Dorian Claude Cotlar

Dorian Claude Cotlar

4.7
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at HOUSTON, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

14201 MEMORIAL DR, HOUSTON, TX

About Dorian

Biography

Practice Areas

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 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Hanszen-Laporte

14201 MEMORIAL DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77079

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Dorian Claude Cotlar's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Kristen | May 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Client

My family is from FL and Dorian Cotlar helped out our family tremendously!! My sister had a felony charge in TX and we needed to get her representation ASAP. We were helpless living so far away and the public defenders were not giving us or my sister any information about her case and we just wante...d to get her home. We hired Dorian to help us and within a month he did as we hoped he would, he answered all of our questions and was able to assist in getting my sister home. Thanks to Dorian and his wonderful family, my sister was released and they took her in until she was able to make her flight home. I would highly recommend Dorian to anyone in the Houston, TX area.

Posted by Paul | March 26, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Very satisfied client

I am very satisfied with Dorian's representation of my teenage boys when they needed legal services. He was very responsive, explained the law clearly, engaged my boys in a very straightforward manner, and ultimately the outcome of their cases was very favorable under the circumstances. His fees wer...e fair and reasonable, and his knowledge of the inner-workings of the DA's office was very helpful, having worked for the DA's office himself. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again or recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Cotlar Law Offices Review

Dorian and his firm are excellent for the following specific reasons: - No false promises: They explain legal status and implications. - They are great with communication. I reached Dorian even when he was on vacation. - They are always present and on time. - I have confidence in their experienc...e because of the results they produce. I had two cases involving alcohol. They rightfully dismissed both cases and cleared my record. Dorian, Austen and their staff have always been respectful and professional. They deserve every penny. K.M.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A referal for a great lawyer who gave me back my life!

Words cannot express how grateful I am to Dorian and what he and his law firm have done for me. With their support and guidance, I was able to get my deferred adjudication terminated early. Two years later I was eligible for the 'sealing' of my record and they came through again, especially in faci...ng a more conservative judge. Thanks to them, I have my life back and if you have a criminal case in Harris County, this is who you should be going to for help. I recommend them without reservation.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense

4th of July

The most responsive lawyer I have ever dealt with. Dorian did a great job proving the state had no case before it could go to court. We interviewed several lawyers before choosing Dorian. He has a great report in the court house with the prosecutors, clerks, and judges. If your in trouble and you wa...nt the best possible outcome a lawyer can get - Dorian will deliver.

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Dorian Claude Cotlar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Angela Weltin

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dorian is trustworthy as well as very knowledgeable about the law."

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Thomas Abbate

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Has a great understanding of criminal law and the realities of the practice. Does a great job and provides aggressive representation."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dorian is an outstanding trial lawyer, i have gone against him and he i is a great advocate for his cause. He is not only an outstanding lawyer, he is a great human being."

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Mekisha Walker

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Dorian and I went to law school together and worked at together at the DA's office. Dorian is an awesome attorney and very well respected at the courthouse. He works very hard for his clients and gets great results!"

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Angela Weltin

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Cotlar Law Offices

2001 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Texas

2006 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

2006 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2006 - Present

Fort Bend County Bar Association

2006 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

2006 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

2002 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Education

2001

South Texas College of Law

1992

Lamar University

MS - Master of Science

1990

Weber State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Post Conviction Seminar

Expunctions and Non-Disclosure Practice in Texas

2011

What The General Practitioner Needs to Know About Criminal Law

Expunctions and Non-Disclosures

2011

Post-Conviction Remedies

Expunctions and Non-Disclosures

Publications

2010

The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) "Why Is This Still On My Record?"

2010

The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) "You Got Me Off, Now What?"

Languages

Spanish

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