Reviews

Excellent Attorney
Nicole DeBorde is an excellent attorney. Throughout the proceedings It was obvious that she is well respected in the court room. It is clear to me that had I used any other attorney the results would have been very different. The attorney you choose makes a significant difference in the outcome, and I highly recommend Nicole Deborde.

Nicole has no equal
Nicole goes above and beyond the “call of duty” both in and out of the court room. Her statement to us when my husband and I hired her was that she would treat us like her family. She most certainly has done that. It has been almost 5 years since adjudication and she has continued to help us with any need that may arise. In this world of uncertainty, there is no one else I would rather have as our counsel than Nicole DeBorde. She truly is an anomaly and has no equal.

A bright light in the darkness of the criminal justice system
Nicole got my federal case assigned to her and from the very first day in bond hearing she ripped the prosecutiona and agents to pieces – not with just being aggressive bu by being logical , quick and very cutting. i was denied bond at first do to my own actions but 87 days in federal custody she got me out. She got one of my counts waived and i did the leg monitor for 8 months awaiting sentencing in which she guided me through with everything I needed to get a lighter sentence. In the court before the judge she spoke more eloquently than anyone in the room and it was her efforts and passion that got me probation – i owe her my new life.

What a Find. An attorney that is honest and does what she says. Strait Forward
I was on probation and got arrested out of town. I had an attorney at the time’ who told me I would go to prison for 2 to 4 years for Revoke of Probation. I found Ms DeBorde who told me that she would fight all the way to make sure this didn’t happen. I hired her and in the end she did just what she said. I’m very greatful that we have people on this earth that care about others the way Ms DeBorde does. She is an honest straight forward super Attorney . Thank You Ms DeBorde.

Extremely satisfied.
I have a great deal of appreciation for not only the knowledge and experience Ms. DeBorde brings to the table, but for her honesty, poise, understanding, and commitment as well. Within the first few minutes of our initial consultation, it was obvious that she is extraordinarily competent, well-spoken, and passionate about what she does. I really can’t think of anyone I’d rather have had on my side. Moreover, I think for the amount of time and level of involvement this particular issue required, her services were a great value. Know that your money and your trust are well-placed here.

Highly Recommended!

Excellent!
Recently I needed to hire an attorney to represent a family member for probation violation. My family member was out on bail and needed representation for her upcoming hearing a couple of days away. Not being familiar with attorneys in Houston, we turned to the reviews. After reading through these reviews and noting Ms. DeBorde’s background as a DA, I knew we were on the right track for finding the correct person. She must know the ropes. Through further review of her background, we found she is distinguished by many organizations including being listed as a Texas Super Lawyer in Texas Monthly Magazine for several consecutive years. When hiring an attorney it is important to find one that is respected within the Harris County legal arena. After speaking with Ms. DeBorde, we hired her. At the hearing she was able to have the probation reinstated!
I strongly recommend Ms. DeBorde!

My family hired Nicole about 2 yrs ago. Althought the outcome was not what we wanted, my brother ended up going to jail; .I do want to say she is an awesome lawyer. Very attentive. Good listener. She did her best and for that i definately refer her to anyone. Thank you for working with my family.. putting up with my brothers attitude..and for all you did. Your a great person and may God bless you always..

Amazing lawyer
Amazing! I recently hired Ms. DeBorde to represent me for an old misdemeanor case that turned into a warrant. This warrant had been on my record for 7 yrs. I had moved out of state and needed this to be taken care of right without me going to jail. I called Nicole and she handled everything right away with a breeze. She told me she will try to get this taken care of without me stepping foot in Texas. Within just a few weeks she got my case dismissed! Even without me having to come into town! She is an absolutely amazing attorney. Very quick, very responsive, she really understood my case and handled it perfectly. I would pay her double for the work that she did if I had to. She is worth every penny.

DWI case dismissed!
Caught a DWI case back in August of 2013, the event was pretty bad, but Nicole kept me in a positive mind frame throughout. We went through many resets (waiting on the court) but I stayed patient and just let Nicole work her magic…Nicole won the ALR hearing, and got my DWI case dismissed! Now I can go back to living a normal life without having to report to anyone, and NO MORE breath tests or threats of going to jail from bond officers for missed tests due to my job.

Very tenacious defense lawyer
I found myself in the unfortunate position of being arrested and accused of DWI in 2013. Following my first meeting with Ms Deborde, I was left with no doubt regarding both her subject matter expertise and drive to best represent the client. Although the court system ran at a snails pace, the support, guidance and time afforded to me by Ms Deborde throughout the process certainly helped lessen the anxiety and impact on my life. When my case finaly came to trial, I was amazed as to how much respect one person can command in the court room and how her eloquent approach and challenge to the prosecution quickly drove a very favorable outcome resulting in dismissal. Although I would never want to subject to a similar set of circumstances, if I was, I would have no hesitation in contacting Ms Deborde again.

Experienced lawyer delivers another DISMISSAL!
I hired Nicole for my criminal defense case. The case could have potentially gone in an unfavorable direction. Nicole got the ball rolling, avoided indictment, held my case for the Grand Jury, was able to talk with the prosecution to explain my situation, and closed the case with a dismissal! I believe I paid a fair price for the amount of time & involvement with my case. It is very obvious to me, Nicole is a highly respected lawyer in the Harris County Criminal Court system. I highly recommend hiring Nicole.

Top Notch Attorney
Nicole’s level of professionalism and true passion for helping her clients is unsurpassed. After being given the news that our case was going to be very hard to get re-opened and dismissed, Nicole was able to get it done in a matter of a few weeks. I would not use anyone else in the city!

Great Defender
Nicole patiently heard my case, and evaluated my case perfectly. She organized and presented my case in great detail. I am forever in her gratitude.

Diligence pays off
Nicole was hired for writ case, she is evidence that diligence pays off. She is very persistence but careful. Her office staff is professional and thorough. My calls were returned in a timely manner and none of my questions went unanswered. Hopefully, I will not have to use her again. But, I would most definitely recommend her to my friends and family.

Prompt & Professional
She was extremely quick with her answer and although she couldn’t personally help with my situation she was helpful and resourceful.

NICOLE IS A GUARDIAN!

Nicole is committed in providing the highest quality of legal representation I have ever seen , she is what you call a Guardian. I had my back against the wall, going against all the odds, before I came across Nicole I was with a previous lawyer who did not do nothing and took all my money I got railroaded twice by the judge because my ex would call the DA and make false allegations. The lousy lawyer that I had did not protect me. So we decided to part ways and I found Nicole, the first time the she walk into the courtroom I sat back and analyzed how she interacted with the prosecutor’s and I was intrigued on how she carries herself with such respect and enthusiasm , she is well well respected I was so excited she actually sat down with the prosecutor and broke everything down! In my mind I was like this attorney really cares! I was amazed she fought tooth and nail finally got my case dismissed! I will refer her to everybody, and anybody who is in need of a good lawyer. Nicole is highly respected and she is the one that you need on your corner to fight for you! trust me I am living proof!

Excellent attorney
Nicole was able to avoid my going to trial. However, even if I had to go, I had confidence in her ability to get a favorable verdict. She was prompt in returning phone calls and emails. I am highly satisfied in her quality of work.

A great advocate to have on your side

Nicole was my defense attorney in a very public criminal case, and was a source of calm compassion throughout a very stressful process. She was the voice of reason and my family and I always knew that she had our best interests at heart. Through no fault of her own I went to prison, and she continued to offer counsel to me and my family and to work on my behalf, resulting in my being freed on probation after six months. It would have been easy for her to have considered the case closed, and my family had at one point decided to not pursue a probation filing, but Nicole continued to work for me and I am out today because of her efforts. In short, she is a great ally to have in your corner and will work very hard to achieve the best outcome no matter the situation. I hope to never have need for her services again, but if I do she’ll be the first person I call.

Earned my trust
So unfortunately I didn’t call her first. After paying a less than competent lawyer almost the same for making my situation worse and then the same lawyer referred me to another “criminal lawyer” who had a misconduct judgement against him. Needless to say my first lawyer posed and presented herself as a criminal lawyer- she was not and I am sure she realized it because brought in the other worse lawyer. So after firing them both, my trust was very shaken. I choose Nicole for her experience with the DA and in that specialty of criminal case. She and her team did not disappoint! They meet with me and my family and gave us hope back. What should have been dismissed from the beginning had me ended up charged. Nicole got charges reduced from felony to misdemeanor. That alone was worth it. Her fee was very reasonable for all her work. Considering what I got from first atty, Nicole gave so much more in her service. So she earned my trust, showed myself and family compassion, and continued to help me after sentencing. Thank you Nicole and team, you all have restored my faith that lawyers can care, be knowledgeable, and fight for their clients.

The BEST!!!!!
Wow!!! Nicole is just the Best Attorney you could have by your side. We hired her on a Federal case for my husband and she bailed him out on his first Bond hearing. Nicole and her staff are VERY Profesional and kept us up to date on everything that was going on with the case, then being on Bond for almost 3 years she dismissed 3 counts and got him a Probation!!! What a Blessing!!! … This Awesome Lady will fight and defend you in court and will do anything to keep you out of prison. Nicole is very Honest she will tell you what she can do for you since the beginning. She is always there when you need her an extremely reliable person. Regardless of the case she makes you feel as if you are part of her family, which is a HUGE support when your going through hard times!! Thank the Lord for People like Nicole De Borde!!! I would absolutely recommend Nicole DeBorde to any one!!!

Outstanding, Life-saving Attorney
I was charged with an extremely serious crime (2nd degree felony) of which my memory of committing was extremely hazy, but seemed to be extremely out-of-character to myself and everyone who knew me. When I put the pieces together of what I had been charged with, the severity and duration of the punishment if convicted, and the amount of time it would take to work through the judicial system, I felt that the quality of life that I had previously enjoyed would be totally crushed.
I began to speak to a large number of attorneys around Houston and ultimately felt most comfortable trusting Nicole. Nicole had a rare combination of empathy and professionalism that helped moderate the stress and keep me from indulging the “worst-case” scenarios that kept playing in my head. Although very clear that the charges were serious and finding any sort of resolution would be a tall order, I began to work with Nicole’s office to assemble a grand jury package for a possible “no-bill”. Nicole also discussed the other possible outcomes and strategies in my case (pre-trial diversion, deferred adjudication, probation, etc.) and was extremely accessible any time I had questions and concerns. She was proactive in instructing me as to what materials would be best for my grand-jury packet while also stressing that the “no-bill” was only a possibility.
We went through several months of court appearances – all the while, I am walking on eggshells due to being out on bond. Several months after my arrest, I had a court date and left Houston that evening for business travel. Nicole advised that I would likely have my case brought before the grand jury within the upcoming weeks. When I returned about two weeks later, I expected to be informed that I had been indicted and that we would begin discussing plea bargains and probation terms. To my amazement, I discovered that the grand jury had returned a “no-bill” and that the case against me would be dismissed! Further, my arrest and all records related to the charges would be eligible for expungement.
I cannot begin to express the gratitude that I feel towards Nicole. It was through her skill and effort that we were able to achieve the best possible scenario in my case and I am not sure that any other attorney in Houston would have been able to achieve the same result. Nicole has truly saved my life, and I could not imagine a more professional or effective attorney.

Saved my sons future
Nicole and Gary saved my sons future. They are extremely knowledgeable and went the extra mile for us, achieving a full dismissal of the charges. Thry are very professional, communicate clearly and concisely and demonstrate a high level of skill and confidence that puts you at ease when your world feels upside down. Excellent lawyers!!

The best around! She’s a beauty but a beast in law!
Hands down…the most fierce knowledgeable woman I have ever came across. She gets her work done, and hits the floor running. I would highly recommend her to anyone in a heart beat. Her communication is on point and never leaves a email or call unanswered. I just want to add… she never makes a promise that she won’t keep. This attorney will go in FIGHTING and refuse to back down! I was turned away by so many Houston parole attorneys saying I should keep my money because my husband would be sent back to prison… well I fell into the hands of this amazing woman! She fought! And my husband was NOT sent back to prison. He was discharged! She’s worth every single penny and then some! Thank you Nicole and your team for your hard work and dedication!

Great soul and God’s angel
She is the best person and lawyer to have on your side. She is intelligent and fierce. She doesn’t back down from a fight. After having 2 incompetent lawyers previously, I need someone who is. Mrs. Deborde is a protector/ guardian who really cares for people which is rare. Pray, trust God, and trust her and her team! Thank you!

Experienced, Passionate, and Highly Skilled Defense Attorney

Nicole is extraordinarily passionate about helping individuals through the most difficult times in their lives. In a situation that was less than ideal, it gave me comfort knowing that I had Nicole on my side. Her expertise is unrivaled, her dedication is unparalleled, and her skills are unmatched.
In a very complex and intricate case, Nicole found any possible avenue to fight for me. She used her years of experience to present cogent and convincing arguments at every opportunity. If you want the best representation possible, give Nicole a call; she is caring, compassionate, and understanding. You can rest assured that she will give you the best chance at a favorable outcome.

When you need a foxhole buddy, Nicole was there!
Nicole and her team where great from the time charges where filed till the prosecutor dismissed the cases. Communication was always amazing I never felt I was in the dark about anything which was comforting in my case. 100% would recommend Nicole for anyone in need of a criminal attorney.

Cannot recommend more. A++++
Nicole and staff were some of the most professional attorney’s I’ve ever dealt with (and I work within legal circles). Quick and easy communication. Updates at every turn. Also one of the pluses is the flat rate despite amount of work so there are no surprises. She appears to know the local courts/ attorneys so is well suited to represent you personally and is trusted. I hope to never need her services again but would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone else in a bind.

Meticulously skillful, tenacious Legal Warrior!!!

My case had previously been dismissed and was re-filed by the DA after I sought an expungement of my record. I was referred to Nicole by the attorney handling my motion to expunge. I truly believe the Good Lord answered my prayers the moment he led me to Hochglaube & DeBorde, P.C.
Over the last 3.5 years, Nicole has diligently fought on my behalf and successfully got my case dismissed. She and her team of legal professionals not only supported me in my legal battle but also throughout the personal ordeal of caring for my wife as she battled cancer. I am truly overjoyed that my case was dismissed yet again and my family and I can move forward with our lives.
Nicole and her team truly set the standards all legal professionals ought to emulate. She is a consummate professional and a FIERCE Legal Warrior. I wholeheartedly recommend Nicole to anyone in need of OUTSTANDING legal representation.

Client
Nicole and associates couldn’t have been a better answer to a prayer. They helped get an unknown case from 9 years ago that had been completely unaware of rightly dismissed. She did it calmly, respectfully a honestly, and with great support for myself. If ever I need or know someone who needs someone in their corner, this firm will be my go to answer. Thanks again!

Amazing! I recently hired Ms. DeBorde to represent me for an old misdemeanor case that turned into a warrant. This warrant had been on my record for 7 yrs. I had moved out of state and needed this to be taken care of right without me going to jail. I called Nicole and she handled everything right away with a breeze. She told me she will try to get this taken care of without me stepping foot in Texas. Within just a few weeks she got my case dismissed! Even without me having to come into town! She is an absolutely amazing attorney. Very quick, very responsive, she really understood my case and handled it perfectly. I would pay her double for the work that she did if I had to. She is worth every penny.

Molly is simply outstanding. I feel privileged to have an attorney with her outstanding background, intelligence and work ethic. The first attribute you will notice and love is Her correspondence. She is always accessible. Normally attorneys don’t get right back with you. That is not the case with Molly she calls you back immediately and stays on top of your case from start to finish. The entire process went exactly as she told me it would in our first consultation. I cannot even begin to tell you what a relief it was to go through this process without any surprises. If you need representation get an attorney. If you need to win get Molly Bagshaw. My case took a little over a year and I think I went to court only two times she handled everything else. I’m not a paid spokesperson or a career criminal. Just someone who made a mistake and needed A lawyer That would care as much as I do about the outcome. Again folks Molly is that attorney. Please do yourself a favor and at least call her before you choose any other attorney to represent you!

I had to come and leave a review because these guys were some of the best lawyers I’ve ever had. I was fighting a pretty serious case and the lawyers I had before were absolutely terrible which prompted me to hire Nicole and her team. Immediately after hiring them they got me so much information pertaining to my case that my other lawyers had not even presented to me within the year and a half that they had worked on my case. I worked directly with Molly and she went over every detail

My case had previously been dismissed and was re-filed by the DA after I sought an expungement of my record. I was referred to Nicole by the attorney handling my motion to expunge. I truly believe the Good Lord answered my prayers the moment he led me to Hochglaube & DeBorde, P.C. Over the last 3.5 years, Nicole has diligently fought on my behalf and successfully got my case dismissed. She and her team of legal professionals not only supported me in my legal battle but also throughout…