Rishabh Godha is a Houston criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys with more than a decade of criminal law experience. Throughout his career, he has represented individuals facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges while also serving as a prosecutor and public defender. His experience on multiple sides of the criminal justice system provides valuable insight into how criminal cases are investigated, prosecuted, defended, and resolved.
Mr. Godha earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law, where he developed a strong interest in criminal law. While in law school, he completed an internship with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, an experience that solidified his commitment to a career in criminal litigation. After graduation, he joined the Harris County District Attorney's Office as a prosecutor.
As an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County, Mr. Godha began his career handling misdemeanor prosecutions before being promoted to the felony division. In that role, he managed hundreds of felony cases and conducted numerous jury trials. His experience prosecuting criminal cases provided firsthand knowledge of how law enforcement investigations are conducted, how evidence is evaluated, and how prosecutors develop trial strategies.
Having spent much of his career practicing in Harris County, Mr. Godha possesses firsthand knowledge of local courts, prosecutors, and criminal procedures in one of the busiest criminal justice systems in Texas.
After leaving the District Attorney's Office, Mr. Godha founded his own criminal defense practice, where he represented hundreds of clients facing a wide range of misdemeanor and felony charges. He later joined a public defender's office, representing individuals charged with criminal offenses in Texas border counties as part of Operation Lone Star, a large-scale criminal justice initiative that generated thousands of criminal prosecutions. In addition to maintaining an active caseload, he supervised and trained attorneys and support staff, further expanding his leadership and courtroom experience.
Throughout his career, Mr. Godha has handled cases involving DWI offenses, drug crimes, theft offenses, assault allegations, weapons charges, probation violations, and other serious criminal matters. His background as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and public defender allows him to identify strengths and weaknesses in the government's case and develop defense strategies tailored to each client's circumstances.
At Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, Mr. Godha focuses exclusively on criminal defense in the Houston area. He is committed to protecting his clients' constitutional rights, challenging the State's evidence, and pursuing favorable outcomes through negotiation, litigation, or trial. Drawing on more than a decade of criminal law experience, he provides clients with practical guidance, candid advice, and strategic representation at every stage of the criminal process.
Outside the courtroom, Mr. Godha enjoys following college football and baseball and lives in the Houston area with his family.
