Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense: White Collar
Selected To
• Texas Super Lawyers 2010
• Texas Super Lawyers 2009
• Texas Super Lawyers 2008
• Texas Super Lawyers 2007
• Texas Super Lawyers 2006
• Texas Super Lawyers 2005
Attorney Paul Schiffer has more than 30 years of experience handling criminal defense matters for clients throughout Houston, Texas, and the surrounding region. A former prosecutor, Mr. Schiffer is well versed in the strategies the prosecution uses to build cases against his clients. He is also adept at countering those strategies to obtain favorable results for his clients.
Mr. Schiffer is a respected member of the legal community, having won the respect of judges and fellow attorneys over his career. He is a trial-tested courtroom lawyer who has worked extensively in state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout the region. He brings a distinctive style to the courtroom, advancing his client’s interests with charisma and utilizing innovative trial techniques.
Law & Politics Magazine has named Mr. Schiffer a Texas Super Lawyer in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. He was named one of Houston's Top Lawyers by H-Texas Magazine in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Law School: South Texas College Of Law
Admitted: 1975, Texas
Professional Webpage: www.schifferlawfirm.com/Attorney-Profile/Paul-Schiffer.shtml
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To: Paul A. Schiffer
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