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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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    Monique C. Sparks

    Monique C. Sparks

    4.913 reviews
    The Sparks Law Firm, PC
    1923 Blodgett St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Monique Sparks isn’t just an attorney, she’s a fighter, a storyteller, and a relentless advocate for justice. Born in Wichita, Kansas and raised in Missouri City, Texas, Monique’s journey into law was driven by a deep belief in fairness and a pass...
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    Cheryl E. Irvin

    Cheryl E. Irvin

    4.826 reviews
    917 Franklin 4th Floor, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Criminal DefenseBehind every criminal charge is a person pinning their hopes on the skill of a defense lawyer. At The Irvin Law Firm in Houston, we take the responsibility of defending people against crimes very seriously. The Houston Criminal Def...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Cynthia Russell Henley

    Cynthia Russell Henley

    4.747 reviews
    739 Worthshire, Houston, TX
    739 Worthshire, Houston, TX, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: 31 yrs defending against criminal accusations-misdemeanors thru felonies, & appeals & post conviction writs. I've worked with highly respected lawyers whose fees are significantly higher than mine, & I personally handle all cases for which I am hi...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Stephen Lyle Hamilton

    Stephen Lyle Hamilton

    5.0109 reviews
    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 ...
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    Daniel Allen Krieger

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    Daniel Allen Krieger

    4.715 reviews
    Krieger & Tillinger
    17225 El Camino Real, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Rated by Super Lawyers. Former Police Detective. Former Prosecutor. Experience you can trust.
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    Kelly Denise Benavides

    Kelly Denise Benavides

    4.228 reviews
    533 Studewood St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: As a native Texan, Attorney Kelly D. Benavides understands the challenges faced by the state’s drivers. With over 20 years of experience, a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, and a long list of satisfied clients, she has earned a reputation as the Houston t...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Travis A. Bryan

    Travis A. Bryan

    4.525 reviews
    Teflono Law Group
    801 Travis St., Ste. 2101 PMB 1440, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Appeals and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in Texas, where I continue to live with my family. I am a graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston, where I was inducted as a member of The International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi. I also earned a Master of B...
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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 12 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...
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    Jeanie L. Ortiz

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    Jeanie L. Ortiz

    4.823 reviews
    Jeanie Ortiz, Attorney at Law
    1924 Portsmouth Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Passionate, honest, and hard working. Cannot say enough about Mrs. Dickey's work ethics and passion for helping others. In a field where there are so many choices, and who you select to represent you means everything, Mrs. Dickey has proven to be ..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Franklin Gordon Bynum

    Franklin Gordon Bynum

    5.06 reviews
    713 Law Firm
    1523 Yale St, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I will remember this event and Franklin's work on my behalf as long as I live. I cannot say enough...I faced losing everything and can now go back to a normal life. Cheers to Franklin!!"
    Rating:  10
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    Whitney Jones Moore

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    Whitney Jones Moore

    5.025 reviews
    Moore Legal Group, PLLC
    212 Stratford Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    DISMISSAL IS THE NUMBER 1 GOAL
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jack Carroll

    Jack Carroll

    5.026 reviews
    Jack B Carroll
    1419 Franklin, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Sex Crime
    Bio: I've been practicing criminal defense for 23 years and I'm board certified by the Texas Board of legal specialization in Criminal Defense. I love Criminal Defense and feel lucky to have picked it as the area of law to practice.
    Rating:  9.5
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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 28 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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    Leslie A. Cross

    Leslie A. Cross

    5.03 reviews
    Walker & Taylor, PLLC
    17225 El Camino Real, Ste. 310, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Leslie enjoys zealously advocating for her client’s rights. Leslie started her legal career as a prosecutor at the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office. She began working there as an intern in 2012 and ultimately left the DA’s office as a f...
    Rating:  10
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    Edward M Chernoff

    Edward M Chernoff

    5.05 reviews
    Chernoff Law
    917 Franklin St, Suite 300, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Ed Chernoff is the founding criminal defense attorney at Chernoff Law, a criminal law firm in Houston, Texas. Chernoff became a household name when he defended Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's doctor who was charged with causing his death, in 2009...
    Rating:  9.7
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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..."
    Rating:  10
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    Megan Elizabeth Smith

    Megan Elizabeth Smith

    5.06 reviews
    Sampson & Bové, LLC
    917 Franklin, Suite 220, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Ms. Bové represents clients at trial, on appeal and in postconviction proceedings in state and federal courts, as well as before professional licensing boards. She is admitted to practice in Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for...
    Rating:  10
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    Paula Herring Goodhart

    Paula Herring Goodhart

    5.011 reviews
    Shellist, Peebles & McAlister, L.L.P.
    405 Main St Ste 1050, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Paula Goodhart is a highly respected former criminal court judge, defense attorney and prosecutor. Paula has practiced criminal law for 25 years. Most recently, Paula was the award-winning judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #1 where she ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    David Aaron Smith

    David Aaron Smith

    5.08 reviews
    David Smith Law Firm, PLLC
    1919 Decatur St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 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 19 years ...
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