Clients will work directly with their attorney throughout the duration of their case.
Established Houston Criminal Attorneys
The law firm of Bires Schaffer & DeBorde in Houston, Texas, practices exclusively in the areas of criminal defense and matters relating to criminal law in state and federal courts. Since 1988, our attorneys have been earning a reputation for excellence arising from our commitment to providing sound legal advice and representation for individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses. First, and always, we are criminal defense trial lawyers. At Bires Schaffer & DeBorde, we know that prosecutors are more likely to take our proposals for a fair agreement more seriously when they see the preparation we put into winning your case in a jury trial, if necessary.
If you have been charged with a crime, contact us to begin preparing a strong and effective defense right away. Discover why so many other criminal defense attorneys refer cases to our Houston criminal lawyers when they know it will involve a trial.
Reputable United States Criminal Defense Attorneys
We routinely handle state, federal and juvenile criminal defense matters involving:
- Embezzlement/theft
- Money laundering
- Medicare/Medicaid fraud
- Mortgage fraud
- Tax fraud
- Business fraud
- Wire fraud, mail fraud
- Identity theft, check forgery
- Credit card theft
- Marijuana possession and distribution
- Interstate and international drug trafficking
- Drug conspiracy defense
- Narcotics manufacturing, cultivation
Violent crimes:
- Homicide
- Assault
- Domestic violence
- Rape, sexual assault
- Internet sex crimes
- Child pornography
- Prostitution, solicitation
- Lewd and lascivious behavior
- Child molestation
- DWI and related traffic violations
- Vehicular assault and other serious DWI charges
- Driver's license suspensions
- License reinstatements
- Underage drinking
- Related traffic offenses
Houston White Collar Crime Lawyers Effectively Handling All Types of Criminal Procedural Matters
In addition to criminal defense, we handle cases involving a range of criminal law matters, including criminal investigation, grand jury representation, parallel civil-criminal investigations, plea negotiations, bail proceedings, parole issues, appeals and writs of habeas corpus. We can also help you clear your record, if you are eligible.

