About Mike
Mike Hanson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice.Mike, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.As a highly accomplished trial attorney at Varghese Summersett, he oversees the firm’s Houston office. He has been practicing law for nearly a decade—as a prosecutor, military lawyer, and now a sought-after defense attorney.He has extensive experience handling a wide range of misdemeanors and felonies, having tried more than 60 cases before a jury. He is especially passionate about cases involving juveniles and veterans, at-risk populations that often deserve treatment and rehabilitation over harsh punishment. He has handled numerous juvenile certification hearings, including aggravated robbery and murder cases.As a Judge Advocate (JAG lawyer) with the U.S. Army Reserves and a former D1 football player, Mike is not afraid to go into battle — whether it’s defending his clients in court or advocating for justice outside of it.
Mike Hanson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice.
Mike, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
As a highly accomplished trial attorney at Varghese Summersett, he oversees the firm’s Houston office. He has been practicing law for nearly a decade—as a prosecutor, military lawyer, and now a sought-after defense attorney.
He has extensive experience handling a wide range of misdemeanors and felonies, having tried more than 60 cases before a jury. He is especially passionate about cases involving juveniles and veterans, at-risk populations that often deserve treatment and rehabilitation over harsh punishment. He has handled numerous juvenile certification hearings, including aggravated robbery and murder cases.
As a Judge Advocate (JAG lawyer) with the U.S. Army Reserves and a former D1 football player, Mike is not afraid to go into battle — whether it’s defending his clients in court or advocating for justice outside of it.
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Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Criminal Defense: General Practice
- 2025 Best of West, Houston West Chamber of Commerce
- 2025 Rising Star, Super Lawyers
- 2025 Merit Award, Texas Young Lawyers Association
- 2025 Fellows Class, Houston Young Lawyers Foundation
- 2024 Harris County Criminal Lawyer Association, Member
- 2024 Past President, Fort Bend County Young Lawyers Association
- 2024 Judge Advocate, United States Army Reserves
- 2024 Judge Advocate, Texas Army National Guard
- 2024 Vice President and Director for District 21, Texas Young Lawyers Association
- 2024 Veterans Committee, Texas Access to Justice Commission
- 2024 Merit Award, Texas Young Lawyers Association