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    Nicole W. DeBorde

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    Nicole W. DeBorde

    4.931 reviews
    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
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    Andrew James Salinas

    Andrew James Salinas

    5.022 reviews
    Salinas Defense Law Firm, PLLC
    4101 Greenbriar Drive, Suite 240, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice
    Bio: Andrew Salinas is a two-time Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2025–2026) and a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — recognitions reserved for the most accomplished attorneys in their field. As the founder and managing partner ...
    Rating:  9.9
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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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    Penny Wymyczak-White

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    Penny Wymyczak-White

    5.0139 reviews
    Law Office of Penny Wymyczak-White
    1415 Louisiana Street, 18th Floor, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Violent Crime and more
    I aggressively guard my clients' constitutional & legal rights. Maximum effort for maximum results
    Rating:  9.9
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    David R. Lee

    David R. Lee

    5.014 reviews
    Houston Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Transportation
    Bio: I am a cantankerous, determined, persistent, knowledgable and skilled attorney in my areas of practice. I do not have a reverse gear. I only know to go forward, to work hard, to thoroughly investigate, to use my superior knowledge of the law and t...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Eduardo "Eddie" Cortes

    Eduardo "Eddie" Cortes

    5.013 reviews
    Law Office of Eddie Cortes
    150 West Parker Road, 5th Floor, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: When interviewing any attorney, one should always ask two crucial questions: 1. How much is it going to cost me to take this case to trial? And 2. When was the last time you tried a case in front of a jury? The answer to the first question should ...
    Rating:  10
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    Allen Mark Tanner

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    Allen Mark Tanner

    4.930 reviews
    917 Franklin St Ste 550, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    A Winning Defense Gives You Your Life Back! Board Certified in Criminal Law. Call 855-976-4670
    Rating:  10
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    William M. Stradley

    William M. Stradley

    5.020 reviews
    Stradley Law Firm
    1545 Heights Blvd., Suite 200, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime
    Bio: William “Bill” Stradley is a native Houstonian who has practiced criminal law in Texas for over 25 years. Bill is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has bee...
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    Emily Munoz Detoto

    Emily Munoz Detoto

    5.014 reviews
    Law Office of Emily Detoto
    917 Franklin St Fl 4, The Commercial Bank Building, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Emily is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming and is the former host of “Legally Speaking,” on Channel 55, “The Tube." Emily has frequently given legal commentary for Channel 26, Fox News and has been a faculty m...
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    Sharon J Hemphill

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    Sharon J Hemphill

    5.09 reviews
    Sharon Hemphill & Associates
    20333 State Highway 249, Suite 200, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals and more
    Complex divorce, custody, protective orders, etc.. Our focus is you and our goal is satisfaction.
    Rating:  10
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    Jay Blass Cohen

    Jay Blass Cohen

    5.013 reviews
    Blass Law PLLC
    917 Franklin St #400, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jay is an aggressive criminal lawyer and founder of Blass Law PLLC law firm in Houston, Texas. Cohen has been fighting for citizens accused of DWI, felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and other crimes for 9 years. He will do everything possible to ensu...
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    Henry Khoa Nguyen

    Henry Khoa Nguyen

    5.031 reviews
    Law Office of Henry K. Nguyen, P.C.
    1221 Studewood St, Ste 105, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Henry K. Nguyen was born and raised in Texas. Since high school, he has had a passion for defending those who have been charged with a crime. He has experienced first-hand what is at stake and what it is like to have your entire life dangling befo...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Erik Andrew Nelson

    Erik Andrew Nelson

    5.010 reviews
    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 at Atlas Firm 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 Doctora...
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    Todd Alan Ward

    Todd Alan Ward

    5.018 reviews
    The Law Office of Todd Ward, P.C.
    3515 Fannin Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: After working with legendary Criminal Defense attorney Dick DeGuerin for 15 years, I decided to open my own practice to help people charged with serious felony cases in Texas. Prior to working with Dick, I was a prosecutor for seven years in the T...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Brett A. Podolsky

    Brett A. Podolsky

    4.958 reviews
    Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
    917 Franklin St Ste 510, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 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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    David Aaron Smith

    David Aaron Smith

    5.010 reviews
    David Smith Law Firm, PLLC
    1919 Decatur Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: The David Smith Law Firm, PLLC serves clients primarily in Harris, Brazoria, & Fort Bend Counties, in cities such as: Pearland, Angleton, Houston, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Manvel, Alvin, & more, with criminal defense matters. With over...
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    Chris Denuna

    Chris Denuna

    4.9198 reviews
    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...
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    Murray Newman

    Murray Newman

    5.012 reviews
    The Law Office of Murray Newman, PLLC
    1005 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Since becoming licensed in 1999, attorney Murray Newman has focused on one aspect of the law and one aspect only: Criminal Law. After graduating from the University of Houston School of Law, Murray joined the Harris County District Attorney's Offi...
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    David P. Cunningham

    David P. Cunningham

    4.998 reviews
    2814 Hamilton St, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law
    Review: "I was only 18 years old and still in school when I got into a fight and needed legal representation. From the beginning, David Cunningham stood by me every step of the way. He was genuine, attentive, and always took the time to answer every questi..."
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    Richard David Hayes

    Richard David Hayes

    5.08 reviews
    Walker & Taylor, PLLC
    17225 El Camino Real, Suite 310, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Government and more
    Bio: Richard D. Hayes, II is a former senior felony prosecutor with extensive criminal trial experience. Apart from the unique legal issues of each case, Richard understands that each client is a responsibility and a privilege. As a trial attorney, Ric...
    Rating:  10
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    Sarah Vernier Wood

    Sarah Vernier Wood

    5.07 reviews
    Harris County Public Defender's Office, 1201 Franklin, 13th Floor, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "Sarah came highly recommended by one of the top attorneys in Houston. I don't feel I could have hired a better lawyer to handle my legal dilemma. Sarah had a mastery of all the issues pertinent to my case and offered excellent council. Sarah was a..."
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