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Biography
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.
From prosecutor to defender - putting my experience to work for you!
With years of experience as a former prosecutor, our lead attorney has the knowledge and expertise to anticipate the prosecution's strategies and build a strong defense on your behalf. We pride ourselves on our aggressive and strategic approach to criminal defense, and we're not afraid to fight for
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
28 years | 500 cases
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Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 28 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Lisa Shapiro Strauss Attorney at Law
4545 Bissonnet St #293, Bellaire, TX, 77401
lisastrausslaw.com/Online Presence
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Lisa Shapiro's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Amir | August 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Simply she is Awesome
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...
Lisa Shapiro
Replied last August 13, 2019Thank 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 Kimberly | April 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Felony assault
I obtained Lisa's services to represent my then fiancé in a felony assault case in 2017. This occurred around the same time Texas had experienced hurricane Harvey. When I received the contract stipulations from Lisa, she specifically stated that she would not start working on the case until the fee...
Lisa Shapiro
Replied last April 04, 2018I am so sorry that you feel like I didn’t provide good service to your fiancé as you state in this review. You neglected to discuss the outcome of the case and whether the results were what we were hoping for. In regards to the Hurricane being an issue, it has been a huge issue for all criminal lawyers in Harris County, since we now have to appear in 5 different locations at the same time most mornings. Most are making appearances in more casual clothing and wearing comfortable shoes due to this new development, unless we are set for a jury trial or hearing, which we were not in this case. In addition, my own home took on 3 feet of water, so if I was distracted during those first weeks surrounding the storm, please understand that I am sorry and it was an unusually stressful and upsetting time for me and my family. We were uprooted from our home and our work schedules were changed at the same time - so I hope that others reading your review will understand. Your statement about my needing full payment to begin services is not correct and every person who hires me will be able to review a contract and discuss it fully with me before signing it. I am sorry you had a bad experience with my services during that time period. I invite you to please contact me “off line” to discuss these issues, since you never expressed your concerns with me prior to my reading them here - now 7 months later.
Lisa Shapiro's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2025
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
State vs. J.B.
Dismissed
State v. M.B.
Dismissed
State v. H.A.
DA reduced to a Class B misdemeanor of harassment
State v R.D.
Dismissed
State v. B.W. - assault
Dismissed
State v. T.L.
Deferred Adjudication
State v. RK - POM
Dismissed
Education
1997
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1994
University of Arizona
Masters of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Top Gun DWI
Using Technology to Win in Trial
2018
Houston Municipal Justice Bar CLE
Expungements & Non-Disclosures
2015
Winning Women Warriors CLE
Paperless Office
2015
Reasonable Doubt TV Show
Current Events in Criminal Law
2015
Donald Davis CLE
Paperless Office
Publications
2015
Defender Magazine
Defending Theft Cases
2014
Defender Magazine
How Does She Do it All?
Languages
English
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Q&A
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
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What is the penalty for theft of $2000 in Harris County, Texas?
08 Feb 2016
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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