John S. Gilmore, III.

About John S. Gilmore, III.

John S. Gilmore, III embarked on his journey in criminal defense at the age of 15, starting as a clerk in his father's law office. Over the course of nearly a decade, he honed his skills and, in August 2016, commenced a clerkship with Cynthia E. Orr and Gerald H. Goldstein. Throughout his career, John has tackled complex criminal cases, ranging from capital murder and healthcare fraud to bribery, money laundering, sexual assault, drug conspiracies, state and federal criminal appellate matters, writs of habeas corpus, and substantial asset forfeitures.

His professional legal trajectory took a significant turn mid-trial when he played a pivotal role in the successful defense against federal charges of bribery and money laundering. Upon passing the Texas Bar Exam during the trial, John was ceremoniously sworn into the practice of law by the Honorable David Alan Ezra, the presiding trial judge.

John's legal practice is dedicated to state and federal criminal litigation, state and federal grand jury proceedings, criminal appeals, asset forfeiture cases, and post-conviction writs of habeas corpus. He prides himself on discreetly resolving high-stakes allegations for his clients, securing notable achievements such as the recovery of over One Million Dollars in assets.

His expertise extends to drafting writs of certiorari for the US Supreme Court and preparing oral arguments for appearances before the Fifth Circuit, the Tenth Court of Appeals of Texas, and the Thirteenth Court of Appeals of Texas.