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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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    • Annual Banquet :: May 14
    • Speakers Bureau: Request a Speaker
  • Court Info & Policies
  • Harris County Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC)
  • Guide to ePLEA
  • HCCLA Ethics Hotline 713.518.1738
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA)

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Upcoming Events

  • Election: HCCLA Board of Directors
    Tue Apr 14 2026 - Fri Apr 24 2026
  • ZOOM CLE: Code of Criminal Procedure
    Wed Apr 22 2026, 7:00pm CDT - 10:00pm CDT
  • CLE: Representing Criminal Defendants - Understanding the Client and Taking Care of Yourself
    Tue Apr 28 2026, 10:00am CDT

Contact Us

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

    

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