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Law Office of Justin T. Surginer
8831 Long Point Rd Ste 401, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Justin T. Surginer is an experienced criminal defense attorney specializing in Assault Family Member, Assault, DWI, Drug Crimes, Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Expunctions, Fraud and other White Collar crimes in state and federal courts in Houston a...

Rating: 10

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Paul Morgan Law Office, PLLC
5100 Westheimer Rd, Suite 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: I defend people facing criminal charges anywhere in Texas.

Rating: 10

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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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Eric Benavides
2180 North Loop West, Suite 310, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Eric Benavides is a criminal defense attorney in Houston, TX. He is a co-founder of Benavides & Serrano, PLLC. He is a member of the Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Houston Young Lawy...

Rating: 10

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Law Office Of Patrick Kelley
4116 Watson Street, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime

A winning defense that will get you your life back! Over 35 years of criminal law experience.

Rating: 8.2

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 612-6824

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Law Offices of Christopher L. Carlson
228 Westheimer, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes

Bio: Christopher L. Carlson maintains associative relationships with a number of lawyers and expert witnesses to provide a comprehensive legal team for you or your company while maintaining a personal relationship with clients. --- I am a true trial la...

Rating: 10

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Looney, Smith & Conrad, P.C.
11767 Katy Freeway, Ste. 740, Houston, TX

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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Krieger & Tillinger
17225 El Camino Real, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Rated by Super Lawyers. Former Police Detective. Former Prosecutor. Experience you can trust.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 853-7912

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Crenshaw Law Firm, PLLC
2700 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 1120, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: After serving my community as the District Attorney, judge and federal prosecutor for 12 years, I am honored to continue my service to the legal profession by representing YOU. The experienced trial lawyers at Crenshaw Law Firm, PLLC, are focused ...

Rating: 10

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Atlas Law Firm
11767 Katy Freeway suite 1100, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Erik A. Nelson, J.D.: As a founding partner with Mr. Franzoni, Mr. Nelson is an experienced Criminal Attorney. Raised in Houston, Texas, he attended the University of Texas for his bachelor’s degree and The University of Wisconsin for his Juris Do...

Rating: 10

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Greco Neyland, PC
701 N. Post Oak #425, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Bio: Ben Pearce, has been a pivotal member of Greco Neyland PC from its foundation. Jumping into practice with the seasoned defense attorneys and former prosecutors at Greco Neyland, Ben quickly set out to prove his merit. Ben is a lifelong Houston res...

Rating: 9.2

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Harris County Public Defender's Office
1310 Prairie St., 4th Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "We were at a very devistating point in our lives. My father was being held in jail without a bond.He was being charge with a second degree felony (2-20yrs). I needed to find a Truting & Experience criminal lawyer with no time to waste. I was recom..."

Rating: 10

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David Adler, P.C.
1415 North Loop West, Suite 905, Houston, TX

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: 9.6

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Scheiner Law Group, P.C.
2211 Norfolk Street #735, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Grant Scheiner ranks among the top criminal defense attorneys in Texas. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Scheiner and his firm, Scheiner Law Group, P.C., provide outstanding criminal defense in ...

Rating: 10

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Rick Oliver Attorney at Law
1221 Studewood St., Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Car Accidents

Bio: I am a native Houstonian, dedicated to defending the rights of the citizen accused. I have never worked for law enforcement, and I have never worked for the District Attorneys Office. The reason for that is simple: my passion flows only one way, a...

Rating: 10

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Denuna & Westbrook, PLLC
1225 North Loop West, Suite 324, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: Chris Denuna is a founding partner of Denuna & Westbrook, PLLC, a Texas DWI and criminal defense law firm focused on protecting clients accused of serious misdemeanor and felony offenses throughout Houston and the surrounding counties. His practic...

Rating: 10

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Nicole DeBorde
3515 Fannin Street, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals and more

Our commitment to excellence is your edge. Our experienced legal team can assist you at all phases of a case in state or federal court, from investigation, through trial, appeals, post conviction and parole. When your very freedom, reputation or b...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(713) 357-6991

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Jack B Carroll
1419 Franklin, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Sex Crime

Bio: I've been practicing criminal defense for 23 years and I'm board certified by the Texas Board of legal specialization in Criminal Defense. I love Criminal Defense and feel lucky to have picked it as the area of law to practice.

Rating: 9.5

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Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
917 Franklin St Ste 510, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: Houston lawyer Brett Podolsky is an accomplished trial attorney and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He will champion your rights and protect your interests to the best of his ability. As a former Assi...

Rating: 10

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William Weston Rucker, III, PLLC
5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 1000, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am a native Houstonian but earned my undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York City. Texas and New York certainly have their differences. The experiences of living in both places has been a tremendous asset to me. Likewise, I hav...

Rating: 10

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David A. Nachtigall, Attorney at Law, PLLC
1545 Heights, Ste. 100, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, White Collar Crime

Bio: David Nachtigall is a Houston trial lawyer who began his legal career at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney, where handled thousands of misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile criminal cases. Through his years...

Rating: 10

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