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