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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