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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation

Bio: John Clayton "Clay" Caldwell is a former felony prosecutor with the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office. During his 11 year tenure as a prosecutor he tried over 60 cases to a jury, involving some of the most serious offenses, including Murd...

Rating: 10

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, White Collar Crime

Review: "My family lives far from El Paso, Texas, but the alleged crime took place there. I searched extensively for a criminal defense attorney, contacting multiple law firms, but most either redirected me to a payment process or said the attorney was una..."

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Texas

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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Criminal Defense

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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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: There is no greater feeling than standing next to your client and hearing the words "Not Guilty." After over 11 years of practicing criminal defense, I've come to know that feeling well. In my short legal career, I've tried over 80 cases, ranging ...

Rating: 8.3

Call for a FREE consultation(346) 586-0888

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Former State District Court Judge, Division Chief and former Chief Prosecutor.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(832) 280-1975

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business

Bio: There are very few attorneys who have extensive experience handling federal criminal cases. I've handled more than 1000 cases in federal courts. Many attorneys claim they have federal experience but actually have handled very few cases (sometimes ...

Rating: 9.5

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Expungement and more

Bio: Vonnie Dones is a former criminal prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office responsible for prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases. Dones worked as a Staf...

Rating: 9.3

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

The Meza Law Firm’s criminal defense arm in Fort Worth handles everything from DWI, drug offenses, and assault to violent crimes, sex crimes, weapons charges, property offenses, and juvenile matters. They pursue aggressive advocacy while safeguard...

Rating: 7.8

Call for a consultation(817) 839-3218

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence

Bio: Tom started his legal career in the District Attorney’s office where he learned exactly what goes into prosecuting criminal cases. In 1990, he switched sides and became a criminal defense attorney. Almost immediately after switching sides, Tom’s c...

Rating: 9.8

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Attorney Kelly E. McMahan is a life-long resident of Texas. She graduated from Texas Christian University, where she majored in History and minored in English. She then went to Texas Wesleyan School of Law and graduated in May of 2010. She took th...

Rating: 9.1

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Bo Kalabus has defended a full spectrum of criminal cases including appellate work.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 549-0897

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Lance KennedyFounding Attorney, Lance Kennedy Law Former Assistant United States Attorney. Former Texas prosecutor. U.S. Army Judge Advocate. I spent a decade building cases for the government. Today I take them apart for the defense. If a crimina...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(737) 324-6371

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: A Galveston, Texas native, Jonathan is a graduate of Baylor University, where he earned his B.B.A. in Real Estate and Management. After completing his undergraduate studies, Jonathan moved to Oklahoma to attend law school on a merit scholarship. J...

Rating: 10

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Katherine Reed is an exceptional defense attorney who truly goes above and beyond for her clients. From the very beginning, she demonstrated not only deep legal knowledge, but also genuine compassion and understanding during one of the most diffic..."

Rating: 10

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Frank Bryan is a former State District Judge and Chief Felony Proscutor in Travis County. Mr. Bryan has practiced criminal defense law in Austin, Texas, for the the past 10 years. If you are charged with a crime in Austin, Williamson, or Hays coun...

Rating: 10

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Appeals

Bio: As an attorney who is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Philip D. Ray is an exceptional advocate for his clients accused of violating the law. Mr. Ray has the experience, courtroom skills, and understandin...

Rating: 10

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: I have been practicing law for over 30 years. I was a Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney for almost 14 years and prosecuted everything from shoplifting to murder. I worked with the Narcotic Task Force for two years and prosecuted asset sei...

Rating: 10

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I was born and raised in the Houston area, and left to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. After graduating with a degree in Political Science, I returned to Houston to attend law school at South Texas College of Law. During law school...

Rating: 10

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Car Accidents

Bio: Stefanie M. Gonzalez has built a reputation for herself since she was licensed 15 years ago in Texas. Herapproach to all cases is centered on the individual client and seeking the best outcome for theirindividual case. Over the years, the practice...

Rating: 9.6

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: A former felony prosecutor at the El Paso DA’s Office, Joe has oriented his legal career towards civil and criminal litigation. Prior to entering private practice, Joe worked as a Staff Attorney at Texas Riogrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA), represent...

Rating: 9.3

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Bio: Leslie enjoys zealously advocating for her client’s rights. Leslie started her legal career as a prosecutor at the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office. She began working there as an intern in 2012 and ultimately left the DA’s office as a f...

Rating: 10

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