Atty. Kent A. Schaffer
Kent A. Schaffer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar Attorney · Serving Houston, TX
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About Kent A. Schaffer at a Glance
Kent A. Schaffer is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Schaffer Kennedy Johnson. Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Civil and Criminal (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kent A. Schaffer
- Kent A. Schaffer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Kent A., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2003
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kent A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kent A. Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Criminal Defense in Houston
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White Collar Crimes in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 venue, 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Houston Choose Kent A. Schaffer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kent A. Schaffer's practice in the field of criminal defense and white collar.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and white collar, Kent A. Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Kent A. Schaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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