Houston Criminal & Sex Crimes Defense
Protection from a Former Prosecutor
What We Do
A Criminal Defense Lawyer Who Fights for You
When you’re facing a felony or any other serious criminal charge, you need a top-notch, talented criminal attorney to tackle your case and protect your future.
Ned Barnett is that attorney. He brings a unique blend of experience that includes not only more than 20 years of criminal defense work, but also several years as both a state and federal prosecutor.
About
Ned Barnett: Born in Houston. Raised with the Law.
Ned Barnett is a Houston native who followed his father, grandfathers, and great-grandfather into legal practice. Like them, Ned is dedicated to challenging the government’s power and protecting individual rights. He believes your rights are worth defending — especially your right to have an attorney, a fair trial, and to be free from unreasonable searches. He also thinks you are entitled to honest legal advice, clear guidance, and personal attention.
As an assistant district attorney in Galveston, Ned prosecuted severe felonies, including rape, robbery, and murder. During his time as a federal prosecutor, he focused on large-scale drug prosecutions and gained a valuable perspective on how the government operates. Since opening his practice in 1994, he has helped countless people in Houston and across Texas confront criminal charges and move past them.
Houston Sex Crimes: Defend Yourself. Attack the Charges.
Ned Barnett gets results by blending compassion, discretion, and decades of courtroom skill.
There are few crimes more emotionally complicated than sex crimes, particularly when the alleged victim is a minor. Sexual assault and most other sexual accusations often rely on testimony and evidence that is subject to widely different interpretations. As the person accused of a sex crime, you may feel like everyone already believes you’re guilty before you ever step foot in a courtroom. If you’ve been arrested — or are under investigation — for any type of sex offense you need an experienced attorney who believes in your innocence and will fight to make sure your side of the story is heard. Ned Barnett is a seasoned sexual assault attorney with long-term experience in sex crime defense.
Ned Barnett became a criminal defense attorney in Houston because he believes that every person is innocent until proven guilty. With this ideal in mind, he has considerable experience defending against sexual offense allegations, and aims to provide each client with the fairness they deserve. As an experienced criminal lawyer, Barnett will use the skill and experience he gained as a prosecutor to scrutinize every piece of evidence against you, challenge the interpretations by police, CPS Investigators, and prosecutors, and build a strong case in your defense. Barnett understands how devastating an accusation can be.
Call us now speak to a Houston sexual assault lawyer (713) 222-6767.
Case Results
Indecent Exposure Charge Dismissed and Expunged for Harris County Individual
See All Case ResultsThe Law Offices of Ned Barnett recently helped an individual in Harris County who was facing a charge of indecent exposure – a misdemeanor. Wanting to avoid the statutory and collateral consequences of a conviction, they turned to attorney Ned Barnett. Attorney Barnett entered into negotiations on his client’s behalf, and as such, was able to get the individual’s charge dismissed. Eventually, the case was expunged, as well.
*The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
What We Do
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney – Ready to Fight & Here to Win.
Ned Barnett has been board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1994 — a distinction earned by only a fraction of defense lawyers in the state. Before that, he tried cases as a state and federal prosecutor, so he knows firsthand how the government builds a case against you.
No matter the charge or the odds, Ned takes the tough cases across Houston, Harris County, and Texas. He draws on an extensive record in and out of court to pursue the best possible result through sharp strategy, aggressive advocacy, and compassionate representation.
You work directly with Ned — not a paralegal — at every stage. With nearly 30 years of dismissals, acquittals, and reduced charges behind him, what matters most is securing the best outcome and protecting your future.
“I can recommend the Law Offices of Ned Barnett without reserve.”
“I never thought I would need a criminal justice attorney, but I did. If you find yourself needing legal counsel for criminal defense, I can recommend the Law Offices of Ned Barnett without reserve.”
— R.T.
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Areas Served
Defending Houstonians & Texans When it Counts
When you’re facing serious charges, you want an attorney who knows the local courts. A Texas lawyer since 1991 — first as a prosecutor, now in defense — Ned Barnett has spent three decades fighting for people across Houston, Harris County, and the great state of Texas.
- Brazoria County
- Chambers County
- Fort Bend County
- Galveston County
- Harris County
- Jefferson County
- Montgomery County
- Walker County
- Waller County
- Sugar Land, TX
- Bay Town, TX
- Missouri City, TX
- Pearland, TX
- Pasadena, TX
A Defense Where You Take a Stand
Learn how attorney Barnett protects your record, reputation & future. Contact Ned for a FREE and confidential consultation.
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