Practices
- Criminal Defense
- Trial Lawyer
- Appellate Lawyer
Licensed to Practice
- State Bar of Texas, since 1993
- Southern District of Texas, since 1997
Education
- Texas A&M University, 1989 B.S. Economics, Minor in Finance
- University of Houston Law Center, 1993 Juris Doctorate
Associations
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Contact Information
1110 Nasa Parkway, Suite 601
Houston, Texas 77058
Phone: (281) 389-2118 | Fax: (866) 817-5155
Map and Directions
email: Joel@SearsandBennett.com
I am a former First Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Galveston County. I spent approximately fifteen years honing my skills in trial, case evaluation, and analyzing the law. I have vast experience in determining the legality of initial detentions, arrests, and search/arrest warrants. Many police officers and attorneys came to me for advice on the law and how to proceed on cases. I was hand picked to handle some of the most serious and high profile cases during my tenure at the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
In addition to being First Assistant, I have also worked in the Juvenile, Felony, and the Appellate Divisions of the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. I have handled juvenile matters ranging from skipping school to murder. I have written over 100 appellate briefs. The appellate briefs involved Constitutional issues, evidential matters at trial, sufficiency of the evidence, sufficiency of search and arrest warrants, and application of criminal statutes.
I will bring the same dedication and hard work to your case; whether you are charged with or under investigation for assault, theft, drug charges, driving while intoxicated, fraud, juvenile cases, or any other felony or misdemeanor offense. At Sears & Bennett, LLP, our primary areas of practice are Galveston County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County. We are certainly willing to travel to other locations to help you with your individual case. We are dedicated to protecting your rights.
If you are interested in contacting me about handling your case, please call me at 281-389-2118 or send me a message to schedule an appointment.
