Case Results: Your Houston Criminal Lawyers led by Sam R. Cammack III
The record, on the docket.
Twenty years of Texas courtrooms, measured the only way that matters: what happened to the people who walked in facing charges. Below is a sample of outcomes from Sam Cammack III's practice — including the murder acquittal that drew national coverage.
Exhibit A — Signature Verdict
State of Texas v. David Barajas
Not Guilty — All ChargesIn December 2012, David Barajas and his two sons were pushing their stalled truck the last few yards toward their home when a drunk driver plowed into them, killing 12-year-old David Jr. and 11-year-old Caleb. The driver was later found dead of a gunshot wound. Prosecutors charged the grieving father with murder.
Sam Cammack III served as lead defense counsel. The defense established that no murder weapon was ever recovered, that Barajas had never owned a firearm, and that a forensic gunshot-residue analysis came back negative. Prosecution witnesses themselves gave testimony that undercut the State's timeline. The jury acquitted Barajas of all charges.
There are no winners here, but the jury verdict is a sign of momentary vindication for Mr. Barajas and his family after their tragic loss. — Sam Cammack III, following the verdict
Exhibit B — Representative Outcomes
Charges dropped. Cases dismissed.
Most cases never reach a verdict — they end when the charge is dismissed, no-billed by a grand jury, or dismantled before trial. The outcomes below are drawn from documented, publicly posted client accounts of Sam's representation.
Docket No. 01
First-Degree Aggravated Felony
No BillClient charged with a first-degree aggravated felony following what he described as a flawed investigation. The grand jury returned a no bill — the case ended without indictment.
Client-reported outcome · Avvo, April 2019
Docket No. 02
Third-Degree Felony — Possession
DismissedSecond matter for the same client, involving property that was not his. Resolved at the first hearing.
Client-reported outcome · Avvo, April 2019
Docket No. 03
Two Related Felony Counts
Both DismissedClient faced two connected felony charges. Both were dismissed. "The best choice we ever did — he had got both cases dismissed, just like he told us."
Client-reported outcome · Avvo, September 2019
Docket No. 04
Three Pending Criminal Charges
All DismissedClient's family had previously retained counsel who failed to mount a defense. After Sam took over, all three charges were dismissed.
Client-reported outcome · Avvo, August 2018
Docket No. 05
Felony Charge
DismissedCase resolved quickly rather than dragged out. "He didn't prolong it like most lawyers do. He got my felony case dismissed."
Client-reported outcome · Avvo, September 2018
Docket No. 06
Professional License at Risk
Resolved — License PreservedA healthcare professional faced charges that threatened their license and career. The matter was resolved and the professional license was preserved.
Client-reported outcome · Avvo, January 2026
Docket No. 07
Criminal Charge — Contested Facts
Charges DefeatedDefense team assembled a grand jury packet the client's family credited with dismantling charges they described as unsupported by the facts.
Client-reported outcome · Avvo, August 2021
Docket No. 08
Multiple Matters — Same Client
DismissedClient retained Sam across two separate periods; the desired outcome was obtained without a jury trial, and a later case was dismissed outright.
Client-reported outcome · Avvo, January 2020
Docket No. 09
Two Cases — Single Incident
Both DismissedClient and family were guided through the full process from bond to resolution. Both cases arising from the incident were dismissed.
Client-reported outcome · Avvo, March 2019
Exhibit C — In Their Words
What clients said afterward.
"Sam R. Cammack III is hands down the best attorney in the city. He has a killer instinct and grit about him that you won't find in other lawyers. This law firm has given me my life back."
M.S.B. · Verified client review, Avvo
"As a healthcare professional, I was facing a legal situation that put my professional license — and my entire career — at serious risk. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, my legal issues were resolved successfully, and my license was preserved."
Anonymous client · Verified client review, Avvo
"Professional, honest and delivered the result he said he would. Confident. No nonsense. He and Holly prepared a great jury packet that totally destroyed the charges."
Anonymous client · Verified client review, Avvo
"If you want someone to truly fight for your rights and defend you in the most professional way, you can't go wrong with them. My family is forever thankful."
Cesar · Verified client review, Avvo
About These Results
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict a similar outcome in any future matter. The outcome of any case depends on the specific facts, the evidence, the charge, the jurisdiction, and factors outside any attorney's control. Nothing on this page should be read as a promise or prediction about your case.
Sam R. Cammack III served as lead or primary defense counsel in the matters described above. Client names and identifying details have been omitted to protect client confidentiality, except where the matter was a public trial reported by news media and the client consented to public discussion. Outcomes labeled "client-reported" are drawn from reviews published publicly by former clients.
This page is attorney advertising and is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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