Brian Shui-Chun Yin

Brian Shui-Chun Yin

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement ... +3 more

1201 Franklin Street, 13th Floor, Houston, TX

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, from arraignment to trial

19 years | 6,000 cases

35%
DUI and DWI 20%

All felony and misdemeanor DUI cases & DMV hearings

20%
Expungement 15%

Record clearing including expungements, seal and destruction, certificate of rehabilitation, governor's pardons

15%
Juvenile Law 15%

All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, from arraignment to trial

15%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

All traffic including commercial licenses.

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Harris County Public Defender's Office

1201 Franklin Street, 13th Floor, Houston, TX, 77494

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Brian Shui-Chun Yin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2018

Information

I had couple concerns and attorney Shu Yin explained it understandably very well. I would recommend him.

Posted by Dzulfiqar | February 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Expunged my misdemeanor

First of all I want to thank Brian and his team for helping me getting through my case. I was introduced to Brian and his team from my work. Mr. Yin helped me expunged my misdemeanor from while back. I had finished my probation prior from last year and decide to get my stuff cleared up. I didn't ...know where to look until I met Brian and his team. Brian and his team was a beacon of hope to my situation at a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed nigh on impossible. We meet at the day of my motion and there's an apparent situation against the "People", his calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional succor to myself. The judge granted the motion. This was one of the few things that had hold me back for awhile, but now I can finally move forward and fetch the future that I was once planned. I am eternally grateful for his service and I hereby recommend Mr. Yin without reservation.

Posted by adrianna | November 20, 2017

excellent explainer !

I had a couple of questions that I could not find answers to anywhere and Mr. Yin graciously helped me with his knowledge!

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Got my felony lowered to a misdemeanor after only two years of probation

Brian was great. Although the judge and the prosecutor were confused Brian explained to them why we were there and got my felony conviction lowered to a misdemeanor only after serving 2 years of probation. Great Job Brian! Thank you very much! Now I can get on with my life!

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

extensive consultation in correcting a potential problem with paperwork

I filled out some paperwork incorrectly and it could've possibly resulted in legal issues. I hired Brian out of precaution, we went through the paperwork and helped me resolve my issues. He also went with me to the appropriate office to correct it. I would hire Brian again as my attorney. It's... good to be pre-preemptive about fixing these kinds of problems before any legal problems come about.

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Brian Shui-Chun Yin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Beshoy Shehata

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Agavni Tulekyan

Unknown lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vanessa Munos

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Brian for years. He genuinely cares about his clients and works hard for them. I recommend Brian if you’re thinking about hiring a lawyer to help you"

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ricson Dakanay

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a great attorney and a consummate professional. He has the utmost respect of those in the legal community. Brian fights hard for his clients and goes the extra mile to get them the best results. I highly recommend Brian."

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Dan Danet

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Absolutely endorse Brian's work. He is an experienced, meticulous criminal defense attorney who dedicates himself to each and every client."

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Adam Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Hardworking and one of the smartest attorneys you will ever meet. If there's a way, Brian will find it. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Responsible and respected member of the legal community"

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Matthew Selmer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian Yin is a tremendous lawyer with great experience. He takes personal interest in every case he handles."

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Eric Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Yin is an excellent attorney that gets outstanding results for his clients."

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Scott Lemanski

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Lynn

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Yin is a great attorney. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Wallin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Brian Yin is an extremely gifted lawyer. He truly cares about this clients and he takes the time to truly understand what his clients are facing. HE is a diligent advocate in the court room and he always has his clients' best interest at heart. Anyone who is lucky enough to have Brian Yin as their attorney will realize very quickly that they have made a great choice. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Matthew Wallin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Yin is a tremendous lawyer whit great knowledge and experience. He cares about protecting his clients' legal rights and freedom."

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E Lee

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Yin is an excellent attorney in and out of the courtroom."

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David Wohl

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a very knowledgeable attorney who takes a personal interest in every case he handles. He is a relentless advocate for everyone he represents."

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Stephen Klarich

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Yin is absolutely brilliant in his ability to get excellent results for his clients."

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Joseph Iniguez

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a hard worker and advocate for his clients. He is honest and caring and shows his clients compassion while defending them in the criminal courts."

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John-Paul Serrao

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian has an excellent legal mind and I have been amazed with some of the great results he's been able to obtain. Very highly recommended."

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Samuel Camp

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Vanessa Munos

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Cody Hunt

Unknown lawyer

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Dan Danet

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Waddington

Federal crime lawyer

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John-Paul Serrao

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dennis Kuntz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Iniguez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Allen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christian Schank

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Earl Carter

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top Contributor, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Assistant Public Defender, Harris County Public Defender's Office

2015 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Wallin & Klarich A Law Corporation

2009 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Earl Carter & Associates

Associations

2018 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Attorney Member

2015 - Present

Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

2015 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

2004 - 2008

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2008

Young Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - 2007

Christian Legal Society

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. TM

Charges For Indecent Exposure Dropped For Client.

People v. FG

No Jail and Saved Driver's License For Client Facing Felony Assault With A Deadly Weapon Charges.

People v. GM

Client Found NOT Guilty of DUI.

People v. RJ

Felony Cocaine Charges Dismissed For Client.

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Education

2007

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Univ of California Irvine

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

CLE Retreat

Gender and Racial Bias in the Law

2015

CLE Retreat

New law in regards to criminal acts

Publications

2015

Los Angeles Daily Journal High court sex offender case could impact other statutes

Languages

English

Activity

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