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Samuel Raymond Cammack III
also known as Sam R., Cammack III
About Samuel
Biography
Sam R. Cammack III is a Houston criminal defense lawyer and former felony prosecutor, licensed in Texas since 2002. He leads Your Houston Criminal Lawyers at 1001 West Loop South, Suite 700, and defends adults and juveniles charged with serious felonies and misdemeanors across Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria and Galveston counties.
PROSECUTOR EXPERIENCE
- Former felony prosecutor in Harrison County, Texas, handling cases ranging from DWI and drug offenses to murder.
- Presented felony cases to grand juries, prepared witnesses and counseled State Troopers on felony procedure.
- Appointed by a Harris County court to serve as a special prosecutor in 2016 and 2017.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
- Practice dedicated to criminal defense: murder and capital murder, assault, family violence, DWI, drug, theft, robbery, weapons, sex offense and juvenile cases.
- Lead defense counsel in the nationally covered David Barajas murder trial in Brazoria County, which ended in a not guilty verdict in 2014.
- Retained by the State of Oregon to defend a juvenile charged with a serious felony in Texas.
- Former Vice President and Managing Criminal Attorney at one of the state's largest consumer law firms.
TELEVISION LEGAL CONTRIBUTOR
- Has appeared as a legal contributor on Nancy Grace, Dr. Phil, CNN, HLN, FOX, ABC, NBC and CBS.
EDUCATION AND HONORS
- Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University (2002).
- Finished first in his class in eleven areas of law and received the Prima Excellentia Award for Legal Scholars.
- Won the HDW mock trial competition and qualified for nationals.
- Interned at the Fourteenth Court of Appeals with Justice Eva Guzman.
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors, University of Houston (1998).
MEMBERSHIPS
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Houston Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Harris County, Tarrant County and Harrison County Bar Associations
- State Bar of Texas
Free consultations are available. Spanish-language assistance is available through our office.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
45%
23 years
DUI and DWI
15%
23 years
Domestic Violence
15%
23 years
Drug Crime
15%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Your Houston Criminal Lawyers
1001 West Loop South, Suite 700, Houston, TX, 77027
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Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
UNPROFESSIONAL....
Unprofessional. Arrogant. Rude. Once he gets hired and takes your money, he doesn't return calls, discuss anything with you, or show up on time. Horrible representation and experience.
Posted by Jen | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Reliable, tough and all around great!
Sam worked hard on my case years ago. Even though he had a million other things to do, nothing kept him from showing up and getting the job done. It took a while but he has strategy and reason behind every step he makes. My life would not be the same if it weren't for him. Have a little faith in him ...
Posted by Marvin Johnson | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Great
Was a great lawyer and did everything he said he would do. We beat the case and he also help to make sure I didn't get fired from my job. A really great person to have as a friend and lawyer. Thanks Sam and Holly
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Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2002
Magna Cum Laude, Texas Southern University
2002
Prima Excellentia Award for Legal Scholars, Texas Southern University
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Founder and Lead Attorney, Your Houston Criminal Lawyers (Sam R. Cammack III, Attorney at Law PLLC)
2016 - 2017
Special Prosecutor (by appointment), Harris County, Texas
2004 - 2010
Vice President and Managing Criminal Attorney, Bailey and Galyen Attorneys at Law
2002 - 2004
Felony Prosecutor, Harrison County District Attorney's Office
Associations
State Bar of Texas
Member
Harrison County Bar Association
Member
Texas District and County Attorneys Association
Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Criminal Trial Lawyers Association of America
Member
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State vs. Barajas
Not Guilty
Education
2002
Texas Southern University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1998
University of Houston
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
HLN News
Body Cavity Search Legality
2014
Dr. Phil (CBS TV)
Do 911 Recordings Prove a Father's Innocence
Languages
English
Spanish
Farsi