Jack Carroll

Jack Carroll

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Sex Crime

1419 Franklin, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Jack B Carroll

1419 Franklin, Houston, TX

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Jack Carroll's Reviews

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26 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense

A Gifted Attorney

I was in a pretty bad spot, I was arrested for a crime I did not committ, I know everyone arrested says that, but I was innocent. I am only writing this review because I found a gifted attorney Jack Carroll. Thank God I found him because he is Board Certified, has many many years of experience winnin...g cases and is respected in his field. I never thought I would need a lawyer, but I found myself in this situtation. I was sure I would be an innocent man sitting in prison. I cannot say enough about Mr. Carroll, I was found innocent, which I was, this nightmare is over thanks to him.

Posted by Dick | September 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense

The Man

I hired this attorney to represent me on a criminal case. I was found not guilty and it is all because of his excellent expertise in the court room. He was trustworthy with all the information I provided him and I know I don't have to worry about that information going anywhere else. Jack was ...responsive to all my phone calls and never seemed to be upset when I had a question. He is very knowledgeable in regards to criminal law. If you ever need the best I heartily recommend Jack B. Carroll. Go Jackster!

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2013 | Criminal Defense

AMAZING ATTORNEY

Jack Carroll is an amazing attorney. Jack was recommended to me seven or eight years ago by a family member. He was amazing and was able to get my family member probation when he was facing a possible 20 yr. sentence. Needless to say, I went straight to Jack a couple of yrs. later when two more of my... family members were facing serious multiple charges. I am ever so thankful for the outcome of these cases. Without Jack, I don't know what we would have done. I can honestly say my family members would more than likely be serving 35-40 yrs. in prison if they did not have such excellent representation. With Jack on our side they came out of this situation with the best possible result and minimal sentencing, we couln't have asked for more from an attorney. Jack Carroll has been my families criminal lawyer for many yrs. and I would highly recommend him..JACK WILL GET THE JOB DONE!

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2009 | Criminal Defense

Paramount Attorney

I am indebted to this man and want everyone that might need help to know that with him you have hope and more. He was all of the above trustworthy, responsive, very knowledgeable and kept me well informed through out my case. The jury found me not guilty thanks to him. The man is something els...e.

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Jack Carroll's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Other

"I not only endorse this lawyer, I also give them 5 stars."

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John Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jack is well-respected in the criminal defense community because he cares about his clients and gets results. Jack know the law and knows people--two things that lead to success in getting the best result for a client. I recommend him highly!"

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Maverick Ray

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jack has been a great mentor to me in my first few months of going out on my own. He is full of wisdom and solid advice. He let me sit with him on an Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child case where the man he was defending was looking to spend most of the rest of his life in prison. Jack worked his magic and got a Not Guilty. If you check out his website at www.jackbcarroll.com you will quickly see this is a highly experienced and dedicated criminal defense lawyer that is ready and willing to fight a case all the way to trial and he usually wins. Watch for more of Jack to come in his newest case defending Ana Fox which has already garnered a lot of media attention."

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Penny Wymyczak-White

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jack is top notch. I have known Jack for 20 plus years and he fiercely fights to the end to get justice for his clients."

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Fran Brochstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have recommended Jack to many potential clients that have criminal problems. I went to law school with Jack."

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John Davis

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2015

Houston's top criminal attorney, Houstonia Magazine

2012

Top 5 go to lawyers, Texas Lawyer Magazine

1995

Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

1990

Top 10%, Texas Bar top 5% bar exam results

Work Experience

1989 - 1989

Criminal legal intern, Bennett and Secrest

Associations

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Asian American Bar Association of Houston

Houston Northwest Bar Association

Houston County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Aggravated sexual of a child

Not Guilty

Murder

Not Guilty

Double Intoxicated Manslaughter

Not Guilty in two separate trials

Conspiracy to distribute cocaine 145 Kilos

Not Guilty

Murder of a Police Officer

Not Guilty

Burglary of habitation with in to commit Agg Asslt

Not guilty

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Education

1988

Uni of St. Thomas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Nevada-Reno

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Wes appellate update

Voice dire

2014

Weds appellate update

Ana Trujillo stiletto murder case

2014

Advance criminal seminar

Murder defense

2007

Criminal Defense Lawyers Club

Criminal Defense

Publications

2014

20/20 Stilletto murder in houston

2014

Inside edition High heel murder of university professor

2013

Texas Lawyers Monthly Why I like practicing criminal law

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