Schneider & McKinney, P.C.
We are a firm of lawyers, based in Houston, Texas, dedicated to the defense of the citizen accused of crime and the protection of civil rights. Stanley G Schneider and W. Troy McKinney have been practicing law together for over 25 years. Schneider and McKinney P.C. is listed as Tier 1 Houston area law firm by U.S. News and World Report 2012 in Criminal Defense: non white collar, in Criminal Defense: white collar, and in DWI Defense — the only law firm to be ranked in all three categories.
The Team
Stanley G. Schneider is listed in “Best Lawyers in America” in Schneider and McKinney P.C. is listed as Tier 1 Houston area law firm by U.S. News and World Report 2012 in Criminal Defense: non white collar, in Criminal Defense: white collar, and in DWI Defense — the only law firm to be ranked in all three categories. the area of criminal law and is certainly one of the best in the State of Texas. He has been featured on Dateline, 48 Hours, and 60 Minutes.
W. Troy McKinney is also a nationally recognized criminal trial and appellate lawyer. He was the lead counsel in the “Cheerleader Mom” case and is also the author of “Texas Drunk Driving Law,” a two volume treatise and practice manual on DUI/DWI law and the trial of such cases.
Thomas Moran is a former Houston Chronicle reporter and a nationally recognized trial and appellate lawyer. In the last several years, his practice has focused on cases in theinternational criminal tribunal in The Hague and in Africa wherehe has represented individuals accused of war crimes.
Technological Advantage: Courtroom Media and Computer Presentations
Whenever possible, the attorneys of Schneider & McKinney, P.C. develop and use “trial technologies” to better explain, enhance and focus a jury’s attention on the facts of a case. This can include the use of Demonstrative Boards, 2D and 3D Animations, Powerpoint Presentations, Video Depositions, and more audio visual stimulus to engage and hold the jury’s attention…Read More.
Expert Defense: White Collar
The term White Collar is used to describe nonviolent, financially motivated crimes that typically involve dishonesty or fraud as common elements. These cases are frequently complex, involving the interpretation and application of technical, banking, Medicare/Medicaid, or securities regulations. Due to the complex and unique nature of these crimes, not every criminal defense attorney or criminal law firm is qualified to defend white-collar criminal charges. Schneider & McKinney P.C. possesses the experience and unique knowledge to present an effective legal defense for such offenses as tax fraud, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, healthcare fraud, embezzlement, antitrust violations…. Read More.
Expert Defense: DWI
DUI / DWI charges are an ever increasing fact of our society. The attorneys of Schneider & McKinney P.C., having a working knowledge of both the unique area of DUI / DWI law and the numerous methods employed by law enforcement in field sobriety testing, is an absolute necessity when defending yourself or a loved one from DWI charges. Contact us today to protect yourself or a loved one… Read More.
Expert Defense: Sex Crimes
The attorneys of Schneider & McKinney, P.C. have seen their share of false accusations, vindictive spouses, questionable CPS investigations, and shattered reputations as a result of sexual assault charges. If you or a loved one has been accused of a sex crime, do not wait until the police come knocking at the door. Contact us today to challenge the accusations and protect your rights… Read More.
Expert Defense: Criminal Appeals
Stanley G. Schneider and Troy McKinney are both Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Specialization by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. For over thirty years, they have successfully represented clients before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and all other appellate courts in Texas. Associate Tom Moran has successfully appealed convictions before the International Tribunal in Arusha and the Hague… Read More.
