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    Houston Has 2701 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 18606 Reviews

    Ned Gill

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    Ned Gill

    4.846 reviews
    Gill Law
    3355 West Alabama St., Suite 1240, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Probate and more
    I defend the person charged with a crime. If there is a way out, I will find it. My fee is fair.
    Rating:  8.9
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    Michael David Mercer

    Michael David Mercer

    4.829 reviews
    Mercer Law
    917 Franklin St #550, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I focus 100% of my practice on criminal defense, particularly in Harris County and the surrounding counties of Texas. Criminal defense is a field of law that is particularly interesting to me because of its significance to the everyday life of Uni...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Charles Kent Zavala

    Charles Kent Zavala

    4.823 reviews
    Zavala Texas Law
    2950 North West Loop, Suite 500, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business
    Bio: When looking for an attorney it's important to find one who is passionate about their job and doesn't just clock out at the end of the day. After attending law school and working various legal jobs, I developed a true passion for Criminal and Immi...
    Rating:  8.4
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    David A. Breston

    David A. Breston

    4.784 reviews
    David A. Breston
    1820 W Bell St, Houston, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and more
    Bio: David Breston, the founding attorney at The Law Office of David A. Breston, has represented thousands of clients in Houston and across Texas for over two decades. He founded his practice with a mission to protect the rights of the accused and the ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Kacie Penman

    Kacie Penman

    5.08 reviews
    Thiessen Law Firm
    733 E 12 1/2 St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Kacie Penman was born and raised in Cypress, Texas, where she was a competitive cheerleader and dancer. For undergrad, she attended Oklahoma State University where she studied strategic communications and international business. She graduated with...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Geoffrey Lee Womack

    Geoffrey Lee Womack

    5.011 reviews
    Guy Womack & Associats
    402 Main Street, Sixth Floor, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Geoffrey L. Womack has been representing clients in the Houston area with their military and federal criminal defense matters. If you have been convicted of officer misconduct, fraud crimes, weapons charges or any other criminal law related matter...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Dane Michael Johnson

    Dane Michael Johnson

    4.928 reviews
    Johnson, Johnson, & Baer, P.C.
    1017 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Attorney Dane Johnson is a native Texan who earned his Bachelor of Business Administration and his J.D. from the University of Houston. He graduated from the University of Houston Law Center early and became one of the school’s youngest graduates ...
    Rating:  10
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    Joshua Hill

    Joshua Hill

    3.420 reviews
    4615 Southwest Fwy, #600, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Joshua Hill is an experienced criminal defense attorney who aggressively defends the rights of his clients. If you are charged with a crime, you want a lawyer who is not only willing to fight for you, but who also understands how to most effective...
    Rating:  10
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    Anne Elise Kennedy

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    Anne Elise Kennedy

    4.861 reviews
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    1227 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Anne E. Kennedy will fight to protect your freedom. Specializing in writs and re-opening old cases.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Matthew Patrick Horak

    Matthew Patrick Horak

    5.029 reviews
    Horak Law
    5300 Memorial Dr #750 A, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Matt Horak is a Board Certified Texas attorney with more than 23 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes family law and criminal defense matters. He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer for 2025 and 2026. Matt represents ind...
    Rating:  10
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    Edwin Dee Mcwilliams

    Edwin Dee Mcwilliams

    5.01 review
    Parnham & McWilliams
    The Lyric Centre, 440 Louisiana St. Suite 200, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Dee was professional, always available, and he got me the results that I wanted!"
    Rating:  9.1
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    Javier Osvaldo Martinez

    Javier Osvaldo Martinez

    5.02 reviews
    The Law Office of Javier O. Martinez, PLLC
    712 Main St Ste 2400, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals
    Bio: My job is to defend our citizens when their government is trying to take their liberty away.
    Rating:  8.9
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    Erik Matthew Locascio

    Erik Matthew Locascio

    5.03 reviews
    The Law Offices of Erik M. Locascio, PLLC
    4170 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a former felony prosecutor, Erik M. Locascio has tried many cases as first chair, including assaults, drug cases, DWIs, and a variety of others. He additionally handled hundreds of cases from initial arrest to final disposition, including pleas...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Shreya Gulamali

    Shreya Gulamali

    5.025 reviews
    Gulamali Law Firm, PLLC
    6776 Southwest Freeway, Suite 340, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Shreya Gulamali served as a prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office with roles ranging from felony prosecutor to chief prosecutor. She gained invaluable experience with Houston’s criminal justice system to build a reputation and...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jesse Hernandez

    Jesse Hernandez

    4.830 reviews
    Hernandez Law Office
    3663 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Office 607, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Jesse spent his first few years after law school practicing criminal defense as an Assistant Public Defender in Laredo, Texas at the prestigious Webb County Public Defender's Office. After several years handling criminal defense on the border, Jes...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Ashley Byron Burleson

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    Ashley Byron Burleson

    4.819 reviews
    Burleson Law Group
    5757 Woodway Drive, Suite 300A, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Car Accidents and more
    Ethical. Hard-working. Passionate. CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND FAMILY LAW FIRM SERVING CLIENTS IN HOUSTON, TX AREA
    Rating:  6.6
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    William Stafford Morian

    William Stafford Morian

    5.0147 reviews
    The Morian Law Firm
    1001 McKinney Street Suite 1600, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Having served as a felony prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney's Office, I bring inside knowledge and extensive courtroom experience to my criminal defense practice. I handle a wide variety of cases, including murder, drug offenses, i...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Jason Luong

    Jason Luong

    5.04 reviews
    The Law Office of Jason Luong, PLLC
    1004 Prairie, Suite 200, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Jason Luong, a distinguished criminal defense attorney in Houston, Texas, is renowned for his unique blend of experience as a former criminal district court judge and Harris County prosecutor. His in-depth understanding of the criminal justice sys...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael M. Nguyen

    Michael M. Nguyen

    5.06 reviews
    Michael Nguyen
    1908 Binz St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Michael M. Nguyen is a former prosecutor for Harris County and also Lamar County. No two cases have exactly the same set of facts, prosecutor, or judge. That’s why we approach each case uniquely to achieve results. Our plan will combine trial skil...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Kevin Wright

    Kevin Wright

    5.013 reviews
    Kherkher Garcia, LLP
    801 Travis Street, Suite 2175, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Bio: I grew up in Houston and attended Memorial High School before joining the United States Marine Corps. While enlisted I received my bachelor’s degree from Chapman University in California. After being Honorably Discharged, I returned to Houston and...
    Rating:  9.0
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