Peyton Zimmerman Peebles III

Peyton Zimmerman Peebles III

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals, Personal Injury

601 Sawyer Street, Suite 750, Houston, TX

About Peyton

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Shellist Peebles McAlister LLP

601 Sawyer Street, Suite 750, Houston, TX, 77007

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Peyton Zimmerman Peebles III's Reviews

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45 Client Reviews

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Posted by john | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Above and beyond the call of duty!!!

I was put in a horrible position to defend myself against someone on my property which ultimately led to the death of that person. in doing so, I was unrighteously charged with murder for legally defending myself, my family and my property. I thank god every day for him leading me to Peyton and his p...artners. Peyton and his partner Steve Shellist guided me through this tight rope walk of a process with grace. They treaty us like family from day one and never quit doing so. Peyton's aim is true and his case preparation is even better. He never left me uniformed as to what was going on with my case. He Always answered my phone calls or replied to them by text or email which is hard to come by these days. i was ultimately found not guilty. Justice was serve thanks to all of Peyton and Steves hard work and expertise. Peyton is truly a great person and an expert at what he does. I will forever be thankful for what he and his partner Steve did for me and my family. Thanks again

Posted by Roxan | February 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

My Daughters Case Dismissed!

My daughter was charged with a third degree felony, injury to elderly, fall of 2013. She reluctantly plead guilty to a charge she didn't commit or understand, so she could get out of jail. She plea bargained and received deferred adjudication/probation, we were assured that after she completed he...r probation there would be no record. This of course, turned out to be false. I spent weeks researching attorneys before I found Mr. Peyton Peebles. During the initial consultation I was very impressed by him, his ability to communicate legal procedure and his opinion on my daughters case. He was very professional, and to the point. He filed a Writ of Habeas Corpus in November 2014, my daughters case was reopened and charges dismissed January 2015. I highly recommend Peyton Peebles for anyone who is unfortunate enough to get caught up in the criminal system.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Case dismissed

Being arrested in a foreign country during a business trip presented a very scary situation with little knowledge of the local legal process. With my career in jeopardy I was recommended to contact Peyton Peebles. During the initial consultation I was very impressed by Peyton and his ability to commu...nicate the legal proceedure, where my charge stood and his opinion on my case. He was confident we could resolve the case before going to trial. A lengthy legal process and/or a conviction were both results that could end my career. Fortunately, at the first court date Peyton was able to get the perfect result by getting the case dismissed. I would highly recommend Peyton for his honesty, professionalism and ability to communicate the complex legal system into an easy to understand narrative for the client.

Posted by Jonathan | September 05, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Peyton Peebles for President !!!

Peyton Z Peebles is one of the most professional and honorable human beings I have ever met. After taking over my case from my previous attorney Mr. Peebles got my case dismissed before my next court date. His knowledge and ability to defend and protect is invaluable. Mr. Peebles is truly a man of h...igh quality and standards if you hire Mr. Peebles rest assure you have hired the right legal "TEAM" for that is what you will get when you hire Peyton Z Peebles lll. I can not recommend him enough. I would say this just set an appointment with him I am 110% sure you will be impress with his vast understanding of this complex legal system. Mr Peebles is way beyond your average attorney. He possesses the skill ,talent, and experience on both sides of the law (defense and prosecution) .No amount of compensation could express how much this men is really worth. His expertise fought for my rights with such precision and speed he made me feel like I was his only client and he had his entire staff working on my case. I give the glory to God for guiding me to Mr. Peebles for I am so grateful and bless to have him as my defense attorney.

Posted by Jim | October 29, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Absolute Professional

Peyton is an absolute professional! Would recommend him to anyone. Exceptional person, extremely easy to talk to, and work with on multiple levels. His work ethic is unprecidented. Peyton reviewed every aspect of the DUI case and subpoena'd everything he needed and would not take no for an answer ...for records keeping and video logs. This could have been the "make or break" in the case. If you need an exceptional lawer with exceptional skills. Payton is the person to call, hands down. Not based on the outcome of the case, but because he is such a talented lawyer and professional.

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Peyton Zimmerman Peebles III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Thiessen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply brilliant. Peyton is a spectacular lawyer and honestly one of the smartest guys I know. Any client would be lucky to have Peyton in their corner fighting for them."

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James Ardoin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peyton is a true dual threat in Houston's legal community. His ability to handle both criminal appeals and trials at a high level is a rare combination. Without hesitation I endorse Peyton Peebles."

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In-Chul Sohn

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Peyton since law school. He has focused on criminal law, both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. He is known for both his trial skills and appellate work."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 04

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Craig Greening

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Churak

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Peebles is well versed and experienced in Texas criminal law and procedure."

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Dan Gerson

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Peyton is a top notch lawyer."

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Aaron Harper

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A most insightful and highly respected member of the legal community and an asset to the Avvo community."

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Eric Benavides

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peyton is a wonderful attorney. Anytime I have a client with a post-conviction issue I send them to Peyton because I know he will do a great job. I also go to him when I have legal questions because he is always willing to help others in the local defense bar. You are in good hands if Peyton is your lawyer."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Peebles is an oustanding attorney. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Michael Trent

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Peyton is very experienced and very smart. He is excellent at spotting issues and consistently gets top-notch results. You can go into court with complete confidence when Peyton is your attorney.."

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Jason Luong

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"An incredibly talented criminal defense lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Calzada

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Handling criminal cases and appeals requires an attorney with the ability to comprehend complex factual evidence and legal arguments. Peyton is that attorney. His knowledge of the law is impressive as is his use of that knowledge to fight for his clients. I can take any legal issue to Peyton with the confidence he can give accurate and useful advice."

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Joseph Vinas

Appeals lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peyton is a top notch defense attorney. With his diverse background - handling cases from the time criminal charges are filed, through the entire appellate process - he knows how to successfully navigate the waters of the criminal justice system. Peyton is a personable lawyer with a litigation style that prosecutors, judges, and juries are receptive to. I endorse Peyton Peebles."

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Ryan Mitchell

Appeals lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Peebles. For Criminal Defense Mr. Peebles has great experience in all aspects of the law. Mr. Peebles is also one of the best Appellate Lawyers in the Houston area. If I had a personal appellate issue Mr. Peyton Peebles would be one of the first lawyers I would call."

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Herbert Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Davis

Appeals lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Peyton without hesitation. Peyton is one of the top criminal appellate lawyers in the state. He is one of the few lawyers I know who wins writs of habeas corpus and understands what needs to be done in post conviction matters. He cares for his clients and approaches every case like it is a priority."

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Paul Calzada

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Herbert Johnson Memorial Award, Criminal Justice Center, University of Houston

2003

Best Brief, Texas District and County Attorney's Association

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Shellist Peebles McAlister LLP

2016 - 2018

General Counsel, Harris County Courts

2011 - 2015

Partner, Shellist Peebles McAlister LLP

2007 - 2011

Founder, The Peebles Firm

2005 - 2007

Investigator, Harris County District Attorney's Office

1999 - 2007

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

1997 - 1999

Intern, Harris County District Attorney's Office

1997 - 1997

Summer Clerk, United States District Court, Southern District of Texas

Associations

2014 - Present

American Chemical Society

Member

2011 - Present

Bar Association for the Fifth Federal Circuit

Member

2009 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Texas Independent Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2010

State Bar of Texas, Administration of Rules of Evidence Committee

Member

2005 - 2008

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education

Licensee

1999 - 2008

Houston Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2007

Texas District & County Attorneys Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. J___ L___

Murder case acquitted by jury. Not guilty.

State v. A___ P___

Conviction reversed and a new trial ordered

State v. N___ A___

Grand jury refused to indict - case was "no-billed"

State v. B___ G___

Case dismissed by District Attorney

State v. R___ W___

Conviction reversed and evidence ordered suppressed

State v. K___ B___

Jury trial - Not Guilty

State v. I___ V___

Cases dismissed by District Attorney

State v. N___ H___

Conviction reversed and a new trial ordered

State v. G___ A___

Case dismissed by District Attorney

State v. M___ X___

Acquitted by the court of appeals

State v. P___ M___

Dismissed by District Attorney

State v. T___ R___

Grand jury refused to indict - case was "no-billed"

State v. B___ P___

Case dismissed by District Attorney

State v. T___ L___

Case dismissed by District Attorney

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Education

2005

University of Houston

Police Academy

1999

University of Houston Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1994

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Criminal Law

Criminal elements and defenses

2011

HBA Actual Innocence

Habeas Corpus in Death Penalty Cases

2011

Constitutional and Statutory Criminal Law

Criminal Defense Theory

2011

Advanced Legal Research and Writing

Persuasive Legal Argument and Writing

2010

Legal Research and Writing

Persuasive Legal Writing

2005

District Attorney Investigator Training

Handgun Defenses

Publications

2013

CSPM, LLP Preparing a Criminal Case for Trial

2003

Texas Lawyer A Word Makes a Texas-Sized Difference: A Look at the New Embryonic and Fetal Rights Criminal Statute

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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