Criminal Defense Client Testimonials

“Bill Stradley is one of the best defense attorneys in Houston, TX. He came highly recommended. He exceeded my expectations. He was very professional, compassionate, and efficient when handling my case. He communicated with me frequently. He truly cared about helping me resolve my issue. He was very upfront about what to expect and he was always honest about what would be the best next step. I trusted him and it worked out. My family and I will be forever grateful to Mr. Stradley. I would definitely recommend him. Mr. Stradley, thank you so much for all of your help!”

“My son was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor and a felony crime in Fort Bend County. I was distraught and reached out to a family friend who is an attorney. After hearing the charges, my friend immediately told me I needed to contact Bill Stradley. I met with Bill and he was very upfront and explained all outcomes. I hired Bill after he talked to myself and my son.

My son is a teenager and he felt very comfortable with Bill even though Bill stated it would be a long road ahead. Bill stayed on top of the case through out the process and was in constant contact with my son as well as the prosecuting attorneys. Bill was very thorough and diligent in my son’s cases and we were very confident in Bill’s abilities. Through Bill’s diligence both of my son’s cases were dismissed. I hope I do not need Bill’s services again, however, if I need legal help or advice, Bill is the first person I am going to call.”

Letter from a Corpus Christi, Texas attorney who referred a client to Bill Stradley:

“Thank you for your letter…What a wonderful result.

My sincere compliments to you on the excellent lawyer you did on Jordan’s case. It was professional and highly competent. The family is deeply grateful for your service. It will make for a happy holiday.”

A letter to Allen Cowling, a private investigator who according to his website, “has for more than 21 years devoted his practice to the specialization of defending false allegations of child abuse, criminal defense preparation, overturning convictions for the innocent:” about Bill Stradley:

“I contacted you several weeks ago to see if you could represent me in a case of child abuse here in the Houston area….I must tell you that your information has been instrumental in my being no-billed by the Brazoria Country Grand Jury yesterday… In fact, I spoke personally with you when you were working on a case in St. Louis. It was then that you directed me to Mr. Bill Stradley.

I must tell you that Bill Stradley has saved me from having these proceedings go forward. Mr. Stradley is a knowledgeable, caring attorney. He has the expertise to represent anyone caught up in these quagmires of false accusations…

I highly recommend Mr. Stradley. I really do not think I could have survived this ordeal without his capable legal mind. So, thank you for pointing me in his direction. Through his professionalism, I have had my joy for living restored. He also has saved me thousands of dollars by quickly turning my case around.”

“If you are reading this, there is a high probability that there is a very bad reason, you need help, Now. Let me begin by saying that however you arrived at this site, your outcome just got a bit more optimistic. … Get this straight, you are not hiring someone to “be in your corner” you are hiring someone to be in the ring, to actually “fight” for you!

Believe me, almost every attorney you talk to, will tell you they are the right guy or gal, one thing is for sure, almost every attorney is not the right guy. Think about this, when you are in the fight of your life, do you want SEAL Team 6, or a security guard? My specific experience: I needed a real criminal defense pro, not just someone who graduated law school, and successfully passed the bar. If this was a speeding ticket any random choice in the phone book works, but as the charges, and subsequent penalties get bigger, the field narrows significantly.

Finding them is the first challenge, hiring an attorney is the next. This is very frustrating as you will not get a guaranteed outcome from anyone, so you have to pick the strongest, smartest, most competent and experienced attorney you can afford. Do this and you will get the best possible chance to survive.

I am obviously a satisfied client, while your case may be different, the competency of representation will not. Let me just say that my case was a tough one and, with the potential of 25+ years in prison, I could not rely on the amount of advertising, or random referrals, my life and liberty were at stake. I do not know how serious your situation is, however my advice: do not waste time, call these guys immediately and see for yourself. My attorney, WMS [William M. Stradley], is among Houston’s elite attorneys… FYI, my case was dismissed.”

“Dear Bill – First of all, thanks for taking my case initially. I was in a “tight spot” -> already indicted but you calmly assessed, analyzed, and concluded we could win, in spite of the odds against us. Needless to say …… WE WON! And with flying colors.

I’ve talked to a few lawyer friends of mine, and they have NEVER heard of a D.A. giving up on an INDICTMENT to go back to the Grand Jury.

This speaks volumes to the reputation you have. You were recommended to me by another attorney. Said you were HONEST. He was absolutely correct. He also said you were one of, if not, the FINEST criminal attorney in Houston. Again he was absolutely CORRECT. Thank you for everything Bill! Anyone who is reading this should know that you and your firm are the BEST in Houston. You operate with skill and INTEGRITY second to none. May God Bless you and yours.”

“When our family became the focus of an investigation stemming from a false accusation, we assumed that we did not require legal representation. The truth was obvious, and there was no evidence substantiating the claim.

Reality quickly came crashing down on us as we learned that our knowing the truth was of minimal relevance in the criminal justice system. We found ourselves trapped by the nuances of an impossible situation that we couldn’t believe was actually happening to us. We confided in a family friend who was also an attorney, and he told us that it was critical that we contact Bill right away.

Bill’s proficiency within the field was clear, and he became our advocate and our guide. Our emotions regarding the situation ranged from terror to fury, but Bill was able to provide the firm and level response the system mandated. He served as a foundation of strength as we traversed an impossible path. The case was pending for many months, and those became the longest days of our lives.

During that time, Bill took countless calls and inquiries from us. He always spoke to us with professionalism, patience, and genuine kindness. We were in a horrific and unimaginable scenario, and Bill led us safely through it every step of the way until the allegations were ultimately cleared.

There is no better person to have by your side. Our gratitude to Bill and our confidence in him are beyond measure.”

“Dear Bill, I don’t know how to begin to thank you for giving me my life back. What can I say that will mean so much. You have given [us] freedom!!! There is nothing I can do or say that can ever repay what you have done for us. I am forever indebted to you and can never repay you. Your friendship, professionalism, your expertise, and your concern for me is beyond any words that I can come up with.

Knowing you has been one of the greatest highlights of my life. I wish we would have met under different circumstances. That being said, I will never forget you, or what you have done for me. In my opinion, you are the ultimate attorney and more importantly, the finest human being that I have ever met.”

“I am a person who was caught up in a legally precarious situation not long ago. Needless to say I had quite a bit to lose and a felony conviction would have completely destroyed my livelihood. Innocent I certainly was but there were still stiff penalties floating over my head. Quite simply, I could not afford to take a chance and let the “situation” sort itself out.

What I needed was a very good lawyer to help me clear my name. Bill Stradley was that guy for me. My case was handed professionally, expeditious, and ended with a rejection on my behalf. In a nutshell, my reputation was preserved and I was able to move forward in life. Thanks to Mr. Stradley. Cons: He is not the cheapest out there that’s for sure but like anything else, if you want or NEED (in my case) your return on investment, you have to put-in what you expect to get-out.”

“Dear Bill, Words can only begin to express my sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to you for getting me through the worst experience of my life. I was so upset, scared and embarrassed. Your professionalism, honesty and kindness were such comforts during an extremely difficult time.

Your positive attitude helped calm me and as you said, “Keep my mind in neutral” as we waited for the grand jury’s decision. Praise be to God and Praise be to you for a job well done.
I NEEDED THE BEST OF THE BEST
I GOT THE BEST OF THE BEST
I HAD YOU!!!
Thank you for being my attorney.”

“Bill, Just a note of thanks for doing an incredible job.

I never believe for one second there was a possibility of acquittal. Still can’t believe it.

When I grabbed the yellow pages back in June, I picked out six firms I intended to talk to that day. Yours was the first and the only one I got to look at. When you show me how little chance we had with your index finger about a half an inch from your thumb, I decided you were too honest to pass up.

Who ever heard of such a thing!!!! And honest what? Attorney? Can’t be.
I assumed early on that you would give it to someone else as it was impossible to win. Then, as the days went by and you were still there, I was really wondering if Clark Kent knew what the hell he was up against. We would have to take our licks at trial and immediately go to appeals. There was just no other way.

Watching you yesterday was really something to behold. The mild mannered Clark Stradley performed as I expected -quietly, efficiently, and professionally -until closing – then-where the hell did this guy come from? The last minute and a half you talked I was in shock. This Bill Kent isn’t the guy I thought I knew.

It was absolutely amazing to watch you put the opposition to bed, as effectively as you did, in so short a time. To be honest with you I felt sorry for that poor girl on the other team. She’s going to have some sleepless nights if she’s to go head to head with you often.

Three minutes later I was still in awe, and stuck on your closing and had to ask you what the judge ruled.”

“Bill Stradley is without a doubt the most compassionate, loyal, non egotistical lawyer. During a truly devastating time in life, Bill handled our very challenging case with ease. He always kept us informed and never in the dark. Our family is so grateful for Bill as the outcome of the case far exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Bill Stradley.”