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Houson is a criminal defense and personal injury lawyer in Broward County, Florida. He combines honesty, game planning and dedication to deliver excellent outcomes for his clients in Broward County.
A dynamic and persuasive trial lawyer, Houson captivates clients and jurors alike. After performing his closing argument, he has drawn praise from opponents, judges and jurors about his abilities. He represents people who are accused of violating the law and individuals injured by the negligence of others.
Houson graduated in 2014 with honors from St. Thomas University School of Law. While in law school he was a member of all three honors organizations: St. Thomas Law Review, St. Thomas University School of Law Moot Court and St. Thomas University School of Law Trial Team.
After graduation from law school and passing the bar in 2014, Houson began his career at the Broward Public Defender’s Office as an Assistant Public Defender. He handled 1000s of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors, DUI and Felonys. He had an impressive trial record and was able to garner numerous Not Guilty verdicts on impossible cases showing early his natural abilities as a trial lawyer.
In 2016, Houson was offered and accepted a position with Cox, Golodrino & Lafrance PA as a partner. As a partner at CGL, Houson handles all criminal and litigation matters within the firm and provides strategic planning for all litigation cases. In 2019, Houson decided to open his own law firm, Houson R. Lafrance PA, that focused soley on criminal defense and personal injury.
Houson’s hobbies include reading, college football and writing books. His favorite quote is “Excellence Demands Consistency.”
| Houson R. Lafrance: | Member at The Houson R. Lafrance, P.A. |
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300 S Pine Island Rd Ste 201 Plantation, FL 33324-2621 |
| Website: | www.housonlafrance.com |
| Phone: | (954) 998-4567 |
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Houson R. Lafrance, P.A.
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I represent clients in all types of criminal offenses from misdemeanor to 1st degree felonies and everything in between. In addition, I am a trial lawyer which means if we need to pick a jury to get justice - I am ready to do it.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - 1900 |
| Broward County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Seminole Tribal Court | Member | N/A |
| Seminole Tribal Court | Member | 2017 - 1900 |
| Seminole Tribal Court | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
| Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2018 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Black Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2017 |
| Best Advocate | St. Thomas University School of Law Trial Team | 2014 |
| Best Brief | Earle Zehmer Moot Court Competition | 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas University School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2014 |
| St. Thomas University School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2014 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Client injured as a result of another's negligence | Settlement for over 50k |
| DUI - Not Guilty | Not Guilty |
| DUI in St. Lucie County | Not Guilty |
| Multiple Counts of Battery Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon | Not Guilty |
| Punishable by Life Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor | Reduction of charges |
| Successfully Defended a Man in a Small Town Media Case | Not Guilty |
| Uber Accident | Settlement for full policy |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 112583 | Member in Good Standing | 2014 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| South Forida's Lawyer | South Forida's Lawyer Blog | 2017 |
| The Thurgood Marshall School of Law Gender, Race and Justice Law Journal | No Good Deed Goes Unpunished | 2014 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Practicing Pride, Tolerance and Acceptance | Criminal Defense Lecture | 2018 |
| Why Litigation | Litigation | 2017 |
| Youth Symposium | Understanding Your Rights | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Public Defender | Broward County Public Defender's Office | 2014 - 2016 |
| Assistant Public Defender | Broward County Public Defender's Office | 2014 - 2016 |
| Trial Team Coach | St. Thomas University School Of Law | N/A |
| Trial Lawyer | Cox, Golondrino & Lafrance | N/A |
| Trial Team Coach | St. Thomas University School Of Law | N/A |
| Trial Team Coach | St. Thomas University School Of Law | 2016 - 1900 |
| Trial Lawyer | Cox, Golondrino & Lafrance PA | 2016 - 2019 |
| Professor of Trial Advocacy Practice | St. Thomas University School Of Law | N/A |
| Professor of Trial Advocacy Practice | St. Thomas University School Of Law | 2018 - 1900 |
| Professor of Trial Advocacy Practice | St. Thomas University School Of Law | N/A |
| Owner | Houson R. Lafrance PA | N/A |
| Owner | Houson R. Lafrance PA | 2019 - 1900 |
