Ned Barnett | Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you are facing a serious criminal charge in the Houston area, you'll need an experienced, quality, aggressive defense attorney. The name that should stand above the others when you seek an attorney is Houston's — Ned Barnett.

Ned Barnett is a skilled and leading Houston criminal defense lawyer with nearly 30 years of practical legal experience that includes trying criminal cases as a state and federal prosecutor, as well as more than 20 years as a defense lawyer. Since opening his firm in 1994, Ned has represented countless individuals charged with the most serious criminal offenses from DWI, to sex crimes and violent offenses.

Barnett is a native of Houston who followed his father, grandfathers, and great-grandfather into legal practice when he pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a criminal defense attorney. After earning his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1987, he sharpened his trial skills as a prosecutor in Galveston County and with the U.S. Attorney’s office in Houston before taking on the mantle of criminal defense.

As an assistant district attorney in Galveston, Barnett prosecuted countless DWI cases, as well as serious felonies including rape, robbery, and murder. During his time as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney’s office, he focused on large drug prosecutions and gained a valuable perspective on how the government pursues cases involving international narcotics trafficking.

Regardless of the offense, whether it’s a misdemeanor DWI or a felony sex crime, Barnett understands how devastating and disruptive a criminal charge can be for the person accused and how necessary a positive result is for your career and life.

Barnett fights to obtain the best possible result for each person he defends, with the goal of helping defendants to move on with their lives and leave the stress and uncertainty of a criminal charge behind them. He brings a blend of compassion, discretion, superior ethics, and sharp trial skills to each case, as well as a commitment to providing personal, one-on-one service and communication. For free case evaluation with our reputable law firm, call (713) 222-6767.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	The Law Offices of Ned Barnett	Houston, TX	Present
Assistant United States Attorney	United States Attorney's Office		1991 - 1994
Assistant District Attorney	Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office		1988-1991

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of Houston Law Center	J.D.	Law School	1987
University of Texas, Austin	B.A.	Business	1984

State / Court	Date
Texas	1987

• Founding Member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
  Founding Member of the National College for DUI Defense
  Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
  State Bar College
  Supporting Member of National Child Abuse Defense Center
  Houston Bar Association
  Galveston County Bar Association
  Montgomery County Bar Association
  Houston Trial Lawyers Association
  Fort Bend County Bar Association

• Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016
  AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016
  Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney Houston 2015-2016 | Super Lawyers | 2015
  10 Best Two Years of Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2015

• Ned Barnett | Does Texas Have a Stand Your Ground Law | 2016

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
	9:00 am - 5:00 pm	9:00 am - 5:00 pm	9:00 am - 5:00 pm	9:00 am - 5:00 pm	9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ned Barnett has been a Premium Member since May 04, 2022.
Lawyers with longer memberships tend to have more experience so we use the Membership date to help prioritize lawyer listings on search pages.

Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1987). Licensed as Attorney in Texas. Verified with State Bar of Texas.	December 14, 2016

---

Above credentials have been verified independently by Lawyer.com.

As a service to our visitors and members, Lawyer.com displays the credentials for Premium Lawyer Profiles which Lawyer.com has independently verified. These are displayed at the at the 'Verified Credentials' table. Lawyer.com independently verifies these credentials when a lawyer signs up for a Premium Lawyer Profile. Each Premium Profile lawyer also certifies that they are licensed to practice as an attorney in their state, that they are in good standing with their applicable bar, and that they will notify Lawyer.com if this changes while they have an active profile.

• Indecent Exposure and Public Lewdness
• Sexual Assault Charges
• Prostitution and Solicitation Charges
• Failure to Register in Texas
• Sex Crimes
• DWI Charges
• Child Pornography Charges
• Online Solicitation of a Minor
• Sex Crimes Involving Children
• About Attorney Ned Barnett

DOES TEXAS HAVE A STAND YOUR GROUND LAW?  (2016-12-14 14:16:55)
DOES TEXAS HAVE A STAND YOUR GROUND LAW?

WHAT ARE VALID REASONS FOR A TRAFFIC STOP?  (2016-12-14 14:17:22)
WHAT ARE VALID REASONS FOR A TRAFFIC STOP?

IS STOP AND FRISK LEGAL IN TEXAS?  (2016-12-14 14:17:46)
IS STOP AND FRISK LEGAL IN TEXAS?

LAWMAKERS LOOK AT LOCAL TEXAS JAIL REFORMS  (2016-12-14 14:18:12)
LAWMAKERS LOOK AT LOCAL TEXAS JAIL REFORMS

WHAT ARE GROUNDS FOR CPS TO REMOVE A CHILD?  (2016-12-14 14:19:31)
WHAT ARE GROUNDS FOR CPS TO REMOVE A CHILD?

What are the Consequences of a Prostitution Conviction?   (2019-02-07 08:51:15)
Possible consequences of a prostitution conviction.

Understanding Your Miranda Rights  (2019-02-07 08:56:33)
Understanding Your Rights When Arrested