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LAWYER ASSISTANCE / STRIKE FORCE

HCCLA is the largest local criminal defense bar in the U.S. with more than 600 active members engaged in the defense of citizens accused. Our mission is to assist, support, and protect the criminal defense practitioner in the zealous defense of individuals and their Constitutional rights.

HCCLA Strike Force is here to help! HCCLA assists defense lawyers by taking quick action to resolve problems as they arise in Harris County criminal courts. If you are having trouble with a specific court, contact HCCLA Today.  If you need immediate assistance or Strike Force action, contact Wade Smith at (281) 597-8818.

We stand ready to assist our members.

LAWYER ASSISTANCE
Joe Vinas, Chair

STRIKE FORCE
Wade Smith, Chair
Murray Newman
Brett Podolsky
Eddie Cortes
Coby DuBose
Mark Bennett
Pat McCann

ETHICS
ethics hotline  713.518.1738 
Brent Mayr, Co-Chair

Robert Pelton, Co-Chair

AMICUS
Inger Chandler, Chair
Brett Podolsky
Q. Tate Williams

JUDICIAL LIAISONS
Kristina Persaud, Chair
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Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA)

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Upcoming Events

  • CLE: Code of Criminal Procedure: Chapter 2 (Part 2)
    Wed Oct 29 2025, 7:00pm CDT - 9:00pm CDT
  • VETERANS DAY: FEDERAL COURTS CLOSED
    Tue Nov 11 2025
  • HCCLA Brainstorming Lunch
    Wed Nov 12 2025, 12:00pm CST

Contact Us

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
P.O. Box 924523
Houston, TX 77292-4523
(713) 227-2404

    

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