A. Don Forester, Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 52 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Family Law
MemberatForester and Associates
Houston, TX
Practicing criminal defense in Houston since 1974.
- 52+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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A. Don Forester is a member based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Family Law. A. has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Forester and Associates.
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Experience
- over 52 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Estate Planning · Family Law
- Handles Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Family Law matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 52 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About A. Don Forester: A. Don Forester is a member based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Family Law. A. has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Forester and Associates.
Areas of practice
Legal matters A. takes on
A. concentrates on criminal defense, estate planning, family law, general, and immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case A. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Estate Planning
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Family Law
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General
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Immigration
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Juvenile
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Criminal Defense cases in Houston, Texas
A. takes criminal defense matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Houston, Texas
A. takes estate planning matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Houston, Texas
A. takes family law matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
General cases in Houston, Texas
A. takes general matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Houston, Texas
A. takes immigration matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet A. Don Forester — criminal defense lawyer in Houston
A. Don Forester is a member based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Family Law. A. has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Forester and Associates.
Mr. A. Don Forester is a lawyer practicing civil practice, general practice, immigration law and 5 other areas of law. A. received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years. A. practices at Forester and Associates in Houston, TX.
How A. handles criminal defense matters
Mr. A. Don Forester is a lawyer practicing civil practice, general practice, immigration law and 5 other areas of law. A. received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years. A. practices at Forester and Associates in Houston, TX.
Who A. represents
A. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, estate planning, and family law matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
South Texas College of Law
J.D. · 1974
Texas A & M University
B.S. · 1969
Jurisdictions
A.'s state bar admissions
Texas Virginia - Boa
1974 · ACTIVE
A. studied at J.D. in South Texas College of Law and B.S. in Texas A & M University.
Law school and academic background
A. completed J.D. in South Texas College of Law and B.S. in Texas A & M University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice A. runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
A. Don Forester's office in Houston
A.'s primary office is at 3015 Caroline St., 2nd Fl., Houston, TX, 77004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire A. Don Forester — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with A. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
A. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; A. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for A.
A. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. A. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
A.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about A. Don Forester
How much does it cost to hire A. for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. A. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does A. offer a free consultation?
A. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check A.'s current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Texas typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. A. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can A. take my case if I'm outside Houston?
A. is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — A. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with A.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. A. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is A. accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
A.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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