Houston Child Abuse Lawyer

Board-Certified Criminal Defense Team:  Child Abuse Cases

A child abuse charge conviction is serious legal matter, demanding immediate attention from an experienced defense lawyer. In addition to stiff fines and jail sentences, a conviction of child abuse will destroy your reputation, both personally and professionally, and can restrict you in future types of employment among other problems.  In certain instances, one may be required to register as a sex offender.  Child abuse charges can include sexual abuse of children, unreasonable physical abuse, sexual assault of retarded persons and rape.  If you have been arrested on child abuse charges, contact a Houston criminal defense attorney without delay.

You are cautioned against discussing the case with others, particularly police.   Anything you say may be used against you in court.  It is better to let the attorney do the talking. Protecting your rights from the moment of your arrest is crucial in any such case.

Child Abuse Attorney in Houston

We are Stradley, Chernoff & Alford we represent persons charged with child abuse in the Houston area.  We are former prosecutors and district attorneys.  Three of our partners are certified as criminal lawyers and one as a family law lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Our extensive experience and success in the criminal courts is a benefit for those accused of child abuse in Houston.

When we take on a case, we meet with the client and learn his story.  We do not judge our clients.  We understand that while many are guilty of charges, many are not.  Many are being accused out of spite for a family situation that has deteriorated.  We investigate all allegations and where needed use investigators to uncover the truth. We reconstruct the incident connected to the charge and fully develop our client's defenses.  

Trial Defense

At trial we vigorously present our client's case.  We challenge the state's evidence and expose gaps and inadequacies in their proof.  We cross-examine state witnesses to bring to light inconsistencies, untruths and lies.  Our purpose is to establish a reasonable doubt in the state's case that will compel acquittal. 

We have won many dismissals and not guilty findings for our clients.  We urge you to contact the firm for a free, confidential consultation.

Contact a Houston Child Abuse Lawyer at the firm for vigorous defense of child abuse charges.