Dennis Kenton Powell

Dennis Kenton Powell

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

1906 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX

About Dennis

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

All criminal defense charges including DWI

60%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour

Pro bono

25 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 46 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1979

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Dennis Kenton Powell

1906 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77008

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Dennis Kenton Powell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

175 Client Reviews

Showing 91 - 95 of 175 reviews

Posted by Regina | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

GREAT ATTORNEY!

I can’t express enough I truly grateful I am for Dennis! He is so awesome and I would highly recommend him. He got my son’s Murder Case dropped to Manslaughter from 40 years to 10 years and the Agg. Robbery dismissed! We are forever indebted...he worked really hard. Great work does not go unnoticed. ...If I had to chose any criminal lawyer, it’d be Dennis!

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

Had a very great day, Dennis was very easy to talk to helpful with my case. I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Ashley | February 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Attorney!

Excellent and caring lawyer. Dennis was able to quickly resolve my felony cases without any jail time. He also worked with me on payment of his fees. I highly recommend Dennis!

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

I hired Mr. Powell to defend my son on 3 cases in three different counties. He never gave up but kept fighting until the job was done. One was a case for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and was dismissed. Mr. Powell showed the prosecutor affidavits and other documents showing my son was innocent.... On another case when we went to trial , after reviewing the evidence, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor with a 1 year deferred adjudication that will result in a dismissal upon successful completion. On the last case my son received a 9 month deferred adjudication . Upon successful completion, that case will be dismissed as well. Now my son is planning to go to college next semester. Mr. Powell worked diligently trying to help my son. I highly recommend Mr. Powell , he is a dedicated attorney.

Posted by Jacqueline | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Lawyer

Can you give me a 5 star rating and positive review on avvo? “Dennis did excellent work for me on 3 cases. He got both my felony jugging case and my felon in possession of a weapon case dismissed, and won my hearing to revoke my parole. He negotiated the jugging dismissal by obtaining the v...ideo that showed I was innocent. At trial on the gun case, my witnesses were well prepared and did a great job of explaining why I was innocent. Dennis got the police officer to admit on cross examination that he never saw me in possession, but only brought charges because of what someone said they saw. Dennis filed a trial memorandum that explained why under Texas law I was not guilty, and the trial judge told the prosecutors that she agreed that no crime had been committed. At my parole hearing, he handled the matters very carefully and won a reinstatement of my parole. At both the trial and parole hearing, he showed a lot of respect and got along very well with the prosecutors and parole officer, as well as the judge and hearing officer. Dennis handled my cases very professionally. I highly recommend Dennis if you ever face serious felony charges. He fights for you and gets the job done. “

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Dennis Kenton Powell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronnisha Bowman

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great trial lawyer who works hard to get clients the best results."

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Thea Fabio

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis is extremely knowledgeable and keeps the best interest of his clients in mind!"

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Don Leufven

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Dennis. Prepared. Tough on adversaries--results with honor. I have known this for over 20 years."

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Kyle Sampson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have seen firsthand Dennis' efforts lead to remarkable results for his clients. He is a very effective advocate and has a true concern for the citizens he represents."

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Penelope Nicholson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Dennis is an outstanding trial lawyer who is dedicated to getting the best possible results for his clients. He is an extremely intelligent and gifted trial attorney."

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Ashley Smith

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recommend Dennis for anyone would is seeking assistance with family law issues. Dennis is professional, intelligent, and is a zealous advocate for his clients. His superior knowledge of the law and local practices in Harris County make him the clear choice.for anyone in need of counsel. He provided excellent representation for a mutual client of ours."

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George Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dennis is not only an excellent attorney but a great person as well. I have worked with him on criminal matters in the past and I happily endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Conn

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I thoroughly endorse this lawyer. From his compassion for his clients to his execution of creative (and winning!) ideas, Dennis Powell is my idea of a brilliant legal mind, always sensitive to the needs of his clients, attentive to detail. His extraordinary trial skills and persuasive abilities with numerous juries have really made Dennis an icon in the criminal courthouse. He is a fighter and then some."

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Clyde Jackson

Debt collection lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable and very savvy when he handles his cases. He seeks the best results for his clients."

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Sonya Heath

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis and I have worked several cases together. He is an outstanding mentor and a brilliant trial lawyer. His clients love him and I trust him to help me win cases!!"

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Monica Williams

Family lawyer

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C. Patrick Ngwolo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ronnisha Bowman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mary Conn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sonya Heath

Family lawyer

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Ashley Smith

Family lawyer

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George Powell

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Highest Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Texas, State Bar of Texas

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Dennis Powell Law Office

1986 - 2011

Managing partner for law firm, Powell & Jackson

1979 - 1986

Associate Attorney, Childs, Fortenbach, Beck & Guyton

Associations

1979 - Present

American Bar Association

1979 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section

Education

1979

University of Texas School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Speaking Engagements

2016

Career Day

Law as a Career

2016

Career Day

Law as a Career

Languages

English

Activity

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