Mary E. Conn

Mary E. Conn

also known as Freedom Law Group, Freedom Law PPLC

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime

1111 North Loop West, Suite 1180, Houston, TX

About Mary

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Marijuana to Murder. Fraud, white collar crime, murder/homicide, kidnapping, assault, robbery burglary, assault family member. Possession of drugs, trafficking, sale/manufacturing of drugs. Sex crimes. Internet crimes. Federal and State.

42 years

60%
Domestic Violence 20%

Assault family violence, domestic violence, sexual assault/rape, sexual assault of a child, kidnapping. Murder. Aggravated cases. Spousal battery, Child abuse. Injury to a child, revenge porn. Multiple offenses.

42 years

20%
Sex Crime 20%

Sex crimes: sexual assault, rape, internet crimes, revenge porn, child molestation and child pornography. Online solicitation. Federal and state cases. Felonies and misdemeanors. Indecency. Assault. Internet crimes.

42 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Freedom Law PLLC

1111 North Loop West, Suite 1180, Houston, TX, 77008

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Mary E. Conn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maria milla | November 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Caso federal

Hola!!. Fue y sigue siendo una experiencia muy excelente desde la primera llamada me brindaron mucha información y atención, el señor Mateo fue y sigue siendo muy claro es explicar las cosas según su avance. Definitivamente estoy muy agradecida por que fue un logro positivo, y todo saldrá ...muy bien al final del camino . Les agradezco mucho..

Posted by Colton | July 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Good luck calling this one fake.

Or even attempting to BS some excuse, much like all the ones you fed me over the at least 8 in person reset dates. First off, the woman committed credit card fraud by charging a card $4000 WITHOUT APPROVAL. She lied repeatedly about payments I made on a payment plan. I showed her records time and tim...e again adding up to exactly what she told me my case would be. She continued to ask for more money even before EVER SHOWING UP HERSELF. In 11 resets she showed in person ONE TIME. First several times were one of her paralegals. He got fired, she sent no one. I went to multiple court dates with no representation and having to jump through hoops to even get her on the phone. It was a nightmare. She ended up pushing me into a pretrial program that was not warranted or needed. I told her from the get go I'd take a reduced charge on my DWI as it was actually very minor if it were a plea deal. Instead I wasted 11 months of pretrial probation during COVID and voluntarily left the program because this woman was not doing what I hired her to do. She demanded another $5000+ insinuating that I hadn't paid my previous balance in full.... BUT WAIT THERES MORE! The paralegal she sent for my very first court date forgot to have me sign a contract! So the woman had NO WAY of even knowing what I agreed to pay her. She wasted 2 whole years of my life in court. After all of her antics I let her know I wouldn't pay her another cent and didn't want her as my representation. I urge you to do some digging on this woman. Abandonment of death row inmates who were her clients seems to be her style! Meanwhile she grandstands about some story from the 90s of her getting arrested for contempt over her underwire in her bra setting off medal detectors at Harris County Courthouse. Big deal, you and your office staff are still terrible. Ended all of this by hiring a REAL ATTORNEY! Two months after I got rid of this cash hungry thief, he had me out of court on a reduced charge with $0 in court costs and time served. And he cost me HALF what this grubby woman did, and actually did his job! I never once went without representation because of him. Jason Lawrence! Mary's last name fits her to a CAPITAL T!

Mary Conn

Replied last August 06, 2022

Thanks so much Colton! I am happy to hear from you but surprised after these 4 years. I hope you are well and happy. I am really sorry to hear you think so badly of our services. I know we did an outstanding job on your DWI, and worked so that your case would be dismissed, and you wanted us to withdraw and so we did that. I also am aware that you paid $4000 as the agreed fee, and gave us the credit card to use. I know that either I or another attorney from my office was in court with you about 11 times; paralegals cannot appear. And I know we respond to emails and calls usually within 24 hours and always within 3 days. We had many calls and emails with you, and really worked many hours. I don't know what has led to this "review" and wish we could have talked years ago. Yes, you got out of the case with a great deal and I am happy about that. We worked hard to make that happen! Please feel free to call and chat any time.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

Mary and her staff are extremely knowledgeable, proffesional, and reliable. I was always kept in the loop and up to date on what was going on. I would reccomend them and certainly will be consulting and contracting them for any future legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2021

Understanding and honest

Mary is tough and will work for your best interest! So glad she was able to help us but something behind us!

Mary Conn

Replied last November 16, 2021

Thank you so much for your kind note. You were great clients and I appreciate that! Happy to get the Great result too! Y'all carry on! Best regards, Mary

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

I was charged for a trail that never happened

I was charged too much and extra for a trisl that never happened. I got charged 10000 for a domestic biolence case and sll I got was a charge reduction.

Mary Conn

Replied last September 23, 2021

This is fake, y'all. I would never charge this fee for a trial on domestic "biolence." This is not a real client. Please see real client and attorney reviews. And to this author: Please come by the office and I will gladly refund you every dime you paid.

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Mary E. Conn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Diana Sims

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this attorney. She fights hard for her clients."

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Dennis Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is a brilliant attorney who uses her legal skills and tenacity to obtain great results for her clients. I've known Mary for over 30 years and as great a lawyer as she is, she is an even better person. Highly recommended when your freedom hangs in the balance."

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Gary Peak

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is a well respected, top notch attorney who is passionate about what she does. That is what I would want in my attorney and you should too. I am proud to endorse Mary."

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Douglas Borthwick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is a great criminal defense lawyer, she is highly motivated and bold, she has the heart of a lion. She is one of the best."

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Lydia Clay-Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is the lawyer you cannot go wrong with. She had boundless energy and is great in refining the language in motions. Her wide life experiences are a true asset in thinking outside the box."

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Robert Pelton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is a great lawyer who always fights hard for her clients.She and I have known each other over 30 years and during that time I have observed her and seen her keen legal mind at work..Mary always gets good results for her clients..Mary is an honorable lawyer and a fine woman..."

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Robert Fickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary Conn is a past president of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association. Mary stands up for her clients and justice. Others pretend to be criminal defense lawyers; Mary is a criminal defense lawyer to the core. No one is more dedicated to their clients and justice than Mary."

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D. Michael Phillips

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary Conn has shown as a member of the California DUI Defenders Association that she is committed to providing cutting edge DUI defense. The Association members represent the most experienced DUI defense attorneys in California. If you are charged with a DUI, a general practice lawyer is not the answer. Good DUI defense is hard work and few offenses in our court system call for greater attorney expertise than cases involving driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. DUI cases are especially complex because they require defense counsel to understand BOTH scientific and legal issues. I recently heard Ms. Conn speak at a convention, and she clearly demonstrated why she is so highly regarded in the DUI defense community. She is truly a "lawyers lawyer". As a fellow member of the Association, if you are looking for exceptional representation, I would not hesitate to recommend Mary Conn."

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Okorie Okorocha

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely dedicated and effective advocate."

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Joshua Dale

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work and want you to consider her for any case you may have in the Santa Cruz and Santa Clara area of California - Mary Conn will give you the guidance you need whether you are a fellow attorney or a new client w/ a criminal or DUI matter."

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Dennis Powell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Claire Connors

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ray Matthews

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Pelton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lydia Clay-Jackson

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Robert Fickman

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Joshua Dale

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2023

Highest Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

Peer Rated Highest Level of Prof. Excellence, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

Peer Rated Highest Level of Prof. Excellence, Martindale-Hubbell®

1994

Presidential Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1993

Presidential Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1992

Outstanding Service as President, Harris County Criminal Lawyers' Association

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Owner, Mary Conn Law

Associations

2006 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2000 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

1992 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Past President

1989 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Former Board of Directors

1987 - Present

NORML Legal Committee

Member

1985 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1985 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

1985 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member, past president

1982 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Past President

National Organization for the Reform of Laws

Member

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Association of Federal Defense Attorneys

Member

Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz County

Member

California Public Defenders Association

Member

Deuce Defenders

Member

Santa Cruz County Criminal Defense Bar

Member

Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Santa Cruz County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2010

Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz County

Board of Directors

2004 - 2011

Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz County

Member

2003 - 2012

California Deuce Defenders

Member

2003 - 2012

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2003 - 2013

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2003 - 2012

Santa Cruz County Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2012

Santa Cruz County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

1988 - 1994

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

1987 - 1992

State Bar of Texas

Member

1986 - 2000

Association of Federal Defense Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Willie W.

Not Guilty

Unnamed Lawyer

No Bill

Joe R.

Not Guilty

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Education

1984

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Houston, main campus

BS - Bachelor of Science

1976

University of Texas

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2001

Unknown

The Practice Development Intensive Two Day Program

2000

Unknown

The Practice Development Intensive Two Day Program

2000

National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Boulder

Advanced Trial Advocacy Course

1999

Unknown

The Practice Development Intensive Two Day Program

1998

Unknown

The Practice Development Intensive Two Day Program

1996

Unknown

Make Your Practice Your Business

1995

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Criminal Law Course

Hearsay, Rules 801 and 802

1995

State Bar of Texas, Corpus Christi

Taking the Legal Specialization Exam

1992

The Criminal Defense Lawyers Project/Criminal Defense Skills Course, South Padre and Houston

Bai

1992

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Bail and Bond, Ethics, Evidence, Nuts & Bolts Seminar Series

1992

Criminal Defense Lawyers Project/Criminal Defense Skills Course, Houston

Bail and Bond

1991

The Criminal Defense Lawyers Project/Criminal Defense Skills Course, Dallas

Voir Dire

1991

State Bar of Texas, South Padre Island

Sex, Drugs and DNA; Use and Abuse of Criminal Scientific Evidence; Retrograde Extrapolation and Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus

1991

NACDL,, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Assoc., Galveston

The Sixth Annual Advanced Driving While Intoxicated Percy Foreman Memorial Criminal Law Super Star Seminar; Jury Instructions, DWI

1991

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Bail and Bond, Ethics, Evidence, Nuts & Bolts Seminar Series

1991

Criminal Defense Lawyers Project/Criminal Defense Skills Course, Tyler

Search and Seizure

1991

Criminal Defense Lawyers Project/Criminal Defense Skills Course

Jury Selection

1990

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Bail and Bond, Ethics, Evidence, Nuts & Bolts Seminar Series

1990

Criminal Defense Lawyers Project/Criminal Defense Skills Course, Tyler

Search and Seizure

1989

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Bail and Bond, Ethics, Evidence, Nuts & Bolts Seminar Series

Publications

1995

State Bar of Texas, Corpus Christi Taking the Legal Specialization Exam

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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