R. Todd Bennett

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 2026Texas 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

• Attorney

• 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

• 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

• 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