Ed Chernoff is the founding criminal defense attorney at Chernoff Law, a criminal law firm in Houston, Texas. Chernoff became a household name when he defended Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's doctor who was charged with causing his death, in 2009. He continues to defend people in the Houston area and across the country that have been wrongfully charged with federal criminal charges, white collar crimes, felony, and misdemeanor crimes.

Areas of Practice

• Felony Charges
• Drug Possession
• DWI and DUI Drugs
• Sexual Assault
• Federal Criminal Defense
• Wire Fraud
• Bank Fraud
• Drug Trafficking
• Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance
• Domestic Violence
• Computer Crimes: Hacking, Internet Fraud
• Family Violence 
• Domestic Assault & Battery
• Evading Arrest
• Manslaughter
• Solicitation of a Minor
• Theft

You Deserve the Best Defense Attorney

The passion Chernoff brings to his criminal law practice is evident in the strong relationships he builds with his clients, and the results he gets in court. Innocent people do not belong behind bars, and Chernoff never stops fighting to protect cleints' freedom. He believes this is the cornerstone of his profession, and many former clients consider Mr. Chernoff to be a savior and friend. 

For years, Mr. Chernoff represented clients charged with criminal offenses. He handled many high profile cases, including cases in other states. He became Board Certified in 2005, and licensed to practice law in California and Texas. He was elected as a Super Lawyer in 2012 and was named a go-to attorney by H Texas.

Frequently he was asked to help in Family Law matters because of his litigation expertise. A few years ago Mr. Chernoff began handling Family Law cases. His referrals came in a flood until half of his practice became devoted to these types of cases. 

He is recognized among the best criminal defense attorneys in the country, and his peers regard him as a tenacious and persistent foe. He consistently and aggressively defends clients in charged with federal crimes, felonies, and misdemeanors.