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    Thomas Rhett Braniff

    Thomas Rhett Braniff

    5.03 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am an indepedent insurance agent and a lawyer. I specialize in commercial property casualty insurance all over Texas.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Randy Tom Leavitt

    Randy Tom Leavitt

    3.73 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: I have worked extensively as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, and mediator. I hold a Martindale-Hubbell peer-review rating of AV, the highest possible rating and I have been honored as a Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly every...
    Rating:  9.9
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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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    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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    Jason Adam Katims

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    Jason Adam Katims

    4.36 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Consumer Protection and more
    I'll make sure you understand every option and I'll never pressure you to take a deal you don't want
    Rating:  7.1
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    Randolph Joseph Ortega

    Randolph Joseph Ortega

    5.05 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 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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    Phillip Wayne Goff

    Phillip Wayne Goff

    5.053 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: You have found the ONLY DWI lawyer in South Texas who is a forensic Lawyer-Scientist (American Chemical Society), has completed the National College for DUI Defense Serious Science curriculum, AND is a qualified Instructor for Standardized Field S...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Isabel Cristina De La Riva

    Isabel Cristina De La Riva

    4.712 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Hi. My name is Isabel de la Riva and I hope I get the chance to assist you with your legal need. I have been practicing for over 13 years and throughout that time, I have had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful people going through some terribl...
    Rating:  10
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    Catherine Thea Samaan

    Catherine Thea Samaan

    5.020 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: I am an attorney who is invested in the outcome of your case, period. I am results oriented and am ready to listen and defend you. Too often I believe other lawyers forget what this is really about. You. I am here to protect you not only now, but ...
    Rating:  8.4
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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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    Nancy Elizabeth Ohan

    Nancy Elizabeth Ohan

    4.7136 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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    Larry Prater McDougal

    Larry Prater McDougal

    4.47 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Review: "I called their office for my husband after he found himself needing representation. I explained in detail what we were up against, Larry Jr didn't hesitate to help my husband with his case. I love that they have Law enforcement knowledge and back ..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Jason Lee Parrish

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    Jason Lee Parrish

    4.04 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    You Only Get One Chance Your Local Criminal Attorney Longview, TX Free Initial Consultation | 24/7 Emergency Consultations | Offices in Tyler & Longview
    Rating:  6.5
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    Michael Erin Melsheimer

    Michael Erin Melsheimer

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I have heard other attorneys describe her as a homerun hitter. She ia respected by her peers and clients alike. I was appointed her client back in June of 2018. I was on the run at the time and had no real address. I want to a hospital about I thi..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Staci L. Krause

    Staci L. Krause

    5.04 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Attorney Staci Krause first worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office before becoming a defense attorney. She then worked with Soyars & Morgan Law, a highly-respected criminal defense law firm in San ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Sierra L. Hatley

    Sierra L. Hatley

    5.029 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "If you have spent any time listening to the radio you’ve heard ads about lawyers that claim to be a “hammer” or “bulldog” or “law boss” etc. but I was always told that the quiet person in the room is who you should worry about the most, so when I ..."
    Rating:  8.0
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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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    Paul F. Tu

    Paul F. Tu

    4.612 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Paul F. Tu has been continuously selected as a Texas Super Lawyer, since 2018 by Texas Monthly and a Rising Star for 2013, ‘14, ‘15, '16 and ‘17 in the areas of criminal defense and DWI defense. Mr. Tu is currently a board member for the Texas Cri...
    Rating:  10
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    Sindhu Mareen Alexander

    Sindhu Mareen Alexander

    4.08 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse
    Bio: In 1995, Sindhu graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in philosophy and psychology. She then graduated from Southern Methodist University Law School in 1998 and began working as an Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Katherine Khristine Elrich

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    Katherine Khristine Elrich

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Commercial and more
    Review: "This is the best lawyer that you will ever find. Katherine is honest, dependable, and detailed in all that she does. I would highly recommend her."
    Rating:  8.9
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    David K. Williams

    David K. Williams

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: I specialize in civil trial, including personal injury and business disputes, family law (such as divorces, custody, child support, or adoptions), and criminal law. I have successfully handled a variety of misdemeanor and felony charges in state a...
    Rating:  10
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    Jessica Lisa Lieck

    Jessica Lisa Lieck

    5.03 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Jessica Lieck graduated summa cum laude from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. She went on to earn her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law with a conce...
    Rating:  8.4
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