Cogdell Law Firm - Houston, TX
White Collar Crime Lawyers in Houston, TX
712 Main St. Suite 2400 Houston, TX 77002
- 2 Super Lawyers®
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25
Years
Experience
Houston White Collar Crime Law Firm
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- White Collar Crime
Firm Information
Overview
Cogdell Law Firm. PLLC defends people facing a broad range of serious criminal allegations in state and federal court in Houston throughout Texas. Cogdell Law Firm, PLLC was founded by attorney Dan Cogdell whose career spans nearly 30 years. Throughout his career as a criminal defense attorney, Dan has tried cases in 13 states, 30 jurisdictions, and taken more than 260 cases to a jury.
Clients need the aggressive and tenacious legal representation from beginning to end that Cogdell Law firm, PLLC can provide, as many clients face serious charges. The Cogdell Law Firm, PLLC does not accept a large volume of cases to ensure their clients get the individual attention they need.
Dan Cogdell has built an outstanding reputation among his colleagues and earned numerous accolades. He has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America for the past 18 years and selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list since its' inception in 2003. His firm, Cogdell Law Firm, PLLC, was named among Houston's top law firms in the first annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers Best Law Firms survey.
He was also featured on the cover of Texas Best Lawyers magazine in 2010 and 2011. Most recently, he was named Houston's White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year for 2011. By The Best Lawyers in America.
Although the law firm takes pride in these accolades, Cogdell Law Firm, PLLC takes greater pride in their record of success in and out of trial. Cogdell Law Firm, PLLC has defended clients ranging from Enron executives, to political figures, to corporate employees and other individuals charged with serious crimes, including but not limited to fraud, bribery, environmental crimes, and money laundering.
Contact Cogdell Law Firm, PLLC at (713) 322-7309 to schedule a consultation regarding your criminal defense case.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Cogdell Law Firm selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Cogdell, Dan L. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Osso, Anthony On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated - Martindale-Hubbell, 2016
- Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers, 2014
- Alumni Impact Award - South Texas College of Law, 2014
- Inductee - American College of Trial Lawyers, 2011
- White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year - Best Lawyers in America, 2011
- Lawyer of the Year - Harris County Criminal Lawyers' Association, 1999
- Directors Award Texas Department of Public Safety, 1997
- American Jurisprudence Awards
- Fellow - American College of Trial Lawyers - 2011–present
- Member - State Bar of Texas - 1982–present
- Member - Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Member - Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Member - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member - State Bar College
- Member - Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member - Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
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Cell Phone Searches, Houston Bar Association, 2014
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Surviving 515 Rusk-Everything You Need To Know About Federal Criminal Cases in Houston, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, 2014
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Final Argument, South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 2013
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Final Argument, National College For DUI Defense, Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, 2013
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Interesting Criminal Cases, State Bar of Texas, Houston, Texas, 2012
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Final Argument, South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 2012
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Final Argument, Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Houston, Texas, 2012
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Cross Examination in White Collar Cases, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Houston, Texas, 2011
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Final Argument, South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 2011
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Choosing and Courting a Jury In a Criminal Case, State Bar of Texas, Houston, Texas, 2010
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Federal Crimes and Defenses, State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course, Houston, Texas, 2010
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Final Argument, South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 2010
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Opening Statements, Montgomery County Bar Association, Conroe, Texas, 2010
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Final Argument, Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Houston, Texas, 2010
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Jury Selection, State Bar of Texas, Houston Texas , 2009
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Final Argument, South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 2009
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Final Argument, South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 2008
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Final Argument, South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 2007
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Final Argument, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Houston, Texas , 2006
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Managing and Defending the Complex Federal Criminal Cases, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Austin, Texas, 2006
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Criminal Procedure, State Bar of Texas, San Antonio, Texas, 2006
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Federal Crimes and Defenses, State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course, Dallas, Texas, 2006
- Final Argument, South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 2006
Representative Cases
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State of Texas v. John Shank - Not guilty by reason of insanity
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State of Texas vs. Ronald Johnson - Not Guilty of Murder and Aggravated Assault
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United States v. Russo et al. (S.D. Tex) - Acquittal on all charges
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USA v. Kahanek - Acquittal on all charges
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USA v. Ghadially - Acquittal on all charges
Published Works
Articles
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FEDERAL CRIMES AND DEFENSES, State Bar of Texas, 2006
Attorneys
Contact
712 Main St.
Suite 2400
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713-426-2244
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.cogdell-law.com
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
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