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  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed for 6 years
  • Free consultation
Edward C. Okwueze
Edward C. Okwueze
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About Edward

Experienced in Criminal Defense & Immigration Matters. Call for a free consultation

After Working at a nice sized law firm for a few years, and dimissing hundreds of cases, I founded my own law firm with one goal in mind which was to seek justice for the citizens of Texas. Im a top 40 under 40 attorney by the national trial lawyers association and i was also a 10 best attorney by the american institute of criminal lawyers association. I was also a member of the national college for dui defense as well so im well versed in defending your DWI case. If you or a loved one is facing a criminal charge please feel free to call me to see if your case is eligible for a dismissal. CALL NOW FOR YOU FREE CONSULTATION.

Practice areas

AsylumDUI and DWIImmigrationCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 45%

  2. Immigration: 30%

  3. DUI and DWI: 20%

  4. Asylum: 5%

Languages spoken

Russian, Spanish, English

Contact

6671 Southwest Freeway
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Edwards Law group

6671 Southwest Freeway
#300L
Houston, TX, 77041

Office (832) 798-9850

Website

http://www.edwardlawgroup.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 201307/18/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell2019
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2018
Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell2018
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2018
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2017
Top One PercentNational League of Renowned Attorneys2017
Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell2017
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2016
10 best attorneyAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2016
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2015
Deans ListSouthern University1995
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
attorneysullo and sullo2013 - 2014
lead partner at law firmEdwards, Garza and Associates2013 - 2015
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Institute of Criminal Law AttorneysAttorney2016 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember2014 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2014 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember2013 - Present
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember2013 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Southern UniversityJD - Juris Doctor2012
Southern UniversityMA - Masters2002
Southern UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2000
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
criminal lawdismissed
rape/ agg sexual assaultdismissed
possession of marijuanacase dismissed
possession of marijuanacase dismissed

Reviews

(124)
5 Star
98%
4 Star
2%
3 Star
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1 Star
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Review Edward Okwueze

Thanks for dismissing my food stamp case

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Best lawyer ever thanks for dismissing my foodstamp case. Case number. 1580930
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Dismissed My Robbery Case

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Dismissed so quick! Was a pleasure to deal with him and his staff! Always ready for what I needed help with!
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Edward Denuna, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 8, 2019
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Edward is one of the most hard working attorneys in Harris County, Texas. Year in and year out he leads the county in criminal misdemeanor dismissals. I fully endorse Edward and I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for criminal defense representation.

Alvin Adjei, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 7, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer.

Alan Garcia, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 7, 2019
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Edward defends his clients zealously and gets them great results. He is also a great friend and colleague to work with. I endorse this lawyer.

D'Angelo Lowe, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 11, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Edward is a great, hardworking attorney. He consistently gets dismissals and is always around the courthouse. Definitely a good option when you're dealing with a criminal case.

Diana Sims, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 20, 2019
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I highly recommend this attorney to anyone. He is a beast in the courtroom and fights hard for his clients.

Ike Okorafor, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 20, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I know Edward to be a detailed oriented attorney whose clients get great results.

Gerardo Pereira, Immigration Attorney on Mar 7, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Edward is very experienced and knowledgeable in criminal defense. He fights hard for his clients and works to get the result. I endorse this lawyer.

Tyrone Moncriffe, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Edward is a fine lawyer and he fights for his clients with zeal. He is a warrior and well respected in the legal community.

Andreea Ionescu, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked with Edward on many occasions. He is very knowledgeable in criminal law and fights hard for his clients

Alison Langley, Immigration Attorney on Sep 9, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jamika Wester, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Edward is consistent, thorough, and extremely knowledgeable. He is not afraid to go head to head with any prosecutor. I highly recommend Edward if you are in a legal bind.

Joseph Ruiz, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 17, 2014
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer. Edward is a great lawyer and friend. He has proven to be a fearless, tenacious trial warrior, winning many cases. Any client with Edward by his side is in a position to get the best result possible.

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