Shantia Shah

Shantia Shah

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

12645 Memorial Dr. Ste F1-183, Houston, TX

About Shantia

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 10 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2015

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Shah Justice Law Firm

12645 Memorial Dr. Ste F1-183, Houston, TX, 77024

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Shantia Shah's Reviews

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Posted by Luis | August 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sharp and compassionate, fast n tough criminal lawyer.

Great overall!! Working with her was a huge relief during one of the most stressful times in my life. She didnt waste time, didnt overcomplicate things and always kept it real with me. She was fast, responsive, and made me feel like my case actually mattered to her. She didn’t let me settle for less... than what i deserved. I didn’t know all my rights but with her i was educated n learned i can ask for rights that are not visible in front of you. She explained everything in a way that made sense and fought hard, and stayed calm and clear through the whole process. No surprises, no hidden stuff, just straight forward and honest. I Highly recommend her for criminal defense where you maybe needing a lawyer who won’t settle for less in front of the district attorney.

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Shantia Shah's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tanya Fernandez-Alaniz

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Shah is an exceptional criminal defense attorney, meticulous in her preparation, strategic in her approach, and relentless in pursuing justice. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she approaches each case with both sharp legal insight and genuine compassion. Any client would be fortunate to have Attorney Shantia Shah in their corner."

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Sean Darvishi

Unknown lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shantia is a wonderful human being and great lawyer. I would trust her with anyone. I proudly endorse her"

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Mohammadali Shahmohammadi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mai Lu

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Most passionate attorney I've met. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Darvishi

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Managing Attorney, Shah Justice Law Firm

2021 - 2024

Criminal & Deportation Defense Attorney, Law Office of Omar O. Vargas

2017 - 2020

Consulting Attorney, Shanty Cosmetics

2015 - 2016

Criminal Defense Attorney, Roxell Richards Law Firm

2014 - 2015

Legal Intern, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Education

2015

Texas Southern University

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

Languages

Farsi

Persian

English

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