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Shannon Drehner was a long time and experienced felony chief prosecutor at the Harris County DA’s Office. Shannon was assigned as a chief in the Special Crimes Bureau where she prosecuted Organized Crime. Before rising to the level of chief felony prosecutor, Shannon was a chief county court prosecutor where she managed the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses including DWI, Assault, and drug offenses. During her time at the DA’s Office, Shannon was also assigned to the Family Criminal Law Division, where she prosecuted domestic violence cases.
Throughout her career, Shannon has tried over 80 jury trials ranging from DWI, drug charges, aggravated assaults, aggravated robberies, sexual assaults, child abuse, murder and capital murders.
She graduated from Tulane University Law School in 2007. Prior to obtaining her law degree, Shannon obtained a Masters in Asian Studies and Languages at the University of Texas at Austin. Shannon earned her Bachelors of Arts in Japanese at the University of Texas at Austin.
Shannon is currently licensed to practice law in both Texas and Florida. Shannon is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas. She is a member of the Houston Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Shannon also serves as treasurer of the Houston Bar Association Criminal Law and Procedure Section.
Attorney Shannon Drehner, using her years of prosecutorial experience, can give you an accurate and thorough assessment of your case.
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Acquired: 2010
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
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5300 Memorial Dr, #750, Houston, TX, 77007
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Posted by Gina | October 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Wonderful caring attorney
Shannon was able to not only get my case dismissed but also without any fines or extra community service . Was a 3rd time offense that should have been a felony!!! I would recommend her to family, freinds and anyone requiring a criminal lawyer. Thank you Shannon!!!
Posted by Bian | March 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
She’s the right person in the right position
She dealt with me in a professional way and showed patience and understanding during my many enquiries. she gave me all the time to explain what exactly have happened, she cares about details and takes notes.. Many thanks for her excellent work on my behalf. She were so thorough, persistent, fair and...
Posted by Kenneth | March 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Professional and Reliable
I had the pleasure of having Shannon Drehner as my attorney and she really went above and beyond to make sure I had the best experience possible! She has experience being a prosecutor and that gives her a lot of insight now being a defense attorney. I would recommend Shannon to anyone who needs pro...
Posted by Samuel | October 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
She’s one of the best I seen in my life time
She’s typically one of the best lawyers I’ve seen in my lifetime and I’ve met a few to be honest and I typically don’t trust them, she earns her trust out the door, this lady seriously has a passion for what she does and people most importantly and you can see in her in every way and then some , when...
Posted by JOSEPH | October 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Look no further
ABSOLUTE THE BEST criminal defense attorney in Houston!! She is straight forward, extremely professional and does exactly what she says she'll do!! She is a fighter! Don't just put your freedom in anyone's hands. I had a VERY difficult case charged with a 3rd degree felony caught on video, She was ab...
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2011 - 2019
Chief Felony Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney's Office
2008 - 2011
Assistant State Attorney, Broward County State Attorney's Office
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