CARMEN ROE LAW FIRM PLLC

If your criminal charges were dismissed, you are entitled to petition to have all records of your arrest destroyed through a process called an expunction.  

If you successfully completed a deferred adjudication-probation, you may be eligible to seal your record through a process called nondisclosure. Send us an email or call to find out if you qualify for either a petition for expunction or petition for nondisclosure. 

If you believe you may  be charged with a crime or that you are being investigated by law enforcement, it is never too early to call a lawyer to get advice about your rights.  You also have the right to have an attorney present for any questioning by police or an agent of police. Contact us to discuss your questions and concerns before answering questions. 

Over 90% of all criminal defense matters are resolved without a trial. Carmen Roe Law Firm in Houston is committed to fighting for your interests before trial and at any jury trial.  We use our knowledge and preparation to take advantage of all pretrial avenues to avoid prolonging a case and to ensure the best outcome. We are also committed to going to trial with the same knowledge, preparation and fierce advocacy to get the best results for you. Contact us to get started investigating the prosecutor's allegations against you.  

Being accused of a crime by the United States of America can be a scary experience when the full power of the government is against you. Carmen Roe Law Firm in Houston is ready to stand between you and the federal government to defend against complex white collar crimes and other serious federal allegations to protect your rights when it matters the most. Contact us to discuss your concerns if you are contacted by a federal agent or charged in federal court. 

Carmen Roe Law Firm specializes in State appeals including motions for new trial, appeal of pretrial motions such as a motion to suppress as well as appealing trial and punishment determinations. A motion for new trial is an opportunity to both preserve rights on appeal and reverse jury and judge determinations. This process occurs before the direct appeal process begins. All appeals are regulated by strict timelines so contact us today to discuss your options. Carmen Roe Law Firm in Houston can help with your State appeals. 

Carmen Roe Law Firm is also experienced in handling your federal appeal to challenge errors at trial or during sentencing. Many federal charges result in a plea of guilty so much of the focus on appeal will be on the sentencing phase. Any error in sentencing calculations under the Sentencing Guidelines is an important area to develop on appeal. Any appeal of a jury verdict will always focus on errors in the trial court. Some errors must be raised on appeal or they are waived. Appeals have strict timelines that must be followed. Contact us to discuss your case in detail to find out what rights you have on appeal. Carmen Roe Law Firm in Houston can help with your Federal appeal.