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    Texas Has 12513 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 53157 Reviews

    Clayton C. Smith

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    Clayton C. Smith

    5.0138 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Clayton Smith. Criminal Defense Attorney. Former Prosecutor. Call 214-317-4532
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony Benjamin Cantrell

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    Anthony Benjamin Cantrell

    4.04 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Anthony Cantrell offers more than 18 years of criminal defense experience, focused on providing each client effective legal representation, personal attention, and responsive communications. The Law Office of Anthony B. Cantrell has worke...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Scott H. Palmer

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    Scott H. Palmer

    4.9100 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Representation From An Experienced Criminal Law Specialist. Call For Free Consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Manuel Ruiz

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    Joseph Manuel Ruiz

    5.0232 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    I've tried over 335 jury trials. I trust juries and they trust me. Let me fight for your future!
    Rating:  10
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    Michael James Edwards

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    Michael James Edwards

    5.0138 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Need a smart fighter on your side? I fight for justice and I play to win.
    Rating:  10
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    Dustan Orlando Neyland

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    Dustan Orlando Neyland

    5.0113 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    There is no case that is "not a big deal". To a client, it is everything; I WILL FIGHT FOR YOU!
    Rating:  10
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    Rick R Flores

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    Rick R Flores

    5.0224 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Rick Flores of Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey will fight for you.
    Rating:  10
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    Shane Peter Phelps

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    Shane Peter Phelps

    5.098 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Shane Phelps has more than three decades of experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Joe Rosales

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    Joe Rosales

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I hired Joe Rosales after getting pulled around with a previous attorney that did not do anything but take money from our family for 2 years and not getting into court. Immediately after hiring Mr. Rosales we were in court fighting for the best in..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Rick Cofer

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    Rick Cofer

    5.066 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Best Lawyer - Austin Chronicle | Texas Super Lawyer | Former Prosecutor | 94% of Cases Dismissed in 2025 I Rated AV-Preeminent
    Rating:  10
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    Park Daniel Silkenson

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    Park Daniel Silkenson

    5.03 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Park Silkensen is an Austin criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. For nearly two decades, he has focused exclusively on defending Texans charged with DWI, assault, family violence, dr...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Anthony Ray Segura

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    Anthony Ray Segura

    5.0100 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    25 Years CRIMINAL DEFENSE Experience. Serving Harris and FORT BEND Counties. . Read our Avvo & Google Reviews
    Rating:  10
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    Erin Elizabeth Hendricks

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    Erin Elizabeth Hendricks

    5.052 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime and more
    The criminal justice system can be intimidating; you deserve an experienced guide by your side.
    Rating:  10
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    David Michael Guinn

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    David Michael Guinn

    4.971 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    At Hurley & Guinn, we handle a wide range of criminal defense matters for people throughout Texas.
    Rating:  10
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    Dax Ian Garvin

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    Dax Ian Garvin

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Dax Garvin is an Austin criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys who has represented Texans facing criminal charges for more than two decades. Licensed since 2002, Mr. Garvin brings a rar...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Myron Gabriel Davis

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    Myron Gabriel Davis

    5.0111 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Juvenile and more
    Wrongfully accused? Call me now and let's clear your name together!
    Rating:  9.9
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    Florencia Candy Rueda

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    Florencia Candy Rueda

    5.0165 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Top Notch DWI Attorney & Criminal Defense Attorney. Call Today for a Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Jim Burnham

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    Jim Burnham

    5.047 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Former Prosecutor. Trial Lawyer Of The Year. Federal & State Criminal Cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Shawn Brown

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    Shawn Brown

    4.852 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    The first move after a wrong move is a first step in the right direction. Presione aquí para Español
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Richard Gutheinz

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    Joseph Richard Gutheinz

    5.036 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Drug Crime and more
    If you are facing a criminal charge you need someone to fight for you. Joe Gutheinz is here to help!
    Rating:  10
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