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Norman Silverman

Houston, TX

Licensed for 27 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Norm attended Bellaire High School where he debated for the Bellaire Debate Squad –all three years qualifying for State. At the University of Texas at Austin, Norm earned a double Bachelor’s Degree in English and Philosophy. Norm graduated from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1993, passed the bar the same year, and was sworn in as a lawyer.In law school Norm participated vigorously in mock trial and moot court winning many competitions. During law school, Norm worked as a lawyer at Schneider & Mckinney where he cut his teeth working on criminal appeals and post-conviction writ applications. Norm was next employed by W.B. House Jr. where in addition to appeals, he worked on pretrial motions and assisted Mr. House with trial preparation. Upon passing the bar, Norm worked at Cogdell & Durham on both appeals and trials and began to develop his own practice as well. When Herbert Coleman became ill Norm stepped him and assisted him with his practice. Norm opened the Silverman Law Group in 1999 and so continues through the present day.Norm Silverman has never been a prosecutor and has spent little time doing court appointed work. Along the way, Norm has built a reputation as a top notch drug lawyer, fearless in trial, who always puts his clients first. Norm is a frequent lecturer for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a well recognized author and expert witness on subjects related to the practice of drug defense.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Language

English

Contact

Silverman Law Group917 Franklin St FL 4501 I 35, Austin, TxHouston, TX, 77002-1741

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Adrienne coleman
May 6, 2017

Norm is a beast in the court room. Hes very intimidating and powful in the court room. He keeps it 100 all the way. Hes very honest about what he can and cant do. Hes highly intelligent and makes his clients feel comfortable. However he is a tid bit expensive but hes worth every penny. He represented me for my state and federal case and i was very pleased with both outcomes. Thanks norm

anonymous
December 11, 2016

Yes, at times he will not return phone calls , he does not hold your hand , no bed side manner. Used him in state and federal . Cost me all money I had . Yes , he is expensive . If u pay attention at his initial appt , when u hire him he tells what to come , what to expect , what he can do for you . After that if he has something to tell u will contact you . He dosent like to repeat himself . Used him in 2004 . No regrets . There is not enough money or words to express my gradutude for this man . The way he conducted himself with his client in the courtroom. Wherever the client sat he stood right beside him. U don't pay him for his bedside manor . U pay him to represent u in the courtroom . And a lot of judges don't like him . This is a fact . He is great at what he does . And deep down his hard exterior , he is a great person too.

Robet T.
October 27, 2013

I have used Norman Silverman in state and federal cases. I highly recommend him. If he doesn't show up to court and sends his assistant there is a reason. There will come a time when your case is important and another client will be reset by his assistant because he is helping you. As for him not returning calls that's not true. The truth is courts go by facts and paperwork clients ask a million irrelevant questions that just take up uneccessary time. HE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU.

Richard
November 15, 2011

he will fight for his client and give honest suggestions. if there is any violations of your rights he will find out. he's worth every cent he asks for. when you go to battle with him; he treats you like your family. he want stop fighting for you no matter what. i put my life in his hands and i'm still free; while the other defendants on my case; lawyers didn't even try to fight for them. norm got me a bond even though every defendant was no bonded. i thank god everyday for my freedom and blessed to have met norm years before i would need him as my lawyer. i can go on and on how good he is; he has helped others i know too. if you want someone that's going to fight for you til the end and treat your life like it's his life. you better hire norm.

Stephanie
October 28, 2011

I am very pleased by the manner in which Norman Silverman represented me. My case was handled and dismissed swiftly without any issues. Mr. Silverman provided his valuable time and hard earned skills without any hestitation. It is clear by not only the verdict in my case, but the verdicts of so many other cases he represents, that Mr. Silverman is a man of his word, and will do what it takes to protect his clients.

Bilal
October 18, 2011

Worked with him for years and have been very satisfied Excellent lawyer that works from his heart

Not smiling
October 7, 2011

Worst money ever spent, reset 5 times, didn't show up, can't count on this guy.....should've thrown my money away and gotten more satisfaction.

anonymous
January 25, 2009

Norman would not return phone calls, turn in appropriate paperwork, and even hung up the phone on me and sai to call during business hours.

Adrienne coleman
May 6, 2017

Norm is a beast in the court room. Hes very intimidating and powful in the court room. He keeps it 100 all the way. Hes very honest about what he can and cant do. Hes highly intelligent and makes his clients feel comfortable. However he is a tid bit expensive but hes worth every penny. He represented me for my state and federal case and i was very pleased with both outcomes. Thanks norm

anonymous
December 11, 2016

Yes, at times he will not return phone calls , he does not hold your hand , no bed side manner. Used him in state and federal . Cost me all money I had . Yes , he is expensive . If u pay attention at his initial appt , when u hire him he tells what to come , what to expect , what he can do for you . After that if he has something to tell u will contact you . He dosent like to repeat himself . Used him in 2004 . No regrets . There is not enough money or words to express my gradutude for this man . The way he conducted himself with his client in the courtroom. Wherever the client sat he stood right beside him. U don't pay him for his bedside manor . U pay him to represent u in the courtroom . And a lot of judges don't like him . This is a fact . He is great at what he does . And deep down his hard exterior , he is a great person too.

Robet T.
October 27, 2013

I have used Norman Silverman in state and federal cases. I highly recommend him. If he doesn't show up to court and sends his assistant there is a reason. There will come a time when your case is important and another client will be reset by his assistant because he is helping you. As for him not returning calls that's not true. The truth is courts go by facts and paperwork clients ask a million irrelevant questions that just take up uneccessary time. HE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU.

Richard
November 15, 2011

he will fight for his client and give honest suggestions. if there is any violations of your rights he will find out. he's worth every cent he asks for. when you go to battle with him; he treats you like your family. he want stop fighting for you no matter what. i put my life in his hands and i'm still free; while the other defendants on my case; lawyers didn't even try to fight for them. norm got me a bond even though every defendant was no bonded. i thank god everyday for my freedom and blessed to have met norm years before i would need him as my lawyer. i can go on and on how good he is; he has helped others i know too. if you want someone that's going to fight for you til the end and treat your life like it's his life. you better hire norm.

Stephanie
October 28, 2011

I am very pleased by the manner in which Norman Silverman represented me. My case was handled and dismissed swiftly without any issues. Mr. Silverman provided his valuable time and hard earned skills without any hestitation. It is clear by not only the verdict in my case, but the verdicts of so many other cases he represents, that Mr. Silverman is a man of his word, and will do what it takes to protect his clients.

Bilal
October 18, 2011

Worked with him for years and have been very satisfied Excellent lawyer that works from his heart

Not smiling
October 7, 2011

Worst money ever spent, reset 5 times, didn't show up, can't count on this guy.....should've thrown my money away and gotten more satisfaction.

anonymous
January 25, 2009

Norman would not return phone calls, turn in appropriate paperwork, and even hung up the phone on me and sai to call during business hours.