Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Houston, TX
Founded in Houston in 2004, Gilligan Law Firm has been delivering aggressive legal defense in civil and criminal cases across Houston and Harris County for over 17 years. Our team of experienced litigators has handled tens of thousands of cases, including trials in all levels of local courts. With a focus on client needs and deep knowledge of the justice system, we provide strategic representation in criminal defense, traffic tickets, DUI/DWI, family law, and personal injury.Our practice extends to neighboring areas like Katy, Baytown, and Sugar Land, ensuring accessible legal support. We prioritize immediate action in critical matters such as license suspension and offer post-case services like record expungement to protect clients' futures.
Services
Criminal Defense
Traffic Tickets
Family Law
Personal Injury
Parole Revocation
Wills
DWI/DUI Defense
Child Custody
Expungements
Drug Possession
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer over 17 years of legal experience in Houston and Harris County courts
- Our team has handled tens of thousands of cases across multiple practice areas
- We prioritize immediate action to prevent license suspension in DUI cases
- We provide post-case support for record expungement and nondisclosure orders
- Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases in all levels of local courts
Services
Criminal Defense
Gilligan Law Firm provides aggressive criminal defense representation for misdemeanor and felony charges in Houston. Our attorneys handle DUI/DWI, drug possession, assault, theft, and violent crimes. With extensive courtroom experience, we focus on minimizing penalties, protecting driving privileges, and securing record expungement post-case.
Traffic Tickets
We defend traffic citation cases in Houston and Harris County courts. Our services include ALR hearings to prevent license suspension, restricted license petitions, and ticket dismissal strategies. With over 90% case dismissal rate, we help clients avoid insurance rate increases and license points through experienced legal representation.
Family Law
Our firm handles family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, and prenuptial agreements. We provide mediation services and court representation to resolve disputes effectively. Our attorneys work to protect clients' parental rights while ensuring fair financial arrangements during family law proceedings.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from auto accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability. Our services cover injury compensation claims, wrongful death suits, and settlement negotiations. The firm helps victims recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain & suffering caused by others' negligence.
Parole Revocation
Gilligan Law Firm defends individuals facing parole or probation revocation hearings. We represent clients in violation proceedings, technical violation defenses, and parole application processes. Our attorneys work to protect clients' freedom by challenging revocation attempts and negotiating alternative sentencing options when appropriate.
People
Spencer Gilligan
Founder & Managing Partner
Spencer Gilligan has practiced law in Houston for 17 years, handling tens of thousands of cases. With experience in criminal defense, traffic tickets, and family law, he focuses on aggressive courtroom representation. His expertise includes record expungement, license protection, and DUI defense strategies.
Greg Tsioros
Attorney
Greg Tsioros brings extensive litigation experience to the firm's criminal defense and family law practices. He specializes in courtroom advocacy and case strategy development. His background includes handling complex criminal cases, DUI trials, and family law disputes in Houston courts.
Michael Villasana
Attorney
Michael Villasana focuses on criminal defense, traffic violations, and personal injury cases. He provides legal counsel on DWI defense, license suspension prevention, and accident compensation claims. His practice emphasizes client communication and strategic case management for favorable courtroom outcomes.
Questions
What types of criminal defense cases do you handle?
We defend all criminal cases including DUI/DWI, drug possession, assault, theft, probation violations, and felony charges in Houston and Harris County courts.
How can you help with traffic ticket defense?
We provide ALR hearings to prevent license suspension, ticket dismissal strategies, and restricted license petitions. Over 90% of our traffic cases result in dismissal.
Do you handle family law matters beyond divorce?
Yes, we handle child custody, child support, prenuptial agreements, paternity cases, and visitation disputes. We also provide mediation services for family law issues.
What personal injury cases do you accept?
We handle auto accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, wrongful death, and pharmaceutical injury cases to help clients recover fair compensation for damages.
Can you assist with parole revocation hearings?
Yes, we represent clients facing parole revocation and probation violations, providing courtroom defense to protect clients' freedom and negotiate alternative sentencing options.
What happens during an initial consultation?
We provide a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your case details, explain legal options, and create a strategic defense plan tailored to your specific situation.
