Atty. Michael Chu

Atty. Michael Chu

Michael Chu is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, criminal, health care and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Houston Houston 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (346) 800-3269

Profile Summary

About Michael Chu at a glance

Michael Chu is a criminal defense, business, ip, securities, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Texas (2001) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2001). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1993). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Chu is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, criminal, health care and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michael practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Chu's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael Chu is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Chu is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Securities Law

Michael Chu is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Chu

Where is Michael Chu's law office located?
Michael Chu's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Chu handle?
Michael Chu focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael Chu practiced law?
Michael Chu has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael Chu go to law school?
Michael Chu earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Michael Chu for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2001

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