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Samuel Bassett
Minton, Burton, Bassett and Collins
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Biography
Sam has extensive trial experience in criminal and family law courts throughout Texas.
Sam is licensed in State and Federal court. Sam was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Forensic Science Commission in 2005, where he served as its Presiding Officer until September, 2009. Sam frequently teaches trial advocacy at continuing education events for attorneys. He also served on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Panel for District 9 from 2004 until 2010, when his term expired as Chair of the Panel. Sam presently serves as Vice President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Minton, Burton, Bassett and Collins
- Current
- Partner
- Allison & Bassett, L.L.P.
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- Partner
- Allison, Yeager & Bassett, L.L.P.
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- Associate
- White & Allison, P.C.
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Education
- The University of Texas School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: - Achievement Award, Highest Course Grade: Federal Criminal Procedure I - Achievement Award, Highest Course Grade: Texas Criminal Procedure II
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- The University of Texas School of Law
- B.A.
- Honors: - With High Honors - Business Honors Program
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- University Of Texas
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Awards
- Presidential Award
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Ambassador Award
- Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Super Lawyer
- Texas Monthly Magazine
Professional Associations
- Austin Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Travis County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
- Current
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- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- Current
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- Williamson County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Travis County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
- Member
- Current
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- Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
- Charter Member
- Current
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- National College of DUI Lawyers
- Member
- - Current
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- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association
- Board of Directors
- - Current
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- Texas State Bar # 01894100
- Member
- - Current
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- State Bar of Texas Foundation
- Fellow
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- State Bar of Texas District 9A Grievance Panel
- Panel Chair
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- Texas Forensic Science Commission
- Chairman
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- Texas Forensic Science Commission
- Member
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- Austin Bar Association
- Board of Directors
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- Travis County Bar Association, Criminal Law and Procedure Section
- President
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- Robert W. Calvert Chapter - American Inns of Court
- Member
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- Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Austin
- Big Brother
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- ig Brothers/Big Sisters of Austin
- Board of Directors
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- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Legislative Committee
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Certifications
- Criminal Law
- Texas State Bar
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
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