Steven D Shellist

Steven D Shellist

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

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

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1515, Houston, TX

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Criminal defense. Adult and Juvenile. Fron DWIs to Capital Murders. Federal defense.

23 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Personal Injury 50%

Automobile and trucking fatalities. Catastrophic injuries. Negligence.

19 years | 100 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Shellist Law

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1515, Houston, TX, 77046

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60 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 14 of 14 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Syed Maaz | October 05, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Most talented, smart, knowlegable attorney cares about his client. We will never forget his help. He is our ANGEL & HERO. Thanks

I strongly believe that Steve is the most talented, most knowledgeable, hard working and caring lawyer. He digs down deeper and hit the core issue. He does not feel hesitant protecting his client who becomes the victim of discrimination. Within minutes, he looks at the whole case and facts and hot t...he core issue. He gave us his time, he worked hard, he confronted the plaintiff and asked for proofs. He worked harder beyond our expectations. He knows that how bad judgement against his client can ruin his/her future. Steve gives his 10000% to win your case. I am very confident that if he takes your case then you are already a winner. He analyzes your case from many different angels and demands all proofs whatever is needed to present all facts to the judge/prosecutor. He has great insight. I was surprised that even though he is just one person, but he has brain of 10 attorneys. His thought process, analytical skills are amazing. I have seen other attorney happy with Pre Trial Diversion. BUT Steve's sets his goal only for the DISMISSAL. He will fight for you, he will work hard. He is always accessible and available. He does not change his attitude after you have made the payment. He spent extra time with us outside the court room to explain the process and his strategies. He meets with you in his office and gives hours to go over your case. I wish I could write better English and had more vocabulary. Me and my whole family went through the worst nightmare. Steve had case dismissed within 90 days. Me and my whole family will be always grateful to him. He does not allow prosecutors to intimidate you or him. We feel very grateful for his help, hard work, kindness, and care. We will always remember his help. Steve and Sherin are our two angels. Thank you Steve and Sherin for every thing you did for us. My sister, brother in law, my parents, and my two little nephews are very thankful to you and to Ms. Sherin Daniel. Your guidance, experience, dedication, hard work and special attention had this case dismissed. Honestly, we have lot of respect and love for you two. You were on our side during the most painful and difficult time of our life. Thank you SO MUCH.

Posted by Donna | May 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

How far is a person willing to go for a complete stranger

My daughter was involved in an assault case where she was defending herself from an adult. I was faced with trusting a complete stranger with the life of my 17 year old child. Mr. Shellist and his staff knew that this case was going to go to trial, and that it did. I have never seen an Attorney go... straight through the evidence and present it in such a manor. But the most important thing of all no longer was my daughter just another client it was as if he was defending his own natural blood. He went straight for the facts of the case no candy coating anything and at the end after a full day 12 hours later it took the jury less than five minutes to find my daughter not guilty but a victim. But it did not stop there in this particular case the officer involved had done many things that were not correct and would scare anybody to know that he was out there to protect the innocent not persecute them, the actions of this officer was turned over to a Commanding Officer and is now being investigated. I have never seen anything like this before in my life. Sad to say but when I was in doubt and scared out of my mind he was not. I can never Thank him enough for all that he has done not only as an attorney but as a person who can see beyond the doubt. Please if you are ever looking for an attorney do not hesitate to contact Steve Shellist.

Posted by Kimberly W | July 09, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best Man for the job!

Steven Shellist is the best lawyer I have ever had to deal with. Mr. Shellist kept me informed he explained everything that could happen throughtout my husband's case. He made a stressful situation less stressful for me and I just thank him so much for that. Mr. Shellist makes you feel comfortable a...nd so easy to speak to. My husband and I was very pleased with the outcome of his case and will highly recommend Shellist to anyone that need a lawyer. I pray we never have to use him again but, if we ever need an attorney he is our guy. Shellist can get the job done!

Posted by Jesse M | May 01, 2013 | Criminal Defense

SAVED MY LIFE

I retained Mr Shellist to handle my federal case back in August of last year. I am a person who had never in my life been in trouble before and I found myself living a nightmare. This was a case that most would probably consider high profile due to the given circumstances surrounding it. Due to the... severity and seriousness of my case, I first inquired hiring a "big name" attorney's such as Mr Deguerin etc (did not feel comfortable with them). I came upon Mr Shellist's website and decided to give him a call. From the time we spoke on the phone I was convinced he was the attorney I was going to retain. He immediately displayed his concern and began making phone calls to gather details before I even advised him I was going to hire him. The entire time (lasted about 8 months) he kept me at peace and I knew he was not just working for personal fulfillment, but because he cared deeply on a personal level about my case. In this experience I've learned that it is essential to hire an attorney that is going to fight for you as if he was fighting for his own life, and that is exactly what he did. Mr Shellist went above and beyond his abilities to accomplish the best results for me. The results I received are unimaginable, and I could not ask for anything better. You would only agree with me if you had thorough knowledge of federal case results and statistics. My heart tells if I did not hire Steve ...well, I probably would not be here (sitting at HOME) typing this review right now. Steve is very hard-working,dependable and trustworthy. He is not just someone I considered my attorney, but someone I came to embrace as my friend. My entire future and life depended on him, and here I am, he saved it. I would highly recommend and endorse Mr. Shellist and his staff to anyone, don't second yourself when in need of an attorney that is going to fight for you till the end. Thank you Steve.

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Steven D Shellist's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bret Schmidt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is my go-to guy for any criminal cases I have in the Houston area. I have sent a number of people to him over the years, and I always get back rave reviews. If someone calls me on a Houston-area case, I don't even think twice about it. Steve is the one."

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Aaron Holt

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve was always prepared to zealously defend his clients. Steve and I handled a number of criminal cases against one another. Through this experience I developed a healthy respect for his abilities as a lawyer and trial attorney."

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Katy Jo Muncie

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a great guy who gives his profession his all. He cares about his clients and is always looking for interesting angles and ways to approach a case. I have enjoyed working on cases with him. He is a lawyer who can be trusted to fight for his clients."

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Alan Macias

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a very humble and down to earth attorney considering he's one of the country's top lawyers. Steve gives each case 100% of his effort and the results show it. Hire Steve. It'll be the smartest decision you've ever made."

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Christopher Morton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is an incredible criminal defense attorney. He represents his clients zealously and achieves unbelievable results for them."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Breton Rycroft

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Shellist is a very talented criminal defense attorney in Houston. He is aggressive in the courtroom and well respected among prosecutors and judges. He has also been a great mentor for me and I highly recommend his services for anyone in need of legal representation in Harris County."

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DaSean Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His advice has paid off. If I were in trouble with the law, I would seek his counsel."

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Eric Benavides

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a great lawyer, always willing to go the extra mile for his client, and always willing to go to trial. He is also an asset to the defense bar as he is always willing to share his knowledge with others. I endorse his work."

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Jason Luong

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"An incredibly talented trial lawyer. I tried several complex criminal trials with him. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Calzada

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have observed Steve evaluate a case to the littlest detail. He often see angles and issues that most attorneys would not realize until much later, if at all. Steve is a go-to guy for tough criminal cases and his client can expect a thoughtful analysis of their case as well as an aggressive defense."

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Joseph Vinas

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Steve for over a decade. In that time he has proven time and time again to be a tenacious, vigilant, and intelligent advocate for his clients and their rights. If the state's case has any holes in it, Steve will find them. He's a great lawyer and I endorse Steve Shellist."

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Carmen Roe

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve Shellist is one of the best lawyers in Houston. He is compassionate, hard-working, knowledgable and above all committed to the success of his clients in every case. Steve understands the hard work it takes to win in a criminal trial and he puts himself on the line for his clients when it matters most. I endorse this lawyer."

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Achmed Defreitas

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Steele

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgable regarding criminal law and procedure. He is a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Peyton Peebles

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Steve Shellist in the areas of criminal defense, DWI defense, and pre-charging investigation. I have watched Steve work tirelessly for clients because he believes in justice and believes that every person should get the best defense. Moreover, his results demonstrate how hard he works. Anyone charged with a crime should consider hiring Steve Shellist."

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Sean Mcalister

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tenacious, that is the best term to describe Steve. Somehow he finds a way to win cases that look simply impossible to win. He simply refuses to lose."

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Alexander Forrest

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I represented a co-defendant in a medicare / medicaid fraud trial in federal court where Steve Shellist represented one of the other two co-defendants. Throughout the trial, Steve amazed me. His ability to attack the credibility of the government's witnesses and punch holes the size of Texas in their exhibits and evidence astounded me. Anyone who wants a smart and witty attorney with an astounding work ethic should hire Steve."

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Luis Midence

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve has represented some very high profile clients and gotten unbelievable results in very complex cases. I would hire Steve if myself or a family member ever had to face a criminla charge and that is the best endorsement I can give."

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Paula Goodhart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Holt

Litigation lawyer

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Jason Luong

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Vinas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christian Capitaine

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carmen Roe

Appeals lawyer

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Sean Mcalister

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Calzada

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Luis Midence

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peyton Peebles

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

2015 H Texas Top Lawyers of Houston, H Texas Magazine

2014

2014 H Texas Top Lawyers of Houston, H Texas Magazine

2013

Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2011

Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Founding Attorney, Shellist Law

2015 - 2017

Founding Partner, Shellist McAlister, LLP

2006 - 2015

Managing Partner, Capitaine, Shellist, Peebles & McAlister

2003 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

2002 - 2002

Legal Intern for Judge Hittner, United States Federal Courts

Associations

2014 - Present

American Chemical Society

2013 - Present

National College for DWI/DUI Defense

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2008 - Present

Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2006 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyer's Association

Education

2002

South Texas College of Law

Speaking Engagements

2014

2014 Annual Judicial Education Conference

Assault Family Violence for Judges

2010

Houston Texans Training Camp

Legal Rights and Responsibilities

2008

Private CLE

Ins and Outs of DWIs

2007

Private CLE

What to do if stopped by the police.

Languages

English

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