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Charles T. Ganz
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As the principal of the Law Offices of Charles T. Ganz, with office locations in Houston and Coldspring, Texas, Charles T. Ganz focuses his practice on criminal defense, representing clients throughout the state. In addition to general criminal defense matters, Mr. Ganz devotes a substantial amount of his time to defending clients who have been charged with intoxication offenses such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Boating While Intoxicated (BWI), Intoxication Assault, and Intoxication Manslaughter. Another substantial amount of time is defending drug offenses from simple possession to possession with intent to deliver.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Ganz has practiced law in excess of 50 different counties throughout the State of Texas, primarily in the southeastern Texas counties of Harris, Galveston, Montgomery, Chambers, Matagorda, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Waller, Austin, Colorado, Grimes, Brazos, Fayette, Washington, Walker, San Jacinto, Liberty, and Jefferson. Mr. Ganz has traveled as far north to Parker County, as far west to Kerr County, and as far South to Cameron County. For the right client, there is not a county in Texas too far to defend the freedom of someone in need. The primary law office is located in Houston. Mr. Ganz also has an office in San Jacinto County on the family ranch.
Mr. Ganz received his Bachelor of Business Administration in business administration and management from Texas A&M University in 2001. After studying abroad in that same year, he received a Certificate in International Business from the Lowry Mays College & Graduate School of Business, now known as Mays Business School. Mr. Ganz then attended South Texas College of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2004. Admitted to practice in Texas in 2004, he spent more than eight years as a criminal defense lawyer at the Houston-based law firm, Trichter & Murphy, P.C. before opening the Law Offices of Charles T. Ganz in 2013.
Mr. Ganz is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, Inc., the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Beginning in 2008, Mr. Ganz was recognized as a ‘Texas Rising Star’ as published in Texas Monthly Magazine Super Lawyer’s edition. Mr. Ganz has received the same recognition in 2010, 2011, 2012, and in 2014. In 2009, Mr. Ganz was recognized by H-Texas Magazine in its list of “Top Lawyers for the People,” and in 2005, 2006 and 2009, he was named to that publication's list of "Professionals on the Fast Track."
As an alumnus of Texas A&M University, Mr. Ganz remains involved with his alma mater. He is a member in good standing of the Texas Aggie Bar Association and the Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University. As a proud member of the Fightin Texas Aggies Class of 2000, Mr. Ganz is an avid Aggie Football season ticket holder and member of the 12th Man Foundation.
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
DUI and DWI
40%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 21 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Charles T. Ganz
(713) 222-0647
Fax
5300 Memorial Drive., Suite 750, Houston, TX, 77007
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Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very Grateful!
I was in a really bad criminal situation, my personal and work life were on the line. I talked to a few other attorneys before meeting with Mr. Ganz, but everyone seemed overpriced and lacked a sense of competence and compassion. Once I met with Mr. Ganz, he gave it to me straight, and provided me ...
Posted by Rosalyn | July 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle - Felony Charge
My son was arrested basically because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. It was a very hard time for us as he's young and just starting out on his own. We stumbled upon Attorney Ganz's profile in Avvo and was able to get a free consultation. After hearing of his past experience, we decided ...
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer of Ever!
Mr Ganz is a SUPERB attorney! He is so confident! What he did to me has no price. He save my life! I had a criminal charge and I could end up deported! After 4 lawyers and lots of money, agony, time... I met Mr Charles Ganz. He doesn't talk much. He doesn't have too! If you NEED A REAL LAWYER....
Posted by Bonnie | November 06, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Knowledgeable and honest - DWI
Charles Ganz represented me for a DWI arrest 11/2010. My outlook was grim. At the time a program he was very familiar with was available for cases such as mine that could eventually lead to expunge. He was honest and told me he could do his part from a legal standpoint, but there would be action n...
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Great Lawyer!!!
Charles helped me out of a DWI about 6 years ago, it took almost 2 years but every step of the way he kept me informed of everything, highly recommended!
Charles T. Ganz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Charles knows how to develop relationships and aggressively represent his clients. I would trust him with family."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is dedicated and does a great job for his clients. We worked on a case together where literally the client was so happy with the disposition she cried. I would recommend him to anyone! He seems as if is personally invested in client outcome. Way to go Charles!!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Charles to be a talented and aggressive defense lawyer in this community for years. Any citizen accused of a crime would fare well with Charles in their corner."
"I have known Charles for several years. Recently I had the pleasure of assisting him as co-counsel on a DWI trial with a .19 BAC blood draw that came into evidence. His client had been stopped after HPD observed him driving between 120-140 mph. Charles fought for his client, the jury saw that and came back with a not guilty verdict in less than one hour."
"I highly recommend and endorse Charles Ganz. I had the opportunity to go up against Charles when I was a prosecutor and have worked along side him as a criminal defense attorney. He is one of the most respected attorneys in the State. He does an exceptional job for his clients in getting them the best possible outcome."
"Charles Ganz can work magic in and out the courtroom. He is persuasive, imaginative, and crafty. Charles gift as a lawyer is his compassion for his clients, and his ability to do things that benefit his clients that most other lawyers simply cannot do. When Charles announces ready, you can rest assured that he is well-prepared and willing to go the distance for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Dustin King
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael Stoll
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
Andrea Kolski
Criminal defense lawyer
Richard Oliver
Appeals lawyer
Marshall Murphy
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Thomas Mayr
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Gregory Tsioros
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2016
Rising Stars, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Lawyers - Criminal Defense, Houstonia Magazine
2015
10 Best DUI/DWI Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Texas, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
2014
Houston's Top Attorney's, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Houston, H Texas Magazine
2014
Nationally Ranked - Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014
Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2009
Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2009
Professionals on Fast Track, H Texas Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2006
Professionals on Fast Track, H Texas Magazine
2005
Professionals on Fast Track, H Texas Magazine
Work Experience
2005 - 2013
Lawyer, Trichter & Murphy, PC
Associations
2007 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2005 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Texas v. Y.A.
Not Guilty
Education
2004
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Speaking Engagements
2011
Stuart Kinard Memorial Advanced DWI Seminar
Administrative License Suspension Hearings
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers