Nicole DeBorde Hochglaube

Attorney Nicole DeBorde Hochglaube has focused her career on defending clients and on trial work throughout Texas and across the United States who face a wide range of charges from the most basic to the most complex. Her substantial trial experience is an asset to clients   She has handled all types of criminal and personal injury cases in state and federal court, including conspiracy, all types of white collar crime, fraud, Medicaid and healthcare fraud, wire fraud, mortgage fraud, tax fraud, insurance fraud, theft, securities violations, sexual assault, assault, sexual assault of a child, murder, driving while intoxicated violations, including intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault, cyber crimes like online solicitation and possession of pornography, possession and distribution of drugs and pharmaceuticals, possession and distribution of firearms, environmental crimes, cases involving serious injury or death and more.  Firms preparing for trial seek out Nicole's expertise with trial and jury selection, and she has successfully defended students accused under Title IX. She also handles expunctions, petitions for nondisclosure, post conviction matters including appeals and writs of habeas corpus in both state and federal court as well as parole.  She has argued cases in the Fifth Circuit and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Courts of Appeals.DeBorde Hochglaube began her legal career in 1993 after earning her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and her admission to the State Bar of Texas. She began her career doing plaintiff's work with a small firm, went on to prosecute cases, and has been in private practice since 2002.  She defends those accused in courts across Texas in state court as well in federal courts across the nation including the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas, United States District Court for the District of Columbia (Washington DC) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.Over the course of Nicole's long career, she has earned a reputation as a skilled and dedicated attorney as well as a fierce trial lawyer. She is sought out as legal counsel by colleagues, judges, individuals accused and those seeking a tenacious advocate after a tragedy. Her work has earned her a number of honors from the legal community. She has a "Superb" rating from AVVO which is the highest rating, and she has received an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell also the highest rating and has been selected for recognition in Best Lawyers in America. In addition, she has received the President's Award from the National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and H Texas Magazine has repeatedly included her on its list of the Top Lawyers for the People. In 2017, after several years inclusion on U.S. World and News Reports' Best Lawyers list, she was awarded Lawyer of the Year in Criminal Defense for the Houston Area and continues to be recognized as a tier one practitioner in with the highest recognition in criminal defense, white collar criminal defense and appellate work.Leadership and service has been an important part of Mrs. Hochglaube's career. She has served as a board member and leader for a number of organizations, including serving as the President Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association. In addition, she has served as chair of the Houston Bar Association's Criminal Law and Procedure Section. She is an officer in the Texas Criminal Lawyers Association where she also serves as Strike Force co-chair and Covid Task Force co-chair assisting lawyers across the state.  She is a board member of the Criminal Defense Lawyers Project and of the National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. She also serves NACDL as a committee member of the Women in Criminal Defense Committee, White Collar Committee, and Amicus Committee. She is also active in the Associate of Women Attorneys and Women in White Collar Criminal Defense.  She is a frequent lecturer in speaking engagements across the nation on topics related to criminal defense, trial advocacy and jury selection.DeBorde Hochglaube is a criminal defense and trial lawyer with the experience and reputation to solve the most difficult problems and bring justice in the most difficult situations. She has discreetly and successfully handled high profile clients and is frequently sought after for advice by judges, lawyers, members of law enforcement and public officials.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.