Top Rated Houston, TX Criminal Defense Lawyers - Page 11

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Houston Has 2715 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 18601 Reviews

Zavala Texas Law
2950 North West Loop, Suite 500, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business

Bio: When looking for an attorney it's important to find one who is passionate about their job and doesn't just clock out at the end of the day. After attending law school and working various legal jobs, I developed a true passion for Criminal and Immi...

Rating: 8.3

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The Pastrano Law Firm, P.C.
202 Travis Street., Suite. 307, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "In February 2012, our son was arrested on a felony theft charge. When our attorney unexpectedly passed away in August, Chevo took over our son's case at no additional cost to us. At our initial meeting, Chevo spent a great deal of time with us, ad..."

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Kherkher Garcia, LLP
801 Travis Street, Suite 2175, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury

Bio: I grew up in Houston and attended Memorial High School before joining the United States Marine Corps. While enlisted I received my bachelor’s degree from Chapman University in California. After being Honorably Discharged, I returned to Houston and...

Rating: 8.9

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Ilionsky Law, PLLC
2011 Leeland St., Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: We offer a Smart, Confident, and Comprehensive approach to your legal case. We are driven to obtain favorable and lasting results at an affordable price, while ensuring that you are in full control of your legal matter. Eli Zev “E.Z.” Ilionsky is ...

Rating: 10

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The Justin C. Harris Law Firm
405 Main Street, Suite 401, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: A native Houstonian, Justin was born and raised in Houston, before his family relocated to Magnolia, Texas in 1997. In 2000, Justin relocated to Central Texas to begin college at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.Justin began working in...

Rating: 8.4

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Shelton Law Firm
405 Main, Suite 602, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Emily Shelton is a seventh generation Texan. After getting her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice at Texas State University, she graduated for the University of Houston Law Center. Since that time, she has handled over a thousand cases. Emily Shelton ...

Rating: 8.2

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Law Office of David A. Fernandez, PC
2190 N. Loop West., Suite 102, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and more

Review: "I myself was very pleased with the law. Firm, they answered all my questions. They help me fill out certain forms. That's very bluntly and respectable. I will recommend this law firm to any one of my friends or family"

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(713) 364-7991

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Serrano Law Firm PLLC
2180 North Loop West #310, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Sam Serrano also is a Houston Immigration Lawyer and criminal defense attorney. He is the founder and managing attorney of the Serrano Law Firm, PLLC. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Texas Young Lawyers Association,...

Rating: 10

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Parnham & McWilliams
The Lyric Centre, 440 Louisiana St. Suite 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Review: "Dee was professional, always available, and he got me the results that I wanted!"

Rating: 9.1

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The Law Office of Anuj A. Shah, P.C.
701 North Post Oak Road, Suite 212, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: My parents immigrated to the United States in the 1970s to pursue what most people coming to the United States want: The American Dream. My father is a physician, my mother a biochemist, and I witnessed firsthand how, through their hard work and p...

Rating: 10

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Cory Roth Law Office
5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 750, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Cory Roth is a knowledgeable, aggressive and experienced criminal defense attorney with a proven track record of success. My results are amongst the best in Harris County. From the moment you walk into our office, we treat your case with ...

Rating: 8.2

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The Law Offices of Erik M. Locascio, PLLC
4170 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: As a former felony prosecutor, Erik M. Locascio has tried many cases as first chair, including assaults, drug cases, DWIs, and a variety of others. He additionally handled hundreds of cases from initial arrest to final disposition, including pleas...

Rating: 9.0

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McClees Law Firm, PLLC
1545 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime

Bio: Ed is a criminal trial lawyer who is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a former Harris County District Attorney where he served as chief of the Organized Crime Section, prosecuting cases involving co...

Rating: 9.4

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Law Office of Joaquin Jimenez
7575 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "Great lawyer, very knowledgeable on the subject matter that pertained to my case. I contacted Mr. Jimenez after I was mistakenly accused of a matter concerning my University social orginaization. He was very patient and took the time to properly p..."

Rating: 8.6

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Law Office of Drew Prisner
1916 Baldwin Street, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: My name is Drew Prisner, and I am an attorney licensed by the State of Texas. My legal practice consists of defending people who have been charged with a criminal offense. I have experience practicing law in the criminal courts of several Texas Co...

Rating: 8.9

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Harris County Public Defender's Office
1201 Franklin, 13th Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Bio: I am a Criminal Defense Attorney and I work in the Juvenile Division of the Harris County Public Defender's Office.

Rating: 9.3

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Hinton Sussman Bailey & Davidson, L.L.P.
5300 Memorial Tenth Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, Insurance Fraud

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(713) 940-6116

The Powell Firm - Texas Trial Lawyers PLLC
1602 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: I am Attorney and Former Judge George Powell, the Founder and Managing Partner of the Powell Firm - Texas Trial Lawyers PLLC. I am a criminal defense and personal injury attorney licensed to practice state law anywhere in Texas; federal law in the...

Rating: 7.3

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Horak Law
5300 Memorial Dr #750 A, Houston, TX

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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Hernandez Law Office
3663 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Office 607, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Jesse spent his first few years after law school practicing criminal defense as an Assistant Public Defender in Laredo, Texas at the prestigious Webb County Public Defender's Office. After several years handling criminal defense on the border, Jes...

Rating: 9.4

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