Mr. Kent A. Schaffer | Private Law Practice

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About Kent

Kent Schaffer brings over 25 years of criminal law practice to his clients in Houston, throughout the state of Texas, and across the nation. He has confined his practice, primarily, to the trial of criminal cases since 1981.

Kent has also appeared in the media and on numerous news programs to provide legal commentary and analysis. He has appeared on every local network, and numerous national programs, including: Current Affair, American Journal, Inside Edition, America's Most Wanted, Final Justice, City Under Siege, CNN's Burden of Proof, Cochran & Company, Rivera Live, Internight, Court TV, and has been a regular commentator on CNBC'S Power Lunch.

Some of Kent's honors and awards include: Texas SuperLawyer, 2008, ATLA Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Texas, 2007, Best Lawyers in America, 2003 - Present, Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Houston, Houston Press, 1995, Best Lawyers Houston - H Magazine, and Who's Who in American Law.

Admission

Verified District of Columbia

1998

Verified Texas

1981

Verified Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Verified Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Verified Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Verified Texas Eastern District Court

Verified Texas Northern District Court

Verified Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court

Verified Texas Western District Court

Verified US Supreme Court

Verified US Supreme Court

Verified US Supreme Court

Bires Schaffer & Deborde Highlights

Criminal, Immigration, Workers' Compensation, Child Custody, Power of Attorney

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