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    Matthew J. Hefti

    Matthew J. Hefti

    5.03 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Mr. Hefti practices criminal defense at the firm of Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. He handles criminal defense cases at all levels, everything from misdemeanors to murders. Mr. Hefti handles trials, appeals, and writs of habeas corpus in Texas s...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Warren Alan Wolf

    Warren Alan Wolf

    5.05 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Warren Wolf was recommended by my old criminal defense attorney, who has retired. Warren Wolf represented me in a first felony offense drug possession case in San Antonio. I was already serving deferred adjudication, having used a court appointed ..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael A. Lamson

    Michael A. Lamson

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: Michael A. Lamson, is an experienced Houston trial lawyer who has been representing personal injury and criminal defense clients for over 40 years in both state and federal courts. Whether you have issues with a personal injury or wrongful death d...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Thomas Wayne McKenzie

    Thomas Wayne McKenzie

    5.010 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: The Fort Worth law office of Tom McKenzie, P.C. maintains a nationwide practice handling wrongful death and injury cases, criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. With over 22 years of legal experience, Tom has the resources, expertise,...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Reynaldo Padilla Morin

    Reynaldo Padilla Morin

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Reynaldo P. Morin (Rey) has been practicing law since 1994. In April 2000, Mr. Morin began working for the Department of Justice, as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) with the Eastern District of Texas. As an AUSA, Mr. Morin prosecuted co...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Mark Louis Scott

    Mark Louis Scott

    5.012 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: My name is Mark L. Scott and I am the managing attorney of Mark Scott Law Group, PLLC, a premier law firm in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area where I practice personal injury involving car and truck accidents and criminal defense involving DWI, assaults,...
    Rating:  10
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    Randolph Joseph Ortega

    Randolph Joseph Ortega

    5.05 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Insurance Fraud
    Bio: Randolph J. Ortega is a Senior Partner at Ortega, McGlashan, Hicks & Perez, PLLC. A skilled and experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Ortega has helped numerous clients facing serious criminal charges or those injured by acts of negligence. As an attorney...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Jessica Bernstein

    Jessica Bernstein

    5.013 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Ms. Bernstein’s practice focuses on criminal defense in the Austin, Texas area. She is available to provide quality representation in every sort of criminal charge, from a traffic ticket to a felony. She places a high priority on representing each...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Pasquel Anthony Lee

    Pasquel Anthony Lee

    5.0162 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Entertainment, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "Mr. Lee is an excellent attorney. He kept me involved about the possible out comes. He worked very hard and did everything he said he would do. Please contact Mr. Lee if you need any assistance. Money well spent."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Javier Osvaldo Martinez

    Javier Osvaldo Martinez

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals
    Bio: My job is to defend our citizens when their government is trying to take their liberty away.
    Rating:  8.9
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    John R. Teakell

    John R. Teakell

    3.08 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: After my career as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Assistant District Attorney, I was chosen as Texas SuperLawyer for 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. I have been selected Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Texas from 2007 - 2012, and I was hig...
    Rating:  10
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    Nancy Elizabeth Ohan

    Nancy Elizabeth Ohan

    4.7135 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My husband and myself are very satisfied with the outcome of his case. She was very professional and compassionate. We highly recommend her. THANK YOU SO MUCH NANCY OHAN !"
    Rating:  7.8
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    Kyra Rose Leal

    Kyra Rose Leal

    5.06 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Bio: I handle all types of criminal defense cases in Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas Counties and in the Fort Hood Federal Magistrate court including DWI, assault, family violence, public intoxication, drug cases, expunctions, and petitions for nondisclosu...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Kristine Padrique Brown

    Kristine Padrique Brown

    5.033 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more
    Bio: Proactive, thorough, and trustworthy. That's the kind of attorney I strive to be. I became an attorney because I enjoy helping others in difficult situations who are also willing to help themselves. I welcome challenges and plan diligently to face...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Charles Matthew Shanks

    Charles Matthew Shanks

    5.04 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "My lawyer was the one calling me every other day to update me on my case. He got me the time served just as I wanted. He did all this while being my public defender. This guy is driven"
    Rating:  8.8
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    Mark Philip Haby

    Mark Philip Haby

    5.015 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "I can't thank Mr. Haby enough for his expertise! Today was a trying day for myself, since my 18 year old son had to stand before the judge. Mr. Haby resolved the matter with the utmost professionalism, knowledge and integrity with saving us hundre..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Matthew Patrick Horak

    Matthew Patrick Horak

    5.029 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Matt Horak is a Board Certified Texas attorney with more than 23 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes family law and criminal defense matters. He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer for 2025 and 2026. Matt represents ind...
    Rating:  10
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    Robbie Sue Barker

    Robbie Sue Barker

    4.58 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Former felony and misdemeanor prosecutor in Montgomery County and San Jacinto County. I have handled thousands of cases from Class C tickets to Murder.
    Rating:  8.9
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    Scott R. Phillips

    Scott R. Phillips

    5.06 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business and more
    Review: "Scott represented on an eviction, which He won based on the notice was not received only the summons to appear from the constable. He had to do an Exparte for a Writ of ReEntry due to the person not adherring to the Dismal of the Eviction. Today w..."
    Rating:  10
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    Mackenzie 'Mack' Schaffer

    Mackenzie 'Mack' Schaffer

    5.065 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Expungement
    Bio: I am a criminal defense lawyer who handles current criminal cases, appellate matters, post-conviction writs, and expunctions/non-disclosures. I have been working in the criminal defense field since 2007. Please contact my office should you need as...
    Rating:  7.6
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