Lisa Shapiro Strauss is proud to announce that she has been named to the Super Lawyers list for 2024 in the practice area of criminal defense. She has been named to the list every year since 2021. About Super Lawyers Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas […]
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Lisa Strauss Achieves Lead Counsel Verification
We are pleased to announce that Lisa Shapiro Strauss has achieved Lead Counsel Verification in Criminal Law – State Felony & Misdemeanor. This honor is a testament to Lisa’s decades of legal experience, excellent reputation, and strong ethics. What Does It Mean To Be a Lead Counsel Verified Attorney? Lead Counsel Verification is a quality-assurance […]
Video Conferencing, MyCase Portal Make Client Communications Quick, Easy and Secure for Houston Criminal Defense Cases
Houston criminal attorney Lisa Shapiro Strauss has always strived to make keeping in touch with clients as easy and convenient as possible. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, virtual contact has also been critical for keeping criminal cases moving forward while protecting the health of all parties. As part of that effort, Lisa offers video conferencing […]
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 […]
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 […]
