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Biography
I am Attorney and Former Judge George Powell, the Founder and Managing Partner of the Powell Firm - Texas Trial Lawyers PLLC. I am a criminal defense and personal injury attorney licensed to practice state law anywhere in Texas; federal law in the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas; 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (New Orleans); the Northern and Southern Districts of Maryland and in the United States Supreme Court. I am also the Former Judge of the 351st Felony District Court in Harris County (Houston), Texas. I am here to help you.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
24 years
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
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The Powell Firm - Texas Trial Lawyers PLLC
1602 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007
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Posted by Taelor | April 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Client appreciation
It was a honor to have attorney Judge George Powell by my side the 3 long years on my court case(the lengthy case wasn’t his fault). Even with the case taking so long due to the court system, Mr. Powell stayed by my side the entire way through and went above and beyond throughout the time to assure h...
Posted by Akilah | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
He gets the job done!
George is the best! He is extremely tentative, punctual and knowledgeable in his practice. He helped me get my case thrown out and off my record. I can’t thank him enough. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Rhea | February 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best attorney ever!
Best attorney ever! Treated me like family and got my cases dismissed! I will always recommend him to everyone I know.
Posted by Rick | February 13, 2024
Awesome experience
I have never met a more awesome lawyer. He is extremely helpful and he walked me through what to expect and he was spot on to my needs .
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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Mr. Powell helped my daughters case get dismissed. He was very knowledgeable and professional. His assistant was also a great help when I needed answers. I would highly recommend him.
George Leroy Powell's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an outstanding lawyer both in trial and in getting great settlements for his clients. Not only is he a brilliant scholar of law, he also understands people extremely well. I have learned much about criminal defense practice as a result of my association with George. Highly recommended."
"George is a great attorney who goes the extra mile to help all of his clients. If you're charged with a crime you need George on your side."
George Tennant
Criminal defense lawyer
Dennis Powell
Criminal defense lawyer
Glenn Allen
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael Edwards
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
40 Most Influntial Attorney, I10 Media
Education
2001
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
J.D.
1994
Towson University
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Bowie State University
N/A
University of Maryland, College Park
N/A
Montgomery College - Rockville
Languages
English
Spanish
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