Collin Evans

I was born and raised in Texas. I attended The University of Texas where I received my degree from the Red McCombs School of Business. After graduating, I worked in the Intellectual Property division at Fulbright & Jaworski assisting with patent prosecution. Before entering into law school, I trained in Muay Thai, Krav Maga, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu which instilled a sense of discipline, strong work ethic, and disposition to fight that I have carried over into my law practice. I then went on to earn my Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law. In law school, I traveled as an advocate with Mock Trial teams for one of the top ranked schools in the nation for trial advocacy. I also clerked for Justice Terry Jennings at the First Court of Appeals, and at a preeminent criminal defense law firm for three years. After obtaining my law license, the firm hired me as their Associate Attorney where I worked for the next several years fighting for clients and trying cases before founding my own law firm. I practice criminal defense law with an emphasis on DWI cases. I have helped clients through difficult situations from initial investigations to first time DWI offenses, to high profile cases that garner media attention. Since becoming a lawyer, I have obtained acquittals or dismissals for my clients in a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases, including DWI, possession of controlled substances (drugs), assault, family violence, prostitution, arson, sexual assault, Motion to Revoke Probation/Adjudicate and theft charges. As a member of the defense team that represented Dr. Conrad Murray in the involuntary manslaughter charge for the death of Michael Jackson, I experienced the intensity that the worldwide media can put on a highly publicized criminal allegation and know how to handle these types of cases with professionalism and integrity. I continually work to be prepared for every client’s situation especially in DWI cases where I have focused on training to be able to challenge the government’s experts. I completed an intensive 160-hour analytical lab training program at Axion Labs in Chicago. The program included a series of hands-on courses in Forensic Chromatography: Theory & Practice, Forensic Analysis of Solid Drugs, and Forensic Principles of DUID. I earned the Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation as recognized by the American Chemical Society, which is the highest form of scientific recognition available for lawyers. I completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)/International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program, just like the police officers that administer the roadside tests in DWI cases. Additionally, I have completed a comprehensive course on Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), as well as the Drug Evaluation and Classification Program (DECP/DRE). I am an active member of National College for DUI Defense, DUI Defense Lawyer’s Association, and multiple defense lawyer associations around the Houston area, including the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association. I have been recognized as a Super Lawyer and Texas Lawyer Rising Star for eight years in a row. I have also received the Avvo Client’s Choice Award every year since starting my own firm in 2012. I represent clients in Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, Montgomery, Waller, Brazoria, and Chambers counties. I am married with two daughters. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, coaching my girls’ softball teams, and playing guitar, bass and piano. Provide some details about your situation, but remember not to include sensitive information. An attorney-client relationship is only formed once an attorney formally agrees to represent you. Enter your city, state, or Zip code below to locate a qualified attorney who has demonstrated a commitment to defend those accused of DUI and related crimes. Priscilla Frisby: The NCDD Member in the Spotlight is Priscilla Frisby of Tucson, Arizona. Priscilla has practiced law for approximately 17 years. She speaks fluent Spanish. Priscilla was born in Douglas, Arizona and raised in neighboring Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico (across the border from Douglas, Arizona). At the age of 10, her parents bought a house on the United States side,... By Christine B. Vazquez FL State Delegate, NCDD Collateral Consequences Task Force Katz & Phillips, P.A., Orlando, FL As DUI defense attorneys, we often evaluate collateral consequences such as license suspensions, employment consequences, and immigration concerns....