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Jerald Graber practices criminal defense law in Texas and Federal Courts. Since opening his own practice in 1999, he has been fighting for the rights of the criminally accused.

Trusted

Jerald is well-known in the legal community and has earned the respect of judges, prosecutors and other defense attorneys for his zealous and ethical representation of his clients. When Jerald enters a courtroom, other attorneys know he will treat them honestly and respectfully, a fact that greatly benefits Jerald’s clients.

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Specialized

Jerald exclusively practices criminal law. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction earned by less than 2% of Texas attorneys.

Criminal Law

Jerald has represented people facing all types of criminal charges, including DWI, assault, drug offenses, sex crimes, theft, robbery and homicide. He also represents accused individuals at every stage of their criminal proceedings.

Profile

Jerald Graber is a native Houstonian. He attended HISD schools and graduated from the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law Center. After learning the ropes of criminal law as a Harris County Assistant District Attorney, Jerald opened his own practice to represent accused individuals. He and his family live in Houston.

Legal Experience
1999 to present
Attorney in private practice
1991-1999
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
Assistant District Attorney, Trial Bureau and Special Crimes Bureau

Education
University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1991)
University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1987)

Bar Admissions
State Bar of Texas
Numerous Federal District Courts

Certifications
Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Certified as Counsel in Death Penalty Cases by the Second Administrative Judicial Region of Texas

Memberships
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Law Practice

Jerald Graber practices adult and juvenile criminal defense law. He handles criminal cases at every stage in the State of Texas and Federal Courts.

Jerald is well-respected by judges, prosecutors, and other criminal defense attorneys. He frequently speaks at criminal continuing legal education seminars, and he has been hired by other criminal defense attorneys for his expertise and knowledge of complex legal issues.

While his practice is centered in Harris County, he frequently represents clients in surrounding counties, such as Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, and many other counties throughout Texas.

Trials – Tried over 100 jury trials, including DWI, theft, assault and murder

Appeals – Appealed over 50 felony cases that were tried by other attorneys

Criminal Investigations – Conducted investigations ranging from sexual assault and homicide to environmental crimes, white-collar fraud and theft

Probation Revocations and Modifications

Expunctions, Petitions for Non-Disclosure, and Motions to Seal

Board Certified

Jerald Graber is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Board Certification is a mark of excellence and a distinguishing accomplishment. Within the Texas legal community, Board Certification means an attorney has substantial, relevant experience in a select field of law and has demonstrated special competence in that area of law.

There are more than 70,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only about 1,000 are Board Certified in Criminal Law. Board Certified lawyers are set apart as being attorneys with the highest public commitment to excellence in their area of law.

Few Texas attorneys have answered the challenge laid down by the Supreme Court of Texas and the State Bar of Texas to become Board Certified, and thus “…serve the public interest and advance the standards of the legal profession.” When facing criminal charges, you want an attorney who has answered that challenge, an attorney like Jerald Graber.