Dennis Kenton Powell

Dennis Kenton Powell

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

1906 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX

About Dennis

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

All criminal defense charges including DWI

60%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour

Pro bono

25 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 46 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1979

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Dennis Kenton Powell

1906 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77008

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Dennis Kenton Powell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

175 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Violent Crime

Posted by Ricardo | May 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Excellent lawyer

Mr. Powell did an excellent job defending me against felony assault charges. He did his homework to convince the prosecutors that I was not guilty. Mr. Powell also worked with me on payment of fees. Nice guy. I highly recommend Mr.Powell

Posted by Buddy | October 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

CASE DISMISSED! Awesome Attorney did a damn good job!

My girlfriend was arrested for Assault on a family member. He was a pleasure to have for an attorney, very nice and caring. He met with 3 witnesses and obtained affidavits stating it didn't happen the way the complaining witness stated. He asked the prosecutor to look at the criminal history of the c...omplaining witness history of theft and showed she wasn't a credible witness. The case was dismissed. I would definitely use Mr Powell again and refer him... Thanks Attorney Powell

Posted by DeVonte’ | May 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Top notch lawyer!

Mr. Powell had my Agg. Robbery W/ deadly weapon case dismissed after nothing but hard work. Not once did I not feel like I couldn’t call and speak with him about anything. He’s also a very friendly guy and extremely easy to get along with. I’m blessed that I’ve had the chance to meet him and most imp...ortantly that I was able to hire him as my attorney. Thank you!!

Posted by Angela | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

AWESOME DEFENSE!

My son (Prior convicted Felon) was looking at 15 - LIFE! Starting with ... 5 Agg Felonies on the Dockets (Gun & Drugs [2], Robbery w/Bodily Inj.[1], Assualt w/Inj.& Gun [2] which included Enhancements becoz of prior felony conviction, and 3g status. End results ... DISMISSALS on ALL AGGS, droppe...d the 3g and the Enhancements went away. My son Plead to 17yrs on possession of a gun & drugs, he's eligible for Parole in 2.5 yrs! Mr. Powell fault for my son! He did as my son requested, he did not give up, he FAULT the cases and WON! THIS FAMILY IS VERY MUCH THANKFUL FOR MR. POWELL AND THE SERVICES HE PROVIDED TO US! WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND MR. DENNIS POWELL TO HANDLE ANY & ALL DEFENSES NEEDED.

Posted by Regina | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

GREAT ATTORNEY!

I can’t express enough I truly grateful I am for Dennis! He is so awesome and I would highly recommend him. He got my son’s Murder Case dropped to Manslaughter from 40 years to 10 years and the Agg. Robbery dismissed! We are forever indebted...he worked really hard. Great work does not go unnoticed. ...If I had to chose any criminal lawyer, it’d be Dennis!

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Dennis Kenton Powell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronnisha Bowman

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great trial lawyer who works hard to get clients the best results."

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Thea Fabio

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis is extremely knowledgeable and keeps the best interest of his clients in mind!"

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Don Leufven

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Dennis. Prepared. Tough on adversaries--results with honor. I have known this for over 20 years."

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Kyle Sampson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have seen firsthand Dennis' efforts lead to remarkable results for his clients. He is a very effective advocate and has a true concern for the citizens he represents."

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Penelope Nicholson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Dennis is an outstanding trial lawyer who is dedicated to getting the best possible results for his clients. He is an extremely intelligent and gifted trial attorney."

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Ashley Smith

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recommend Dennis for anyone would is seeking assistance with family law issues. Dennis is professional, intelligent, and is a zealous advocate for his clients. His superior knowledge of the law and local practices in Harris County make him the clear choice.for anyone in need of counsel. He provided excellent representation for a mutual client of ours."

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George Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dennis is not only an excellent attorney but a great person as well. I have worked with him on criminal matters in the past and I happily endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Conn

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I thoroughly endorse this lawyer. From his compassion for his clients to his execution of creative (and winning!) ideas, Dennis Powell is my idea of a brilliant legal mind, always sensitive to the needs of his clients, attentive to detail. His extraordinary trial skills and persuasive abilities with numerous juries have really made Dennis an icon in the criminal courthouse. He is a fighter and then some."

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Clyde Jackson

Debt collection lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable and very savvy when he handles his cases. He seeks the best results for his clients."

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Sonya Heath

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis and I have worked several cases together. He is an outstanding mentor and a brilliant trial lawyer. His clients love him and I trust him to help me win cases!!"

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Monica Williams

Family lawyer

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C. Patrick Ngwolo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ronnisha Bowman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mary Conn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sonya Heath

Family lawyer

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Ashley Smith

Family lawyer

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George Powell

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Highest Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Texas, State Bar of Texas

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Dennis Powell Law Office

1986 - 2011

Managing partner for law firm, Powell & Jackson

1979 - 1986

Associate Attorney, Childs, Fortenbach, Beck & Guyton

Associations

1979 - Present

American Bar Association

1979 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section

Education

1979

University of Texas School of Law

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

Speaking Engagements

2016

Career Day

Law as a Career

2016

Career Day

Law as a Career

Languages

English

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