Logan Dietz
Logan Dietz, Attorney at Law
212 Stratford Street
Houston, TX 77006-3220
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Phone: (713) 626-8171 | Fax: (713) 526-5156
http://www.dietzlaw.net
38 Years of Experience; Board-Certified Attorney
Legal Topic
Criminal Defense
Preferred New Clients
I handle any felony or misdemeanor in state or federal court.
Sub-Topics
Sex Crimes
- Abduction
- Child Abuse
- Child Pornography
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Trafficking in Women
Bar Admissions
TX, Apr 1972
Bar Number: 05857500
Other Court Admissions
Texas Supreme Court (All Texas State Courts)
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Southern District of Texas
Other districts and states pro hac vice
Association Memberships
State Bar of Texas
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Houston Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Continuing Education
I maintain a higher level of continuing education hours than is required and have been a member of the College of the State Bar since 1988.
Example Cases
I recently had a jury trial in the 228th Criminal District Court of Harris County on a case involving the aggravated sexual assault of a child in which the client could have received life in prison. We prevailed with a not guilty verdict by the jury and that client's record has been expunged so that no trace of it remains in the system.
Education
University of Texas
Juris Doctor
Austin
TX
1971
Phi Delta Phi honorary legal fraternity.
Director, Legal Research Board, Moot Court awards.
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts
Lubbock
TX
1966
Student Senator.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Texas
Firm Focus and History
Established in April, 1972 and still going strong!
We provide effective representation in state and federal courts for felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been practicing law since 1972.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I feel that a client who has been educated on the legal issues of their case is in a better position to make the tough judgments necessary to guide his case. Also, an understanding of the system can help alleviate some of the fear inherent in being a defendant in a criminal case. To that end, I have included pages in my website which have some basic legal definitions and a guide to posting bail and going to court.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am always ready to listen to the client and read anything they have written. Even if it does not help the case, it cannot hurt the case and it gives me a better understanding of what my client is thinking.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I will only coach clients to represent themselves in the most minor matters that they can handle as well as an attorney can. If they don't need an attorney, I will tell them that.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to help people who were not able to help themselves.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I went to law school after spending three years as an officer in the U.S. army, including a year in combat in Vietnam. I feel my experience in Vietnam, plus the three additional years of army life experience, helped me in law school and in my legal practice.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I never wanted to be in a big firm or work for someone else. From day one, I hung out my "shingle" and started my own law practice as a solo practitioner.
What do you like best about your career?
I like looking back at the number of people I have helped.
Tell us about your law firm:
I always work directly with all my clients. I have an excellent assistant, Ruth, who knows each client and cares about their cases and general welfare.
What are your strengths and style?
I always start with the idea of getting a case dismissed. I analyze the facts and legal issues involved in each case. If unable to get a dismissal, I determine the strengths of the case for a jury trial and compare it to what we can obtain in a plea bargain with the state. Ultimately, we inform our client of their position, and let our client determine the direction we take.
Personal Interests:
In my spare time I enjoy the beach, traveling and spending time on the ranch competing in international contests on my amateur radio setup.
Office Manager/Assistant
Ruth
Fax
(713) 526-5156
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
No.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
My fees are set according to a sliding scale based upon the seriousness of the case, the number of charges and a client's prior criminal history.
Misdemeanors typically range in non-trial fees from $800 to $2000
Trial fees from $800 to $1500
Felonies typically range in non-trial fees from $3000 to $7500 and up.
Trial fees from $2000 to $5000 and up.
Hourly Rates
We divide each case into a "non-Trial" fee and a "Trial" fee.
Free Initial Consultation?
I give a ½ hour initial office consultation at no charge.
Typical Retainer
This depends on the complexity of the case.
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