Top Rated Houston, TX Criminal Defense Lawyers - Page 18

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Houston Has 2701 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 18608 Reviews

The Ruiz Law Firm
8245 North Fwy., Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration and more

Bio: Over the years, we've won $millions for our clients in accident cases, we've resolved thousands of complex criminal and immigration cases, and we've fought to keep families together against great odds.At the Ruiz Law Firm, PLLC, we are strategic a...

Rating: 8.8

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The Johnson & Williams Law Group
9800 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Thank You! You did an excellent job on my case. I am extremely grateful. Thank you for giving me my life back."

Rating: 7.2

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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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The Law Office of Michael E. Stoll
1214 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have been practicing law in Houston since 2013. I handle cases from traffic citations and class c misdemeanors to felony cases. I feel that providing my clients with quality legal services at reasonable prices allows me to help the most people. ...

Rating: 7.7

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Law Office of J. Wade Bainum
4306 Yoakum Blvd Ste 400, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: J. Wade Bainum has over a decade of experience representing thousands of individuals charged with a wide variety of federal crimes including, among others, money laundering offenses, firearms trafficking offenses, drug trafficking offenses, white ...

Rating: 9.5

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Robert Pelton
4001 N. Shepherd Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Mr. Pelton has been practicing law for over 37 years (18+ in Houston and 19+ in Abilene). An Abilene native, Mr. Pelton graduated from Abilene High School and McMurry College, now McMurry University . After graduating from McMurry in 1972 with a m...

Rating: 7.3

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The Omodele Nelms Law Firm
1405 Palm Street, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements

Review: "Tolu has been extremely helpful and professional and I appreciate her knowledge and quick responses to our business’ legal needs. She is always a breath of fresh air when it comes to clarity and information, and as I said before, QUICK!!!Unfortuna..."

Rating: 7.5

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Matt Alford Law
3355 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, Suite 444, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Matt Alford is a sixth generation Texan born in Denton. After graduating from high school in Denton, Matt graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 with a degree in Communications. In 1991, Matt completed his law degree from the Uni...

Rating: 7.0

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The Law Office of Leira Moreno Gracia, PLLC
950 Echo Lane, Ste. 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "My dad was accused of attempted theft and charged for evading arrest. My dad is a senior citizen who was mostly frightened and nobody would give him a good explanation as to why he was arrested. It was all a huge misunderstanding! She was able to ..."

Rating: 7.4

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Law Office of Dan W. Richardson
710 North Post Oak Road Suite 400, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: A long time judge here in Harris County said you go to the DA's Office to learn how to practice criminal law. That's what I did. I tried over 70 jury trials while at the Harris County DA's office. I tried the most serious cases including murder, a...

Rating: 8.0

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The Akingbola Law Firm, PLLC
7322 Southwest Fwy Ste 1122, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Bayoji Akingbola is a criminal defense and trial attorney based in the Houston, TX area. Born in Nigeria, Bayoji emigrated to America as a young child. He grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana where he eventually became a naturalized US citizen, and l...

Rating: 6.8

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Kelly P Joseph Attny At Law
5225 Katy Frwy, Suite 420, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Review: "We went through three incompetent lawyers before we found Mr. Joseph. He knew the law and presented our case with expertise. We would recommend him in an instant!"

Rating: 8.5

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Darrell Jordan and Associates
1305 Prairie St Suite 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Military Law

Bio: I became a lawyer because I truly care about people. When you hire me I'll do my best to seek justice on your behalf and also provide direction to ensure you never need my service again. I answer all my calls personally because I understand when y...

Rating: 7.3

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Attorney Sina Zadeh, Houston's Trial Attorney
10118 Long point rd, houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Can’t put a price on freedom! This man is a beast at what he does! He will help you get the best outcome. Got my case dismissed, even when it seemed hopeless. Good man to have representing you."

Rating: 6.8

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Zimmermann Lavine & Zimmermann, P.C.
770 S Post Oak Ln Ste 620, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Military Law

Bio: Jack B. Zimmermann is a former prosecutor and criminal trial judge in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Zimmermann served 14 years on active duty in the Marine Corps, including duty as the commanding officer of two artillery batteries in combat,...

Rating: 10

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2813 W Tc Jester, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney, and as such I represent people who our government has accused of a crime. My goals are to protect the rights of my clients, and to reach the most favorable outcome possible for each of my clients. No case is too s...

Rating: 7.9

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4101 Greenbriar, Ste 210, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more

Review: "I normally don’t write reviews. Tillet came through very short notice. Very professional and fast and was able to help my fiancé with his case. Highly recommend him. Thank you again Mr. Mills"

Rating: 7.7

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Loper Law
111 W 15th St, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Both Bob and Brad Loper helped me through, not only the darkest times and mistakes of my life, but were just very caring and so down-to-earth! Always called to check on me! I just feel so blessed for these two! I've never been in trouble in my lif..."

Rating: 7.8

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S. E. Touchstone & Asso., PLLC
5225 Katy Fwy Ste 420, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I got a pom, possession of marijuana, in 2012 called an attorney that I had used on previous pom charge (2006) and was told x amount for 12 months differed probation. Called a friend and got Stevens number, who had also used previous lawyer. Calle..."

Rating: 7.7

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Law Offices of Lonnie R. Knowles & Associates
1001 Texas St Ste 720, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Mr. Knowles was very aggressive in the execution of my defence. From day one he was very hands on and frothright with every aspect of my case, making himself avaliable to answer any question or address any concerns that I had. My situation was gra..."

Rating: 7.2

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Law Office of Aaron J. Saldana
16821 Buccaneer Lane, Suite 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I have been working in and around law firms since 2006. I have been a legal intern, legal assistant, and paralegal. Through the years I have been given the opportunity to work hands on with clients and realize the concerns that many of them have. ...

Rating: 7.3

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