Steven D Shellist

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

Achmed Defreitas

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."