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Tyrone C. Moncriffe, Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston, Texas

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Tyrone C. Moncriffe is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Tyrone C. Moncriffe.

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Houston, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
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Criminal Defense
  • Handles Criminal Defense matters from Houston, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Houston) (2021).

About Tyrone C. Moncriffe: Tyrone C. Moncriffe is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Tyrone C. Moncriffe.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Tyrone C. Moncriffe

Tyrone concentrates on criminal defense. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tyrone handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Criminal Defense cases in Houston, Texas

Tyrone 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 Tyrone agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Tyrone C. Moncriffe — Attorney of Texas criminal defense experience

Tyrone C. Moncriffe is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Tyrone C. Moncriffe.

Tyrone C. Moncriffe is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and Board Certified in criminal law in the state of Texas.

Currently he is a faculty member of the Criminal Law Institute. Attorney Moncriffe handles serious cases and always strives for excellence in the courtroom. He graduated from Texas Southern University Magna Cum Laude and received his Juris Doctorate from Thrugood Marshall School of Law in 1982. He was voted as Texas Super Lawyers in Texas Monthly magazine in 2006 - 2015 and one of the Best Lawyers in Houston in 2008 - 2015. Voted Nation Top 1% Percent - 2008 -2015 by the National Association of Distinguish Counsel in 2015. Voted Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2012-2015, Top 100 Black Trial Lawyers 2013-2015, awarded The Community Hero in 2014 by Demars & Associates.

He is an active faculty member of the Trial Advocacy Institute. Mr. Moncriffe is a Board of Director for the National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He was voted by the National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association as one of it's Best Speaker in 2010 and 2011.

Attorney Moncriffe has dedicated himself to constant self-improvement and providing the best representation possible for his clients.

How Tyrone handles criminal defense matters

Tyrone C. Moncriffe is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and Board Certified in criminal law in the state of Texas. Currently he is a faculty member of the Criminal Law Institute. Attorney Moncriffe handles serious cases and always strives for excellence in the courtroom. He graduated from Texas Southern University Magna Cum Laude and received his Juris…

The kind of cases Tyrone takes

Tyrone reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Tyrone C. Moncriffe's legal education and bar admissions

  • Texas Southern University

    J.D. · 1983

Tyrone studied at J.D. in Texas Southern University.

Law school and academic background

Tyrone completed J.D. in Texas Southern University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tyrone runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Tyrone C. Moncriffe

Tyrone has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Houston)

    2021

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Houston) (2021). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026).

Locations

Tyrone C. Moncriffe's office in Houston

Tyrone's primary office is at 1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 720, Houston, Texas, 77002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Tyrone C. Moncriffe

1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 720

Houston, Texas 77002

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Hiring guide

How to hire Tyrone C. Moncriffe — 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 Tyrone usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Tyrone charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tyrone'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; Tyrone 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 Tyrone

Tyrone 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. Tyrone confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Tyrone'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 Tyrone C. Moncriffe

  • How much does it cost to hire Tyrone for a criminal defense case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tyrone walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Tyrone offer a free consultation?

    Tyrone charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tyrone's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Tyrone'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. Tyrone gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Tyrone take my case if I'm outside Houston?

    Tyrone 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 — Tyrone 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 Tyrone?

    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. Tyrone will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Tyrone accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

    Tyrone'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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