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Phone: (832) 448-1148

Address: 397 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77060

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Divorce
Child Support
Both parents are responsible for the financial support of their child, regardless of whether the parents were married at the time of the child’s birth. The parent with whom the child does not live is responsible for contributing a certain portion of his or her income, based on state child support guidelines, to help support the child, even if the custodial parent has income of his or her own. Thus, if a child lives with only one parent, the court will generally order the non-custodial parent to pay child support.
Child Custody and Visitation
Custody and visitation issues may arise when parents are divorced or separated, when the parents have never been married, or when reproductive technologies, such as surrogate motherhood or sperm and egg donation, make a custody situation especially complex. Courts generally apply a “bests interests of the child” standard when determining who should be awarded custody. We help clients achieve custody and visitation plans that fit their family’s needs.
Paternity
Premarital Agreement
Prenuptial agreements are contracts entered into by a couple in contemplation of marriage. They usually address property issues that may arise in the event of divorce or death, and are often used as vehicles to provide for greater awards of property to children of previous marriages, or when one spouse brings substantially greater assets than the other spouse to the marriage.
Spousal Support
Maintenance and spousal support are legal terms for income provided by one spouse or former spouse to the other during a separation or after a divorce. Traditionally, alimony was awarded to wives for an indefinite duration. Today, spousal maintenance may be awarded to either spouse if he or she needs financial assistance, and the other is able to provide such assistance; also, awards now tend to be temporary, lasting for a period of rehabilitation that enables the recipient spouse to become self-supporting.
Legal Separation
Texas law does not recognize “legal separation.” Accordingly, when spouses separate, temporary support and maintenance awards are not available until a couple actually files for divorce. A divorce may be appropriated even when two people consider themselves to be “common law married,” which is referred to as an informal marriage in Texas. We help clients establish their rights and interests upon separation or termination of an informal marriage.

Criminal Defense
As a Houston criminal defense lawyer, juvenile lawyer, and family law attorney, JoAnne M. Musick has been a licensed attorney in the State of Texas since 1998 and is also licensed to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law in May 1998 and received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Sam Houston State University in 1991.
DUI/DWI
With an established reputation in criminal courts throughout Harris County, the Houston law firm Musick & Musick LLP provides exceptional defense representation to clients facing DWI/DUI charges. We also represent out-of-state clients charged with DWI/DUI while traveling through Texas.
Traffic Violations
Absent an extrapolation issue, in most cases, the police officer will testify he observed the person driving, believed the person might be intoxicated, and detained the defendant. The “driving” testimony will often include that the officer was following the person, the person was weaving or had run a stop light, or the person made a wrong turn. Because most cases involve actual driving, the driving facts will most often include some minor traffic violation: speeding, unsafe lane change, no seat belt, or failure to follow a traffic control device.
Sex Crimes
JoAnne Musick and John Denholm discuss the our local justice system and the District Attorney race in light of a national trend to unseat law and order incumbents. Guilty until proven innocent with courtesy supervision. Jailing of rape victims. And more.
Fraud
Fraud-related charges under federal law, such as securities fraud, mortgage fraud, and embezzlement, carry severe penalties and potential federal prison sentencing. We are able to handle these potentially complex matters, implementing effective legal defenses that may overcome these charges.
Robbery
“It’s extremely common for a juvenile to get certified on an armed robbery and end up with a deferred adjudication,” said defense attorney JoAnne Musick, a board-certified expert in juvenile law. “In some ways, the kids want to be certified because then they may be able to get bail and get out.... The down side is that if they violate probation for aggravated robbery, they are looking at five years to life in prison.”
Burglary
Theft and fraud-related crimes are particularly threatening to a defendant’s permanent criminal record because they are considered crimes of moral turpitude, which are viewed extremely negatively by employers, licensing boards, and government agencies. We help clients mitigate the impact of these charges and minimize the damage to their personal lives in the event of conviction. Clients have sought our experienced legal services for a wide array of theft charges, including robbery, burglary, fraud, and forgery.
White Collar Crimes
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Juvenile Criminal Law; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Sex Crimes; Sexual Assault; Theft; Drug Crimes; Criminal Investigation; Forgery; Driving While Intoxicated/Driving Under the Influence ( DWI/DUI ); Robbery; Burglary; Assault and Battery; White Collar Crime.
Theft
Misdemeanors
In law school, while interning for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, JoAnne was selected to join Phi Delta Phi’s Wood Inn, a legal fraternity focusing on academic honors and integrity. After joining Phi Delta Phi in 1996, she was elected Magister (president) of Wood Inn and attended the national convention in Washington D.C. JoAnne also participated in both moot court and mock trial competitions throughout law school, where she repeatedly advanced to the finals. Now, she volunteers her time as a judge for student competitions as well as serving as a mentor/trainer for a local Teen Court program, assisting high school students as they train to become “lawyers” for their peers accused of class C misdemeanor offenses.
Embezzlement
As a former Harris County prosecutor, JoAnne served in county courts, juvenile courts, and district courts as a trial lawyer, chief prosecutor, and public integrity prosecutor. Throughout her career as a prosecutor, JoAnne handled and tried numerous felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile matters as well as serving on the training committee for fellow prosecutors. As an experienced trial lawyer, she has tried hundreds of criminal and juvenile trials with an outstanding success rate. Additionally, JoAnne has handled and tried numerous federal criminal cases ranging from drug and weapon cases to fraud and embezzlement cases. With her vast trial experience, JoAnne is able to defend the most serious of cases, having worked both sides of these cases.
Drug Crimes
Our attorneys have experience defending clients against a range of drug-related charges, including cultivation, possession, and other personal use charges. If your vehicle was stopped and searched, resulting in a drug charge, we will fully investigate the police conduct surrounding your detention, arrest, or post-arrest interrogation, and determine the most viable course of legal action to defend you against the charges.
Assault
Our attorneys represent clients who have been charged with assault in Texas courts. Whether you have been charged with abuse, aggravated assault, or were arrested after a domestic dispute, our experienced lawyers can help you protect your rights. Due to their violent nature, assault offenses are often classified as felonies under the Texas Penal Code, which means significant penalties, including mandatory prison sentencing, may apply. Our attorneys will work to minimize the charges and the applicable sentencing.
Murder
JoAnne Musick, Earl Musick, and John Denholm discuss the most recent case of prosecutorial misconduct out of Fort Bend County involving Harris County prosecutor Beth Shipley Exley. She was assisting in the capital murder case against McGregor, and she made deals with three key State’s witnesses to benefit them in their own legal matters. She failed to disclose any of the deals to the defense, and she allowed the witnesses to testify falsely when asked if they were given a deal. Major legal and ethical violations. Read more about the McGregor case and misconduct at JoAnne’s blog on Fault Lines.
Juvenile Crimes
While juvenile law was initially aimed toward rehabilitating young offenders, it has changed into a system in which juvenile records and adjudications can follow your children into adulthood. Attending college, joining the military, and obtaining gainful employment are all more difficult with a juvenile record. As such, you need a lawyer who understands and specializes in juvenile law in Texas. Our firm helps children and their parents overcome this difficult time, and avoid these and other serious consequences.
Identity Theft
Our firm has experience defending clients who have been accused of cyber crimes, such as identity theft, Internet sex crimes, computer hacking, and cyber stalking. Whenever possible, we will seek to stop an investigation in the pre-arrest stage, and should charges be brought, we are prepared to zealously represent our clients in trial.
Homicide
Our attorneys possess the knowledge, experience, and advocacy skills to handle all types of homicide charges, including death penalty murder cases. Furthermore, as a former prosecutor, Earl D. Musick understands the legal tactics and strategies employed by the State during a homicide investigation and proceeding. In one case, our firm not only successfully defended a wrongfully charged client, but also helped the State to find the individuals later accused of capital murder.
Arson
Under Texas law, arson is the act of starting a fire or causing an explosion for the purpose of destroying or damaging land, buildings, or vehicles. A defendant may also be charged with arson if he or she recklessly sets a fire or sets off an explosion without regard for the safety of other people or property. Arson is a serious crime carrying severe penalties, including large fines and jail time; and in the event that someone dies because of the fire, homicide charges may also attach. Given the serious implications of an arson charge, it is imperative to retain experienced criminal defense counsel as soon as possible.
Restraining Order
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit found the federal statute that prohibits the possession of a firearm by someone who is subject to a domestic violence restraining order to be unconstitutional. (USA vs. Rahimi) The basis of this decision is that prohibiting the possession of a firearm is infringing upon … Read more
Forgery
Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Driving While Intoxicated/Driving Under the Influence (DWI/DUI); Drug Crimes; Misdemeanors; Felonies, Sex Crimes; Sexual Assault; Theft; Criminal Investigation; Forgery; Robbery; Burglary; Assault and Battery; White Collar Crime; Family Law; Divorce; Custody.
Internet Crimes
Hit and Run

Business and Corporate Law

Business Disputes
At Musick & Musick, LLP, we believe every client deserves quality representation by experienced legal counsel. Whether facing a criminal, juvenile, family, or business law matter, quality representation requires personal attention and dedication.

Sexual Harassment
About a week after the heinous attack on Dallas police officers, media sought to understand more about the killer. They learned the gunman was honorably discharged from the military but knew he had been involved in some sort of sexual harassment. In their quest to fill the ever-growing hunger for details to report, the Associated … Read more

Personal Injury
Over the years, after graduating from Sam Houston, JoAnne gained valuable business, accounting, and computer operations experience working for a large nationwide grocery retailer, a prominent Houston personal injury lawyer, and also a large investment banking office, each located in Houston. With her business background and bachelor’s degree in business and accounting, JoAnne is able to analyze and defend the most complex cases, including white-collar crime, theft, and embezzlement.

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