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Crystal Okorafor
Crystal Okorafor is an alumna of The University of Texas at Austin. She obtained her law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and the Southern District of Texas.
After law school, Crystal began her legal career as a prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. She quickly rose through the ranks, to become a felony chief prosecutor. Crystal had a multitude of cases ranging from Driving While Intoxicated to Capital Murder, with exceptional results. During her tenure, she was a member of an elite squad of prosecutors in the Major Crimes division handling long term investigations with local, state, and federal law enforcement. While a prosecutor, she handled hundreds of cases in every aspect from grand jury to verdict.
In 2021, Crystal was appointed by City of Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner to lead the Office of Policing Reform and Accountability within the Office of the Inspector General as the Deputy Inspector General. In that role, she conducted investigations into the police department and ensured that officers complied with the constitutional rights of the individuals they are sworn to protect. She also conducted independent investigations and audits into the Houston Police Department, which is comprised of over 6000 employees. Her investigations included but were not limited to the following claims: discrimination, wage theft, ethics violation and use of force allegations.
Crystal Okorafor is an experienced trial attorney who defends companies and individuals in all aspects of criminal and civil proceedings.
After law school, Crystal began her legal career as a prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. She quickly rose through the ranks, to become a felony chief prosecutor. Crystal had a multitude of cases ranging from Driving While Intoxicated to Capital Murder, with exceptional results. During her tenure, she was a member of an elite squad of prosecutors in the Major Crimes division handling long term investigations with local, state, and federal law enforcement. While a prosecutor, she handled hundreds of cases in every aspect from grand jury to verdict.
In 2021, Crystal was appointed by City of Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner to lead the Office of Policing Reform and Accountability within the Office of the Inspector General as the Deputy Inspector General. In that role, she conducted investigations into the police department and ensured that officers complied with the constitutional rights of the individuals they are sworn to protect. She also conducted independent investigations and audits into the Houston Police Department, which is comprised of over 6000 employees. Her investigations included but were not limited to the following claims: discrimination, wage theft, ethics violation and use of force allegations.
Crystal Okorafor is an experienced trial attorney who defends companies and individuals in all aspects of criminal and civil proceedings.
- Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Grand Jury Investigations CLE, 5/2015
- National Black Prosecutors Association, Panelist, 7/2016
- Newsmakers, Host Khambrel Marshall, Guest, 09/2021
- Changing Landscape of Civilian Oversight in Texas, National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement, Panelist, 01/2022
- Houston Bar Association, DEI Bootcamp, 4/2022
- Preventing Firearm Injury in the Greater Houston Area, Baker Institute, Review of Houston Community Interventions, Panelist 06/2022
- Gun Violence Town Hall, Representative Gene Wu, Panelist, 07/2022
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, City of Houston, Presentation, 01/2023
- City led Violence Prevention, Strong Cities Network in London, Panelist, 3/2023
- Texas Senate, Testimony in Favor of Senate Bill 2287, 4/2023
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Why Choose Us
The Okorafor Law Firm has an attorney with extensive knowledge and experience in various practice areas. The firm has a proven track record of successfully handling complex legal matters and achieving favorable outcomes for our clients. With our expertise, you can trust that your legal needs will be met with professionalism and competence.
What Our Clients Say
Crystal will not let you settle for anything less than the best. She is very straightforward about everything throughout the whole process, and will continue to fight for her clients until you get the best possible outcome. Heaven forbid that I’m ever in this situation again, but if I am she certainly will get my call. Highly highly recommend to everyone!!!
- A.S.
The Okorafor Law Firm worked my case like it was her own business on the line. She used every resource available to get me an outcome that I realized later was the work of a magician. If your company is on the line, the attorney you select will have a profound impact on your future. Call Crystal
- C.B.
