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.

Mr. Kennedy is a native Houstonian with more than 13 years of trial and appellate experience. He built a practice that focused on family, criminal, personal injury and probate law. He has tried over 50 cases, both criminal and civil, to a jury. Mr. Kennedy believes that there are no one-size-fits-all solutions because everyone’s legal issue is unique and personal. He provides vigorous representation for his clients with an eye toward finding creative solutions to complex problems. Mr. Kennedy has experience representing clients in Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Waller counties. Mr. Kennedy was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2005 and is licensed to practice in all state courts.

William L. Nealy, IIhas been practicing law for almost 15 years. He received his undergraduate degree from Florida A & M University in accounting in April, 1997. He began working for Parker Hannifin as an accountant in their managerial accounting program in May of 1997; however, after a year and a half, he attended law school at the University of Houston Law Center in August, 1998. He received his law degree in May of 2001. William L. Nealy, II, was licensed to practice law in Texas in November of 2001. He began practicing with Davis & Associates, also in 2001, representing Plaintiffs in employment matters, discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, age discrimination, and religious discrimination. Additionally, William L. Nealy, II represented individuals in criminal matters on the state and federal level. As an associate, he represented clients in criminal appeals in federal court, civil appeals in federal court, and litigation in various employment matters, including sexual harassment, disability discrimination, national origin discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower actions, and worker’s compensation retaliation. William L. Nealy, II also represented clients in mediations and administrative hearings in regards to for cause termination. In April of 2005, William L. Nealy, II became licensed to practice law in Louisiana, where he began working for the Thomas Law Firm. At the Thomas Law Firm, William L. Nealy, II primarily represented a major insurance company in Louisiana and various individuals in Plaintiff’s lawsuits, mostly in personal injury, auto accidents, and wrongful death. William L. Nealy, II also handled several appeals, and represented Defendants in insurance contract disputes and post trial disputes regarding accidents, and subsequent injuries. William L. Nealy, II began his private practice in 2008, which is based in Houston, Texas, and primarily services Houston, Galveston, Pearland, Sugarland, Missouri City, and the surrounding area. Additionally, William L. Nealy, II provides legal services in Louisiana. The Law Office of William L. Nealy, II can represent you, whether you live in Fort Bend County, Brazoria County, Harris County, Montgomery County, Galveston County or Ascension Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, or Orleans Parish. Call the Law Office of William L. Nealy, II and we will provide you with the unyielding fighting spirit that your lawsuit deserves!

Going through a divorce or family law matter can be an emotional time. You may feel betrayed, lost, or overwhelmed. Having an attorney that can relate to you, and who focuses on divorce and family law, can make the process easier. Since our founding in 2007, we have dedicated our firm to the practice of divorce and family law because of the tremendous need for lawyers who focus on this area. We have since continued to grow and have over 25 offices throughout the United States. If you need help with a family law or divorce-related matter, our legal team can help guide you through the process. We have many offices in many local jurisdictions, which puts our firm close to you and your family. We have been ranked as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the United States by Law Firm 500. To schedule a consultation, you can contact us online today.

Lisa M VanAuken is a Houston Family Law Attorney. While she grew up in Northern New York, she has lived in Houston, Texas area since 1995 and has made the Houston area her home. Lisa VanAuken graduated Magna Cum Laude from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1995 with a B.A. in Political Science. Lisa went on to graduate from the University of Houston Law Center, where she was a member of Phi Delta Phi, a national legal honor society. While in law school Lisa M VanAuken gained her first exposure to the family law court system when she did her legal internship with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Family Criminal Law Division, where she advocated on behalf of victims of domestic violence to obtain protective orders. Since being licensed in November 1998 Lisa has practiced exclusively in the area of family law. Over the last 19 years she has gained valuable experience handling uncontested divorces, contested divorces, high asset property divisions, paternity suits, step-parent adoptions, infant adoptions, interstate adoptions, contested child custody suits, child custody modifications, child support cases, child support modification cases, protective orders, and Attorney General Office cases. While she practices primarily in Harris County, she has also represented clients in Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties.

With over 27 years of expertise in family law and a Board Certification under her belt, Dessiray is equipped to assist men, women, grandparents and other individuals with their individual family legal matters. As an avid learner in the field of family law, Dessiray remains up-to-date by consistently attending seminars and conferences for relevant information that she can use to provide the most effective assistance possible. Her areas of practice include divorces, child custody disputes, enforcements as well as adoptions - all within the scope of family law. Not only does Dessiray represent children in court cases as an amicus attorney, but she also genuinely loves interacting with her clients and provides them with her personal cell phone number to ensure that they can always connect with her when needed. Though there's no way to guarantee a particular outcome for any case, at the very least you can be certain that each issue taken on by Dessiray and her firm will receive 100% of their effort and dedication. To schedule your free consultation with the Houston Family Law Attorney, visit online or call 713-650-1866.