Newman & Chapell, PLLC

(713) 864-2080

Criminal Law

Only Criminal Law.

Criminal Defense Law For
Felonies And Misdemeanors

Criminal Defense

Investigations

Expunctions & Non-Disclosure

Victim Advocacy

Criminal Defense

Investigations

Expunctions & Non-Disclosure

Victim Advocacy

(713) 864-2080

Criminal Law.

Only Criminal Law.

Criminal Defense Law For
Felonies And Misdemeanors

Representing Clients across Texas with Offices in Harris and Brazos County.

Our Locations

Our Attorneys

Harris County

1005 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77008

(713) 864-2080

Brazos County

1300 E. 29th Street Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 871-3511

Murray Newman
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Murray Newman is a 1991 graduate of Bryan High School and a 1995 graduate of Texas A&M University. During his time at A&M, he worked as an academic intern for the Brazos County District Attorney’s Office. After graduating from A&M with a Bachelor of Arts in History, he enrolled in the University of Houston Law Center.

During law school, Murray clerked for the prestigious criminal defense firm of Hinton, Sussman, Bailey and Davidson.  Graduating from law school and passing the Texas Bar Exam in 1999, he was hired as an Assistant D.A. at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, under the leadership of legendary prosecutor, Johnny Holmes.

Cheryl Chapell
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Cheryl Williamson Chapell was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Cypress Falls High School and continued her education at The University of Texas at Austin. After graduating from UT, Cheryl moved to Fort Worth, Texas to pursue her law degree. Knowing her passion, Cheryl focused her studies and extracurricular activities on criminal law.

She worked for a criminal defense attorney performing legal research, managing the office, and evaluating cases. She interned in the felony division of the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office and with the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office. Despite those commitments, Cheryl graduated in only two-and-a-half years, near the top of her class.

Our Experience

Criminal Law

Attorneys Murray Newman and Cheryl Chapell have spent the entirety of their legal careers devoted to the practice of Criminal Law and only Criminal Law. They practice criminal defense law for felonies and misdemeanors in Houston and the surrounding areas.

Former Chief Prosecutors

From Driving While Intoxicated cases to Capital Murder, Murray Newman and Cheryl Chapell have handled some of the most serious cases under the Texas Penal Code. Both are former District Court Chiefs from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, handling hundreds of felonies and misdemeanors. Now practicing criminal defense law, they utilize that experience for their clients.

Trial Lawyers

Murray Newman and Cheryl Chapell are trial lawyers who guide their clients through the Criminal Justice System and fight for them at trial. For felonies or misdemeanors, they are an experienced criminal defense law firm.

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Criminal Defense
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense

Murray Newman and Cheryl Chapell are trial lawyers with experience handling and trying criminal cases to juries...

Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense

Murray Newman and Cheryl Chapell are trial lawyers with experience handling and trying criminal cases to juries...

Investigations
Practice Areas
Investigations
Investigations

Most citizens have no idea what Legal Rights they have when interacting with police investigations. In many instances, knowing those rights can be the deciding factor in determining whether or not the police file charges...

Practice Areas
Investigations
Investigations

Most citizens have no idea what Legal Rights they have when interacting with police investigations. In many instances, knowing those rights can be the deciding factor in determining whether or not the police file charges...

Expunctions & non-disclosure
Practice Areas
Expunctions
& non-disclosure
Expunctions
& non-disclosure

Depending on the outcome of the case, a client may be entitled to have all records of an arrest expunged from his record, or non-disclosed to public view...

Practice Areas
Expunctions
& non-disclosure
Expunctions
& non-disclosure

Depending on the outcome of the case, a client may be entitled to have all records of an arrest expunged from his record, or non-disclosed to public view...

Victim Advocacy
Practice Areas
Victim Advocacy
Victim Advocacy

Victims of crime often find themselves lost in the Criminal Justice world. As former prosecutors, Murray Newman and Cheryl Chapell know how to help victims...

Practice Areas
Victim Advocacy
Victim Advocacy

Victims of crime often find themselves lost in the Criminal Justice world. As former prosecutors, Murray Newman and Cheryl Chapell know how to help victims...

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Murray and Cheryl have been covered or given commentary on many issues in criminal law.

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Texas Criminal Defense Law for Felonies and Misdemeanors in Harris, Brazos and the Surrounding Counties