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Lori Elaine Laird is a Texas attorney and mediator. Prior to becoming an attorney she was a police officer, serving as a patrol officer, a patrol sergeant, hostage negotiator and member of the department’s Honor Guard. She was also an instructor at the police academy teaching the United States and Texas Constitutions and Police Professionalism and Ethics to police officers from across the state.
Among her diverse skill set, she renders legal advice and support to her investigative team, appears as counsel before the Court in pre-trial matters, trial, litigation and appeals. She has the sound ability to conduct thorough legal research and an exceptional ability to understand and present complex legal theories in a courtroom setting. Ms. Laird is admitted to practice in all Texas State Courts as well as admission to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and the United States Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit. She is also a certified mediator and holds certification qualifying her as an advanced family law mediator.
Lori is an honors graduate from the University of Clear Lake receiving her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She went on to receive her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law where she was a Dean’s Merit scholarship recipient as well as a member of Phi Delta Phi- the honors legal fraternity. During her tenure at law school she was also a contributing writer for two law journals and Editor in Chief for one. She was also a journalist and eventually editor in Chief of the law school newspaper. Lori also worked for a local civil litigation law firm and interned at the First Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas.
When asked about her legal style, Lori characterizes it as follows: “I utilize all of the tools at my disposal. My experience as a police officer places me in a unique position in all types of cases to dissect a case, find inconsistencies and “get into the head” of the officers or other parties in the case. If mistakes where made–who better to be able to identify them then a former police officer–someone trained in investigation? My creative approach can often be the difference between a dismissal in a case, a reduction in charges or even a Not Guilty finding by a jury or judge. I feel at home in a courtroom and am a zealous advocate for my clients. I use my skills to obtain the best possible results for my clients.”
Lori applies the same approach, not just in criminal cases, but in all litigation cases–family law cases, divorces, custody battles, and personal injury or civil law cases. She believes strongly in the adversarial system and puts the opposing party to their burden of proof. She believes in passionately and wholeheartedly defending the needs and interests of her clients.
The best defense is a good offense and in the legal world that means hiring an experienced aggressive attorney who understand not only the law- but is also an astute student of human nature- how to negotiate, when to agree, when to fight, how to pick a jury and how to bring your personal story to the jury in a way that gets you the best possible results. Need legal help? Have a legal problem? Call today and let her develop a personalized action plan to assist you with your legal needs.
Practice areas
- Family: 44%
Family Law- all areas: divorce, child custody and child support. An aggressive litigator is needed especially if you are fighting a custody battle or have a large martial estate to divide. We can help with large property divisions and work closely with any experts required for complex cases. So- whether your case is large or small- we have a plan and support staff for you.
18 years
- DUI and DWI: 24%
18 years
- Criminal defense: 22%
Former police officer, patrol sergeant and hostage negotiator. I am an aggressive attorney with special insight into criminal cases. Proven results. if you or someone you love has been charged with a crime you must act now. An accused individual requires aggressive representation to assure that their rights are protected. Our firm is dedicated to your defense. Visit our website at: www.lorilaird.com and our blog at lorilaird.wordpress.com.
18 years
- Litigation: 8%
Aggressive litigator in all areas of civil law.
18 years
- Appeals: 2%
Former intern for the 1st Court of Appeals- Houston. Particularly persuasive in the area of appellate work. Call today for your consultation.
18 years
Languages spoken
English
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Law Office of Lori Elaine Laird PPLC
711 W. Bay Area Blvd., Suite 420
Suite 107
Webster, TX, 77598
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2004 | 02/17/2022 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Member | College of the State Bar of Texas | 2014 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Texas Rising Star | Texas Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Top Contributor Litigation | AVVO | 2013 |
| Client's choice | AVVO | 2013 |
| Top Contributor Criminal Law | AVVO | 2013 |
| Top Contributor Family Law | AVVO | 2013 |
| Member | College of the State Bar of Texas | 2013 |
| Client's choice Family Law | AVVO | 2012 |
| Client's choice Litigation | AVVO | 2012 |
| Client's Choice Appeals | AVVO | 2012 |
| Volunteer Attorney | National Adoption Day | 2006 |
| Advanced Family Mediation | University of Houston | 2006 |
| Mediation Certification | South Texas College of Law | 2006 |
| Pro Bono Award | Galveston County Bar Association | 2005 |
| Winner | Spurgeon Bell Moot Court Competition | 2003 |
| Annotations Award | South Texas College of Law | 2003 |
| Advanced Westlaw Training Course | Westlaw | 2002 |
| Dean's Merit Scholarship Award | South Texas College of Law | 2001 |
| Legal Honor's Fraternity Membership | Phi Delta Phi | 2001 |
| Principle Based Leadership Skills | Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool | 2000 |
| Listed on National Dean's List | National Dean's List | 1999 |
| Oak Award | City of Baytown | 1998 |
| Dean's List | University of Houston- Clear Lake | 1997 |
| Dean's List | University of Houston- Clear Lake | 1997 |
| 50 mile award | Harris County Sheriff's Academy | 1990 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney at Law | Law Office of Lori Elaine Laird, PLLC | 2004 - Present |
| Attorney | United States Supreme Court | 2014 - 2014 |
| Patrol Sergeant | Baytown Police Department | 2008 - 2010 |
| Hostage Negotiator | Baytown Police Department | 2008 - 2010 |
| Partner | Laird ~ Valdez, LLP | 2006 - 2011 |
| Attorney | United States District Court Southern District Of Texas | 2005 - 2014 |
| Personnel and Media Relations Officer | Baytown Police Department | 2005 - 2006 |
| Instructor | Police Academy Instructor | 1998 - 2000 |
| Patrol officer | Baytown Police Department | 1990 - 1997 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2013 - Present | |
| Federal Bar Association | 2013 - Present | |
| Texas Family Law Foundation | 2012 - Present | |
| Pasadena Philharmonic Society | Trustee | 2011 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law Section | 2011 - Present |
| Galveston County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2009 - Present | |
| Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2009 - Present | |
| College of the State Bar of Texas | 2009 - Present | |
| State Bar of Texas Family Law Section | 2009 - Present | |
| Bay Area Bar Association | 2008 - Present | |
| State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section | 2008 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Monthly Magazine | Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2014 | 2014 |
| Super Lawyers Magazine | Rising Stars 2014 | 2014 |
| Annotations | South Texas College of Law Annotations (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 2, Ed. 1, April/May, 2004 | 2004 |
| Annotations | South Texas College of Law Annotations (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 1, Ed. 1, February/March, 2004 | 2004 |
| State Bar Section Report Corporate Counsel | Locked up or Locked out? Minority Stock Holders May Hold the Key! Spring 2004, Vol. 2, No. 1 | 2004 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| South Texas College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
| University of Houston, Clear Lake | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Galveston County Juvenile Justice CLE | Search & Seizure | 2011 |
| Galveston County Juvenile Justice | Juvenile Law | 2008 |
| Galveston County Juvenile Justice | Juvenile Law | 2007 |
| Law Office Management Course | Law Office Management | 2006 |
| Basic Police Academy | Police Professionalism and Ethics | 2002 |
| Basic Police Academy | Texas Constitution | 2002 |
| Basic Police Academy | United States Constitution | 2002 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Sexual Assault | 5 felonies charges- 5 not guilty verdicts |
| Sexual Assault | Mistrial. D.A. refiled case- but we plead it out to a deferred adjudicated misdeameanor assault- |
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J. Kyle Verret, Family Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
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Ngoc-Anh Creevy, Family Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
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Mark Oxford, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
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I endorse attorney Lori Laird. She is multilingual, experienced and a very skilled attorney. Highly recommended.
Mark Jones, Family Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
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I endorse Lori. She aggressively represents her clients while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Andrew Tolchin, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 26, 2014
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I endorse Lori Laird for criminal defense and family law. Lori is highly respected in the legal community-- a lawyer's lawyer-- someone attorneys will contact for legal advice on how to practice even better. Lori is an accomplished trial attorney. Lori is extremely smart, knows the law, and very easy to talk to. Lori is even invited on to the radio show, "Ask the Expert", where she takes legal questions from callers and answers them on the spot. Without reservation, I endorse attorney Lori Laird.
Loren Schragger-Paeglis, Litigation Attorney on May 19, 2014
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Ms. Laird is fearless as a lawyer who truly believes in "Justice for All". She provides clear insights on how the law works best for her clients and will strongly advocate for their legal rights. I highly endorse her for criminal and family law cases.
Ryan Beason, Family Attorney on May 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Anne Darring, Family Attorney on Aug 23, 2013
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Lori is an amazing and effective attorney. She lead the crusade to remove an abusive and dishonest Judge from the bench in Galveston County. Her courage and thoroughness was a driving force in the removal case.
David Medearis, Family Attorney on Apr 30, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Lori is a fearless attorney who is not afraid to take on difficult cases.
Mark Kelly, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 30, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Laird is a hard working attorney and gets excellent results for her clients.
Steve Fischer, Family Attorney on Dec 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I saw Lori in action in Child Support Court and also watched her take on a horrible judge in Galveston County. She is fearless yet likeable which makes for a super combination.
Tad Nelson, Family Attorney on Dec 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Lori as both a fellow lawyer in the community and a friend and I can tell you Lori's reputation is one of a person that knows her subject matter and knows how to get things done! Anybody would be fortunate to have Lori as their lawyer.
Christine Mangle, Family Attorney on Nov 27, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Lori Laird is one of the best opposing counsels I have dealt with during my nearly 17 1/2 years of practicing family law in the Galveston County area. She is a tenacious advocate for her clients but also has the experience to know when and how to negotiate the most beneficial outcome for her clients. I would use Ms. Laird as my counsel if the need ever arose in my personal life.
Peggy Bittick, Family Attorney on Jun 14, 2011
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Lori Laird is an advocate for her clients and champions their causes. She knows what she is doing.
Shari Goldsberry, Family Attorney on Apr 17, 2011
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Lori Elaine Laird was born arguing and winning. She has a natural ability in the court room that is a rare sight to see. She can think on her feet and is one of the most brilliant minds I've ever known. I have every faith in her abilities to represent clients in both civil and criminal litigation to the fullest. Her office staff is amazing and on top of everything.
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