Defense for Assault Charges in Houston and Harris County
A fight with a friend, family member or a complete stranger can result in serious consequences — from significant fines, to probation, to court-mandated treatment, to years in prison. You may lose your job, and if you are an immigrant, you may even face deportation or be denied U.S. citizenship. If you are facing assault charges, you need skilled legal representation. With three decades of experience in providing criminal defense, David Mitcham, Attorney at Law, can help you protect your rights.
Our firm helps clients in Houston and the surrounding areas who are facing charges for assault and other serious crimes. With a singular focus on criminal defense, we have the know-how you need to mount a strong defense to the charges you face.
As a former Harris County prosecutor, attorney David Mitcham has extensive knowledge of Texas criminal law and the Harris County criminal court system. An accomplished trial lawyer, he has served as lead counsel in more than 200 criminal jury trials and he has been Board-Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1985.
When your freedom is on the line, you can trust us to help you fight to protect it.
Contact us to discuss your case.
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Maybe you were trying to protect yourself or another person from harm, or maybe you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Whatever the circumstances of your case, we will conduct a thorough investigation and seek out witnesses and evidence that could benefit your defense.
We can help you with cases involving:
- Intoxicated assault
- Drug-related assault
- Domestic violence
- Child abuse
- Burglary and assault
- Sexual assault
- Aggravated assault/battery (Assault with a weapon)
- Murder committed during an aggravated assault.
With our lengthy experience in assault defense, we can even take on complex cases involving serious charges such as aggravated assault on a police officer.
Whatever the charges you may be facing, we will make every effort to get them dropped or reduced without a trial. We have successfully asserted self-defense claims, and depending on the circumstances of your case, we may be able to help you pursue a claim of self-defense.
Contact us to so that we can begin planning your defense.
