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also known as Sam R., Cammack III
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.
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1001 West Loop South, Suite 700, Houston, TX, 77027
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Posted by M.S.B | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Tenacious
Sam R. Cammack III is hands down the best attorney in the city. He & his legal assistant Holly make a great team. Sam is very professional & honest in what you can expect as an outcome to your case. Holly is great and very accommodating to each unique situation. No matter how often I had questions, t...
Posted by Lizbeth | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My Angels
If it wasn't for Sam and Brandon Cammack I would have been wrongfully accused. Today they won my case and it was kind of boring having to go to court but it was worth it they believed in me and no they are not rude they are nice and professional and so is there staff I recommend them to any body beca...
Posted by Melissa | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Our Superhero Wears a Suit
When our family really needed help, Sam was there for us. Sam took our son's case and promised he would defend him like he was his own... and he did. Sam and his staff were professional, courteous and prompt in all dealings with us. We were kept up-to-date on appearances, meetings, court dates a...
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.
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Criminal defense lawyer
2002
Magna Cum Laude, Texas Southern University
2002
Prima Excellentia Award for Legal Scholars, Texas Southern University
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
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Not Guilty
2002
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
2014
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Spanish
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