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Firm Overview: Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer

Michael Lowe is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Most people have never hired a criminal defense attorney. In many cases, hiring the right criminal attorney is the biggest decision they will make in their lifetime.  Not only does the attorney represent the client on the criminal matter, but the client’s criminal record can be affected depending on the outcome of the case.

What is a criminal record?

Criminal records are formal records containing personal information about individuals who have found their way into the criminal justice system. They are public: anyone can read them. These records can follow someone for years, impacting their ability to get a job, to get a loan, etc. Today, for example, many criminal records can be read online at the web site for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

A criminal record for as little as possession of marijuana or driving while intoxicated can damage one’s ability to get a job or even rent an apartment. Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Lowe understands the power of a criminal record in today’s society. Mike Lowe does not just defend his client’s case: he also knows to protect his client’s reputation and criminal record.

Michael Lowe’s Top 10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer:

Many lawyers will take a criminal case here and there, but Michael Lowe is dedicated exclusively to defending clients in Texas, in either federal or  state Court. We urge anyone indicted, charged with. arrested for. or investigated in a Texas Federal or State Court by law enforcement to carefully choose their criminal attorney. 

Therefore, Michael Lowe has put together a top ten list of questions that prospective clients should ask prospective criminal defense attorneys.

10. What percentage of your practice is devoted to criminal law?

9. Do you handle matters other than criminal cases?  For example:  Wills, Personal Injury, Divorce/Child custody cases.

8. Do you take court appointments from the Judge on my case?  If you do, do you think that you can aggressively defend me in front of that Judge and not worry about the consequences?

7. Are you a Texas Attorney Board Certified in Criminal Law by the State Board of Legal Specialization?  If not, then why not?

6. What experience do you have defending criminal cases?  Do you often meet your client’s expectations?

5. What do your clients say about you?  Do your criminal defense clients recommend you to their friends, family and to other clients?

4. How often do you set cases for trial?

3. How many criminal cases have you tried to a jury?  How many Felony cases have you tried?  How many misdemeanor case have you tried?

2. Have you ever worked as a prosecutor?  How do you feel like that experience contributes to defending the same types of cases that you prosecuted?

1. How many active cases are you working on right now?  Do you feel like you will have enough time for my case?