R. Todd Bennett - a Houston, TX Criminal Law Lawyer

Houston Criminal Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law
Criminal Law - Federal (White Collar Crime)
DUI/DWI
White Collar Crimes
Juvenile
State Criminal Defense
Federal Criminal Defense
Sex Crimes
Parole
Domestic Violence
Misdemeanors
Felonies
Fraud
Sexual Assault
Drug Crimes
Law Enforcement
Police Misconduct
Mischief
Assault
Murder
Conspiracy
Criminal Defense
State and Federal - Trial and Appellate

Attorney Information

Overview

Houston criminal defense attorney R. Todd Bennett is one of the most respected and credentialed criminal defense lawyers in Houston. Mr. Bennett is AV Preeminent peer-review rated*, the highest designation under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system. He is listed on the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in Houston.

He has been selected for inclusions in Super Lawyers in Texas Monthly for several years and has been named one of Houston's top lawyers by H Texas Magazine. Recently he was recognized by his peers as of one of the Best Lawyers in America. ** Attorney R. Todd Bennett devotes his practice exclusively to the representation of individuals and business entities under investigation for or charged with crimes.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

R. Todd Bennett included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

A/V Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Texas Super Lawyer as featured in Texas Monthly Magazine

Other Sources of Feedback About R. Todd Bennett

Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
2019 Texas Super Lawyers list
2005 Texas Super Lawyers list
2004 Texas Super Lawyers list
2003 Texas Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas, 1991
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
  Honors: Order of the Lytae
Non Legal Education
- Texas A&M University, 1987
  B.S.

Current Employment Position(s)

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Past Positions

Harris County, Texas, Assistant District Attorney, Trial Bureau, 1991 - 1995
City of Southside Place, Harris County, Texas, Chief Prosecutor, 1995 - 2000
City of Southside Place, Harris County, Texas, Presiding Judge, 2000 - Present

Bar Admissions

Texas, 1991
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1996
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1998

Specialties and Certifications

Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Other Affiliations

Houston Bar Association
State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, 1999 - 2005 (Member)
State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, 2003 - 2005 (Panel Chair)
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Texas District and County Attorney's Association, 1991 - 1994

Fraternities and Sororities

Phi Delta Phi

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Houston, TX

1545 Heights Blvd.
Suite 600
Houston, TX 77008

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Phone: 713-489-7763

Fax: 713-650-1602

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.rtoddbennettpc.com

Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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