Susan Elizabeth Criss

• When your freedom is at risk, you cannot afford to go to court without a strong effective attorney to protect you and your rights. Former Texas District Judge Susan Criss served on a trial court bench for fifteen years. Prior to being a judge Susan Criss worked as a prosecutor in the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office for almost a decade. She has spent over thirty years in the courtroom as a defense attorney, prosecutor, and judge. Susan Criss earned a reputation fighting for the rights of others and for justice. Susan Criss is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Take the first step in reaching a desirable outcome for your case. Call Susan Criss at the Criss & Rousseau Law Firm at.
• Former District Judge Susan Criss has tried hundreds of cases over nearly thirty years. She spent over half of that time sitting on a Texas district court bench in Galveston, Texas. As a judge she presided over some of the biggest, most complex and high profile litigation in the state. Judge Criss tried the cases arising from the BP March 23, 2005 explosion cases in Texas City, the Hurricane Ike insurance litigation, Paxil settlement conferences and the Robert Durst murder trial.

A sign hung on the door to her courtroom that said “This court belongs to the people.” Judge Criss was known for making certain that the regular people got the same fair trial as the rich and powerful  and corporations. She ordered that Lord Browne, CEO of British Petroleum in London be deposed regarding budget cuts to the Texas City refinery that  compromised worker safety.

Now she is back to doing what she loves most and does best—fighting for people in court.