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Murray Newman
also known as Louis Murat Newman IV
About Murray
Biography
Since becoming licensed in 1999, attorney Murray Newman has focused on one aspect of the law and one aspect only: Criminal Law.
After graduating from the University of Houston School of Law, Murray joined the Harris County District Attorney's Office in August of 1999. Over the next nine years, he went from a rookie prosecutor to a Felony District Court Chief, successfully prosecuting all types of criminal cases, including Driving While Intoxicated, Assault, Theft, Aggravated Robbery, Sexual Assault, Murder, Injury to a Child, and Capital Murder.
Leaving the District Attorney's Office in 2008, Murray has focused exclusively on Criminal Defense ever since. He has defended cases ranging from Driving While Intoxicated to Murder, drawing from his lengthy career in criminal law to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of his clients' cases and fights hard for each and every one of them.
Once described as being "fearless" in trial, Murray is never more at home than when trying a case in front of a jury. In the course of his nine years at the D.A.'s Office, he took approximately 90 cases to trial in front of Harris County Juries. The vast majority of the cases tried by him were Felony cases, where he enjoyed a win rate of well over 90%.
As a prosecutor, Murray has tried Capital Murder cases (including one Death Penalty case), over fifteen murder cases, and numerous other serious cases including Intoxication Manslaughter, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Home Invasion Cases, Sexual Assaults, and narcotics cases. He prosecuted several high-profile cases including sitting second chair with prosecutor Kelly Siegler on the infamousSusan Wright murder trial. During these trials, he dealt with complex issues ranging from the Insanity Defense to Self-Defense Issues to the Law of Parties.
As a defense attorney, Murray has continued to aggressively take cases to jury trial, having tried Sexual Assault, Felony Assault, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant, Murder and Capital Murder cases.
Utilizing the latest technology to present his cases to juries, Murray helps present his case to juries through the use of Power Point presentations. While enjoying presenting his cases with the help of technology, Murray combines this with his confidence, keen sense of humor and common-sense approach in explaining his cases to the jury. His greatest attributes in trying his cases are his ability to think on his feet, communicate effectively, and to spot the underlying legal issues that affect the cases.
Murray Newman is licensed in the State Courts of Texas, as well as being licensed to practice in the United States Federal Courts, Southern District of Texas. Since 2009, he has been a member of the Harris County Criminal Lawyer's Association and the Texas Criminal Lawyer's Association. He is the former-President of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association.
Utilizing the latest technology to present his cases to juries, Murray helps present his case to juries through the use of Power Point presentations. While enjoying presenting his cases with the help of technology, Murray combines this with his confidence, keen sense of humor and common-sense approach in explaining his cases to the jury. His greatest attributes in trying his cases are his ability to think on his feet, communicate effectively, and to spot the underlying legal issues that affect the cases.
Murray Newman is licensed in the State Courts of Texas, as well as being licensed to practice in the United States Federal Courts, Southern District of Texas. Since 2009, he has been a member of the Harris County Criminal Lawyer's Association and the Texas Criminal Lawyer's Association. He is the former-President of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association.
In addition to his law practice, Murray is also the author of the popular blog Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center, which offers an insightful and witty look into the daily dealings between Judges, Prosecutors, and Criminal Defense Attorneys in Harris County, Texas. In 2011, he was also invited to share his insight with the Houston Chronicle in an additional blog, Criminal Background. He is also a legal consultant and on-air investigator for the Oxygen Channel's Cold Justice starring Kelly Siegler.
Murray grew up in Bryan, Texas and is a 1995 graduate of Texas A & M University.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
18 years
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Licensed in Texas for 26 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1999
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Location
The Law Office of Murray Newman, PLLC
1005 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX, 77018
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Murray Newman's Reviews
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Murray Newman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I've seen Murray handle particularly difficult cases with thoughtfulness and compassion. He is excellent and personable in front of a jury, and he never misses a legal issue."
"I have known Murray since we were in law school at the University of Houston Law Center. He is an incredible attorney with impeccable trial skills. I highly recommend him to anyone."
"I have worked with Murray on multiple occasions, he is an excellent lawyer!"
"I’ve known Murray since the late 1990s when we were baby prosecutors. Even then I admired him for his common sense approach to the law. He has a natural ability to persuade like few others I’ve seen. He is clearly one of the most talented lawyers in Harris County and someone I’m happy to call a friend. I recommend him to anyone needing a lawyer."
"I worked with Murray on a couple of murder cases, and was thoroughly impressed by not only his knowledge of the law, but his ability to communicate with the jury and work under adverse conditions created by the court. Despite having a judge who was clearly pro-prosecution, Murray reached the best possible result for the facts at hand. His clients were happy, and I was impressed, by the results he obtained in both of the cases."
"Murray is a truly outstanding criminal defense attorney. I had the honor of serving as co-counsel on a major murder case with him and was very impressed by Murray's remarkable legal knowledge, communication skills and pure grit. The case was extremely difficult and, through it all, Murray got the client an excellent result."
"I endorse this lawyer. Murray is an awesome attorney. Someone you want on your side. He knows the law and is well respected at the courthouse."
"Murray is a very dedicated and talented defense lawyer."
"Top-notch defense lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a fearless and tireless advocate. As good as he was as a prosecutor, he is better as a criminal defense attorney. His experience on both sides give him a unique perspective that is only enhanced by a very creative mind."
"Very skilled, knowledgeable and trial proven attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have see Murray in trial and can honestly say he is one of the best. He is so charismatic and versed in the law tat any jury cant help but be impressed."
"Murray is an incredibly smart and gifted lawyer. He achieves excellent results for his clients. He is always prepared and is very very knowledgeable in the area of criminal law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Murray was my very first boss out I law school. His knowledge of the law, coupled with his dynamic personality make him an excellent lawyer."
"I've know Murray Newman for many years. He's a good lawyer and worth calling if you need a criminal defense attorney."
"Murray is a great trial lawyer who brings his natural ability together with over a decade of experience to every case. He has earned the respect of his peers in the courthouse and on the bench. Murray works hard for his clients and obtains results that many lawyers would not even consider possible. I have tried very difficult cases with Murray and he works better under pressure than almost any lawyer I have seen. If you need a lawyer for a serious crime, I recommend Murray Newman."
"I've known Murray Newman for 13 years. Each and every one of those years Murray has distinguished himself as a truly skilled trial lawyer. Murray has a unique ability to connect with judges and juries, which proves extremely beneficial to his clients. I feel that Murray is one of the few lawyers who can play on a case's legal aspects as well as its emotional aspects...and get the judge and jury to do the same. Anyone charged with a crime would be well-served by contacting Murray."
"Murray Newman is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. I have seen him in trial on many occasions. He is well-prepared, knowledgable, tenacious, and persuasive. I highly recommend him."
"Murray is quite simply a class act whom other lawyers go to for advice. He was formidable as a prosecutor and now he has become an even better lawyer defending his clients. His tireless and zealous representation of his clients makes him a credit to the criminal defense bar."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Top Lawyer, Houstonia Magazine
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Legal Consultant, Cold Justice-Television Show
2008 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Murray Newman
2011 - 2013
Partner, Newman-Flood, Attorneys at Law
1999 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2023 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationPresident
2009 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2022 - 2023
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationPresident-Elect
2021 - 2023
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2013 - 2014
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationSecretary
2011 - 2013
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2009 - 2014
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - 2010
Standing Committee on Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional ConductMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Texas vs. N.S. - Two Assault Cases
Directed of Verdict of Not Guilty
State of Texas vs S.A. - Aggravated Robbery
Not Guilty verdict from the Jury
State of Texas vs. D.M. - Aggravated Assault-Family Violence
Case Dismissed Mid-Trial
State of Texas vs. T.D. - Capital Murder
Client Convicted of Lesser Offense
State of Texas vs. J.K. - Murder
Not Guilty Verdict from the Jury
State of Texas vs. R.R. - Indecency with a Child by Contract
Not Guilty
State of Texas vs. B.F. - Arson
Not Guilty
State of Texas vs. MP - Aggravated Assault
2 years probation on a Misdemeanor
State of Texas vs. C.G. - Unlawful Labeling
Hung Jury
State of Texas vs. M.L. - Assault-Family Violence (Choking)
Not Guilty
State of Texas vs. Ronald Johnson - Murder
Not Guilty of Murder and Aggravated Assault
State of Texas vs. J.G. - Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Hung Jury
State of Texas vs. Joshua Ashford - Murder
Hung Jury
Education
1998
University Of Houston
1995
Texas A & M University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
30th Annual Training Conference
Courtroom Testimony
2013
Indigent Defense Advanced Trial Techniques
Cross-Examination
2013
Donald Davis Seminar-Dealing with the Practice: Balance & Ethics
When a Warrior Falls: Helping a Colleague Through an Illness or Shutting Down a Practice
2012
Texas Aggie Bar Association Annual Seminar
What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Criminal Law
2011
Tru TV's InSession
Susan Wright Murder Trial
2008
Reasonable Doubt
Television Call In Show
Publications
2011
Various Posts
Houston Chronicle's Criminal Background
2008
Multiple Posts
Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice System
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I file a police report against a child that is in high school. I need to obatin the child's name and her parents name.
07 Jan 2012
Q&A
Aggravated sexual assault of a child and have a trial date in a couple of weeks.
08 Jun 2011
Q&A
What is the difference between Felony 1, 2, amd 3
03 Jul 2010