Mike Hanson

Mike Hanson is a highly accomplished trial attorney at Varghese Summersett, where he oversees the firm’s Houston office. He has been practicing law for over a decade—as a prosecutor, military lawyer, and now a sought-after criminal defense attorney. He is also Board Certified in Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Certification, a distinction held by only a small number of attorneys statewide. Mike has extensive experience handling a wide range of adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felonies, having tried more than 60 cases before a jury. He is especially passionate about cases involving veterans and other at-risk populations that often deserve treatment and rehabilitation over harsh punishment. In fact, he is one of only 70 attorneys in Texas who are Board Certified in Juvenile Law, and one of just two who actively practice in Fort Bend County, giving families access to rare, specialized experience when a child’s future is at stake. As a Judge Advocate (JAG lawyer) with the U.S. Army Reserves and a former D1 football player, Mike is not afraid to go into battle — whether it’s defending his clients in court or advocating for justice outside of it. Mike’s drive and resilience were shaped by his modest upbringing in Del Rio, Texas, where his father worked as a Border Patrol Agent and his mom as a social worker. Mike went on to graduate from Texas Tech University, playing linebacker under the late legendary Coach Mike Leach, before earning his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law. Mike credits part of his interest in pursuing law to Coach Leach, who encouraged him to “Swing Your Sword” – a motivational phrase he often used to inspire players to give their best effort and fully commit to their goals, both in football and in life.