Niara T. Houston

Niara T. Houston is an Associate Attorney at District Legal Group who represents clients in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury matters. She brings experience from private practice, judicial chambers, and government legal offices to client matters in Washington, D.C. Her work reflects a client-centered approach built around preparation, professional communication, and courtroom advocacy, with experience handling cases from initial intake through litigation and resolution.

Niara earned a Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, where she served as Vice President of the Student Bar Association and participated in the Youth Justice and Whistleblower Protection Clinics. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Florida State University, with minors in Psychology and Sociology. Her education supports her understanding of criminal justice, advocacy, and the practical concerns facing individuals and families.

Niara previously founded and managed The Houston Law Firm, PLLC, where she handled complex criminal and personal injury matters. She also served as a judicial law clerk at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, drafting opinions and bench memoranda in the Domestic Violence and Probate Divisions. Her additional experience includes work with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, and the New York State Office of the Attorney General.

Niara T. Houston is admitted to practice in state and federal court in the District of Columbia. Her background across defense practice, judicial work, and prosecutorial and government offices gives her a broad view of how cases are investigated, evaluated, and presented. She uses that perspective to protect client rights, prepare carefully for hearings and negotiations, and provide practical guidance in criminal, family, and injury matters that can carry significant personal consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, District Legal Group, PLLC
• Member, District of Columbia Bar

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

Education

• University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Florida State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminology

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