Eric R. Little - Galveston, TX
Attorney at The Law Office of Eric R. Little
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Galveston, TX
2121 Market St Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 06/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
- Real Estate
- General Practice
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Little has continually worked in service since the age of 13. During his high school years he earned his income as a laborer on farms and marinas. During his college years, he worked a restaurateur, caterer, hospice care worker, rehabilitative health aide, rape crisis administrator, bookkeeper, insurance officer, resident advisor, and law clerk. Throughout these years, he also engaged in volunteer activities for the homeless. His main interest and vocation in life and work has focused on providing outstanding and ethical service to others.
In 1997, Mr. Little graduated with top honors from the Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences in Ithaca, New York. During law school at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas, Mr. Little clerked for David L. Botsford and Sheinfeld, Maley & Kay, P.C. in Austin, Texas, and for McKenna & Cuneo in Denver, Colorado. In these positions, Mr. Little drafted and handled appeals to the Texas Courts of Appeals, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and provided legal services for numerous businesses and individuals on a variety of matters, predominantly involving business litigation and white collar criminal defense.
In May of 2000, Mr. Little graduated from the University of Texas School of Law, and obtained his license to practice law in the State of Texas in September of 2001. During his career as an attorney, Mr. Little has represented clients from throughout the United States and the world in Texas state and federal courts.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2026
- Certificate of Outstanding Pro Bono Contribution, Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, 2016
- Certificate of Outstanding Pro Bono Contribution, Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, 2010
Education
Legal Education
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The University of Texas School of Law,
Austin,
Texas, 2000
Juris Doctorate
Non Legal Education
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Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences,
Ithaca,
New York, 1997
Bachelors of Arts
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Milton Esmun Award for Outstanding Scholarship, 1997
Past Positions
- Sheinfeld, Maley & Kay, P.C. in Austin, Texas, Clerk
- McKenna & Cuneo in Denver, Colorado, Clerk
- Goodall & Davison, PC, Litigation Associate, 2002 - 2004
- Bonding and Technical Services, Inc., Staff Attorney, 2001 - 2002
- Esoterix, Inc., Legal Consultant, 2000 - 2001
- The Law Office of David L. Botsford, Law Clerk, 1998 - 2000
Languages
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English
Representative Cases
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Felony Robbery of Vehicle: Case Dismissed--District Attorney Declined to Prosecute Following ERL Investigation, Apr 20, 2018
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Felony Burglary of Business: Felony Burglary of Business Charge Dismissed for Lack of Sufficient Evidence, Mar 09, 2018
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Felony Theft Declined Prosecution Pre-Indictment: Felony Case Dismissed, Aug 03, 2017
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Contractor Defense Against Property Damage Claim: Judgment for Client/Contractor, Nov 09, 2016
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Defense Against Landlord Bad Faith Claim: Judgment for Client/Landlord, Sep 01, 2016
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Child Custody Modification: Father/Client appointed sole managing conservator on final orders., May 23, 2016
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Won Appellate Reversal of Child Support Judgment: Judgment reversed by court of appeals., Aug 19, 2014
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False Information to Peace Officer (Criminal Defense): Client acquitted by the Court of Appeals in published opinion., Aug 09, 2014
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Real Estate Easement Case: Client Prevailed at Trial and on Appeal, Jul 26, 2013
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Grandparent's Custody: Grandparents obtained joint managing conservatorship with maternal grandparents., Nov 16, 2012
Published Works
Articles
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2001
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
Other Affiliations
- Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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