Criminal Defense: General Practice Criminal Defense: White-Collar
R. Todd Bennett
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Houston criminal defense attorney R. Todd Bennett represents individuals and business entities facing investigation or charges involving state and federal criminal matters. His practice at R. Todd Bennett PC is focused on Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar, including cases involving environmental crimes under both state and federal jurisdiction. He regularly represents clients in Houston, Texas, and throughout the surrounding areas.
Mr. Bennett holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the evaluations of members of the legal profession. He is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in Houston and has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers in Texas Monthly in 2019 and from 2003–2005. He has also been recognized by H Texas Magazine and was selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America** in 2014.
In addition to his private criminal defense practice, Mr. Bennett has served as a municipal court judge for the City of Southside since 2000, bringing decades of courtroom and judicial experience to his work on behalf of clients facing criminal charges.
Overview
- Texas A&M University, B.S., graduated 1987
- South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1991
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- Texas District and County Attorney's Association - Member
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association - Member
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association - Member
- State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee - Panel Chair
- State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee - Member
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- Texas District and County Attorney's Association - Member
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association - Member
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association - Member
- State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee - Panel Chair
- State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee - Member
- Texas A&M University, B.S., graduated 1987
- South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1991
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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