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    In Hays County, Texas, there are 102 criminal defense lawyers available with 398+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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    Hays County Has 102 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 398 Reviews

    Rick Cofer

    PRO

    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Best Lawyer - Austin Chronicle | Texas Super Lawyer | Former Prosecutor | 94% of Cases Dismissed in 2025 I Rated AV-Preeminent
    Richard Ursha

    PRO

    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Former Federal Law Enforcement Officer & Special Prosecutor. Call me today for a Free Consultation!

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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Hays County, TX

    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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    Criminal Defense

    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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    David C. Hardaway

    PRO

    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    How do we keep our clients happy? Honest work and great results! Call me anytime 24/7
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (Austin)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Diana E. Buss is an experienced criminal defense attorney, representing clients facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges, including probation violations, expunctions, and jail release throughout Austin, Texas, including Travis, Hays, William...
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Case J. Darwin is fluent in Spanish and is a former prosecutor and Briefing Attorney for the Honorable Terry Jennings of the Houston First District Court of Appeals. Being investigated or accused of a crime is a serious matter that can lead to ser...
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Brad Vinson is an aggressive Texas DWI & criminal defense lawyer who cares about giving his clients the best possible representation. He has experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases. Attorney Vinson is always fighting to get your charges d...
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals
    Bio: I am an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney who has worked his entire legal career in Hays and the surrounding counties. It is my sole objective to provide legal representation of the highest caliber to the citizens of Hays County...
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Juvenile
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor, and an aggressive criminal defense attorney. I take my clients' cases very seriously, and am passionate about defending my clients' rights! When I am not working, I enjoy traveling and cooking with my family!
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jarrod Smith is a relentless force in Texas criminal defense, civil rights, personal injury, and DWI law, recognized as one of the state’s top trial attorneys. A former associate judge and prosecutor, Jarrod brings unmatched legal expertise and a ...
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Board Certified in Criminal Law with over 20 years experience of Criminal Defense work appearing in over 34 Texas Counties in over 100 criminal trials, as well as practice in the Federal District Courts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida an...
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (Kyle)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Animal Law
    Bio: Tough. Ethical. Professional. Passionate Criminal Defense Attorney.
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Matthews grew up in Austin and attended The University of Texas where he received a journalism degree. From there he began an award-winning career as a television sports anchor in California and Texas, including KXAN-TV in Austin from 1996-200...
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: Our firm is a full service firm that has Hill Country values. Our 5 full time lawyers practice in all State and Federal Courts. I began my career working for a Federal Judge before moving to California where I spent four years working for two of t...
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: The Law Office of Lance Turnbow specializes in defending against criminal charges throughout South Central Texas. Our criminal defense law firm handles all criminal matters including DWI charges, drug possession, all the way up to First Degree fel...
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (Austin)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hays County (San Marcos)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense

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