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    Education

  • J.D., 1968 - South Texas College of Law
  • B.A., 1964 - Saint Louis University

    Districts

  • Admitted to Practice in the State of Texas
  • Southern District of Texas
  • Eastern District of Texas
  • Western District of Texas
  • The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • The U.S. Supreme Court

    Organizations and Memberships

  • Criminal Law Specialist
  • Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Houston Bar Association
  • Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association Board of Directors former Vice President
  • Texas Criminal Lawyers Association – Life-time Member
  • The College of the State Bar of Texas
  • Texas Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys – Life-time Member

Background

During his first five years of practice Sam Adamo was a top prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney's office where he learned the art of trying criminal cases. At the District Attorney's office Sam Adamo engaged in all types of prosecutions from the most serious felonies including Capital Murder to misdemeanors such as Driving While Intoxicated. He completed his career at the District Attorney's office in the Special Crimes White Collar Fraud section. In 1976, Sam Adamo entered private practice. He was Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1991. His successful practice has included defending person's accused of Federal and State crimes.

Sam Adamo has obtained dismissals and not guilty jury and judge verdicts in all types of criminal cases including but not limited to Murder, Robbery, Sexual Assault, Drug Conspiracy, White Collar Fraud, Medicare/ Medicaid fraud, D.W.I., Theft and many others.

Martindale-Hubbell attorney listing has awarded its prestigious A/V rating. The rating is based upon polling of Houston attorneys and signifies that Sam Adamo has the highest legal and moral qualities and abilities in the practice of law among his peers. Sam Adamo has appeared on radio talk shows as a legal expert and lectured at legal seminars on a broad range of issues.


    Education:

  • J.D., 2006 - South Texas College of Law
  • B.A., 2002 - University of San Diego

    Districts

  • Admitted to Practice in the State of Texas

    Organizations and Memberships:

  • Houston Bar Association
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
  • Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
  • Austin Young Lawyers Association
  • Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Texas Bar Association
  • Texas Young Lawyers Association
  • Texas Criminal Lawyers Association
  • Texas Criminal Trial College
  • American Bar Association
  • National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Alumni

Background

A native of Houston, TX, Sam Adamo Jr., received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of San Diego and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. While obtaining his Bachelors Degree, he was honored with the four-year student-athlete award, and voted captain of the University of San Diego Men's Basketball team. Prior to his focus on criminal law, he practiced in legal areas such as bankruptcy, real estate, and corporate law. Sam's purpose is to represent, advise and diligently assist his clients on each case. He handles all types of criminal cases including appellate cases.