Joanne Marie Musick-Long

Joanne Marie Musick-Long

3.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Spring, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile, Probate

2219 Sawdust Rd, Suite 201, Spring, TX

About Joanne

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

28 years | 4,000 cases

40%
Family 30%

21 years | 200 cases

30%
Juvenile Law 20%

28 years | 2,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Musick Law Office PLLC

2219 Sawdust Rd, Suite 201, Spring, TX, 77380

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Joanne Marie Musick-Long's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A "Criminal Defense Lawyer" In Name Only - Beholden to Police

If you find this woman or are referred to her....run like the wind. I hired Joanne without doing the requisite due diligence. I don't know what I was thinking, other than I wasn't. Anger, stress, family problems....all were causing me to just "go" with the lawyer who appeared to have my best intere...st at heart. That was Joanne. She certainly can present as the caring, committed criminal lawyer. I can tell you that is a facade. I was charged with three felonies, and the case included a substantial issue regarding police misconduct. As an educated business owner, father, member of the community, I needed an aggressive lawyer who was uncompromising and could aggressively litigate my case. That meant going after the cops who fabricated a great deal of their "evidence." Joanne, I believed, was that woman. She sold me on her years as a DA (which I will discuss later), and apparently was the head of the local criminal defense bar (more on that later). However, when it came to working on the case, pressing the cops, addressing tough issues in court, I can describe her abilities as "tepid" at best. In short, she was completely ineffective, and I believe she chose to be so. And so, after having hired her having listened to her hard sell and experience, I concluded that she was a great sales person, but that's all. I made it clear from the beginning, that the cops lied. She wanted nothing to do with that issue AFTER she got my money. And so after my initial shock at the arrest and charging decision, and becoming disillusioned with her "tepid" defense in court, I did a little more investigation. I did not know it at the time, but her "partner" was her dad. He dad was a life long cop, turned criminal attorney in his old age. Not good. And so it began to gel. Joanne grew up in a house run by a cop, surrounded by cops. She chose to prosecute people and never had it in her to become a criminal defense lawyer. At the end of Dad's career, he saw dollar signs and he and his daughter went out on their own to "become" criminal defense lawyers. Got it. Therefore, the "tepid" defense in a police misconduct case. Had I know the extent of her law enforcement entanglements, I never would have hired her. She should stick to cases not involving allegations of bad police conduct. Ultimately, I hired a bulldog outsider lawyer - someone who wasn't raised in the law enforcement community of Houston, who warned me that the Houston Bar was far too intertwined and connected to cops and former DA's on the bench. I chose wisely. After much time, effort and aggressive advocacy from my outsider bulldog lawyer, I resolved my case for a misdemeanor. The comparison to Joanne's aggressive salesmanship in her office to her tepid advocacy in the courtroom, to my bulldog lawyer's "no bull" pitch at his office and aggressive advocacy in the courtroom is shocking. I made the right decision to end the relationship with the woman who grew up with Dad The Cop, surrounded by cops, working with cops, and prosecuting and then partnering with Dad The Cop. Never, hire this lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and Efficient

I consulted and hired Joanne to represent me in one of the roughests moments of my life years ago. Joanne took my case and was able to protect not only my freedom, but my name and reputation. Joanne dealt with the facts and put me at ease . I am now a successful police officer and was able to put thi...s incident behind me thanks to Joanne!

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Joanne Marie Musick-Long's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Baxley

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joanne since the late 1990s when she was a prosecutor. She had a well deserved reputation as a gifted trial lawyer. While this is true, it isn’t the whole story. I’m not sure I have ever met someone more dedicated to justice than Joanne. She is knowledgeable, creative, and trust-worthy. I endorse her with no hesitation."

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Robert Fickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joanne Musick is a past president of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association. I do not know one single person who has contributed more toward the criminal defense bar and the fight to improve the criminal justice system in Harris County. Joanne has a powerful personality, a gifted intellect and a determination that make her an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. Joanne is held in high regard by the Defense Bar because she Has consistently demonstrated her fidelity to the Constitution and her dedication to her clients."

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James Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joanne is an outstanding defense attorney. She is very knowledgeable and an excellent trial lawyer. Any client would be fortunate to have her as their attorney."

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Hilary Unger

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joanne s an outstanding lawyer with an exceptional reputation. She not only is a tireless and zealous advocate for her clients but she also gives back to the legal community by helping young lawyers and actively participating in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association. She is a credit to the legal profession and I highly endorse her."

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Peyton Peebles

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Joanne Musick-Long. She is a very experienced lawyer that has handled criminal and juvenile defense matters at the highest levels. Joanne has consistently set herself apart from her peers based on her knowledge, hard work, and determination. Anyone charged with a crime should consider hiring Joanne."

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Gilbert Alvarado

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joanne did outstanding work for the prosecution and now even greater work as a criminal defense lawyer. A recognized expert in Juvenile Law, Joanne can also handle any complex legal matter in criminal law. She is a credit to our profession."

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Nicole DeBorde

Juvenile law lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"JoAnne is a very tough, smart lawyer. She does excellent work in both criminal defense and in juvenile cases. I highly recommend her. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Danny Easterling

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"JoAnne is an outstanding lawyer in the Houston area. She gained valuable training and experience from the criminal justice system as an Assistant District Attorney and has used that to grow as a zealous advocate for any defendant she represents. Her leadership skills are also exceptional as she leads the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association as President this year. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Kelly Case

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joanne is a lawyer's lawyer. She is a gifted trial attorney that cares about her client's and strives to obtain the best results possible. She is frequently called upon by other lawyers for advice and tips on handling their own cases. She is one of the top lawyers in her field and someone that is readily accessible to her clients. A credit to the profession."

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Mark Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joanne is a tenacious, thorough, hardworking advocate for her clients' freedom, and a leading member of the Houston criminal defense bar. Having butted heads with Joanne on numerous occasions, I am well-qualified to speak of her lively intelligence. I endorse her work without hesitation."

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Terri Zimmermann

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"JoAnne is one of Houston's finest criminal defense lawyers. She has experience from the prosecution as well as the defense perspective. She is hardworking, intelligent, and personable. I send all of my juvenile cases to her since she has particular expertise in that area, but also I would trust her with any case requiring a sharp and well-prepared lawyer."

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Patrick Mccann

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyer was voted [along with her partner and father, Earl Musick] as Attorney of the Year for their outstanding work in a murder case. She is a great attorney who genuinely outworks the State!"

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Charles Vance

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Joanne is a wonderful lawyer. She is astonishingly intelligent and equally quick-witted. She is determined to champion her client's rights, works hard to do what is right, and never backs down from the state."

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Stephany Simien

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Robert Fickman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gilbert Alvarado

Criminal defense lawyer

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Danny Easterling

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kelly Case

Criminal defense lawyer

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Terri Zimmermann

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicole DeBorde

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Mccann

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Vance

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2009

Texas Super Lawyers - Rising Star 2009, SuperLawyer

2008

Lawyer of the Year, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

2007

Member of the Year,

2007

Presidents Award,

2005

Juvenile Board Certification, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2004

Member of the Year,

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Musick Law Office PLLC

2017 - 2022

Bureau Chief, Harris County District Attorney's Office

2003 - 2003

Attorney, JoAnne Musick, attorney

2003 - 2016

Partner, Musick & Musick LLP

1998 - 2003

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Juvenile Exam Commission

2005 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

certified - Juvenile Law

2005 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2003 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Board Member, VP, President Elect, President, Past President

2003 - Present

HBA - Criminal Law & Procedure Section

Chair-Elect

2003 - Present

Texas District and County Attorneys Association

Alumni Member

2015 - 2016

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

President

2014 - 2015

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

President-Elect

2009 - 2010

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

President

2008 - 2009

Houston Bar Association, Criminal Law and Procedure Section

Chair

2008 - 2009

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

President-Elect

1998 - 2003

Texas District and County Attorneys Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

USA v. E.J.

NOT GUILTY

State v. Pitts

NOT GUILTY

State v. Pyron

NOT GUILTY

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Education

1998

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2008

Juvenile Law Nuts & Bolts

Dispositions and Modifications

2008

Defending Juveniles

Overview - Adjudication, Disposition, Modification

2007

TCDLA Defending Juveniles

Juvenile Dispositions and Modifications

2006

TCDLA Juvenile Law Seminar

Juvenile Dispositions and Modifications

2001

In-House CLE

MRPs and MAJs

2000

In-House CLE

Felony Court - Role & Responsibilites

Publications

2015

The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) Editor

2014

The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) Editor

2013

The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) Editor

2012

The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) Editor

2011

The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) Editor

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