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5.0 /5.0
27 Client Reviews
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Paul C. Looney
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Biography
Since 1995, I have tried 60 criminal defense jury trials with zero final convictions. I am fortunate to be in practice with Clay S.Conrad, as well as Wade B. Smith and Matthew J. Hefti.
I am an avid golfer and a cigar aficionado, and enjoy spending time with friends, my daughter and granddaughter.
I don't care what you've been accused of - I can help! Call my office today for a consultation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
55%
37 years
DUI and DWI
15%
37 years
Personal Injury
15%
37 years
Family
10%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021 2020 2019
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3
2020 2018 2014
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 35 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1996
Licensed in Illinois
State: Illinois
Location
Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C.
(281) 597-8818
Fax
(281) 949-7675
Mobile
11767 Katy Freeway., Suite. 740, Houston, TX, 77079
lschlaw.comLooney Smith Conrad & Hefti P. C.
(979) 826-8484
Fax
(281) 949-7675
Mobile
918 Austin Street, Hempstead, TX, 77445
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Paul C. Looney's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 26 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | December 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Lawyer Ever
Mr. Looney and his team went above and beyond to get my case dismissed! Everyone was very helpful and understanding of my situation and having the best perspective provided with solutions and outcomes. I would absolutely recommend Mr. Looney and his team to anyone that is in need of a legal consult...
Paul Looney
Replied last December 4, 2020Thank you so much for your review! It is our highest honor to assist our clients in achieving the very best outcome in their cases. We appreciate your confidence in us and recommendation to others!
Posted by Jeffery | September 23, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted
A hick town in Texas charged me with multiple "crimes" in a blatant effort to retaliate against me for assisting the USDOJ in the prosecution of a local self-professed pastor. Mr. Looney gave me spot on advice, referred me to a civil rights lawyer and was always available to answer questions I had. M...
Paul Looney
Replied last September 24, 2020THANK YOU so much for your 5-Star review. I'm glad to be able to help you with your legal issues and am so happy with the outcome. Thanks for assisting us in getting the word out so we can help other people like yourself!
Posted by Jeffery | September 23, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted
A hick town in Texas charged me with multiple "crimes" is a blatant effort to retaliate against me for assisting the USDOJ in the prosecution of a local self-professed pastor. Mr. Looney gave me spot on advice, referred me to a civil rights lawyer and was always available to answer questions I had. M...
Paul Looney
Replied last September 24, 2020“THANK YOU so much for your 5-Star review. I'm glad to be able to help you with your legal issues and am so happy with the outcome. Thanks for assisting us in getting the word out so we can help other people like yourself!”
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Best of the Best!
A powerful lawyer, loaded with knowledge, & confident in what he does & says. When I am faced with going to court, I want someone who is confident...has that no fear attitude, like we've already won...that's Paul.
Paul Looney
Replied last March 14, 2020Thank you so much for your 5-Star review and for your confidence. I appreciate so much you helping get the word out about how our law firm takes care of clients and their cases. We are here for you.
Posted by Daniel | March 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The right team!!!
Paul Looney and colleagues and staff are nothing short of amazing!!!! They take their time with you, they work with you while working for you. When Paul says “give it to me and don’t worry about it”, that’s exactly what you should do. He and his staff are brilliant, creative fighters who will stop a...
Paul Looney
Replied last March 11, 2020THANK YOU for this stellar review Daniel and for hiring us to handle your case. We appreciate your confidence in our ability to do our job and not micromanaging along the way. We are so happy with the result of a dismissal for you; it was so rewarding to "get to the bottom of this" and help the prosecutors do the same. We appreciate you letting people know about our work and that we had your back through the entire process. Go forth and live your life!
Paul C. Looney's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul Looney is one of the most brilliant criminal defense minds I've ever come across. He's a fearless fighter for his clients and one of the most skilled courtroom advocates I've ever seen. I'm lucky to practice with him, and anyone accused of a crime would be blessed to have him as their attorney."
"Mr. Looney is an active contributor on Avvo. I have had the opportunity to read several of his Q&A answers, and I endorse Mr. Looney as a professional, well-read and knowledgable attorney in the area of criminal law."
"Mr. Looney has been practicing law for about as long as I have and has a well-deserved reputation as a fine criminal defense trial lawyer. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He gives each client top notch representation. Paul’s preparation is excellent. I highly recommend Paul for your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. He's one of the best in the field."
"Paul has a fantastic mind and gives his all to enable his clients to get the best results possible. Most of the time, he does just that! His trial record is nothing short of phenomenal!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a talented, intelligent, well-respected, and caring attorney, and I am pleased to be able to provide this endorsement of him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is amazing. I have referred many criminal matters to him over the years and know the quality of his work. If you need a criminal defense lawyer, I can strongly recommend Paul C. Looney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Looney is passionately devoted to obtaining an acquittal for his client. He strives continually to improve his courtroom skills, to negotiate the most favorable results for his clients and to find unique and unconventional defenses for difficult cases."
"I consider Paul to be an excellent criminal defense attorney."
"I endorse Paul wholeheartedly. I have known and worked with Paul on several matters over the years and have found him to be exceptionally competent and genuinely concerned for his clients. His knowledge base is considerable as are his abilities to get the job done and get it done right."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is the best trial lawyer that I know. If you're looking for a lawyer that can win the seemingly impossible case, then Paul Looney is your lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Looney always handles himself in the highest professional manner. While courteous to witnesses, lawyers and judges, he never fails to drive his point home time after time. His clients are well served by him."
"Probably a higher percentage of Not Guilty verdicts than any other lawyer in area. Knows how to recognize strengths and weaknesses of a case quickly. Superb cross-examiner, and excellent at jury selection. Looney is the lawyer I'd use if I got arrested."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1996.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 1996
updated on 01/13/2020Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Paul’s comment:
“In 1996 I informed a client I was not going to pursue an appeal on his behalf that I felt was frivolous. I informed him of his right to hire another attorney to pursue the appeal but I failed to inform him of his right to pursue it himself without a lawyer. I had no idea I had to inform him he could do it on his own. As a result of his successful grievance against me he was granted an out of time appeal which he filed and the Appellate Court deemed to be without merit just as I had informed him.”
Honors
2015
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2015
Nation's TOP ONE Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2011
Super Fellow, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Educational Institute
1988
Dean's Honor List, South Texas College of Law
1988
Law Fraternity International, Phi Alpha Delta
1978
National Social Science Honor Society, Phi Gamma Mu
1978
Economics Honor Society, Omicron Delta Upsilon
1977
Freshman Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Trial Lawyer, Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C.
1990 - 1996
Trial Lawyer, Lamson & Looney, P.C.
Associations
2004 - Present
U.S. District Court, District of ColoradoAttorney and Counselor of Law
2000 - Present
United States Tax CourtAttorney and Counselor of Law
1998 - Present
United States Court of Federal ClaimsAttorney and Counselor
1998 - Present
United States District Court Eastern District of MichiganAttorney and Counselor at Law
1998 - Present
Northern District of Texas District CourtAttorney and Counselor of Law
1997 - Present
Fifth Circuit Court of AppealsAttorney and Counselor of Law
1992 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
1991 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
1991 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of TexasAttorney and Counselor of Law
1990 - Present
Supreme Court of TexasAttorney and Counselor of Law
1988 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
1988 - Present
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity InternationalAttorney Member
2012 - 2013
Waller County Bar AssociationFounding President
2000 - 2000
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee Member
1999 - 2003
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers, Education InstituteBoard Member
1990 - 1999
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Not Guilty aggravated assault and Not Guilty of assault with bodily injury
Aggravated Assault (Felony) Trial
NOT GUILTY!
U.S. Marshal Accused of Blowing Agent's Cover
Not Guilty on either count
Education
1990
South Texas College of Law
Juris Doctorate
1978
West Texas State University
Economics
1978
West Texas State University
Political Science
Speaking Engagements
1998
Continuing Education Stanford Law School
Jury Persuasion in Criminal Cases: Utilizing "Solution Selling" Techniques
Publications
2014
The Champion magazine
Proceeding Vaguely: Obstruction of a Pending Proceeding Under 18 U.S.C. 1505
2014
The Voice (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
Jury Persuasion in Criminal Cases: Utilizing "Solution Selling" Techniques
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Paul earned significant contribution points in 2021.
Legal Answers
Q&A
What are the consequences for refusing roadside DWI tests and breath analyzer test in Texas?
14 Dec 2021
Q&A
My husband signed 5yr plea ,has served 3yr 6m He seen parole 7wks ago and yet no decision . Could this possibly mean good or Bad
14 Dec 2021
Q&A
How can they foreclose while incarserated and during pandemic? Do i have to leave my home?
14 Dec 2021