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As a former Assistant DA, Lisa is always working hard for her clients, she is passionate about helping find solutions to their problems. Lisa is dedicated to fighting for their rights and does not back down when necessary!
Lisa Shapiro Strauss, born and raised in Plano, Texas. Lisa graduated from Plano Sr. High School, went to the University of Arizona and came back to Texas for law school at SMU Law School in Dallas, Texas.
Lisa spent summers in law school interning at the Dallas County D.A.'s Office and the Office of the Attorney General in Austin, TX. Straight out of school, Lisa was hired by the Dallas County D.A.'s Office in 1997.
1997-1999 Lisa worked as a Prosecutor in the D.A.'s Office, specifically spending 6 months as the Chief Prosecutor in the Family Violence Designated Court.
In 1999, Lisa left the D.A.'s Office and began to practice Criminal Defense on her own. She has handled thousands of cases over the last 18 years. She is experienced in every aspect of Criminal law, including all types of misdemeanors, felonies, license issues, expungements and more.
Lisa has become deeply involved in the Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association, rising from member, to Board Member, to Vice President in 2017.
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State: Texas
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4545 Bissonnet St #293, Bellaire, TX, 77401
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Posted by Maria | February 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
She was an amazing lawyer throughout the course of my boyfriend's case through the end of his probation. She was able to get his case charges reduced to a misdemeanor and even helped him out after his probation got revoked, she was able to manipulate and have his case NOT reinstated but DROPPED ENTIR...
Posted by Michael | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Lisa was referred to me by a friend. She helped walk through the case and worked with the DA to have the case dismissed efficiently. Throughout the process, Lisa offered sound advice and advised exactly what to expect. I would recommend Lisa without hesitation.
Posted by Amir | July 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
It was really a great choice to Hire Lisa as my attorney after I interviewed two other lawyers. from the very beginning she was very professional. and very helpful she always available answered all of my questions. and concerns. she is a very confident lawyer with tons of experience. I'm so grateful...
Thank you so much for your kind words. You were super easy to work with and that made my job even more enjoyable! I appreciate you having faith in my ability and trusting my experience in assisting you with your case.
Posted by Brian | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
We found Lisa's Firm when my son was first arrested. She got him the absolute best outcome he could have hoped for - given the situation. Years later, we went back to her to close the consequences out early and she did an incredible job there as well with a difficult court. She is always organized, e...
Posted by Catalina | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
There are no words that can express the gratitude and gratefulness my husband aand I have for Attorney Shapiro aand her paralegal Mr. Chad Biery. My case has not even begun, and I have heard from Attorney Shapiro 5 times personally. My charge was a total shock and a hit to my family. With my husband ...
Thank you so much for the kind words. I look forward to working with you and helping you find a resolution in this case. I am very proud of my paralegal Chad and I am happy he was able to assist you when I was busy in court.
"I have known Lisa for decades. She is an exceptional attorney that always fights for her clients. I highly recommend this attorney."
"Lisa is a well known and skilled criminal defense attorney. She genuinely cares about her clients."
"I was opposing counsel on a trial with Lisa. She is a very skilled attorney. She fought very hard for her client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is a hardworking, agressive, and dedicated lawyer that is willing to fight the good fight when necessary. I would highly recommend her to anyone facing a criminal accusation."
"Lisa is a great lawyer. I have known her for over 15 years. She has been on both sides of the fence (prosecutor and defense attorney) and uses her knowledge very effectively in representing her clients."
"Lisa is hard-working, respected, caring and beloved by the greater Houston community. She is a great lawyer and a great person. I absolutely recommend her."
"Lisa is a strong advocate for her clients and she is well versed in the law. I endorse this lawyer."
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Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2022
Lead Counsel Verified, Lead Counsel
2015
Top Attorney, Houstonia Magazine
2015
Top Attorney, H Texas Magazine
2014
Best Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
1999 - Present
Attorney, Lisa Shapiro Strauss, Attorney at Law
1997 - 1999
Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County District Attorney's Office
1996 - 1996
Research assistant, Office of the Texas Attorney General
2024 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard Member, Officer
2019 - Present
University of Texas HillelBoard Member
2011 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2016 - 2017
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationVice President
2016 - 2017
Emery Weiner SchoolBoard of Directors
2015 - 2016
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationSecretary
2014 - 2015
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2014 - 2022
Emery Parent's AssociationExecutive Committee Member
Dismissed
Dismissed
DA reduced to a Class B misdemeanor of harassment
Dismissed
Dismissed
Deferred Adjudication
Dismissed
1997
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1994
Masters of Arts
2018
Using Technology to Win in Trial
2018
Expungements & Non-Disclosures
2015
Paperless Office
2015
Current Events in Criminal Law
2015
Paperless Office
2015
2014
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Is it possible for my lawyer to talk to the DA to prevent issuing a warrant out for my arrest violating probation?
25 Mar 2018
What is the penalty for theft of $2000 in Harris County, Texas?
08 Feb 2016
I need help, I got a DUI but I wasn't drinking, I did pass the finger test, but the officer said they were too busy to do a
17 Jun 2014