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Houston Post Conviction Lawyer

Houston Post Conviction Lawyer

Houston Criminal Defense Appeals Attorney

If you or someone close to you has been unjustly convicted of a serious criminal offense in Texas, you have the right to an appeal. You can officially review the process including the conviction and sentencing. At the Houston-based Hochglaube & DeBorde Law Firm, our founder Nicole DeBorde has fought tirelessly and successfully for Texas clients. Her many years of experience as a prosecuting attorney in Harris County are the foundation of the respected, responsive representation she offers. As an experienced Post Conviction Lawyer, she is dedicated to helping clients navigate the appeals process and seek justice.

When your life, reputation, freedom and access to your family are on the line in appellate court, having a seasoned, skillful criminal defense attorney to assist you can be of great benefit. Nicole DeBorde is exactly that kind of attorney.

Ms. DeBorde is never far away when late-breaking issues or your concerns about your case arise. She insists on 24/7 availability for all clients. The same goes for the very start of your working relationship: the free consultation and case evaluation you can arrange by phone, fax or e-mail.

Respected, Responsive Post-Conviction Representation

Hochglaube & DeBorde Law Firm capably handles all necessary post-conviction work in your case:

  • Direct appeals (including Motions for Rehearing, Motions for Reconsideration and Petitions for Discretionary Review)
  • Motions for new trial
  • Writs
  • Petitions for nondisclosure (sealing of records)

Ms. DeBorde can represent your post-conviction legal interests anywhere in federal court. This includes the Fifth Circuit, the Southern District of Texas, and state court cases in every Court of Appeals all the way up to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Federal crime convictions can be reviewed for validity, and Ms. DeBorde is experienced in challenging the legitimacy of convictions to seek justice on behalf of her clients.

Our Houston, Texas attorney uses her criminal appeals experience to assemble powerful appellate strategies. She employs her courtroom experience to argue persuasively at hearings and during argument. She covers every base, pursues every angle and masters the procedural deadlines following a conviction to ensure your second shot at justice on appeal.

No matter where your case ends up in the Texas or federal criminal justice system, no matter how long it takes for the scales of justice to tip in your favor, Ms. DeBorde will be right alongside you every step of the way with consistent 24/7 availability.

Contact Hochglaube & DeBorde Law Firm to Get Help with Post Conviction Cases

Contact us right away by phone, fax or e-mail to learn how we can be of service. Call (832) 720-7255. Nicole DeBorde will devote every energy and resource at her command to pursue justice for you. We look forward to meeting you.

We can provide Spanish language interpretation.



Over 60 Years of Combined Experience

Handling Criminal Defense & Serious Injury Cases
  • Proven, Successful Trial Attorney in Texas
  • Persistent, Thorough, and Prepared Advocacy
  • Former Prosecutors With a Long Track Record of Respect

Client Testimonials

Proven Results, Trusted Representation
    Words would never be enough
    “I am just writing to thank Nicole and her team for helping me make parole. It was such an honor to have y’all represent me. Words would never be enough to express how grateful I am, and Lord knows if we could afford it again, I would definitely have you represent me again.

    Again thank you for giving me a second chance at life, I can’t wait to start it.

    - Mark
    Nicole goes above and beyond.
    “Nicole goes above and beyond the “call of duty” both in and out of the court room. Her statement to us when my husband and I hired her was that she would treat us like her family. She most certainly has done that. It has been almost 5 years since adjudication and she has continued to help us with any need that may arise. In this world of uncertainty, there is no one else I would rather have as our counsel than Nicole DeBorde. She truly is an anomaly and has no equal.”
    - Kasie
Learn How We Can Help Your Case Put Us In Your Corner Over 60 Years of Combined Experience Handling Criminal Defense Cases