Northern District of Texas
Cordt Cullen Akers
Partner and Criminal Defense Attorney
The Akers Firm
- White collar criminal defense
- federal investigations
- environmental crimes
- drug conspiracies
- state criminal defense
- civil litigation
- Primary office
- Houston, Texas
- Years in practice
- 14 years in practice
- Federal judicial districts served
- Northern District of Texas · Southern District of Texas · Eastern District of Texas · Western District of Texas
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About
Cordt Akers is a partner at The Akers Firm in Houston, handling criminal defense, government investigations and complex civil litigation. His experience includes white collar allegations, environmental offenses and large-scale drug conspiracy cases. He works with individuals and businesses confronting high-stakes legal problems, with an emphasis on detailed preparation and effective courtroom advocacy. A former Harris County prosecutor, Akers developed his defense practice after government service and also teaches trial advocacy at South Texas College of Law. He earned his undergraduate degree at Tulane University and his law degree at South Texas. His professional involvement includes service on the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association’s board.
Honors & Awards
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021–2023)
- Texas Rising Stars, White Collar Criminal Defense (2017–2023)
Bar Admissions
Texas; Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
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Education
- South Texas College of Law, J.D. (2012)
- Tulane University, B.S. (2009)
Memberships
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Office
3401 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, Houston, TX 77019
Districts
Northern District of Texas
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