Texas Sexual Assault Defense Lawyer
When an Allegation Threatens Everything You’ve Built
An allegation of sexual assault has the power to change your life long before you ever step into a courtroom. Within hours, your career may be at risk. Your professional license may come under scrutiny. Family relationships can be strained, employment may be jeopardized, and your reputation — built over decades — can be damaged by a single accusation. Whether you are under investigation, have been contacted by law enforcement, or have already been arrested, the decisions made in the earliest stages of a case can shape its outcome for years to come. At the Law Office of Lisa Greenberg, PLLC, we represent individuals facing allegations ranging from misdemeanor inappropriate conduct to the most serious felony sexual assault charges. Every case receives a personalized defense strategy built around the facts, the evidence, and the client’s goals. When your reputation is your greatest asset, every decision matters.
Whether the allegation arises from a misunderstanding, a former relationship, intoxication, mistaken identity, regret, or an intentionally false accusation, we approach every case with the same objective: uncover the truth and build the strongest defense possible.
Sexual Misconduct Allegations We Defend
Sexual misconduct allegations come in many forms, and no two cases are alike. Our firm represents clients throughout Texas facing investigations and criminal charges involving:
Sexual Assault
Aggravated Sexual Assault
Indecent Assault
Continuous Sexual Abuse
Online Solicitation of a Minor
Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student
Sexual Performance by a Child allegations
Child-related allegations
Allegations involving intoxication or inability to consent
Date-acquaintance allegations
False allegations
Consent disputes
Investigations before charges are filed
More Than Your Freedom is At Stake
Many people believe the greatest consequence of a sexual assault allegation is prison. For many professionals, that is only the beginning. A conviction—or even an unresolved allegation—may affect:
Professional licenses
Medical privileges
Employment
Security clearances
Military careers
Educational opportunities
Child custody proceedings
Certain convictions also require mandatory sex offender registration, creating lifelong restrictions that extend well beyond the criminal sentence. Because the consequences reach far beyond the courtroom, every decision must be made strategically from the very beginning.
Immigration status
Firearm rights where applicable
Housing opportunities
Professional reputation
Family relationships
Future business opportunities
Understanding the Charges
Texas law recognizes several different sexual offenses, each carrying different penalties.
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault under Texas Penal Code §22.011 is generally charged as a Second Degree Felony and may carry:
2 to 20 years in prison
Up to a $10,000 fine
Mandatory sex offender registration in many cases
Aggravated Sexual Assault
Aggravated Sexual Assault under Texas Penal Code §22.021 involves additional aggravating circumstances such as serious bodily injury, use of a deadly weapon, certain child victims, or other statutory factors.
A conviction may result in:
Every case depends on its unique facts, prior criminal history, and the applicable provisions of Texas law.
Indecent Assault
Indecent Assault generally involves offensive or unwanted sexual contact and is typically charged as a misdemeanor. While the potential jail exposure may be less severe than felony offenses, the damage to a person's reputation, employment, and professional standing can be significant.
Every Allegation Has a Story
Sexual assault cases are rarely straightforward.
Many involve:
conflicting accounts
delayed reporting
alcohol or drug use
prior relationships
text messages that provide important context
incomplete investigations
little or no physical evidence
The accusation often tells only part of the story.
Before deciding how to defend a case, we take the time to understand the entire picture.
Who are the people involved?
What happened before the allegation?
What happened afterward?
What evidence exists that investigators may have overlooked?
Only after answering those questions do we develop a strategy tailored to your case.
Building a Strategic Defense
Our investigation begins immediately. Depending on the facts of the case, we may:
reconstruct timelines
review phone records
analyze text messages
recover deleted communications
preserve social media evidence
obtain surveillance footage
interview witnesses
examine forensic files
consult DNA and toxicology experts
analyze digital location data
investigates motives to fabricate allegations
identify inconsistencies in witness statements
Every investigation is designed to answer one question:
What actually happened?
Why Early Representation Matters
Many clients contact our office before charges have even been filed. Early intervention can make a significant difference.
We may be able to:
communicate with investigators before an arrest
preserve evidence before it disappears
interview witnesses while memories remain fresh
prevent inaccurate assumptions from becoming accepted facts
present exculpatory evidence early in the investigation
In some situations, early strategic intervention may result in charges never being filed.
A Strategic Approach for Professionals
We routinely represent individuals whose careers depend upon their reputation.
Our clients include professionals, business owners, physicians, attorneys, executives, educators, athletes, and others who have spent years building successful careers.
For these clients, the objective is not simply defending a criminal case.
It is protecting a lifetime of work. Our representation considers not only the courtroom, but also licensing issues, employment concerns, reputation management, and the broader consequences an allegation may create.
Possible Defense Strategies
Every defense is built around the facts.
Potential issues may include:
Consent
False allegations
Mistaken identity
Fabricated evidence
Credibility challenges
Motive to accuse
Constitutional violations
Improper police investigation
Digital evidence contradicting allegations
Scientific evidence inconsistent with the accusation
Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, we build a strategy unique to each client and each case.
Contact the Law Office of Lisa Greenberg, PLLC
Sexual assault allegations require more than aggressive advocacy. They require preparation. Strategy. Judgment. And a lawyer willing to devote the time necessary to understand every detail of your case.
The Law Office of Lisa Greenberg, PLLC intentionally maintains a selective caseload, allowing each client to receive the personal attention and thorough preparation these life-changing allegations deserve.
If you are under investigation or have been charged with a sexual offense anywhere in Texas, contact our office as early as possible. The decisions made today may determine your future tomorrow.