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Mercer Law

Assault · Family violence · Weapons charges · DWI · Drug charges

Mercer Law is the downtown practice of Michael D. Mercer, who says he began his career at the Harris County District Attorney's office. It handles assault, family violence, weapons, DWI, drug, theft and sexual assault charges, and expunctions and sealing. Mercer Law appears on our Houston guides to DUI lawyers (#5), criminal defense lawyers (#5).

Firm details

Office: 917 Franklin St, Suite 550, Houston, TX 77002 Map
Phone: 713-208-7682
Website: mercer-criminal-law.com
Practice areas it lists: Assault, Family violence, Weapons charges, DWI, Drug charges, Theft, Expunctions and sealing
Lawyers it names: Michael D. Mercer

Taken from the firm's own website when this page was last updated in November 2026. Confirm details with the firm. This profile is not an endorsement, and we did not contact the firm to write it.

Where Mercer Law appears on our guides

#5 on The 8 Best DWI Lawyers in Houston (2026)

Began at the Harris County DA's office, per the firm.

Michael D. Mercer handles DWI along with weapons and drug charges from Franklin Street. He has also published detailed material on Houston DWI cases.

Focus: DWI and related charges · Best for: Downtown clients

#5 on The 8 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Houston (2026)

Started at the Harris County DA's office, per the firm.

Michael D. Mercer says he started at the Harris County District Attorney's office. His practice covers assault, family violence, weapons, DWI, drugs, theft and expunctions and sealing.

Focus: Assault, weapons, drugs and record sealing · Best for: A wide range of state charges

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