Atty. Cheryl Shooks Brown

Atty. Cheryl Shooks Brown

I started my career as an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney's Office. After a few years, I left the office to open my own practice with my husband and partner (who is also a former ADA).

Houston Houston 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Cheryl Shooks Brown at a glance

Cheryl Shooks Brown is a Secretary based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Cheryl Shooks Brown. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas (1996). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of the South (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • I started my career as an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney's Office
  • After a few years, I left the office to open my own practice with my husband and partner (who is also a former ADA)
  • I have 19 years of experience exclusively in criminal law
  • I specialize in all aspects of criminal law
  • No case is too small or big for our firm
  • We handle DWI's, thefts, felony cases -- just about any criminal case
  • We will work with you regarding the retainer fee and subsequent costs
  • As long as a client shows a willingness to pay, we have many flexible payment plans
  • We work hard for our clients and seek the best result and outcome always
  • Please feel free to call us at any time

Practice Areas Explained

Cheryl Shooks Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cheryl Shooks Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Cheryl Shooks Brown's law office located?
Cheryl Shooks Brown's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Cheryl Shooks Brown. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cheryl Shooks Brown handle?
Cheryl Shooks Brown focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Cheryl Shooks Brown practiced law?
Cheryl Shooks Brown has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Cheryl Shooks Brown go to law school?
Cheryl Shooks Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1995
B.A.
University of the South
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1996

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