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Houston Defense Attorney Greg Tsioros

Experienced Criminal Defense in Brazoria, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Harris & Montgomery Counties

Houston defense attorney Greg Tsioros provides experienced, aggressive criminal defense in the Houston metropolitan area - representing clients in Brazoria, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Harris and Montgomery Counties. He is licensed to practice in Texas state courts and in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Experienced Houston Criminal Defense

A former prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's office, attorney Greg Tsioros has the experience necessary to vigorously defend your constitutional rights. Having launched his career working for the state of Texas, Houston defense attorney Greg Tsioros has the ability to anticipate every move the prosecution makes - bringing his unique skills to the negotiating table for each and every one of the clients he represents.

Practice Areas - Criminal Law

Houston defense lawyer Greg Tsioros provides legal advice and aggressive representation for clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies at both the state and federal level. Mr. Tsioros handles criminal defense cases of any stature - from orders of non-disclosure and expunctions to more serious DWI and drug charges. With years of experience as a state prosecutor and as an accomplished Houston criminal defense attorney, Greg Tsioros is prepared to defend you from virtually any criminal accusation. No matter how complicated your particular circumstances may be, Mr. Tsioros will work tirelessly to ensure that your rights are protected and never taken for granted.

Some of the more common cases Houston defense attorney Greg Tsioros is prepared to handle include:

• Sealing of Records: Including Expunctions and Orders of Non-Disclosure
  
• Protective Order Defense and Restraining Order Violations
  
• DWI / DUI Charges: Driving While Intoxicated and/or Driving Under the Influence
  
• Assault Charges: Incuding Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and Aggravated Assault
  
• Drug Charges: Including Cocaine Charges, Marijuana Possession, Distribution and Trafficking
  
• Theft Charges: Including Burglary, Robbery and Criminal Trespassing
  
• Misdemeanor Charges: Including Shoplifting, Vandalism and Reckless Driving

Why Choose Greg Tsioros?

When you are facing criminal or DWI charges, your future can depend on the careful selection of qualified legal representation. State and federal prosecutors leave no stone unturned when building a case against a defendant, often tapping into extensive governmental resources to depict them as immoral and unremorseful criminals with no respect for the law. The legal advice of a seasoned criminal defense attorney is critical to the protection of your constitutional rights as a citizen, and more importantly, as a human being.

Attorney Greg Tsioros takes pride in the development of a close relationship with each of his clients, making a concerted effort to get to know them as individuals who represent far more than the charges brought against them. Mr. Tsioros has the unique ability to develop and convey to the courts your personality and positive contributions as a student, family member, employee and citizen- helping your prospects at every stage of the case.

Being charged with a crime can be a frightening experience. Let the guidance of a qualified Houston defense attorney see you through the complex and potentially overwhelming legal process that lies ahead. If you have a pending criminal case and need legal representation, or if you anticipate criminal charges being filed against you in the future, please contact the law office of attorney Greg Tsioros for a free, no obligation consultation. Mr. Tsioros will be happy to consult with you over the phone or to schedule an office appointment for an in person consultation as well.

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Attorney Profile | Greg Tsioros

Experienced Houston Lawyer | Attorney Greg Tsioros

Greg Tsioros is a native Houstonian and the managing partner of the Law Office of Gregory Tsioros. Mr. Tsioros’ criminal law experience began in his third year of law school while interning for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. As an intern he was assigned to the Family Criminal Law Division of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. This division is responsible for domestic violence cases ranging from protective orders, assault family member, aggravated assault family member, stalking, harassing, and even murder.

During this year long position, Greg Tsioros was responsible for conducting protective order hearings for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. This valuable experience provided Mr. Tsioros with extensive hands-on training in dealing with domestic violence cases.

Upon graduating from law school and being admitted to the bar, Greg was hired by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney. While employed as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Tsioros would be assigned to both the misdemeanor and felony trial bureaus. As a result, he would handle thousands of criminal cases ranging from Class C traffic tickets to first degree felonies. Mr. Tsioros would represent the State of Texas in trial, on Motions to Revoke Probation (MRP) and on Motions to Adjudicate (MAJ).

Typical cases for which Greg Tsioros represented the State of Texas in misdemeanor courts included Assault, Assault Family Member, Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Trespass, DWI, Failure to ID, Liquor Violations, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Prostitution, Reckless Driving, Theft, SOB Violations, and all other types of Class A and Class B Misdemeanors.

While in the felony trial bureau Greg Tsioros would handle all felonies ranging from state jail felonies to first degree felonies. These cases included but were not limited to Arson, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Burglary of a Building, Burglary of a Habitation, Credit Card Abuse, Drug Possession, Evading In a Motor Vehicle, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felony DWI, Intoxication Assault, Felony Theft, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

Greg Tsioros brings his experience as an Assistant District Attorney to his criminal defense practice to help his clients get the best possible results.

Greg Tsioros | Attorney and Counselor At Law

Admitted to Practice

• State Bar of Texas (2005)
• United States District Court, Southern District of Texas (2008)

Professional Associations

• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Education

• South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, J.D. (2005)
• University of Texas at Austin, B.S.

Criminal Justice Experience

• Former prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in both felony and misdemeanor courts.
• Felony Courts: 174th and 351st District Courts
• Misdemeanor Courts: County Criminal Courts at Law No. 3, 7, 12
• Family Courts: Protective Order Hearings

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Attorney Profile

Experienced Houston Lawyer | Attorney Greg Tsioros

Greg Tsioros is a native Houstonian and the managing partner of the Law Office of Gregory Tsioros. Mr. Tsioros’ criminal law experience began in his third year of law school while interning for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. As an intern he was assigned to the Family Criminal Law Division of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. This division is responsible for domestic violence cases ranging from protective orders, assault family member, aggravated assault family member, stalking, harassing, and even murder.

During this year long position, Greg Tsioros was responsible for conducting protective order hearings for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. This valuable experience provided Mr. Tsioros with extensive hands-on training in dealing with domestic violence cases.

Upon graduating from law school and being admitted to the bar, Greg was hired by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney. While employed as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Tsioros would be assigned to both the misdemeanor and felony trial bureaus. As a result, he would handle thousands of criminal cases ranging from Class C traffic tickets to first degree felonies. Mr. Tsioros would represent the State of Texas in trial, on Motions to Revoke Probation (MRP) and on Motions to Adjudicate (MAJ).

Typical cases for which Greg Tsioros represented the State of Texas in misdemeanor courts included Assault, Assault Family Member, Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Trespass, DWI, Failure to ID, Liquor Violations, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Prostitution, Reckless Driving, Theft, SOB Violations, and all other types of Class A and Class B Misdemeanors.

While in the felony trial bureau Greg Tsioros would handle all felonies ranging from state jail felonies to first degree felonies. These cases included but were not limited to Arson, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Burglary of a Building, Burglary of a Habitation, Credit Card Abuse, Drug Possession, Evading In a Motor Vehicle, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felony DWI, Intoxication Assault, Felony Theft, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

Greg Tsioros brings his experience as an Assistant District Attorney to his criminal defense practice to help his clients get the best possible results.

Greg Tsioros | Attorney and Counselor At Law

Admitted to Practice

• State Bar of Texas (2005)
• United States District Court, Southern District of Texas (2008)

Professional Associations

• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Education

• South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, J.D. (2005)
• University of Texas at Austin, B.S.

Criminal Justice Experience

• Former prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in both felony and misdemeanor courts.
• Felony Courts: 174th and 351st District Courts
• Misdemeanor Courts: County Criminal Courts at Law No. 3, 7, 12
• Family Courts: Protective Order Hearings

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Houston Attorney Greg Tsioros

Aggressive Criminal Defense in Brazoria, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Harris & Montgomery Counties

Since the inception of his criminal defense career, Houston defense attorney Greg Tsioros has devoted his practice exclusively to defending people who have been arrested and charged with criminal offenses in Texas. Mr. Tsioros is prepared to handle all types of state and federal criminal cases, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including: driving while intoxicated (DWI / DUI), theft and fraud, drugs, including marijuana and cocaine, unlawful weapons, assault and family violence, federal drug and white collar crimes, state jail felonies, and other misdemeanor charges.

In you have been charged with driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence , Mr. Tsioros can request an administrative license revocation (alr) hearing and provide representation at the hearing in an effort to prevent the suspension of your driving privileges. If your driver's license has been suspended, he can file for an occupational driver's license.

If you have charges that have been dismissed, or if you have been granted a not guilty verdict after trial, attorney Greg Tsioros can help you obtain an expunction of your arrest record and other criminal records as well. Additionally, Mr. Tsioros can help you obtain an order of nondisclosure of criminal records upon your successful completion of a deferred adjudication probation.

Attorney Greg Tsioros provides legal representation throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area - including Katy, Sugar Land, Pasadena, Deer Park, Channelview, Richmond, Rosenberg and Beaumont - serving clients in Brazoria, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Harris and Montgomery counties.

We provide a free, no obligation initial consultation during which you will be able to discuss your case freely and confidentially. We will give you a realistic, unbiased evaluation of your legal situation and recommend the appropriate actions to take.

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Houston DWI Lawyer | Attorney Greg Tsioros

DWI & DUI Defense in Houston: Brazoria, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Harris & Montgomery Counties

A Houston DWI charge can be a frightening experience for anyone. A Driving While Intoxicated charge is often the first arrest, criminal charge or brush with the law that many people have ever faced. A DWI charge can have very serious consequences and should never be taken lightly. If convicted, you may face fines, surcharges, community service, higher insurance premiums, loss of driving privileges and even jail time.

Houston DWI attorney Greg Tsioros has experience representing people accused of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and many other alcohol related drunk driving offenses both in Houston and around the State of Texas. The careful selection of an experienced Houston drunk driving lawyer can mean the difference between life-altering penalties and a clean criminal record.

At the Law Office of Greg Tsioros, our Houston DWI defense team works hard to defend your rights and your driving privileges in court. Unlike many DWI defense attorneys who often lead their clients blindly into plea agreements, We are always prepared to take your case to trial if necessary to avoid a DWI conviction. We will also help you get your driving record and criminal record expunged or sealed if you meet the required conditions.

If you have been arrested for DWI or DUI in or around Houston, it is imperative that you seek the advice of an experienced DWI/DUI attorney as soon as possible. Under Texas Law, you have only 15 days to schedule an Administrative License Hearing (ALR) in order to request that your driver's license not be suspended by the Department of Public Safety.

If you do not request a hearing within this time, your license will automatically be suspended on the 41 st day after your arrest.

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First Offense | First Time Offenders | Houston Criminal Charges

Experienced Criminal Defense in Brazoria, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Harris & Montgomery Counties

Many of the clients that the attorney Greg Tsioros represents are first time offenders. If you have never been arrested or charged with a crime before, the whole process can be extremely overwhelming and in many cases, downright scary. Our job at the Law Office of Greg Tsioros is to help you sleep at night. We have years of experience working within the criminal justice system to get the best posssible results for all of our clients.

Early Intervention is the Key

Attorney Greg Tsioros has been very successful in negotiating with prosecutors prior to the arraignment, or formal filing of the charges. He is skilled at using your first-time offender status to your advantage - frequently preventing the filing of charges and often reducing felony charges to misdemeanors. It is critical to obtain legal representation by a skilled Houston defense attorney as early as possible. Mr. Tsioros will act quickly to intervene - presenting evidence on your behalf and establishing you as a first - and last - time offender to the prosecution. Failure to act quickly will almost always have consequences - inhibiting your defense attorney's ability to beat your charges early on in the case.

Charges Filed. What Now?

If formal charges have already been filed against you, it is more important than ever that you seek the guidance of a qualified Houston defense attorney. As a first time offender with a clean criminal record, you have many options for the successful resolution of your case. A pre-trial diversion program may be available depending on the county and nature of your criminal charges. These programs are generally offered for misdemeanor, non-violent first time offenses.

Plea Bargaining

If a pre-trial diversion is not an option, attorney Greg Tsioros will commence the plea bargaining process on your behalf. Your clean record will be used as a strong tool for leverage in the negotiation of your case. Mr. Tsioros will seek the most favorable conditions for your plea and explore every available option before accepting an offer from the prosecution.

Trial

In some instances, the state may decide not to make a plea offer that you or your defense attorney find acceptable. If you decide to take your case to trial, you need the expert advice of a former assistand District Attorney to guide you through the process. As he was once employed by the state, Houston defense attorney Greg Tsioros can anticipate the moves of the prosecution and establish a strong connect with the judge and/or jury.

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General Legal Questions and Answers Provided by Houston Criminal Lawyer Greg Tsioros

If I am eligible for probation, does that mean that I will automatically get probation?

No. Just because you are eligible for probation does NOT mean that you are entitled to probation. It is often the case that prosecutors will not offer you probation and the judge will likely not give you probation. Your defense attorney needs to be able to evaluate your case with you and explain to you the likelihood that you will get probation from the Judge or the Prosecutor.

I have successfully completed my deferred adjudication probation. Can I have my criminal record cleared?

This is a common misconception. Contrary to popular belief, a successful deferred adjudication probation sentence cannot be expunged, except in the case of certain class C misdemeanor offenses. However, depending on the particulars of your case, you may well be eligible for an order of nondisclosure.

I failed or refused to submit to a breath or blood test. Is my driver's license automatically suspended?

No. If you request hearing through the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) process within fifteen days of your arrest, your license will remain valid until the hearing takes place. It can often take several months to schedule a hearing. Your license will be valid at least until the date of the hearing. At the hearing the State must prove certain facts. If they fail to do so, your license will not be suspended.

What if I'm guilty of the charge? Do I still need a lawyer?

Absolutely. Your attorney is the only person with the knowledge and the motivation to get you through the legal system with the minimum amount of consequences. The prosecutor, the court clerks, and even the judge have their interests in mind, not yours. Quite often this means they will recommend what will save them the most time, not what will obtain the best result for you.

What is the process for getting out of jail once a person is arrested?

After being arrested a person will be booked into jail; followed by an arraignment; bail will be set, and once the bail money is paid a person will then be booked out.

What is an occupational driver's license, and why would I need one?

An occupational driver's license is a restricted license issued by DPS which allows you to drive to and from work, school and in the performance of necessary household duties during the period of suspension. The license may limit the times you are allowed to drive to specified hours, counties or roadways.

Can I get probation if I have a prior felony conviction?

You still may be given probation if the Judge decides that justice will be better served to grant you probation or if the District Attorney offers probation as a plea bargain.

What is the difference between Probation and Deferred Adjudication?

Probation results from a guilty finding and from a suspended sentence. Upon fulfilling the probation requirements, you will not be sent to prison or jail. In Deferred Adjudication, the Judge finds that there is enough evidence to find you guilty, but defers a guilty finding while he places you on community supervision, i.e. probation. In a regular probation, the maximum the Judge can sentence you to in prison is the number of years that you were given on probation. For example if you are on a straight probation for a felony drug charge and you received 3 years of probation, the maximum amount of time you can receive in prison if you are revoked is 3 years.

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Criminal Defense Within Reach

Affordable Legal Defense

At the Law Office of Greg Tsioros, we believe that anyone accused of a crime in Houston should have access to competent, affordable criminal defense. Being charged with a crime can be a frightening experience and can place a tremendous amount of stress on the lives of the accused as well as their family members and loved ones. The guidance of an affordable lawyer in Houston should not be a luxury available only to a select few.

Free Initial Consultation

Attorney Greg Tsioros is committed to providing affordable legal defense to anyone charged with a crime in Houston. When you contact our office, you will be given the opportunity to speak directly and confidentially with Mr. Tsioros about your criminal charges. Any questions you have will be answered specifically as they relate to your case and your unique situation. You will be given the option to schedule a free, in-office consultation with attorney Greg Tsioros where together you will explore your options for the best defense possible.

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Fee Arrangement & Payment Plans

Fees are set on a case by case basis and are determined according to the services performed.

At the initial in-person interview, you will be quoted a base fee that covers your case in the event that it is disposed of in a plea-bargain. You will also be given a quote for handling your case in the event that it goes to trial. We will set an initial deposit amount that is required for the retention of Mr. Tsioros' services. We will then work out a payment plan for the remainder of the fees.

Our fees are extremely competitive. We work closely with each of our clients to develop a solution that meets their individual needs. If you or a loved one has been accused of a crime in Houston, you have options. Put your future in the hands of an experienced, qualified lawyer - that cares.

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