Mr. Terry W. Yates
Experience:
35 years
Language(s):
Spanish
Mr. Terry W. Yates | Attorney
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About Terry
Terry W. Yates is a lifelong Texan, graduate of The University of Texas, and a board-certified criminal defense attorney. With over 19 years of experience as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney, Terry ranks among the top criminal defense lawyers in America. Texas Monthly recognizes Terry as a Texas Super Lawyer, a designation given only to the top attorneys in Texas. Terry and his cases have received national and international media coverage. Terry has appeared on ESPN, 48 Hours and Fox news networks concerning his cases and as a commentator on other legal issues.
The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory lists Terry W. Yates since 2005 Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, an honor "limited to only the most distinguished law practices; those that have achieved the AV rating. The 'A' signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the 'V' denotes 'very high' adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability, and diligence."
Some Highlighted Cases:
- Acquittal of Captain Mark Aguirre in the infamous "K-Mart Raid" prosecution.
- Acquittal for client of Capital Murder charge (at the time only the second acquittal in 22 years of capital murder prosecution in Houston).
- Defense of Dynegy, Inc. executive in a multi-jurisdictional securities, wire fraud and mail fraud prosecution.
- Defense of Enron attorneys (Result: No charges filed).
- Defense of "Oil for Food" Investigation by the Southern District of New York (Result: No charges filed).
- Dismissal of a Reckless Driving charge against former Houston Rocket and current NBA player.
- "No Bill" by a Harris County Grand Jury of a Rice University football player on sexual assault charges.
- Representation of former Major League Baseball MVP Ken Caminiti.
- Multi-million dollar verdict against Dynegy, Inc. for Fraud and Breach of Contract.
Admission
Idaho
2009
Texas
1990
All ID State Courts State
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
ID
Idaho -All Idaho State Courts State - Supreme Court
Idaho District and Bankruptcy Court
Texas Eastern District Court
Texas Northern District Court
Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Texas Western District Court
US Supreme Court
Education
University of Houston Law Center
JD
1989
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