Chauntelle Wood White

Principal Attorney

(713) 236-7757

cwwhite@cwwhitelaw.com

Chauntelle Wood White is a seasoned first-chair trial lawyer, she has successfully tried more than 40 jury and bench trials across criminal and civil matters. Her background spans public service and elite, big-law firm practice. She is known for steady courtroom presence, her charisma, clear judgment under pressure, and practical, results-oriented problem-solving.

Clients and colleagues rely on her discipline, credibility, and unwavering advocacy. Chauntelle’s work centers on Federal and State Criminal Litigation, White-Collar Investigations, and Internal Investigations. She routinely handles high-stakes cases and responds to aggressive federal and state inquiries, navigating complex, sensitive issues with discretion and rigor.

Her command of federal and state regulatory frameworks equips her to lead investigations, manage pre-indictment strategy, and advise on corporate governance and compliance.

Before entering private practice, Chauntelle served as a Felony Prosecutor in Houston, Texas. She is also a proud veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve, where she served for eight years.

About


Southern University Law Center, Juris Doctorate, cum laude

Member, Southern University Law Review

Member, Southern University Moot Court Board

Cameron University, Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Education


  • State Bar of Texas

  • U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Western, and Southern Districts of Texas

  • Louisiana State Bar Association

  • U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana

  • Illinois State Bar Association

Admissions


  • Federal Bar Association

  • Houston Bar Association

  • Houston Young Lawyers Association

  • American Bar Association

  • Texas Bar Foundation, Lifetime Fellow

  • Innocence Project of Texas, Board Member

  • University of Houston, Adjunct Professor

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