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Vicki O'Kelley Craft, Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston, Texas

Over 43 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury

MemberatWhittington von Sternberg

Houston, TX

Practicing criminal defense in Houston since 1983.

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Years practicing
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Vicki O'Kelley Craft is a member based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Vicki has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whittington von Sternberg.

Based in
Houston, TX
Experience
over 43 years
Known for
Criminal Defense · Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from Houston, TX.
  • Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Vicki O'Kelley Craft: Vicki O'Kelley Craft is a member based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Vicki has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whittington von Sternberg.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Vicki O'Kelley Craft

Vicki concentrates on criminal defense, insurance, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Vicki handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Criminal Defense cases in Houston, Texas

Vicki takes criminal defense matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Vicki agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Houston, Texas

Vicki takes insurance matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Vicki agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas

Vicki takes personal injury matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Vicki agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Vicki O'Kelley Craft — Over 43 years of Texas criminal defense experience

Vicki O'Kelley Craft is a member based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Vicki has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whittington von Sternberg.

Ms. Vicki O'Kelley Craft is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, criminal defense. Vicki received a B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years. Vicki practices at Whittington von Sternberg in Houston, TX.

Vicki's approach to criminal defense cases

Ms. Vicki O'Kelley Craft is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, criminal defense. Vicki received a B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years. Vicki practices at Whittington von Sternberg in Houston, TX.

Clients Vicki works with

Vicki reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, insurance, and personal injury matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Vicki O'Kelley Craft's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Houston Law Center

    J.D. · 1983

  • University of Georgia

    B.A. · 1980

Jurisdictions

Vicki's state bar admissions

  • Texas

    1983 · ACTIVE

Vicki studied at J.D. in University of Houston Law Center and B.A. in University of Georgia.

Law school and academic background

Vicki completed J.D. in University of Houston Law Center and B.A. in University of Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Vicki runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Vicki's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas Houston Young Lawyers Association Galveston Young Lawyers Association

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Locations

Vicki O'Kelley Craft's office in Houston

Vicki's primary office is at 2600 S. Gessner, Ste. 600, Houston, TX, 77063-3291. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Whittington von Sternberg

2600 S. Gessner, Ste. 600

Houston, TX 77063-3291

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Hiring guide

How to hire Vicki O'Kelley Craft — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Vicki usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Vicki charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Vicki's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Vicki will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Houston, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Vicki

Vicki discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Vicki confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Vicki's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Vicki O'Kelley Craft

  • How much does it cost to hire Vicki for a criminal defense case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Vicki walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Vicki offer a free consultation?

    Vicki charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Vicki's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Vicki's current terms during booking.

  • How long do criminal defense cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Vicki gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Vicki take my case if I'm outside Houston?

    Vicki is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Vicki will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Vicki?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Vicki will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Vicki accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

    Vicki's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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