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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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    Herman Martinez

    Herman Martinez

    4.879 reviews
    The Martinez Law Firm
    2617 Canal st No. 1, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Hello....I understand what a client needs when choosing a criminal defense attorney. As a former prosecutor, I understand the importance that a client is well informed and their lawyer aggresively states their case. Call our law firm for a free co...
    Rating:  10
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    David Wayne Overhuls

    David Wayne Overhuls

    5.03 reviews
    914 Preston St Ste 800, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a Houston Criminal Defense Attorney and former special crimes prosecutor. I have handled thousands of cases ranging from murder to possession of marijuana.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Shelby B. Burns

    Shelby B. Burns

    5.027 reviews
    609 Houston Ave., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I firmly believe in defending our constitutional rights. I am a Texan through and through. Please let me fight for you.
    Rating:  8.7
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    Eric Joseph Davis

    Eric Joseph Davis

    5.02 reviews
    Eric J Davis Attorney at Law
    1314 Texas St Ste 608, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Juvenile
    Bio: A licensed attorney since 1994 and a former prosecutor, Eric J. Davis is our senior attorney and has successfully represented numerous individuals in simple and complex criminal cases. Mr. Davis routinely defends both federal and state court crimi...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Alejandro Macias

    Alejandro Macias

    5.06 reviews
    Law Office of Alejandro Macias, PC
    550 Westcott St., Suite 300, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I enjoy helping people. As a lawyer, especially a criminal defense lawyer, we must always remember that the client comes first. That means diligent, competent and zealous representation. I've tried many cases and handled all types of criminal matt...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Jonathan Dennis Stephenson

    Jonathan Dennis Stephenson

    5.01 review
    Jon Stephenson Law, P.C.
    111 W. 15th St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jon D. Stephenson is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and licensed to practice in Texas courts as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. His aggressive defense style a...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Lewis Ashton Thomas

    Lewis Ashton Thomas

    4.929 reviews
    Lewis Thomas
    4550 Post Oak Place Dr., Suite 118, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: A full service criminal defense firm. With experience, knowledge, and tenacity, Lewis Thomas Law can help you with state or federal charges. Lewis Thomas recognizes that you need someone who has experience with your situation. Lewis has the knowle...
    Rating:  9.3
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    David Mitcham

    David Mitcham

    4.45 reviews
    David Mitcham Attorney At Law
    405 Main St., Suite 401, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mitcham is an amazing lawyer that genuinely cares about his clients. He'll discuss every little detail with you, and go above and beyond his duties as an attorney. He's represented my ex husband on a couple of different occasions, and consulted wi..."
    Rating:  10
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    Cordt Cullen Akers

    Cordt Cullen Akers

    5.019 reviews
    The Akers Firm, PLLC
    3401 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Born and raised in Houston, Cordt obtained his undergraduate from Tulane University in New Orleans and his law degree from South Texas College of Law. At South Texas, Cordt clerked for the Chief Justice of the 1st Court of Appeals and excelled in ...
    Rating:  10
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    Kurt Scott Hopke

    Kurt Scott Hopke

    4.990 reviews
    Kurt S. Hopke, Attorney At Law
    2200 N Loop W, Suite 304, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Former prosecutor, now a hardcore criminal defense lawyer representing clients in San Antonio, Austin, Houston and surrounding areas. Father of seven.
    Rating:  8.7
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    Gilbert J. Alvarado

    Gilbert J. Alvarado

    5.014 reviews
    Law Offices of Gilbert J. Alvarado
    The Lyric Centre, 440 Louisiana Street, Suite 200, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My practice focuses on criminal defense representing citizens in many different jurisdictions. I served in the Harris County District Attorney’s office for 17 years and I have practiced criminal defense since 2003. I was a partner with Jim Lindema...
    Rating:  10
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    James Brett Landriault

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    James Brett Landriault

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    Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys
    2200 Post Oak Blvd, 10th Floor, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: James B. "Brett" Landriault is a Houston criminal defense attorney and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. Since being licensed in Texas in 2015, he has focused exclusively on criminal defense, representing cl...
    Rating:  7.0
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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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    Abel Izaguirre

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    Abel Izaguirre

    5.02 reviews
    10520 Airline Suite 100, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
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    Rating:  7.7
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    Edward Charles McClees

    Edward Charles McClees

    5.06 reviews
    McClees Law Firm, PLLC
    1545 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Ed is a criminal trial lawyer who is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a former Harris County District Attorney where he served as chief of the Organized Crime Section, prosecuting cases involving co...
    Rating:  9.4
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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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    Lynn Messer

    Lynn Messer

    4.964 reviews
    Lynn Messer, P.C.--Attorney at Law
    24 Greenway Plaza., Suite 1800, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Historically I have handled family law cases including divorce; custody; adoptions; termination of parental rights; name changes; modifications of child support and custody; pre-nuptual agreements; post-nuptual agreements; parenting plans. I also ...
    Rating:  10
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    Christina Shropshire Tillinger

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    Christina Shropshire Tillinger

    4.56 reviews
    Krieger & Tillinger
    17225 El Camino Real Ste 410, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "Christina was great!! Professional, courteous and down to earth. She handled my divorce and was quick and painless"
    Rating:  8.8
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    Derek Shane Hollingsworth

    Derek Shane Hollingsworth

    5.01 review
    Drumheller, Hollingsworth & Monthy, LLP
    712 Main Street, Suite 1705, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Please visit my website at to learn more about my background and experience.
    Rating:  9.9
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