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Carl Haggard

Houston, TX

Licensed for 48 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

I am a Warrior, an Advocate, a Knight in Shining Armour to my clients. I have the scars of battle to prove it, the humility gained through combat to never take the opposition for granted and to always be prepared. We who defend the Citizen Accused must never forget that we hold our client's lives and fortunes, their very future, in our hands. My Sword of Advocacy was honed from the time I began High School Interscholastic Debate Competitions in 1963 and continued through Law School Moot Court Competitions. For almost ten years I tried cases and trained young prosecutors. Now, I put that experience to work for my clients.Through my years with the Harris County (Houston) District Attorney's Office in two administrations from 1975 to 1985, I coined the phrase "Trial by Ambush" where the worst cases (from the D.A.'s standpoint) roll downhill to suddenly confront the Number Three Prosecutor who "needs the experience". The Haggard Law Firm has fought against the government for the rights of Free Men and Women since 1991. I have learned through experience the meaning of the words of Plato: "Justice means minding one's own busniness and not meddling with other men's concerns." 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Language

English

Contact

Haggard Law Firm1217 Prairie St.Suite #201Houston, TX, 77002

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
January 11, 2018

Lawyer was able to have the case dismissed. I was speeding and was pulled over, turns out my insurance ran out. Officer asked if I had any weapons, let him know I had a firearm in the car. Thus I ended up with a near felony of "committing crimes while carrying a weapon". But Mr. Haggard took care of everything at a reasonable rate, plus case was dismissed. These type of things are not worth taking a chance on by not having a lawyer.

AM
January 11, 2018

We are so pleased with the outcome of our case! We wanted dismissal from the start, but the DA was persistent in proceeding to Trial. Finally, on the day of Trial, due to Mr. Haggards unrelenting banter and discussions with the judge and with the DA, they were forced to dismiss. He knew just the words to say, and when to say them. I know this was also due in part to Mr. Haggard’s mention that if they proceeded, there would be an appeal. Thank you Carl Haggard!

jonathan
October 9, 2017

I have 4 felonies and multiple misdameanors on my record. This time I was innocent and yet I thought my past would convict me. Carl got my charge dismissed. He's a God send.

Colleen
October 31, 2016

Faced with a First Degree Felony, in a he said she said situation, I was sure I was going to be charged for something I didn't do. Beating all the odds.. Mr. Haggard went to battle and fought to bring justice to my case. He went above and beyond, taking work with him even on vacation. I will definitely recommend him to anyone that I know. He is NOT your average money hungry lawyer. He is a very sincere and caring lawyer that was nearly in tears with me when my case was DISMISSED!! Thank God for Mr. Haggard for all that he does bringing the innocent justice!!

Jamario bell
March 25, 2016

“Mr. Haggard did an excellent job on my case. He was very helpful and worked extremely hard to get me a great outcome! Mr. Haggard demonstrated a lot of support and showed me that he cares about my case.”

Greg
October 26, 2015

I would like to thank Mr. Haggard and the Haggard Law Firm for successfully defending my case. I was always impressed with the fact that I always meet with Mr.Haggard, and never an assistant. He always knew the particulars of my case, even though my case had been pending for over one year. His knowledge of the court system and procedures really helped my case. Once again my family and I would like to thank Mr. Haggard and the Haggard Law Firm for their professionalism and personal touch.

Cyndi
March 25, 2015

We are very grateful to have found Mr. Haggard and Nancy to represent my brother! I have dealt with a couple other attorneys before and I can truly say that this has been the most pleasant and professional one. I also want to add that Mr Haggard is very lucky to have Nancy working for him. From the beginning, she have always been very helpful, patient, and quick to answer all our questions! The customer service we got from them have been SUPERB! I really appreciate all that Nancy and Mr Haggard have done for my brother. Also, before the arrest, my brother had booked a trip abroad which was now pending approval from judge due to his felony charge. Mr Haggard pushed hard and was able to settle the case before the trip along with judge's approval to travel. Most importantly, the charge was dropped from felony to misdemeanor! That alone speaks volume. They always had my brother's best interest in mind. Again, thank you for everything! I will definitely be saving the firm's contact info to my phonebook in case we ever need their legal services in the future (hope that won't be the case) along with providing referrals to friends and family.

William
September 3, 2014

I came to Carl with two cases. I had an interference with a public servants charge that I was serving a year of pre trial intervention for, and -with one month left- I entangled myself in a verbal harassment case where a witness used my Fiancés' name and filed verbal harassment charges against me. Notwithstanding that I had already completed all the requirements of the agreed upon pretrial intervention, only the aforementioned time constraint was the flaw, if the new charges had not been dismissed, I would have had my pretrial intervention revoked, and could have been sentenced to six months to a year in Jail. Needless to say the verbal harassment case was so convoluted you almost literally needed a sword to cut through to the truth. 'This is one of the worst cases of he said she said I've ever seen' Carl proclaimed. Carl made the distorted clear and justice was served. I came to Carl in my hour of need the first time out of curiosity, but the second time because I needed a definitive result in my favor. I am happy to say that now my fiancé and I can get on with our lives together and live the quintessential american dream. We are free of the heavy burden that was upon us and Mr. Haggard -along with God- made that possible. I am proud to say Mr. Haggard is my lawyer and plan to use him again when my cases are up for expungement -in two years. The end result is such that I walked away with two cases dismissed, a clean slate, clean record, and most importantly my freedom.

Laura
February 21, 2013

Mr. Haggard and his staff have been praised over and over again at our home. When I was notified by police conecerning the case my heart sank. I was in total shock and very scared. I didn’t hesitate when I read Mr. Haggard’s website. I contacted the office and immediately decided to retain him to help prove these allegations were completely false. Dealing with children, stepchildren, spouses, Mr. Haggard must have a great amount of patience, wisdom and understanding for the family unit and tis great importance. He accepted my case and helped to keep our family from being torn apart by a jealous, angry ex-spouse. We did exactly as Mr. Haggard instructed: ‘Take a deep breath and understand this is a process…’ When things got rough Mr. Haggard and staff were always there to explain and calm the situation. Without their guidance and great experience and knowledge of the criminal and family court systems, I’m not sure how things would have ended. But it is just that – THE END – my case was dismissed !!! with the persistence and guidance of Mr. Haggard, who never backed down or wavered before the Houston DA’s Office. He is a wonderful and very knowledgeable attorney.

Steve
January 24, 2013

I was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (pain medication). Like most people, I was overwhelmed by my arrest and the subsequent legal processes. I needed to find a good lawyer fast. I looked at a lot of lawyers, but I was immediately impressed with Mr. Haggard's extensive credentials and his website that contained a wealth of information and facts about the legal system. After discussions with Mr. Haggard's knowledgeable legal team and meeting him in person, I knew this was the lawyer for me. I was not looked down upon and I had a sympathetic and encouraging shoulder to lean on during a very trying time. Mr. Haggard helped me put together clear, concise documentation for the prosecutor and judge that helped explain my extenuating circumstances. Mr. Haggard and his team guided me through the entire process and led me to a successful outcome. I will also be working with Mr. Haggard to have my arrest record cleaned up. Mr. Haggard knows the criminal justice system inside and out. I would strongly recommend him to anyone that finds themselves worried and caught up in a tough legal situation like I was.

anonymous
January 11, 2018

Lawyer was able to have the case dismissed. I was speeding and was pulled over, turns out my insurance ran out. Officer asked if I had any weapons, let him know I had a firearm in the car. Thus I ended up with a near felony of "committing crimes while carrying a weapon". But Mr. Haggard took care of everything at a reasonable rate, plus case was dismissed. These type of things are not worth taking a chance on by not having a lawyer.

AM
January 11, 2018

We are so pleased with the outcome of our case! We wanted dismissal from the start, but the DA was persistent in proceeding to Trial. Finally, on the day of Trial, due to Mr. Haggards unrelenting banter and discussions with the judge and with the DA, they were forced to dismiss. He knew just the words to say, and when to say them. I know this was also due in part to Mr. Haggard’s mention that if they proceeded, there would be an appeal. Thank you Carl Haggard!

jonathan
October 9, 2017

I have 4 felonies and multiple misdameanors on my record. This time I was innocent and yet I thought my past would convict me. Carl got my charge dismissed. He's a God send.

Colleen
October 31, 2016

Faced with a First Degree Felony, in a he said she said situation, I was sure I was going to be charged for something I didn't do. Beating all the odds.. Mr. Haggard went to battle and fought to bring justice to my case. He went above and beyond, taking work with him even on vacation. I will definitely recommend him to anyone that I know. He is NOT your average money hungry lawyer. He is a very sincere and caring lawyer that was nearly in tears with me when my case was DISMISSED!! Thank God for Mr. Haggard for all that he does bringing the innocent justice!!

Jamario bell
March 25, 2016

“Mr. Haggard did an excellent job on my case. He was very helpful and worked extremely hard to get me a great outcome! Mr. Haggard demonstrated a lot of support and showed me that he cares about my case.”

Greg
October 26, 2015

I would like to thank Mr. Haggard and the Haggard Law Firm for successfully defending my case. I was always impressed with the fact that I always meet with Mr.Haggard, and never an assistant. He always knew the particulars of my case, even though my case had been pending for over one year. His knowledge of the court system and procedures really helped my case. Once again my family and I would like to thank Mr. Haggard and the Haggard Law Firm for their professionalism and personal touch.

Cyndi
March 25, 2015

We are very grateful to have found Mr. Haggard and Nancy to represent my brother! I have dealt with a couple other attorneys before and I can truly say that this has been the most pleasant and professional one. I also want to add that Mr Haggard is very lucky to have Nancy working for him. From the beginning, she have always been very helpful, patient, and quick to answer all our questions! The customer service we got from them have been SUPERB! I really appreciate all that Nancy and Mr Haggard have done for my brother. Also, before the arrest, my brother had booked a trip abroad which was now pending approval from judge due to his felony charge. Mr Haggard pushed hard and was able to settle the case before the trip along with judge's approval to travel. Most importantly, the charge was dropped from felony to misdemeanor! That alone speaks volume. They always had my brother's best interest in mind. Again, thank you for everything! I will definitely be saving the firm's contact info to my phonebook in case we ever need their legal services in the future (hope that won't be the case) along with providing referrals to friends and family.

William
September 3, 2014

I came to Carl with two cases. I had an interference with a public servants charge that I was serving a year of pre trial intervention for, and -with one month left- I entangled myself in a verbal harassment case where a witness used my Fiancés' name and filed verbal harassment charges against me. Notwithstanding that I had already completed all the requirements of the agreed upon pretrial intervention, only the aforementioned time constraint was the flaw, if the new charges had not been dismissed, I would have had my pretrial intervention revoked, and could have been sentenced to six months to a year in Jail. Needless to say the verbal harassment case was so convoluted you almost literally needed a sword to cut through to the truth. 'This is one of the worst cases of he said she said I've ever seen' Carl proclaimed. Carl made the distorted clear and justice was served. I came to Carl in my hour of need the first time out of curiosity, but the second time because I needed a definitive result in my favor. I am happy to say that now my fiancé and I can get on with our lives together and live the quintessential american dream. We are free of the heavy burden that was upon us and Mr. Haggard -along with God- made that possible. I am proud to say Mr. Haggard is my lawyer and plan to use him again when my cases are up for expungement -in two years. The end result is such that I walked away with two cases dismissed, a clean slate, clean record, and most importantly my freedom.

Laura
February 21, 2013

Mr. Haggard and his staff have been praised over and over again at our home. When I was notified by police conecerning the case my heart sank. I was in total shock and very scared. I didn’t hesitate when I read Mr. Haggard’s website. I contacted the office and immediately decided to retain him to help prove these allegations were completely false. Dealing with children, stepchildren, spouses, Mr. Haggard must have a great amount of patience, wisdom and understanding for the family unit and tis great importance. He accepted my case and helped to keep our family from being torn apart by a jealous, angry ex-spouse. We did exactly as Mr. Haggard instructed: ‘Take a deep breath and understand this is a process…’ When things got rough Mr. Haggard and staff were always there to explain and calm the situation. Without their guidance and great experience and knowledge of the criminal and family court systems, I’m not sure how things would have ended. But it is just that – THE END – my case was dismissed !!! with the persistence and guidance of Mr. Haggard, who never backed down or wavered before the Houston DA’s Office. He is a wonderful and very knowledgeable attorney.

Steve
January 24, 2013

I was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (pain medication). Like most people, I was overwhelmed by my arrest and the subsequent legal processes. I needed to find a good lawyer fast. I looked at a lot of lawyers, but I was immediately impressed with Mr. Haggard's extensive credentials and his website that contained a wealth of information and facts about the legal system. After discussions with Mr. Haggard's knowledgeable legal team and meeting him in person, I knew this was the lawyer for me. I was not looked down upon and I had a sympathetic and encouraging shoulder to lean on during a very trying time. Mr. Haggard helped me put together clear, concise documentation for the prosecutor and judge that helped explain my extenuating circumstances. Mr. Haggard and his team guided me through the entire process and led me to a successful outcome. I will also be working with Mr. Haggard to have my arrest record cleaned up. Mr. Haggard knows the criminal justice system inside and out. I would strongly recommend him to anyone that finds themselves worried and caught up in a tough legal situation like I was.