Samuel Adamo, Sr.

Samuel Adamo, Sr. is a Houston criminal defense lawyer at Adamo & Adamo Law Firm, with decades of experience handling serious state and federal criminal matters. He began his legal career in prosecution before focusing entirely on defense work. He has represented individuals, corporations, and law enforcement organizations in complex cases. His practice includes DWI, white collar allegations, violent crimes, and other felony matters. He brings extensive trial experience to every stage of criminal defense representation.

Samuel earned his B.A. from Saint Louis University before receiving his J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston in 1968. He later developed his legal experience through courtroom work involving a broad range of criminal prosecutions. His academic and professional background supported his transition into criminal defense. He has also shared his knowledge as an adjunct professor teaching criminal law and procedure at San Jacinto College during his career.

Samuel served five years with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, where he tried cases ranging from DWI matters to capital murder prosecutions. He was selected to establish the office’s White Collar Special Crimes Division and led that division until 1976. He then entered private criminal defense practice. He became an early lawyer board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and continued handling complex matters.

Samuel Adamo, Sr. has secured dismissals and not guilty outcomes across many types of criminal cases during his career. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association in 2018 for his contributions to criminal defense. His professional memberships include national, state, and local criminal defense organizations. He is admitted to multiple federal courts and the US Supreme Court, supporting his work in significant criminal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Adamo & Adamo Law Firm
• Member, National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, National Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Texas Bar Association
• Member, Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law Houston
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Saint Louis University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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