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| | Address | | 102 East Ross, Suite A | | Rockwall, Texas 75087 | | (Rockwall Co.) | | Mailing Address: P.O. Box 775, Rowlett, TX, 75030-0775 | | | |
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(Main Office)
| Celia M. Sams, Attorney practices in the following areas of law:
Criminal Defense, all Misdemeanors, all Felonies, Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Crimes, Parole and Probation, Sexual Assault, Appeals, Juvenile.Experienced representation in courts throughout North Texas. | | Year Established: 1983 | Firm Profile:
Since 1983, Celia M. Sams has provided quality legal service in criminal and juvenile cases at both the trial and appellate level. A former prosecutor and judge, Celia M. Sams has the ability to obtain optimum results in all cases. Integrity, ability, and straight talk are our hallmarks. Sample case results: Client charged in 2006 with aggravated sexual assault of child. Result: Case dismissed in 2007. Client charged in 2006 with unlawful possession of a weapon, with prior felony incarcerations. Result: case dismissed, 2007. Client charged in 2005 with aggravated assault and robbery, with a prior conviction for assault. Result: both cases dismissed, 2007. Client charged with seven counts of sexual assault of a child. Result: six cases dismissed, plea bargain on seventh. Juvenile client charged with eight counts of arson. Result: Seven cases dismissed, plea of true on eighth count for placement at juvenile facility. Appeals client: (represented at trial by another attorney) convicted at trial for attempted arson. Result: conviction reversed on appeal, client released. Appeals client (represented at trial by another attorney) convicted at trial for possession of controlled substance 4-200 grams. Result: Reversed on appeal, published at 52 S.W. 3d 501: 2001 Tex. App. LEXIS 5218. | | Firm Size: 1 | Languages:
English and Spanish. | | Celia M. Sams (Member) admitted to bar, 1980, Texas; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas. Education: Southern Methodist University (B.F.A., with honors, 1974; J.D., 1980). Coach, Rockwall County YMCA Youth and Government Mock Trial Program, 2006, 2007 (team won State competition); Attorney Adviser/Coach, Garland High School Mock Trial Team, 2002-2003. Judge, Texas High School Mock Trial Competition, 1987, 1988, 1996, 1997, and 2005. Professional Experience: Private practice, 95% of practice devoted to criminal, appellate and juvenile law, 1994— date. Assistant Public Defender, Dallas County, Criminal and Juvenile Section, 1990-1994; Municipal Court Judge, City of Rowlett, 1987-1990; Private practice with emphasis in criminal law, 1983-1990; Assistant Dallas County Criminal District Attorney, 1981-1983. Member: Rockwall (President, 2001-2002) and Garland (President, 1988-1989; President-Elect, 1987-1988;) Bar Associations; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Dallas Women Lawyer's Association (Board Member, 1984-1986). Reported Cases: Fiori v. State, 918 S.W.2d 532; Fifth District Ct. App., Dallas; 1995 Tex. App. LEXIS 2979; Kendell Glenn Nichols v. State, 52 S.W.3d 501; 2001 Tex App. Lexis 5218 Fifth District Ct.App., Dallas 2001; Ex Parte Brodgerick Ellis, AP-75443, Court of Criminal Appeals, 9.12.2007. Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Criminal Law(95%); Misdemeanors; Felonies; Driving While Intoxicated; Drug Crimes; Parole and Probation; Sexual Assault; Appellate Practice; Juvenile Criminal Law. | Other Office Addresses:
Dallas, Texas Office: 6780 Abrams Road, Suite 103-239, 75231. Telephone: 972-475-7476.
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