Houston Criminal Defense Attorney

Former District Court Chief Prosecutor – Houston

Carl D. Haggard is an expert criminal defense attorney serving Houston and Harris County with over three decades of verifiable winning experience. As a former Misdemeanor and District Court Chief Prosecutor with a lengthy tenure in the Harris County DA’s office he knows how to fight to win your case.

Carl Haggard maintains the highest integrity while providing the strongest criminal defense possible and is respected by both Harris County Judges and Prosecutors.

If you are charged or being investigated for a crime in Houston, Harris County, or surrounding areas, call (832) 328-0600 or use our contact form for a no-obligation Free Initial Phone Consultation regarding your case. Carl can also help with probation, sealing records, non-disclosures, and all matters related to the criminal justice court system.

Carl Haggard Champions Our Bill of Rights. Carl delivers one of his stirring speeches on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial (Washington Memorial in Background). Photo: Mark J. Milstein, Soldier of Fortune Magazine

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If Convicted of a Crime:

You can lose your job, your license, your gun rights, your reputation, your marriage, and your ability to rent. Getting arrested, going to jail, and being accused in court are some of the worst things that can happen. The stress, anxiety, illness and turmoil it causes in your life and your relative’s lives is enormous. Carl Haggard can help.

If You’re a Repeat Offender:

or have a long record and are guilty of a charge, you may be depressed at having fallen back into old habits and facing time again. If you are not guilty of this latest charge, the anguish is greater. Expert criminal defense attorney Carl Haggard has helped many repeat offenders. Contact Carl today for a free consultation.

Confidentiality: We Don’t Judge

We Defend! Once you’ve retained Carl Haggard, everything said is protected by Attorney-Client Privilege. Knowing that you have full confidentiality, there is no need to lie or conceal facts. We are here to provide you the strongest legal defense possible. Also, we will not talk to any relative about your case without your permission.

We Defend People Against:

Child Neglect Charges

Robbery

Police & Roadway Offenses

Sealing Non-Disclosures

Federal Crimes

Mr. Haggard & Corey S.

“If you’re looking for a lawyer who will fight until the end, this is your guy! Mr. Haggard fought until the end and got my felony dismissed. I was more than satisfied with how my case was handled by his team and the results. Quick response times with any questions you have and honest conversations about your situation. I recommend this law firm to anyone who believes in justice because The Haggard Law Firm will fight for you!”

– Corey S.

What Our Clients Say:

Carl Haggard is the best lawyer and his legal firm are Hands down the absolute best legal firm in Houston! Carl has the best team, Nancy and Richard are very helpful, supportive, professional, and all around awesome. I got into a legal nightmare, Carl and his team were able to move in and they knocked it out of the park quickly, now it’s like nothing ever happened. I would highly recommend the Haggard Law Firm.

THE BEST LEGAL FIRM IN HOUSTON.

~ Tocus T.

I have nothing but good things to say about Mr. Haggard’s work. He took my case out of state, and I had a case with a lot of external complications, some that I know most other lawyers might not have put the same effort and commitment into digging into and properly addressing. Mr. Haggard was very responsive and candid about the possibilities regarding my potential outcomes. His law firm put in the extra work to get the best possible outcome for me, which was a dismissal and now undergoing an expungement. This was the right outcome, but it took a lot of extra work to get us there.

I recommend Mr. Haggard to anyone needing good and diligent representation.

~ BC.

If you ever need a criminal defense attorney who will get you the result you are looking for, look no further. The first time Mr. Haggard went to court with me, it felt as if lightning struck the courtroom that day. All I kept hearing was dismissed.

Final result was that fourteen charges were dismissed out of fifteen charges that day. I highly recommend Mr. Haggard and can never thank him enough.

~ Peter O.

Recent Case Results

Case No. 2455262 – Justin P.
Burglary of Motor Vehicle
DISMISSED Aug 2, 2023
..Go To Case

Case No. 2444904 – Myron S.
Interfering with Duties of Police Officer
DISMISSED May 1, 2023
..Go To Case

Case No. 1802555 – Ana R.
Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon – Family Member
DISMISSED March 28, 2023
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Case No. 2413541 – Michael R.
Interfering with Duties of Public Servant
DISMISSED February 28, 2023
..Go To Case

Case No. 2407452 – Andrew P.
Failure Stop Give Information
DISMISSED January 25, 2023
..Go To Case

Case No. 2424827 – James B.
Interfering with Duties of Public Servant
DISMISSED January 22, 2023
..Go To Case

Legal Defense Information

When criminal defense attorney Carl Haggard walks into the courtroom on your behalf, his sterling reputation precedes him. Carl’s reputation is the foundation for his legal defense against charges of sex crimes, drug possession, DWI, theft, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, fraud or forgery, domestic violence … all misdemeanor charges, felony charges, as well as federal criminal offenses.

If A Warrant Is Issued For Your Arrest

1. Hire A Criminal Defense Lawyer

2. Post a non-arrest bond, at which time you will receive your 1st court date. With a non-arrest bond you do not have to actually be booked into the jail. It lifts the warrant and you are no longer subject to being picked up at home, at work or if stopped on a traffic violation. Non-Arrest Bonds FAQ

3. Do not make any statements to law enforcement except upon the advice of a qualified Houston defense lawyer

5 Things To Look When Hiring A Criminal Defense Attorney

1. Experience – A criminal defense attorney in Houston, TX with a few decades of experience is ideal as criminal defense is mainly learned on the job and not in law school. You also ideally want someone with experience in your particular court if possible as each judge has different ways of handling things and looking at cases. And even though you don’t want a trial often preparing a case for one can lead to a Dismissal or a better Plea offer. A seasoned Texas trial attorney who can do that when necessary is therefore better than a lawyer who never goes to trial.

2. Results – Check their website or call to ask if they have successfully handled legal cases of the type you have. Every type of case has to be handled differently and nothing replaces experience with your type of charge. Click to see our case results for misdemeanor and felony cases in Houston Texas.

3. Honesty – You want a defense attorney who will tell you straight – what could happen, what you are looking at, their opinion of the chances of beating your case – not just what you want to hear. Use common sense – if an attorney is overly optimistic when you know the facts are against you – they are probably not being honest with you. Worse, if they guarantee you they can obtain a particular outcome ask for it in writing and watch what happens, as that is against State Bar of Texas ethical rules. Link to Carl Haggard’s standing with the State Bar of Texas.

4. Fees – Ask what their legal fees include and in particular if they include a trial in the event your attorney cannot win a pre-trial Dismissal and you are unwilling to plead. Many trial attorneys will wait to tell you that it will be more when it’s time to set a case for trial. You don’t want that to happen. Click here to view information about The Haggard Law Firm’s fees.

5. Red Flags to Avoid – Click here for a list of warning signs to avoid in your search for representation.