Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C.

Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. WE WIN TRIALS! www.lschlaw.com
Paul Looney has tried 60 criminal defense jury trials since 1995 with zero final convictions. Mr. Looney, Smith & Conrad, P.C.

We Have a History of Winning Criminal Jury Trials! We are different from other criminal defense firms because of the stellar record of success of Paul Looney, trial attorney. Looney has tried 60 criminal defense jury trials since 1995 with zero final convictions. Looney, Smith & Conrad, PC is there when you need us ... 24 hours a day - 7 days a week. We work in all 50 states and Federal courts. We

have a very high success rate when it comes to preventing criminal accusations from turning into formal charges as well as shutting down criminal investigations. We are able to do this because we move quickly, and never stop working. With us on your side, you are not alone. You have effective support throughout the entire process ahead, no matter what charges you are facing. You deserve the best defense by utilizing a strong offense. is a law firm with passionate and skillful criminal defense lawyers utilizing the most powerful resources available. We are dedicated to defending the rights of the accused and take pride in fighting for justice. Our skillful criminal attorneys have over 40 years of combined trial knowledge and experience to provide you with the best criminal defense. Anyone who has been through the justice system, whether for a federal felony or a county misdemeanor, will tell you there is nothing more important than having an experienced attorney by your side. Our top priority is being there for you when you need us. We are ready to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or a loved one are accused of a crime and the police are investigating, time is of the essence. Every moment counts. Our criminal attorneys know the law that surrounds all misdemeanors and felonies, and we handle all types of criminal cases. The attorneys at Looney, Smith & Conrad, P.C. also have extensive experience helping kids because we believe juvenile offenders should have a second chance. If your child has been accused of a juvenile crime, we will do everything possible to get his or her life back to normal (as well as yours). Having a great criminal defense attorney representing your family makes all the difference in the world. Talk to us before talking to law enforcement no matter what your child has been accused of. We'll get you started with a free consultation. Don't Delay - Call Today!

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08/14/2026

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Our founding fathers viewed jury trials as essential by publicly airing and testing the evidence of the crimes. Jury tr...
07/28/2026

Our founding fathers viewed jury trials as essential by publicly airing and testing the evidence of the crimes. Jury trials serve the dual functions of both protecting the accused from false accusations and coercion to wrongly admit guilty and protecting the community from lenient sentencing of dangerous offenders.

Modern American-style plea bargains wreak havoc on both those vital interests. Several Supreme Court justices have begun to question the modern plea-bargaining system itself stating that the jury trial has largely given way to “a conveyor belt of plea bargains.”

They acknowledged that “at least some responsibility for that development lies with this court” which has looked the other way, and even condoned, “coercive prosecutorial tactics designed to induce defendants to take plea deals.”

Today, approximately 95 percent of criminal cases in the United States are resolved through guilty pleas rather than trials. In so-called plea bargaining, prosecutors threaten unduly severe sentences for those defendants who dare go to trial or offer unduly lenient sentences for dangerous offenders looking to avoid responsibility. The result is the virtual elimination of criminal trials of any sort, jury or judge.

Read more here: https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/5986854-jury-trials-plea-bargaining-crisis/

Earlier this week one of our lawyers, Wade B. Smith, was invited to be on the criminal law panel discussion at the Harr...
07/23/2026

Earlier this week one of our lawyers, Wade B. Smith, was invited to be on the criminal law panel discussion at the Harris County Attorney’s Office Summer Legal Academy. Here’s a link to information on the program: https://cao.harriscountytx.gov/Summer-Legal-Academy

Wade said, "This was a really awesome and interesting program. Part of the intent is to expose high school students to real lawyers who may not otherwise have ever met or known a lawyer. After agreeing to be part of this panel discussion, I reflected and realized that even I had never known or met any lawyers until I got to law school! What a privilege it was to speak to these students and tell them about being a criminal defense lawyer! It was a fun and rewarding experience to encourage the next generation of potential lawyers."

Call today for a consultation: 979-826-8484
07/22/2026

Call today for a consultation: 979-826-8484

Today marks the fifth work anniversary of our attorney Jean P. Sumers with our law firm! Jean focuses primarily on civi...
07/07/2026

Today marks the fifth work anniversary of our attorney Jean P. Sumers with our law firm! Jean focuses primarily on civil law, family law, elder law, probate, and estate planning. She is a trained mediator and is also trained in collaborative law, allowing her to offer alternative dispute resolution options to our clients. CONGRATULATIONS JEAN!🎉

The law is constantly evolving, and the best criminal defense lawyers stay current on the law and use that law to their ...
07/03/2026

The law is constantly evolving, and the best criminal defense lawyers stay current on the law and use that law to their clients’ advantages at every opportunity. As this decision shows, the government reliably and consistently tries to erode our Constitutional rights, but it’s the criminal defense attorneys who are holding the line and defending the rights of everyone—guilty and innocent alike.”

What the landmark Supreme Court cellphone location ruling means for your daily digital privacy: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/jul/01/what-the-landmark-supreme-court-cellphone-location/

U.S. Supreme Court denies Texas death row inmate’s intellectual disability claimAttorneys and experts for both the state...
06/24/2026

U.S. Supreme Court denies Texas death row inmate’s intellectual disability claim

Attorneys and experts for both the state and for death row inmate Victor Saldaño agree that he should be allowed to present evidence of his disability to a state criminal appeals court.

Here, even when the prosecutors and defense attorneys agree that a man should have the opportunity to present evidence that he is ineligible for ex*****on after his trial attorneys failed to present it at his trial and sentencing hearing, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and Supreme Court of the United States refuse to allow him to present the evidence. This heartbreaking story demonstrates why it’s so important to have competent and effective legal counsel representing you at trial if you’re ever charged with a crime so that every potential defense is zealously argued in your favor.

Read the story here: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/22/texas-death-row-victor-saldano-appeal-scotus-intellectual-disability/

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