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Houston-based attorney Mike DeGeurin dead at 79

A photograph of Mike shared with KPRC 2 by his son. (KPRC 2)

Houston attorney Mike DeGeurin passed away at Friday night at age 79, his son confirmed to KPRC 2 Saturday evening.

DeGeurin was known for his criminal defense work, working alongside his son, Michael, at the Law Offices of Foreman, DeGeurin & DeGeurin.

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“My father passed Friday night,” Michael DeGeurin told KPRC 2. “He was a fierce defender of people. He really cared for his clients. He really believed in the justice system. He had a remarkable ability to relate to people and the community. He was so genuine. He made people feel special. He loved being a lawyer. He loved helping people. He made me want to become a lawyer. He was still asking about cases all the way up until the end. His family was with him every moment of his fight!”

DeGeurin’s older brother, Dick DeGuerin, is also a criminal defense attorney who has worked on high-profile cases.


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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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