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Denuna & Westbrook, PLLC
1225 N Loop W #324, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Nick Westbrook is a partner at Denuna & Westbrook, a Houston-based criminal defense firm focused on DWI and criminal cases across Texas. The firm represents clients in matters ranging from misdemeanor offenses to serious felony charges, with a str...

Rating: 9.4

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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...

Rating: 10

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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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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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Shellist Law
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1515, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Attorney Steven Shellist is an aggressive trial lawyer and the founder of The Shellist Law Firm, PLLC in Houston, Texas. A former chief prosecutor, he is a renowned criminal defense and personal injury lawyer with a proven track record of success....

Rating: 10

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 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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Greco Neyland, PC
701 N. Post Oak #425, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Bio: Ben Pearce, has been a pivotal member of Greco Neyland PC from its foundation. Jumping into practice with the seasoned defense attorneys and former prosecutors at Greco Neyland, Ben quickly set out to prove his merit. Ben is a lifelong Houston res...

Rating: 9.3

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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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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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1065 Gessner Rd., Suite 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Immediately after graduating summa cum laude from the University of Houston with membership in the Honors College, Shahin Zamir attended Texas Tech School of Law. While there, Shahin earned the Henslee/American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts Researc...

Rating: 10

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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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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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Looney, Smith & Conrad, P.C.
11767 Katy Freeway, Ste. 740, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I was born and raised in the Houston area, and left to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. After graduating with a degree in Political Science, I returned to Houston to attend law school at South Texas College of Law. During law school...

Rating: 10

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Egbuonu Law
2202 Ruth Street, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor

Tough and determined Criminal Defense Attorney. If you've been accused call today for the representation your case deserves. Call today.

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(844) 542-3544

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Texas Criminal Defense Group
1001 Texas Ave, Suite 405, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Board Certified in Criminal Law, AV Rated, tried over 100 jury trials and a published author, I wrote the book on DWI and Criminal law defense. Before you talk to ANY lawyer get a copy of my DWI Survival Guide, A Citizen's Protection Manual for a ...

Rating: 10

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The Law Office of Todd Ward, P.C.
3515 Fannin Street, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 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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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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Lowe Law, PLLC
7322 Southwest Fwy Ste 1065, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI

Review: "Attorney Lowe is a Great Attorney. He's very attentive to your need answers all text and returns calls. He will not let you be pushed around. I highly recommend him."

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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Harris County Public Defender's Office
1310 Prairie St., 4th Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "We were at a very devistating point in our lives. My father was being held in jail without a bond.He was being charge with a second degree felony (2-20yrs). I needed to find a Truting & Experience criminal lawyer with no time to waste. I was recom..."

Rating: 10

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