Katherine Scardino

Katherine Scardino

4.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1120, Houston, TX

About Katherine

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

I have practiced criminal defense for many years focusing on some of the most serious offenses.

41 years | 2,500 cases

50%
Family 50%

41 years | 1,000 cases

50%

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Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 41 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1984

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Location

Katherine Scardino, Attorney at Law

3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1120, Houston, TX, 77098

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Katherine Scardino's Reviews

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Posted by Unknown and Damaged | December 12, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

My evaluation

I would say that an experienced lawyer could handle the hype. The lawyer took a case for a little money and then finished pro bono. It is better to have a lawyer than no lawyer at all. This particular lawyer had it all right in her sweaty little palms and could have opened an investigation and lawsui...t for CPS caseworkers and lawyer lying to the judge under sworn oath, manipulation of documentation and evidence along with multiple federal and state law violations and basically could have taken CPS and the State of Texas to the bank. It would have set a new bar as to what CPS could and could not do to innocent families being victimized by a government agency. Sometimes lawyers are not willing to see things through when all the evidence is in hand. I was not satisfied at all and never will be satisfied with the outcome and the way my case was handled. It took her way to long to resolve the case. Money is rated first, If you are poor you may step to the back of the line with this lawyer.

Posted by g_ferguson792 | March 08, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer there is in federal cases

I Gregory Ferguson was very thankful for having Ms. Scardino as my lawyer. She really do work in the court room to get you the best outcome you possibly can get out of your case. If you are looking for a great lawyer I highly advise you to look her up. Thanks Katherine Scardino

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

Best divorce lawyer

I used Katherine to finish a divorce that had gone on way too long. Within 3 months my divorce was finalized (while another attorney "tried" negotiating it for 16 months). I was always kept informed. Court dates were kept and never rescheduled. Her staff is very professional and prompt with filin...g motions, etc. She is a no-nonsense attorney that is interested in settling cases, not taking your money.

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Katherine Scardino's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bobby Mims

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine Scardino, although from the small community of Cushing, Texas, is now one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the nation. She has obtain astounding results for her clients and is considered one of the "go to" lawyers on capital cases in Texas. Ms. Scardino gained national prominence on the Anthony Graves case which she was successful in obtaining the freedom for an innocent man wrongfully convicted of capital murder. She was named the Lawyer of the Year by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and is a colleague that I am proud to endorse."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Katherine is one of the best trial lawyers i have ever seen in a courtroom. She has great passion for her work and fights to the very end for her clients. She is one of the best lawyers in the state bar none."

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Kelly Case

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Scardino is one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with. She is extremely knowledgable and a very tough negotiator. I highly recommend her to anyone that may be needing an attorney. I worked with her on a Capital Murder case as her second chair and found her level of preparation to be second to none."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Katherine Scardino

Associations

1985 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1984

University of Houston Law Center

Law

Languages

English

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