Who is Kent Schaffer?

Kent Schaffer is a famous lawyer who specializes in criminal cases and government investigations. He is a renowned criminal defense attorney with experience representing businesses and high-profile individuals.

He is a frequent lecturer and has spoken on topics involving criminal law at law schools and bar associations throughout the country, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Kent Schaffer- Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Education

Kent was born on August 22, 1954, in Houston, Texas, USA.

There is no information provided about his childhood as he does not likes to share her personal and private life with others.

Education

• Bates College of Law University of Houston (1981)
• University of Texas (1978)

Kent Schaffer- Professional Life, Career

Talking about his career, Haynes offered Kent a job and he started working as an investigator for Haynes until he decided to be a lawyer.

Kent Schaffer brings over 40 years of criminal law practice to his clients in Houston, throughout the state of Texas, and across the nation. Kent began his legal career as an investigator for the legendary criminal defense lawyer, Richard “Racehorse” Haynes.

After spending three years as chief investigator, Kent began attending the University of Houston, Bates College of Law, graduating in 1981. He is licensed in Texas and the District of Columbia and has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, several United States Circuit Courts of Appeals, and all federal districts in the State of Texas.

He served as the past president of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association; and served for 12 years on the board of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is currently a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers.

Honors and Awards

• Chambers & Partners
• Tier 2 Ranking for Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
• Texas SuperLawyers (a Thomson Reuters Service, 2007 – present)
• Best Lawyers in America, by Woodward White, Inc., 2003
• Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Houston (Houston Press, 1995).

Case Results

• 2021: Obtained a dismissal of all charges against a Los Angeles Laker’s basketball player who was charged in two drug-related cases.
• 2021: Successfully represented a major record label in a multi-million dollar premises liability case involving two deaths.
• 2020: Successfully represented a State District Judge who had been indicted by the US Attorney’s office for wire fraud related to the personal expenditure of campaign funds.
• 2019: Successfully represented a high school student at a major local private school who was accused of sexual assault.
• 2018: Successfully negotiated a licensing agreement between Rap-A-Lot records and Supreme New York Clothing to manufacture a full line of clothing with the record company’s logo.

What is Kent Schaffer’s net worth?

He has earned a huge amount from his profession working Criminal Lawyer.

It is reported that Kent has an estimated net worth of $14 million as of 2023. However, the journalist has not disclosed his exact salary, earnings, and assets details till now.

Rumors, Controversy

Kent has never been part of any rumors and controversy till now. He prefers enjoying his personal life and does not want to merge it with his professional life.

What are the body stats of Kent Schaffer?

Kent has decent looks and an admirable personality. He has not stated his exact height but seems to be more than 5 feet.

Whereas his hair is silver white and has brown eyes.

Nevertheless, the reporter has never mentioned other physical details in the public yet.

Social Media

Kent is active in social media and has 8k followers on Instagram, and 1.6k followers on Facebook whereas he is not active on Twitter.

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