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Mikhal Gongora is a criminal defense attorney in Texas, where she has practiced law since her graduation from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2002.

With over two decades of legal practice under her belt, Mikhal's career is marked by a diverse array of experiences. She served as an Assistant District Attorney in both Cameron and Harris Counties for eight years, where she honed her skills in prosecution. For the other fourteen years, she has maintained a dual focus on civil plaintiff and criminal defense work. Her criminal courtroom experiences cover a broad array of cases including but not limited to charges of fraud, human trafficking, crimes against children, drug and gun crimes, assaults, and murders. Ms. Gongora has the experience, confidence, and ability to advocate fiercely for her client’s needs.

Ms. Gongora is of Mexican-Cuban decent, and grew up in the Gentilly area of New Orleans. She grew up in the legal profession, first as a legal receptionist and file clerk in high school. Ms. Gongora is the first generation of her family to go to college and the first to go to law school. During law school, Ms. Gongora participated in the Loyola Law Clinic in their criminal law division. It was during law clinic where she first defended a mother who was criminally charged for the tragic death of her children in a house fire while she was away. It was then that Ms. Gongora knew that speaking up for those who cannot would be the focus her career.

Her dedication to justice and community service extends beyond the courtroom, as evidenced by her long-standing volunteer work with the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation, an initiative launched by her cousins in 2010.
 

By choosing Gongora & Schultz, PLLC, clients gain more than legal representation; they find a staunch advocate ready to champion their rights.

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Natalie Schultz is a criminal defense attorney who has practiced law since her graduation from South Texas College of Law in 2008. While in law school, she interned at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for 2 years in a felony trial court as well as the welfare fraud division.
 

Ms. Schultz worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office upon her graduation through December 2012. During her time at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, she worked in both misdemeanor and felony courts, and served as a chief prosecutor.

After she left the District Attorney’s Office at the end of 2012, she started her own law firm, the Law Office of Natalie L Schultz. Her practice was exclusively criminal defense, representing clients mainly in Montgomery, Galveston, Fort Bend, and Harris Counties. She has represented hundreds of clients charged with offenses ranging from Class B misdemeanors up to capital murder felonies. She has tried over 50 jury trials.

Ms. Schultz has also worked as a criminal appellate and post-conviction attorney for over 12 years. She has represented dozens of clients on appeal and writs of habeas corpus. Her post-conviction results are impressive, having won multiple writs of habeas corpus, overturning drug possession and murder convictions.
 

Ms. Schultz has represented and helped represent clients in their parole and revocation hearings since 2019. She maintains good relationships with her clients and believes that knowing her clients’ backgrounds and life situations are integral to successful representation in parole matters.
 

Mikhal Gongora and Ms. Schultz first worked together at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and later as criminal defense attorneys. They decided to start their firm, representing clients exclusively in parole matters.

Ms. Schultz lives in Houston with her husband, also a criminal defense attorney, and their dogs.