J. Gordon Dees

I am J. Gordon Dees, a native Houstonian and former Felony Chief Prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office, and I founded J. Gordon Dees, Attorney At Law, A Professional Corporation, to advocate for people and their families when they are confronted with criminal charges. A criminal charge may put one's liberty at stake and can easily amount to an event that redefines your life. I am committed to seeing you and your family through this difficult time. I bring over 35 years of experience to the table when I represent you in trials and criminal investigations in both state and federal courts. My former position as Chief Felony Prosecutor has provided me with the insight into how the prosecution builds cases against you and I will vigorously fight for justice on your behalf.  I have the resources to handle complex document intensive cases and also represent businesses who are under investigation by a state or federal agency. It is my goal to provide the highest quality legal services to my individual and corporate clients and I have the resources and experience to do so. Each of my clients receives caring and responsive service. I provide experienced and aggressive representation in Texas state and federal courts in all criminal matters.

When you face a serious charge, contact a Texas criminal defense lawyer serious about helping you, your business and your family.  Contact the office of J. Gordon Dees at 713-621-2070 to schedule a consultation.

After hours emergency - please call 713-857-2285.

Practice areas

• Representing persons and companies in all criminal Federal and State matters including:
   
• White Collar Crimes
• Assault
• Family Violence
• Sex Crimes
• Conspiracy
• Theft of Trade Secrets
• Grand Jury Subpoenas
• Regulatory Agencies
• Homicide
• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
• Theft
• Juvenile Law

Admitted

• State Bar of Texas - 1977
• U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
• U.S. Supreme Court

Education

• Washington & Lee University
• University of Texas
• South Texas College of Law, J.D.

Member

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• State Bar of Texas (Member: Criminal Justice; Juvenile Law Section)
• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Fort Bend County Bar Association
• Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
• Houston Bar Association (Member: Criminal Law Section; Administrative of Justice; Juvenile Law Section & Juvenile Consequences Partnership Committee)
• Montgomery County  Bar Association

Biography

• Assistant District Attorney, Harris County, Texas 1977–1983
• Chief Felony Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney's Office, Houston, 1981–1983
• Associate, Dickerson, Hamel, Early & Penock 1983-1987
• J. Gordon Dees, Attorney at Law, 1987 - Present
• Associate Municipal Judge, City of West University Place, 1987–1995

Professional Honors & Awards

• AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated  - Martindale Hubbell® - for over 30 years.
• Texas Super Lawyer, 2009 - 2013,, a Thomas Reuters business, published in Texas Monthly magazine.
• Fellow:  Texas Bar Foundation
• Fellow:  Houston Bar Foundation Life Fellow
• 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award - St. John's School