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1,618 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Dallas, TX area.

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  • Clayton Smith

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    Law Office of Clayton Smith
    3300 Oak Lawn Ave.,, Suite 600, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 125 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Clayton Smith. Criminal Defense Attorney. Former Prosecutor. Call 214-317-4532
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  • Thomas Wynne

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    Milner | Wynne
    1845 Woodall Rogers Freeway, Suite 1500 Dallas, Texas 75201, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 33 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    2023 Avvo Client's Choice Criminal Defense Attorney. Rated by Superlawyers. AV Preeminenet Rated. Voted Best Lawyers by D Magazine.

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    60% Criminal defense, 10% DUI and DWI, 10% Federal crime, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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    TX, Active since 2011

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  • Thomas Cox

    Law Office Of Thomas R Cox III
    2603 Oak Lawn Ave Ste 230, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 17 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Former prosecutor. Knows the law, the players, the loopholes.

    Practice area
    90% Criminal defense, 5% Sex crime, 5% Domestic violence

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    Free Consultation
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     30 minutes

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    TX, Active since 1991

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  • Jim Burnham

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    6116 N Central Expy Ste 515, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 38 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Former Prosecutor. Trial Lawyer Of The Year. Federal & State Criminal Cases.
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  • David Finn

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    David Finn, P.C.
    4015 Main Street, Suite 100, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 19 reviews
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    Greetings, My name is David Finn and I am a Board-Certified Criminal Defense lawyer for 30 years, based in Dallas, Texas. As a former criminal trial judge and a federal prosecutor, I am very comfortable in the courtroom. I have personally handled ...

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    70% Criminal defense, 10% Personal injury, 5% Federal crime, and more.

    Cost
    Hourly Rates, $350-$500/hourContingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome. 5%-10%Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work Sometimes

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    TX, Active since 1991

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  • Vincent Wisely

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    The Wisely Law Firm PLLC
    325 N Saint Paul St., Suite 3135, Downtown Republic Center, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 36 reviews
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    State & Federal Criminal Defense Attorney serving clients in Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, and San Antonio. Former Prosecutor. Former Dallas Police Officer. Over 30 years of combined criminal justice experience! Tough, Smart, Relentless. Call for a fr...
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  • Stephen Hamilton

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    Texas Criminal Defense Group
    1341 W. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 647, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 109 reviews
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    READY FOR TRIAL! Board Certified in Criminal Law, AV-rated. My firm has tried over 650 jury trials!

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    30% Criminal defense, 40% DUI and DWI, 10% Sex crime, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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    TX, Active since 1998

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  • Richard Carrizales

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    LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD CARRIZALES, P.C.
    1881 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 105, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 16 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    It's very important to find the right lawyer to defend you in Court! You need a lawyer that has actual trial experience and can fight for you and your family! Attorney Richard Carrizales has the experience you need when you are facing serious crim...

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    35% Criminal defense, 30% Sex crime, 20% Violent crime, and more.

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    TX, Active since 1988

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  • Phillip Linder

    3300 Oak Lawn Ave. Suite 700, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 14 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “I was falsely accused of a serious crime and was facing an uphill battle to prove my innocence. The stress and trauma of it was horrifying, but hiring Phillip made the process much easier. Not only was he incredibly suppo...
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  • Peter Barrett

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    Cazares - Perez
    3500 Maple Avenue, Suite 550, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 9 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Don't Let A Mistake Affect The Rest Of Your Life. Call Today For Your Free Consultation.

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    50% Criminal defense, 50% Federal crime

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    Free Consultation
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    TX, Active since 1994

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  • George Milner

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    Milner Wynne
    1845 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Suite 1500, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 14 reviews
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    Effective, experienced and aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney! Call us today for a free consultation!

    Practice area
    35% Criminal defense, 35% Federal crime, 30% DUI and DWI

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    TX, Active since 1992

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  • Christopher Mulder

    Mulder Law Office
    2001 Bryan Street., Suite 1905, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 7 reviews
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    Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney

    Practice area
    40% Criminal defense, 35% DUI and DWI, 25% Violent crime

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    Free Consultation
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     90 minutes

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    TX, Active since 1994

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  • Eric Puente

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    Puente Law Firm, PLLC
    2400 CATHERINE ST, Ste. 400, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
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    Review: “I was going through such a scary emotional time and I was unsure of the outcome of my case but after going to talk to Mr. Puente & Associates I could breath again. They reassured me that everything was going to be oka...

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    50% Criminal defense, 40% Personal injury, 10% Immigration

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    TX, Active since 2011

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  • Phillip Hayes

    Law Office of Phillip Hayes
    3300 Oak Lawn Avenue Ste 600, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 8 reviews
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    No better criminal defense attorney in North Texas. Phillip Hayes gets the results that you want.
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  • David Scoggins

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    David Scoggins, Attorney at Law
    6060 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 24 reviews
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    The Texas and Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer to Get You Through This! Freedom - Family - Results

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    30% Criminal defense, 35% Federal crime, 25% DUI and DWI, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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    TX, Active since 1981

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  • Martin Rubin

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    Martin J Rubin Attorney
    4514 Cole Ave, Suite 600, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 21 reviews
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    Representation you deserve for your criminal case. Call for Assistance.
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  • Robert Gregg

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    Law Offices of Robert Gregg
    2024 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX
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    4.5 stars 8 reviews
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    Open for business 24/7

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    50% Criminal defense, 50% Personal injury

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    Free Consultation
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     60 minutes

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    TX, Active since 1990

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  • Robert Keating

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    Law Offices of Robert Keating, PLLC - by appointment only
    3710 Rawlins St., Suite 1420, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 11 reviews
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    I treat my clients the way I would want to be treated if accused of a crime. I listen. I care. I communicate. And I work tirelessly to provide the best possible representation.

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    25% Criminal defense, 25% DUI and DWI, 25% Violent crime, and more.

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    TX, Active since 2014

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  • John Gioffredi

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    Gioffredi and Associates
    4131 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 153 reviews
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    I'll FIGHT your case to the very end! Want someone to FIGHT for you? Call me! 214-739-4515

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    10% Criminal defense, 90% DUI and DWI

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    Free Consultation
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    TX, Active since 1982

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  • Edward Shoemaker

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    705 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX
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    5.0 stars 15 reviews
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    Aggressive advocacy. Proven results. Call now for a free consultation.

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    75% Criminal defense

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    TX, Active since 1992

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