Atty. Samuel E. "Sam" Bassett
Sam is a partner at Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey, P.C., in Austin, Texas. He received his law and undergraduate degrees from the University of Texas.
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Samuel E. "Sam" Bassett is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey PC. Educated at The University of Texas (—, 1988) and The University of Texas (B.B.A. (high honors), 1985). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Austin) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Sam is a partner at Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey, P.C., in Austin, Texas
- He received his law and undergraduate degrees from the University of Texas
- Sam has been board certified in criminal law since 1994
- His practices criminal defense and family law
- He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbel, and is a Texas Monthly Super Lawyer
- In 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020, Best Lawyers in America named him Lawyer of the Year for criminal defense in Austin, Texas
- Sam served as panel chair on the District 9A Grievance Committee for the State Bar
- He is currently the President Elect of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association
- He is a frequent speaker on criminal law, family law and ethics
- Sam served as the Presiding Officer of the Texas Forensic Science Commission from 2007 to October of 2009
- He was appointed by Governor Perry in 2005
- The Dallas Morning News named Sam as a finalist for Texan of the Year for his work on the Commission
- Sam is the proud father of Kathleen and Daniel Bassett
- He is a sports fan of U.T., the San Antonio Spurs, and the Dallas Cowboys
- He spends his spare time responding to his teenagers’ requests for money, playing golf, boxing, and working at his ranch near Floresville, Texas
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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 Austin 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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