Top Rated Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers

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 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Go to him. He is by far the best immigration lawyer ive ever used! He is young but has yeats of experience helping his cousin who's a lawyer too!"

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I can’t say enough great things about my experience with Ms. Collins. From the very first consultation, it was clear that we were in expert hands. Facing a criminal charges was incredibly stressful, but Ms. Collins immediately put us at ease with ..."

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Guardianship and more

Bio: Providing Honest and Effective Representation for Over 30 years.

Rating: 8.8

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I'm a young man in my 20s and Mr.Fry did his job in helping me with my federal court case. Not only did he deliver as promised he explained the process all the way through. My large charge was reduced to a minor fine. I'm recommending Mr.Fry to my..."

Rating: 8.1

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: I am J. Gordon Dees, a native Houstonian and a Lawyer. I advocate for people and their families when they are confronted with criminal charges. A criminal charge may put one's liberty at stake and can easily amount to an event that redefines your ...

Rating: 10

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Corporate & Incorporation and more

Bio: I was proudly born and raised in the lone star state of Texas. My diverse background in Psychology, Finance and Law enriches the arsenal I gladly use to advocate for our clients. During law school, I had the opportunity to clerk for a civil judge ...

Rating: 7.5

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more

Bio: Patton was born and raised in Alvin, Texas. He graduated from Living Stones Christian School in Alvin, Alvin Community College, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and finally, but most near and dear to his heart, Texas A&M University School of Law....

Rating: 7.4

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Shelton was always professional and intuned with my case I look forward to him opening his own practice."

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: I am a Central Texas Criminal Defense Attorney dedicated to the diligent representation of my clients with the utmost integrity.

Rating: 7.0

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration

Review: "I'm a grandma who intervened on a cps case regarding my grandchildren and won! Leo Farias II, has represented me in the most professional manner, his ethics are of the highest standards. Honest, trustworthy and very straight forward. In unvarnishe..."

Rating: 7.8

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I met with Mr.Wilson in his office in Abilene. He seemed to be empathetic to my situation. He listened attentively to what I recalled happening and then gave his thoughts on the matter. He was down to earth and very knowledgeable in his profession..."

Rating: 7.5

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Judy has been my attorney for several years now. She has always provided me with excellent service as well as the upmost professionalism I could have asked for. She's been honest, and prompt every time. I would recommend Judy Shields to anyone..."

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Review: "Mr. Lieberman is absolutely amazing. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. He was very responsive and patient. Although we hope to never need a lawyer again, if we did Mr. Lieberman would be hired without hesitation!"

Rating: 7.0

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Bio: Neil Calfas is the founder of Calfas Law Group and a distinguished criminal defense attorney in the San Antonio community. Following his graduation from St. Mary’s University College of Law, Neil started his legal career working under Gerry Goldst...

Rating: 6.9

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Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mike graduated from law school with honors and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2000, and became of licensed member of The State Bar of Texas 2001. His private practice over the past nearly twenty years has included family law, estate planning, civil...

Rating: 7.0

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