Houston criminal defense attorney R. Todd Bennett is one of the most respected and credentialed criminal defense lawyers in Houston. Mr. Bennett is AV-rated*, the highest designation under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system. He is listed on the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in Houston.
He has been recognized as a SuperLawyer in Texas Monthly and has been named one of Houston's top lawyers by H Texas Magazine. Recently he was recognized by his peers as of one of the Best Lawyers in America. ** Attorney R. Todd Bennett devotes his practice exclusively to the representation of individuals and business entities under investigation for or charged with crimes.
Exclusively representing individuals and business entities under investigation for or accused of criminal activity.
Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization
A/V Rated by Martindale-Hubble Legal Directory
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Texas Super Lawyer as featured in Texas Monthly Magazine
Education:
Texas A&M University, (B.S., 1987)
South Texas College of Law, (J.D. cum laude, 1991)
Order of the Lytae
Phi Delta Phi
Bar Admissions:
Texas, 1991
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1996
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1998
Experience:
1995 - present
Private practice of law
2000 - Present
Presiding Judge
City of Southside Place, Harris County, Texas
1995 - 2000
Chief Prosecutor
City of Southside Place, Harris County, Texas
1991-1995
Assistant District Attorney, Trial Bureau
Harris County, Texas
Admissions/Memberships:
State Bar of Texas
United States District Court
Southern District of Texas
United States District Court
Eastern District of Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Houston Bar Association
State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee
Member (1999 - 2005) Panel Chair (2003 - 2005)
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Texas District and County Attorney's Association (1991-1994)
