Attorney Claudia Avalos takes a highly client-focused approach in practicing law. Before she begins a case, she conducts a thorough, in-depth consultation with her clients to determine their goals. Once she has a clear view of their motivations and goals, she works tirelessly at achieving the best possible outcome for them. She makes a point of being easily accessible to clients, providing prompt communication, support, and comfort. As a negotiator, she is aggressive and devoted to getting results. In addition to her work at her firm, she has also provided pro bono legal services and has acted as a mediator.

Mr. Tu is currently a board member for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association (TCDLA) and First Asian-American President of the Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorney Association (FBCCDAA). He has successfully defended citizens accused of criminal acts at all levels of state and federal courts and winning Not Guilty verdicts throughout the State of Texas. He is also regularly invited to teach other lawyers to help share his knowledge and experience. Please visit his results page for further evidence of his commitment to his clients. Paul has lived in Houston and the surrounding area for over 40 years. His parents left Vietnam in 1974 to escape the communist invasion of their homeland. Mr. Tu graduated from Texas Military Institute in San Antonio, Texas and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. Mr. Tu then attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where he graduated in the top 6% in his class, and was a Senior Editor for the Thurgood Marshall Law Review. He also received a certification from the Institute of International and Immigration Law for his focus on current and developing immigration law. After graduation, Mr. Tu began working for the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. During his time at the DA’s office, he was selected to attend a national training academy for prosecutors focusing on advocacy skills. The National Advocacy Center was directed and funded by the United States Department of Justice. Mr. Tu has extensive trial experience including: Felony Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Assaults, Home Invasions, Aggravated Robbery and Theft. With over two decades of experience in criminal law, Attorney Paul Tu will utilize his training and understanding of the law to personally craft an aggressive and multi-level defense for you or your family member in need. Paul Tu was recently appointed as a Juvenile Court Referee. A Texas juvenile court referee is a hearing officer who conducts juvenile court hearings, often to assist a judge with a heavy caseload. Referees are typically attorneys who can hear cases, take testimony, and make findings of fact, but their recommendations must be approved by a judge to become a final order.

I am a lifelong Texan who grew up in the area. After law school I opened my own practice because I wanted to practice law according to my conscience. I am a strong conservative who believes that individual liberties are to be protected at all times. I enjoy representing individuals who need assistance in the courts; trial is one of the most enjoyable aspects of my practice. Additionally, I take great pride in helping people craft resolutions to their problems through mediating cases. I have enjoyed growing my practice to include my long-time interest in firearms. My philosophy is to represent my clients using legal knowledge and skill tempered with reason and wisdom so that at the resolution of the case my clients have understood the process, been zealously represented, and have obtained the best possible result given their individual circumstances.

The answer is almost always YES! Good cases are lost because people think things like: "I am in the right", "Everyone knows he did it", "I have witnesses". None of these things matter if you don't know how to get them in front of the Court, Judge, or Jury. Almost all Courts hold you to the same standard of knowledge of the laws and the rules as professional attorneys. This means that being right doesn't really matter.. This means even though everyone else knows he did it, you may not be able to tell the judge what everyone knows. And lastly, this means that even with witnesses you have to know how to have them properly found, noticed, served, subpoenaed, and professed to the opposing counsel in the proper time as required by law. It doesn't matter if it is criminal, civil, family, contract, whatever, the rules apply. Unless you are in a small claims or JP court, you need an attorney, Even then you have the advantage if you have an attorney. The old adage I use around my office when asked this question is "You can be the smartest, wisest, well known, good looking, and well read person in the world, but when going to Court without a lawyer you are the equivalent of the smartest, wisest, well known, good looking, and well read Roman slave or criminal in the ancient Coliseum where you are basically naked and unarmed and everyone else is either a wild animal or a well armored and well armed Gladiator." You have the same chances of survival in both situations. I hope this short article brought the point home. Good luck and God Bless. Bert Steinmann.

When it comes to protecting your rights and interests in family law, criminal law, and civil litigation, among the most important decisions you’ll make is your choice of legal representation. Since 1999, lawyers at The Woodlands law firm of Steinmann Law Firm, Counsel & Services, have offered skilled, tenacious legal representation to individuals and to businesses concerning legal matters involving divorce and family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. The Steinmann Law Firm, Counsel & Services is a law firm that truly cares about its clients. We work with clients to achieve their goals in a thorough and cost-effective fashion. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

Tracy McNeill Pullan graduated from the University of Texas, Austin in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. Following her experiences working and traveling abroad, she made a life-changing decision to continue her family's long-standing tradition of becoming a lawyer. Tracy attended the University of Houston Law Center, where she felt a strong calling to public service, much like her great grandfather Frank B. Potter, who served as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Tracy joined the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA). During her time as an ADA, Tracy gained valuable insights into the inner workings of the Montgomery County criminal justice system, serving in various divisions such as Justice of the Peace, Misdemeanor, and Felony. She eventually became the Chief of the Misdemeanor Division, where she managed and trained prosecutors in their respective courts, with a specific focus on Driving While Intoxicated cases. Tracy also worked closely with law enforcement, providing training in the field. As a Prosecutor, Tracy handled more than 50 trials, ranging from Capital Murder to Class C Misdemeanors. In addition, she reviewed and investigated numerous cases on behalf of the State of Texas. After six years of dedicated service, Tracy left the office with the title of Division Chief. Today, Tracy is a founding partner of Pullan & Young, P.L.L.C., where she defends clients facing a wide range of criminal offenses, including DWIs and Aggravated Assaults. She is committed to protecting falsely accused individuals from being wrongly registered as sex offenders, and she tirelessly fights to ensure that young clients are not burdened with a permanent criminal record. Regardless of the type of case, Tracy vigorously defends her clients, drawing on her training and experience as a Prosecutor and leveraging her strong relationships with Judges and Prosecutors. Tracy's accomplishments as an attorney are a testament to her strong work ethic, her ability to simplify complex issues, and her unwavering belief in justice. In recognition of her exceptional skills, she was honored as a Top Criminal Law Attorney for 2013 by Houstonia Magazine.