the impact of the sentencing on my future... No tricks, no lies, just legal acumen and a great rapport within the courts/DA office. I received NO jail time, a VERY short diversion program (that I'd never been told about and certainly not offered) and most importantly- my life back. I am not trying to make her sound like "Saint" Carmen, but I told her at our first meeting (where I was so embarrassed I could barely look at her the first 5 minutes) I appreciated the personal touch she brings to her work ethic and potential clients should know as well. She goes above and beyond and she thinks outside and all around the box and when she says she thinks you've got the best offer going... YOU CAN BELIEVE HER.

Posted by Brian | September 21, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Carmen Roe Review

I hired Carmen to represent me in a criminal case (posession of marijuana). She always handled me, my case, and herself with the utmost professionalism. From our first conversation to our last conversation, Carmen was always kind, and most importantly incredibly knowledgable. In court situations, ...I was always one of the first to get in and get out, and never had to wait around for her. As a traveling, busy business professional in the oil & gas industry, she understood my situation and was very understanding of my schedule. She worked with the court and I to make sure my work schedule wasn't hindered, and more importantly to make sure my job went smoothly. On one occasion, specifically, I put the wrong date for court in my calendar and ended up missing my court date as I was traveling for work. She made sure nothing happened to me and she and her associates stayed late at the office to receive my documentation and physically take it to the courthouse herself as she knew I wasn't able to get out of meetings until late in the day. As a person who wasn't familiar with the court system, she went out of her way to explain and make sure I understood what was going on at all times. There was never a moment I felt confused or out of the loop on anything. I bugged Carmen many times with even the simplest of questions, and unlike other attorneys, she was always very prompt with a response, and happy to answer or help me. Carmen is never hard to get ahold of, and like previously mentioned, never was bothered by even the simplest (sometimes dumbest) of questions. She worked with the prosecutor & judge to get me a deferred judgement, and significantly reduced my probation, court costs, and community service, and to make sure this charge would dissapear from my record. I would, and do, HIGHLY recommend Carmen to any of my family, friends, coworkers, or business associates. All in all, I couldn't have been happier with my selection of attorney, and will, without hesitation, use Carmen for the remainder of my years in the state of Texas.

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Carmen Mae Roe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roy Rolong

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Harris County. Carmen works hard for her clients and won't hesitate one bit to go to trial. She is always willing to help whenever I need a question answered. She is a defense attorney that teaches other attorneys how to be good criminal defense attorneys!"

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Mana Yegani

Appeals lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Carmen Roe possesses an absolute wealth of knowledge on criminal defense and appeals. Even more importantly is the tenacity she uses to defend her clients. I have seen Carmen get exceptional results when it all seemed impossible. She is relentless, experienced, and called on for advice by Houston's top criminal lawyers on a daily basis. She speaks at many seminars and is a well respected attorney in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Randall Kallinen

Appeals lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carmen Roe is a incredible apellate lawyer who I have recommended to my clients. She carefully looks at your case to find all errors that can help overturn the judgment and has had many victories. Carmen will tell you upfront about your chances of success, she just won't take your money like some lawyers. If I needed an appeal I would hire Carmen Roe."

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Robert Fickman

Appeals lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Very few lawyers are competent to handle complex state and federal criminal appeals. Carmen Roe is an outstanding lawyer who excels on criminal appeals. Her dedication to the Bill of Rights and to the Defense Bar is well-established."

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Danny Easterling

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work without hesitation. Carmen Roe enjoys a tremendous amount of respect from criminal defense lawyers to prosecutors and judges. I have worked with her on several projects and cases here in Houston. She is without a doubt a truly talented and passionate advocate for any client who she defends."

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Christopher Tritico

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carmen Roe is a complete lawyer. Her knowledge of the law is better than most. Her drive, ambition and skill make her a shining star. She is a joy to work with and a plus for any client."

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Niles Illich

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I used some of her CLE materials and they were very good."

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Dan Gerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carmen is an excellent and knowledgable lawyer."

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Lisa Gonzalez

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carmen is a very talented lawyer. She always goes above and beyond for her clients, and for other attorneys. She is someone you want on your side! I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Luong

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An incredibly talented criminal defense lawyer."

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Steven Shellist

Appeals lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Carmen is a superb appellate and trial lawyer. She has worked for and studied under some of the best in the field and she has now become one of the best herself. She is smart, articulate, creative and tenacious. One of the best in Houston and likely, in Texas!"

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Joseph Vinas

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brittany Carroll Lacayo

Appeals lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carmen is a lawyer with great integrity and skill. I think very highly of her and her work. I have known her for several years, and I admire her passion for serving clients. I would highly recommend her."

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JaPaula Kemp

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neal Davis

Appeals lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carmen is an incredible attorney! Her personality, her wit, and most of all, her legal acumen makes for a combination beyond reproach. I have worked with her on several cases. She is compassionate about her work and her clients. I would endorse Carmen above all others! Magnificent attorney!"

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Carmen is a brilliant lawyer and has the courage of a lion. She is one of the best lawyers i know and one the best human beings that i know. Her clients are lucky to have a lawyer of her caliber."

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Hilary Unger

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Carmen in 2007. She is a knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated to the advancement of the criminal defense bar."

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Chad Points

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Carmen for years and worked closely with her on many cases over that time. She is one of the most zealous advocates for her clients that is out there. Carmen is very smart and has a great strategic legal mind. I would refer any of my friends or clients with the need for top criminal law representation over to Carmen."

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Murray Newman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I tried a very tough aggravated sexual assault of a child case with Carmen and she was excellent. Her knowledge of the law and her skill at cross-examining sympathetic witnesses were outstanding. Thanks to her hard work, we were able to prevent a guilty verdict and get a good result for our client."

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K. D. Fine

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mana Yegani

Immigration lawyer

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Danny Easterling

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Fickman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Tritico

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Stanfield

Administrative law lawyer

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Jay Cohen

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Steven Shellist

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brittany Carroll Lacayo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Murray Newman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chad Points

Personal injury lawyer

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Hilary Unger

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Zientek

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America

2021

Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America

2021

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2018

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2017

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2016

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2015

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2015

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2014

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Member of the Year, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA)

2012

Member of the Year, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Owner, Carmen Roe Law Firm

Associations

2016 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas Appellate Division

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section

Member

2019 - 2020

American Leadership Forum, Houston Gulf Coast

Senior Fellow

2018 - 2021

State Bar of Texas

Board of Directors, District 4, Place 5 (Houston)

2014 - 2015

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA)

President

2009 - 2013

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Motion for New Trial

Granted

Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon Dismissed

Dismissed.

New Trial Granted

Motion for New Trial Granted

Possession of Marijuana Dismissed

Dismissed

Motion to Suppress Granted

Dismissed; Motion to Suppress Granted

Nondisclosure Granted - Record Sealed

Nondisclosure petition Granted

Motion for New Trial Granted

Motion for New Trial Granted

No Bill on Burglary of Habitation

No Billed - Harris County Grand Jury

Federal Appeal - Reversed and Vacated

Reversed and Vacated

Motion to Suppress Drugs/Guns Granted

Motion to Suppress Granted; Case Dismissed

Murder Case results in Hung Jury

Hung Jury

Felony Sentencing

Probation

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Education

2004

St. Mary's University

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2021

University of Texas Dawson Criminal Appeals Seminar

Writ Requirements and Best Practices

2021

Texas Trial Lawyers College

Demonstrative Evidence

2021

State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law

Motions for New Trial

2020

State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law

Pretrial Investigation

2019

45th Annual State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course Moderator, Texas Board of Legal Specialization Panel

2019

45th Annual State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course Moderator, Texas Board of Legal Specialization Panel

2019

45th Annual State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course Pretrial Investigation

2019

45th Annual State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course Motion for New Trial

2014

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Motions for New Trial

2014

2014 Advanced Criminal Law Course

Motions for New Trial

2013

Training Day: Criminal Law 101

Motions for New Trial

2013

2013 Advanced Criminal Law Course

Motions for New Trial

2012

TCDLA Appellate Seminar

Motions for New Trial

2011

Texas Southern University Criminal Law Clinic

Systematic Trial Preparation

Publications

2012

Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (HCCLA) Defender Grand Jury Service: A Lawyers Perspective

Activity

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