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Houston Has 2711 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 18690 Reviews

Schiffer Law Firm
5300 Memorial Dr., Suite 750, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: At the Schiffer Law Firm, Texas attorneys Paul and Jacob Schiffer together have over 45 years of combined legal experience and descend from a dynasty of American lawyers going back over 100 years. Schiffer Law Firm proudly fights for individual cl...

Rating: 10

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Parnham and Associates
440 Louisiana St Ste 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.0

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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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Law Offices of Christopher L. Carlson
228 Westheimer, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes

Bio: Christopher L. Carlson maintains associative relationships with a number of lawyers and expert witnesses to provide a comprehensive legal team for you or your company while maintaining a personal relationship with clients. --- I am a true trial la...

Rating: 10

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Bennett & Bennett
917 Franklin Street, Fourth Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals

Bio: I defend people on trial and appeal in state and federal court in Houston, Texas, and anywhere else I am needed. I also defend the First Amendment in civil court by defending defamation (libel and slander actions). I am board-certified in criminal...

Rating: 10

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Freedom Law PLLC
1111 North Loop West, Suite 1180, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime

Bio: Since 1985, we have been representing individuals accused of crime, fighting the government for the best possible result for each and every individual client. We're dedicated to your freedom. Call us if you have a problem. We will help.

Rating: 10

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The Aslett Law Firm, PLLC
1004 Praire St., Ste. 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Appeals

Bio: I'm a criminal defense attorney based in Houston. Before starting my own practice, I was an assistant district attorney with the Harris County District Attorney's Office for almost seven years. There, I prosecuted thousands of cases and tried doze...

Rating: 10

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Khawaja Law Firm PLLC
202 Travis Street, Suite 400A, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Born and raised in Houston, I am dedicated to defending the criminally accused in my local community. Before entering into private practice, I served as an assistant district attorney with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. This experie...

Rating: 10

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1924 Portsmouth, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Being charged with a criminal offense is a serious matter, I have the experience to fight for you!

Rating: 8.1

Call for a consultation(877) 629-7431

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Law Office of Justin T. Surginer
8831 Long Point Rd Ste 401, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Justin T. Surginer is an experienced criminal defense attorney specializing in Assault Family Member, Assault, DWI, Drug Crimes, Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Expunctions, Fraud and other White Collar crimes in state and federal courts in Houston a...

Rating: 10

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David Adler, P.C.
1415 North Loop West, Suite 905, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business

Bio: There are very few attorneys who have extensive experience handling federal criminal cases. I've handled more than 1000 cases in federal courts. Many attorneys claim they have federal experience but actually have handled very few cases (sometimes ...

Rating: 9.6

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Neal Davis Law Firm, PLLC
1545 Heights Blvd., Suite 700, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: For over 20 years, Neal Davis has successfully defended clients in Texas and federal courts in all types of criminal matters at all phases, from State misdemeanors to complex federal matters. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law and his peers hav...

Rating: 10

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4265 San Felipe St Ste 1100, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.9

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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...

Rating: 10

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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

Call for a consultation(844) 382-8141

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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 practic...

Rating: 10

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Doug Murphy Law Firm
902 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Chief and Special Crimes Prosecutor in Houston, Harris County, Texas - focusing on DWI/DUI and intoxication-related offenses.

Rating: 10

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William Weston Rucker, III, PLLC
5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 1000, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am a native Houstonian but earned my undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York City. Texas and New York certainly have their differences. The experiences of living in both places has been a tremendous asset to me. Likewise, I hav...

Rating: 10

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Scheiner Law Group, P.C.
2211 Norfolk Street #735, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Grant Scheiner ranks among the top criminal defense attorneys in Texas. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Scheiner and his firm, Scheiner Law Group, P.C., provide outstanding criminal defense in ...

Rating: 10

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Alvin Adjei Law, PLLC
609 Main St. 25th Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Excellent lawyer. It was a complex and challenging case with serious legal repercussions. Both charges were dismissed today thanks to his work."

Rating: 10

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Crenshaw Law Firm, PLLC
2700 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 1120, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business and more

Bio: After serving my community as the District Attorney, judge and federal prosecutor for 12 years, I am honored to continue my service to the legal profession by representing YOU. The experienced trial lawyers at Crenshaw Law Firm, PLLC, are focused ...

Rating: 10

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