Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2010
Education: Texas Tech University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 Call today:
713-261-1677
Michael & Associates
2200 Post Oak Blvd10th Floor
Houston, TX 77056 Visit website
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Charles A. Pelowski is an attorney who represents clients in the Houston, Texas area. Charles Pelowski is recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2026. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.
Charles Pelowski chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. He attended Texas Tech University School of Law and graduated in 2010. Charles Pelowski passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2010.
He represents clients with Criminal Defense issues in Texas. He also represents clients with Criminal Defense: DUI / DWI issues.
Being selected to Super Lawyers is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Super Lawyers, Charles Pelowski has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
DUI/DWI
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 50% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 2010, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://zealousadvocate.com/attorneys/charles-pelowski/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member, DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA) , 2025
- American Chemical Society (ACS) — Greater Houston Section — Member (2025–present). Divisions: Chemistry & the Law (CHAL), Analytical Chemistry (ANYL), Chemical Toxicology (TOXI). , 2025
- Member, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) 2019-Present, 2019
- Committee Member, TCDLA Technology & Communications Committee (2017–2019) , 2017
- College of the State Bar of Texas, 2014 and 2016, 2014
- Founder, Bowie Criminal Defense Lawyers Association , 2011
- Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) 2009-Present, 2009
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Theft — Brazoria County Court at Law No. 2 — In-trial dismissa , 2025
- Aggravated Assault — 300th District Court, Brazoria County — Hung jury; case dismissed before retrial. , 2017
- Possession of Dangerous Drug — Collin CCL No. 4 — Not Guilty; expunction granted. , 2014
- DWI — Knox County Court — Not Guilty (BAC .27). , 2013
- Appeal (Theft) — 7th Court of Appeals (Amarillo) — Conviction reversed (published). , 2012
- DWI — Armstrong County Court — Not Guilty. (.14 BAC) , 2012
- Appeal (Burglary of Vehicle) — 7th Court of Appeals (Amarillo) — Remanded (published). , 2012
Representative Clients
- Healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, EMS) facing DWI or drug allegations
- First-time offenders seeking diversion/expunction-eligible outcomes
- Parents and caregivers in family-law-sensitive criminal cases
- Corporate managers and licensed professionals with reporting obligations
- Educators and public employees with collateral employment consequences
- CDL/commercial drivers protecting licensure and employment
- Petrochemical and energy workers with security-sensitive roles (TWIC/refinery access)
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Admitted, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas , 2016
- ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor Certification for Forensic Service Providers — ANSI National Accreditation Board (December 2025). Training in laboratory quality management systems, accreditation standards, and compliance evaluation for crime laboratories., 2025
- Certificate of Completion — Forensic Chromatography (40 hours, hands-on GC) — ACS–Axion Analytical Laboratories (Oct 2025) , 2025
- Texas Notary Public and Online Public Notary (Commissioned 2025; State of Texas) , 2025
Pro bono / Community Service
- Judge, Blakely-Butler Criminal Law Moot Court – University of Houston Law Center (2025). Served as a volunteer judge evaluating oral arguments and legal analysis in a student criminal law appellate competition. , 2025
Educational Background
- Texas Tech University School of Law — J.D. (2010). Articles Editor, Texas Tech Law Review; Order of Barristers; Phi Delta Phi. National Moot Court Champion; TYLA Mock Trial Regional Champion and TYLA National Competitor; Board of Barristers. Completed Criminal Justice Clinic I & II, representing clients in court and developing trial and appellate advocacy., 2007-2010
- University of Florida, Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology (In Progress), 2026
- Texas Tech University — B.A., Sociology (Criminology) with Minor in English (2006), cum laude. Writing-intensive English coursework and criminology studies built the foundation for evidence analysis, client interviewing, and courtroom communication used in my criminal-defense practice., 2002-2006
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Walks readers through TDPS CCH access, public vs. agency data, and expunction/nondisclosure basics—useful for client consults and motions., Author, TDPS Online Database: A Comprehensive Guide, ZealousAdvocate (Michael & Associates), 2024
- Clear primer on hearsay and seven other common objections with examples—good for juror-facing explanations and associate training., Author, Objection Hearsay Meaning + More Common Courtroom Objections, ZealousAdvocate (Michael & Associates), 2024
- Summarizes recent statutory/policy shifts (marijuana, fentanyl, sentencing discretion) with plain-English impact analysis., Author, New Texas Drug Laws in 2024, ZealousAdvocate (Michael & Associates), 2024
- Explains travel permissions, interstate issues, and compliance steps—practical guidance you’ll reference often in client management., Author, Can You Leave the State on Probation in Texas?, ZealousAdvocate (Michael & Associates), 2024
- Breaks down supervision/court fees, waivers, and payment options; clarifies what’s discretionary and how to ask for relief., Author, Probation Fees in Texas: How Much Will It Cost?, ZealousAdvocate (Michael & Associates), 2024
- Presenter, “Article 38.23 Jury Instructions” — Center for American & International Law , Presenter, Article 38.23 Jury Instructions, Center for American and International Law, 2016
- Co-Instructor, Texas Tech Criminal Defense Clinic (with Prof. Patrick Metze) — classroom component on constitutional criminal procedure & trial advocacy , Co Instructor, Caprock Regional Public Defender Office Criminal Clinic, Texas tech University, 2013
Honors
- National honor society recognizing excellence in advocacy, oral argument, and brief writing. Membership by faculty selection based on demonstrated skill in trial and appellate advocacy., The Order of Barristers, Texas Tech University, 2010
- Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Society, Earl Warren Inn, Texas Tech University, 2008
Office location for Charles A. Pelowski
2200 Post Oak Blvd
10th Floor
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: 713-261-1677
Selections
1 Year Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2026
