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    Texas Has 12456 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 53933 Reviews

    David D. White

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    David D. White

    5.0108 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    I read the Probable Cause Affidavit and the full file before I build a strategy. 22 years of criminal defense in Travis County, Williamson County, and the federal Western District of Texas. Free consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    David Kiatta

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    David Kiatta

    5.040 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    With nearly 30 years of experience in criminal law, he knows how to get the results you want.
    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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    Peter J. Ganyard

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    Peter J. Ganyard

    5.028 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Experienced former chief felony prosecutor. Now an aggressive and results driven criminal defense attorney.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Brent D Bowen

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    Brent D Bowen

    4.946 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI
    Brent D. Bowen, Attorney At Law - EXPERIENCED & BATTLE TESTED ATTORNEY THAT FIGHTS FOR YOU.
    Rating:  10
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    Darlina Crowder

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    Darlina Crowder

    4.867 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Top rated State & Federal criminal defense trial lawyer!
    Rating:  10
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    Douglas K. O'Connell

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    Douglas K. O'Connell

    5.024 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Military Law and more
    Fierce criminal & military law representation.
    Rating:  10
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    Niles Stefan Illich

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    Niles Stefan Illich

    5.016 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation
    Niles works with his law partner Grace Shin. Grace has 22 years of experience as an appellate prosecutor and knows how the State will respond to an opening brief.
    Rating:  10
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    Myron G. Davis

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    Myron G. Davis

    5.0116 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Wrongfully accused? Call me now and let's clear your name together!
    Rating:  9.7
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    Jeremy Jack Poet

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    Jeremy Jack Poet

    5.08 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Aggressive Representation When You Need It The Most.
    Rating:  10
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    Sorsha L. Huff

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    Sorsha L. Huff

    5.03 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Sorsha Huff handles criminal defense cases at all charge levels for Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, including trial practice, expunctions, nondisclosures, and crimmigration. Schedule a free case review today.
    Rating:  9.8
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    James Roy Fletcher

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    James Roy Fletcher

    5.013 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Board-certified Criminal Defense Lawyers and Senior Trial Attorneys at Michael & Associates defend criminal cases, litigating suppression motions, search-and-seizure issues, forensic evidence, and constitutional violations. 98.7% client satisfacti...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Florencia Candy Rueda

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    Florencia Candy Rueda

    5.0165 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Law Office of Florencia Rueda - Top Notch DWI Attorney & Criminal Defense Attorney. Call Today for a Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Benjamin Edward Michael

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    Benjamin Edward Michael

    5.0150 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Top 10 Ranked Texas Defense Attorney | 98% Success Rate Based on Client Surveys | Powerhouse Team of Former Judges, Prosecutors, FBI, Board Certified, and Lifelong Criminal Defense Attorneys with 425 Years Combined Experience Beating Criminal Charges
    Rating:  10
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    Orlando Kell

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    Orlando Kell

    4.727 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    A criminal conviction can destroy your life. You need a trial lawyer, not a plea bargain one.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Russell H. Lorfing

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    Russell H. Lorfing

    4.984 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Former federal prosecutor with the experience you need by your side. Call today for a consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    L. Moran

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    L. Moran

    4.980 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    2024 Avvo Client's Choice , Aggressive Family Law Attorney
    Rating:  9.4
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    John J. Lanzillo

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    John J. Lanzillo

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Johnny Lanzillo is a highly accomplished criminal defense trial attorney with more than a decade of experience litigating some of the most complex and high-stakes criminal cases in Texas. Renowned for his relentless courtroom advocacy, strategic p...
    Rating:  10
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    Stephen Kenji Le Brocq

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    Stephen Kenji Le Brocq

    5.035 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Le Brocq & Horner Law Firm - Attorney dedicated to fighting and protecting your rights.
    Rating:  10
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    Thomas Plas Wynne

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    Thomas Plas Wynne

    5.049 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    2023 Avvo Client's Choice Criminal Defense Attorney. Rated by Superlawyers. AV Preeminenet Rated. Voted Best Lawyers by D Magazine.
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel W. Dworin

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    Daniel W. Dworin

    5.017 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Experienced, client-focused criminal defense by a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist.
    Rating:  10
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