Andrew Johnston Williams

Andrew Johnston Williams

also known as Andrew Williams

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kingwood, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

1521 Green Oak Pl, Suite 140, Kingwood, TX

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Board Certified Criminal Law specialist. Certified by the Texas Board Legal Specialization in Criminal Law. Practicing exclusively Criminal Defense in both adult criminal defense and juvenile cases. Mr. williams has represented people charged with Capital Murder, Robbery, Theft, Shoplifting, Drunken Driving, Sex Assault, Assault , Family Violence, Driving under the influence, probation violations, and federal criminal cases including serious drug charges and alien smuggling.

32 years | 1,500 cases

60%

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 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Andrew Williams

1521 Green Oak Pl, Suite 140, Kingwood, TX, 77339

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15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best lawyer in Houston.

After many consultations, I hied Attorney Andrew J. Williams basically because he did not focus so much on the financial benefits of the case but on the win strategies and analysis. In comparison to his colleagues, he showed high sense of knowledge and desire to defend. His persona is filled with hum...ane and hospitable character; he became a friend indeed. When my case hitted up, alternative routes to win were thrown on table. He clearly explained all of the possibilities and defined the best alternative. His advise yielded me a dismissal and a hopeful expunction. I will recommend him always!!!!!!!!!!

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Mimi Coffey

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Andrew Williams. I have known Andrew for many years. We met at the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Trial College. He is brilliant, hence his board certification and writing skills. He is extremely compassionate. Andrew has a huge, bleeding heart. He deeply cares for his clients. He is the quintessential professional and handles himself with dignity in all matters. One of the most important traits of a lawyer is their ability to care, I highly recommend and endorse Andrew Williams."

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Gerardo Montalvo

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Adler

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Other

"Andrew has a rare combination of intelligence, compassion, and courtroom expertise."

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Steven Byers

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Mr. Andrew Williams for over 25 years. During this time, I have seen Mr. Williams represent many criminal defendants in a variety of legal matters. He is a caring person, very competent as an attorney and also very knowledgeable about the law. I have had several occasions to refer clients to Mr. Williams for representation, and every one of those referrals were very satisfied with his representation. I highly recommend Mr. Williams if you need legal representation in a criminal legal matter."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Board Certified Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Andrew J. Williams

1993 - 1993

Intern, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

1996 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

1995 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

1993 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Capital Murder

Case Dismissed

DWI

case dismissed

USA v. Rodriguez-Rodriguez

Sentence Overturned on Appeal

Murder

Case dismissed

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Education

2009

State Bar of Texas

Board Certificartion-Criminal Law

1993

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Houston

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2003

Northeast Harris County Bar Association

DWI/License Suspension

Publications

2020

Outbound Engine Monthly Newsletter sent

Languages

English

Activity

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