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2,645 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Houston, TX area.

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  • Mark Thiessen

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    Thiessen Law Firm
    733 E. 12 1/2 Street, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 231 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Set it for trial! Specialize in Criminal and DWI Defense. I fight!

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    51% Criminal defense, 49% DUI and DWI

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     90 minutes

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    TX, Active since 2003

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  • Joseph Ruiz

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    Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC
    733 E. 12 1/2 Street, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 226 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I've tried over 335 jury trials. I trust juries and they trust me. Let me fight for your future!

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    51% Criminal defense, 49% DUI and DWI

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     60 minutes

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    TX, Active since 2004

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  • Andrew Sullo

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    Sullo & Sullo LLP
    2020 Southwest Fwy, #300, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 597 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    MORE NOT GUILTY JURY VERDICTS at HMC than ANY other Law Firm (2009-2014, 2017 & 2018).

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 30% Personal injury, 20% Car accident, and more.

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     15 minutesHourly Rates, $200-$850/hour

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    TX, Active since 2000

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  • Tyrone Moncriffe

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    1001 Texas Ave #720, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 115 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Call To Speak With An Experienced Violent Crime Attorney on Your Side!
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  • Dustan Neyland

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    Greco Neyland, PC - Houston Office
    701 N. Post Oak Rd., Suite 425, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 106 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    There is no case that is "not a big deal". To a client, it is everything; I WILL FIGHT FOR YOU!

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    40% Criminal defense, 15% Federal crime, 15% DUI and DWI, and more.

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     60 minutes

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    TX, Active since 2007

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  • Khalil Saman

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    THE SAMAN LAW FIRM
    808 Travis St., STE 1429, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 180 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Working hard to keep my clients' records clean!
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  • Mekisha Walker

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    917 Franklin, Suite 100, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 210 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experienced, Aggressive, Trustworthy and Respected

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 45% Domestic violence, 25% DUI and DWI

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     45 minutes

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    TX, Active since 2002

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  • Myron Davis

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    7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 555 Tower 1, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 78 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Wrongfully accused? Call me now and let's clear your name together!

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    80% Criminal defense, 10% Personal injury, 5% DUI and DWI, and more.

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     60 minutes

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    TX, Active since 2001

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  • JaPaula Kemp

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    JaPaula C. Kemp- Attorney at Law
    2402 Rosedale, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 55 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Fighting against injustice and inequality. "Freedom is never given; it is won." ~A. Philip Randolph.

    Practice area
    70% Criminal defense, 15% Family, 15% Personal injury

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    TX, Active since 2003

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  • Grant Scheiner

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    Scheiner Law Group, P.C.
    2211 Norfolk Street #735, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 31 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Keep your record clean! Scheiner Law Group is one of Houston's top-rated criminal defense firms.

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    51% Criminal defense, 49% DUI and DWI

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     30 minutes

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    TX, Active since 1992

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  • Guy Williams

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    The Lawyer Guy, PLLC
    1302 Waugh Dr # 502, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 71 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Guilty or Innocent - don't count yourself out! 2023 Avvo Client's Choice Lawyer. Let me help you get through this difficult time of your life.

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    40% Criminal defense, 20% Domestic violence, 15% Sex crime, and more.

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  • Samuel Adamo

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    Adamo & Adamo
    3200 Travis St., 4th FL, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 17 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Dedicated to providing you with high-quality solutions using proven legal strategies. Call (713) 237-8380

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    100% Criminal defense

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    TX, Active since 1971

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  • Penny Wymyczak-White

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    Law Office of Penny Wymyczak-White
    2929 Allen Parkway suite 200, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 108 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I aggressively guard my clients' constitutional & legal rights. Maximum effort for maximum results

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    33% Criminal defense, 20% Family, 10% Violent crime, and more.

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    TX, Active since 1986

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  • William Stradley

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    Stradley Law Firm
    1545 Heights Blvd., Suite 200, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 17 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Bill Stradley wants you to feel confident and comfortable you hired him. Texas Board Certified in Criminal Law. Boutique, small-volume practice. He takes pride in tailoring your representation to your needs and situation.

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    60% Criminal defense, 20% White collar crime, 20% Sex crime

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     60 minutes

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    TX, Active since 1990

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  • Robert Fickman

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    Fickman Law
    440 Louisiana Street, Suite 200, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 64 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    38 Years Experience Zealously Fighting for the Accused! State and Federal Criminal Defense.
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  • Nathaniel Pitoniak

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    The Law Office of Nathaniel Pitoniak
    4115 Canal St, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 25 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Hardworking Former-Prosecutor Criminal Defense Lawyer
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  • Tad Nelson

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    Law Offices of Tad A. Nelson & Associates
    1212 Studewood #107, In The Heights, Houston, TX
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    4.5 stars 40 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Big City Experience, Small Town Values. A boutique firm specializing in criminal and family law.

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    35% Criminal defense, 30% DUI and DWI, 20% Family, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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     60 minutes

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  • Taly Thiessen

    Thiessen Law Firm
    733 E 12th 1/2 St, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 32 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Battle Proven Family and Criminal Defense Attorney

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    50% Criminal defense, 50% Family

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    TX, Active since 2010

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  • Chris Denuna

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    Denuna Law Firm, PLLC
    1225 North Loop W, Suite 324, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 167 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Four-time Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer Rising Star and designated ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist. RANKED TOP 5 Criminal Defense Attorneys for MOST NOT GUILTY TRIAL VERDICTS in Harris County, Texas from 2017-present, verified by ShowMeTheJustic...
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  • Paul Looney

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    Looney, Smith & Conrad, P.C.
    11767 Katy Freeway., Suite. 740, Houston, TX
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    5.0 stars 26 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I don't care what you've been accused of - I can help! Call my office today for a FREE consultation.

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    55% Criminal defense, 15% DUI and DWI, 15% Personal injury, and more.

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     30 minutes

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    TX, Active since 1990

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Juvenile Court, 201 Caroline, Suite 420
Houston, TX 77002
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Houston, TX 77002
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