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Lance Kennedy Law
111 Congress Ave., STE 500, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

Bio: Having resolved thousands of cases, including hundreds of federal cases, I am committed to protecting your rights so you can stop feeling lost, alone, and unable to move on with your life. I’m a former federal and Texas prosecutor serving the crim...

Rating: 9.8

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Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey
1100 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Andrew focuses his practice on criminal defense and complex, high-stakes family law matters—cases where reputations, assets, and parental rights are on the line. He represents individuals facing serious criminal charges, as well as clients involve...

Rating: 8.4

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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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O'Connell West, PLLC
505 West 12th Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: Wesley “Wes” West is a dedicated Texas native and accomplished attorney whose guiding principle is genuine care—for his clients, his community, and the meaningful impact he can make beyond the courtroom. A proud Lieutenant Colonel in the United St...

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(844) 416-0806

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812 San Antonio St., Suite 403, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: When I'm not busy lawyering from 9 to 5, I am raising twin 3 year old boys with the help of my lovely wife. My hobbies include reading almost anything non-fiction, playing chess and pokeras well asplaying - or should I say practicing? - the guitar...

Rating: 9.1

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1012 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

Bio: Board Certified-Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Rating: 9.7

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Law Office of Amy Lefkowitz
1307 Nueces St, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Estate Planning

Bio: In her five years practicing law, Amy has focused on criminal defense, probate law, and also enjoys the practice of uncontested family law. She began her own practice in July of 2013, and would love to help you with your legal needs in her areas o...

Rating: 9.4

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Wade H. Russell
505 W 12th St, Suite 200, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion

Bio: Featured in CBS's 48 Hours Mystery, "Redemption Song."

Rating: 9.6

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O'Connell West, PLLC
505 West 12th Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: Andrew Rountree is a criminal defense attorney at O’Connell West with 13 years of experience devoted exclusively to criminal and military law matters. In 2022, his experience and expertise qualified him to earn Board Certification in Criminal Law ...

Rating: 6.3

Call for a consultation(512) 764-9340

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Blackburn Betts PLLC
1106 San Antonio St, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Daniel has been representing clients charged with criminal offenses in Austin TX since 2011 and has dedicated his practice solely to criminal defense over the full course of his career. Having received a degree in Chemistry from the University of ...

Rating: 8.3

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Law Office of Todd Nickle
1304 Nueces Street, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: Board Certified - Criminal Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization Former Felony Prosecutor - Williamson County, TX Former Felony Prosecutor - Harris County, TX

Rating: 10

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Travis County Public Defender's Office
1010 Lavaca St., Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

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

Review: "Megan was incredible every step of the way. Couldn't have asked for better representation."

Rating: 8.7

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Trey Porter Law
901 S MoPac Expressway, Building 1, Suite #300, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Bio: Joseph Strickland is a nationally recognized trial attorney, with experience in complex State and Federal criminal cases across Texas. Mr. Strickland’s knowledge of the law, combined with pragmatism and dedication, allows him to deliver strategic ...

Rating: 10

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The Hull Firm
1004 West Avenue, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Bio: 2016-2018 American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys 10 Best Attonreys in Texas; 2018 National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys; Superb rating; and Client Choice DWI & DUI 2018. Licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 2003, I have repre...

Rating: 10

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Botsford & Roark
1307 West Avenue, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 70 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Antitrust & Trade Law, Tax and more

Rating: 9.5

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Law Office of Erin Shinn
1004 West Avenue, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I hail from Lubbock, Texas, where I became a Red Raider at Texas Tech for both my undergraduate and law degrees. After becoming involved with the West TexasInnocence Project in Lubbock, I decided that I wanted to practice criminal defense and prov...

Rating: 8.7

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Law Office of Mark A. Sampson, P.C.
605 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury

Bio: The Law Office of Mark A. Sampson, P.C. is a firm committed to legal excellence. We pride ourselves in preparing for trial as thoroughly and meticulously as possible. It is our goal to properly assess and evaluate the case in order to avoid legal ...

Rating: 8.9

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1508 Dessau Ridge Lane, Suite 503, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: FIRM VISION: AT THE WILLIAMS LAW FIRM, WE BELIEVE THAT QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES SHOULD NOT BE A LUXURY RESERVED ONLY FOR THE WEALTHY. DON'T BE A VICTIM OF SELF REPRESENTATION! DON'T SETTLE FOR JUST ANY ATTORNEY. LET US HELP YOU! WE PROVIDE QUALITY L...

Rating: 8.8

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Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey, A Professional Corporation
1100 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more

Bio: Born in Houston, Texas, John attended the University of Texas, where he was a member of the basketball team which won two Southwest Conference championship titles and the 1978 National Invitational Tournament. He received his B.A. (American Studie...

Rating: 8.3

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Brand & Resendez, P.C.
5900 Balcones Dr, Suite 260, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: Steven Brand graduated cum laude from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, achieving distinction there as a member of the Order of the Coif. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan...

Rating: 10

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Keates Law Firm
901 Mopac Expressway South, Building 1, Suite 300, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: Fee Information Payment Options Fees for legal representation and services are set on a case by case basis, tailored to the specifics of the issue at hand. We do not have a set fee schedule that is wholly dependent on the charges. For a fee quote,...

Rating: 9.1

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