820 bills passed by the latest session of Texas State Legislature became law on September 1, 2019. Many of these laws will have a profound impact — good and bad — for those charged with criminal felonies and misdemeanors in Houston and Harris County. Here’s a list of 15 of these new laws that could […]
Recent Changes in Texas Hemp Laws and Marijuana Prosecution In Harris County
If you’ve been arrested for marijuana possession in Harris County, you find yourself facing misdemeanor charges. A conviction could mean jail time, fines or both. And the arrest will appear on your permanent record, which could make it hard to find a job, housing or schooling. However, recent changes in Texas hemp laws have made it […]
The Judge Ed Emmett Mental Health Diversion Center Provides Treatment Instead of Punishment for Mentally Ill Offenders
Inmates suffering from mental illnesses make up a significant percentage of the U.S. prison population. Common mental disorders among inmates include depression/manic depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and personality disorders. Over the past several years, there’s been a growing concern about the high rates of incarceration for individuals with mental illnesses […]
Take Care of Any Outstanding Warrant in Houston Before the Round-up Begins
If you have been contacted by the Harris County or Houston Municipal Courts about an outstanding warrant for traffic violations or other minor penal code or ordinance violations, now is this time to take care of it, because the 2018 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up is underway. The City of Houston and Harris County are among […]
Lisa Strauss Named Vice President of Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Our very own Lisa Shapiro Strauss has been named the Vice President of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association! She is recognized for her dedication and counsel to her clients and aggressive defense in criminal cases. Supporting the association’s mission, Lisa is honored to have accepted this new opportunity and position. The Harris County Criminal […]
2016 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up Underway
The 2016 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up began March 5, and Houston’s Municipal Courts Department and Houston Police Department have announced their participation. During the yearly law enforcement campaign, HPD and other law enforcement agencies across the state will search for those in the state with outstanding warrants. Arrests may take place at home, work or […]
Lisa Shapiro Strauss Achieves Lead Counsel Rating
Houston criminal attorney Lisa Shapiro Strauss has once again achieved a Lead Counsel Rating in the practice area of Criminal Law-State Felony & Misdemeanor. The Lead Counsel Rating was established in 1997 to provide a tool for individuals and businesses to evaluate an attorney’s ability and credibility. Attorneys who achieve the rating must demonstrate professional […]
Strauss Establishes Donald Memorial Legal Scholarship
Are you interested in pursuing a criminal justice degree? Houston attorney Lisa Shapiro Strauss has established the Donald Memorial Legal Scholarship to help you achieve your dreams. The scholarship is named in honor of Strauss’ late grandfather, Martin Donald. As a Holocaust survivor, Mr. Donald embodied strength, character and justice. The $2,000 scholarship is available […]
Lisa Strauss Sworn In As HCCLA Executive Committee Secretary
HCCLA – what is it? What does it stand for? Why is it important to our community? Harris County Criminal Lawyer’s Association is what those letters represent. What the group represents is a community of attorneys who support each other to benefit the clients we all serve. It is the largest, local Bar Association of it’s kind. It’s […]
Strauss Shares Tips For Working Moms
As a successful Houston criminal attorney, wife of a Rabbi and mother of three, Lisa Shapiro Strauss knows well the struggles that women face in trying to be everything to everyone all the time. In “How Do You Do It All,” an article published in the Winter 2014 edition of The Defender, a Harris County […]
