Philip Michael Gommels
Google Rating
4.6(57 reviews)
- 1001 West Loop S Ste 809 Houston, TX 77027
- +1-713-529-3900
- No email available
About:
I'm a Houston criminal defense lawyer. Advocate for the poor everywhere. Believer in redemption. Former motorcycle adventurer, and barbecue fiend. Now dad with high cholesterol and life insurance. I'm a former Army Reserve Combat Medic and former prosecutor. I dedicate one hundred percent of my practice to criminal defense. From allegations of driving while intoxicated and domestic violence to murder and complex white collar cases. I'm a frequent lecturer around the world on criminal justice topics. I've appeared on television to discuss arrests and crime in the media, and I contribute criminal justice expertise to the Huffington Post (found here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/phil-gommels/) and the Harris County Criminal Lawyer's Association's blog "Reasonable Doubt" (found here: https://hcclatv.com/author/phil-gommels/) I use my experience to defend anyone accused of committing a crime. And I do my best to do so with compassion and zeal each and every day. Call me for a no-obligation consultation:
Jurisdiction:Texas
Practice Area
Victims’ Rights
Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.
Family Law
Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Languages
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
Awards
Top Lawyers
Top Lawyers - Houstonia Magazine (2013)
Top Lawyers
Top Lawyers - Houstonia Magazine (2014)
Client's Choice Award
Client's Choice Award - Avvo (2014)
Texas Bar Today Top 10 Blog Post
Texas Bar Today Top 10 Blog Post - State Bar of Texas (2016)
Client's Choice Award
Client's Choice Award - Avvo (2013)
Client's Choice Award
Client's Choice Award - Avvo (2018)
Rising Star
Rising Star - Super Lawyers (2020)
Top 100 Lawyers
Top 100 Lawyers - The National Trial Lawyers (2014)
Winner of Distinction Award for Excellence
Winner of Distinction Award for Excellence - Better Business Bureau (2015)
Top Lawyers
Top Lawyers - Houstonia Magazine (2015)
Client's Choice Award
Client's Choice Award - Avvo (2015)
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Houston
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Houston - Expertise.com (2016)
Associations
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Aug 3, 2025via Google
Krave Jessica
"Greatest lawyer phillips change my life he got to where I didn’t have to no time and was every get me off scout free thank you Phillips if anybody need lawyer this place you go he go beyond for his clients and made sure I was able to have fair case thank you again Phillips."
RATED 5.0
Aug 3, 2025via Google
Khari Jaii
"The best lawyer I would highly recommend he save my sister life .He who has faith can accomplish anything no matter the giant he is truly God send."
RATED 1.0
Jul 27, 2025via Google
Cheryl Brumley
"I don't think that the other testimonials are true because this lawyer Phil is not as good as you all are saying. My husband has been going to court for a year and a half to only be reset for a year and a half. He has reset it we have showed up to EVERY court date he is NEVER EVER there with us we are ALWAYS LAST to get out of there just for a reset and then to tell us to plead guilty to the crime!!! Is he working for the client or the D.A? We have paid too much money to be treated in this manner! We walk into court blindly every time. I truly don't think he knows ANYTHING ABOUT THE CASE! He does not speak for the person. I SHOULDN'T have to lead him he's the LAWYER and he's not Lawyering!!! They are very money motivated!!!"
RATED 5.0
Jul 20, 2025via Google
Adrian Azcona
"I’ve never been so grateful for freedom in my life. I recently had a tough case and a lot of hiccups while I was on probation. From burning the cup to missing check-in’s, I had quickly accumulated had an MTR and was to turn myself in to the probation officers. I was in jail for three weeks and saw my state attorney about two weeks into the hole. I had hired an outstanding and indefinitely experienced attorney “Mr. Wade” the week of court. He was Able to get me out of jail On the day of my court. Thank you guys. I won’t let you down! 🔒"
RATED 5.0
Jul 10, 2025via Google
Michael Okello
"He is one of the best attorneys that you can have"
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