Atty. Mike Hanson
Mike Hanson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Mike, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026.
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About Mike Hanson at a glance
Mike Hanson is an attorney based in Houston, Texas, practforg at Varghese Summersett PLLC. Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Houston West Chamber of Commerce (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mike Hanson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Mike, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
- As a highly accomplished trial attorney at Varghese Summersett, he oversees the firm’s Houston office
- He has been practicing law for nearly a decade—as a prosecutor, military lawyer, and now a sought-after defense attorney
- He has extensive experience handling a wide range of misdemeanors and felonies, having tried more than 60 cases before a jury
- He is especially passionate about cases involving juveniles and veterans, at-risk populations that often deserve treatment and rehabilitation over harsh punishment
- He has handled numerous juvenile certification hearings, including aggravated robbery and murder cases
- As a Judge Advocate (JAG lawyer) with the U.S
- Army Reserves and a former D1 football player, Mike is not afraid to go into battle — whether it’s defending his clients in court or advocating for justice outside of it
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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