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2,659 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Houston, TX area.

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  • Myron Gabriel Davis

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    7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 555 Tower 1, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 81 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Wrongfully accused? Call me now and let's clear your name together!

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

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    TX, Active since 2001

  • JaPaula C Kemp

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    JaPaula C. Kemp- Attorney at Law
    2402 Rosedale, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 55 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    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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    License
    TX, Active since 2003

  • William M. Stradley

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    Stradley Law Firm
    1545 Heights Blvd., Suite 200, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 18 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    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.

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

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    TX, Active since 1990

  • Vonnie Clay Dones III

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    Legal Cleanup powered by Vonnie C. Dones III, ESQ.
    10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 31 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Former Harris County Prosecutor-Experienced, Highly Skilled. Free Consultation!

    Practice area
    40% Criminal defense, 30% DUI and DWI, 20% Expungement, and more.

    Cost
    Hourly Rates, $250-$500/hourContingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome. 25%-33%Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work SometimesPro Bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work. 10%

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    TX, Active since 2017

  • Charles August Banker III

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    Houston Location
    405 Main Street, Suite 910, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 15 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney, Superb Avvo Rating, 30+ Years Experience, 200+ jury trials
  • James Gary Sullivan

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    James G. Sullivan and Associates
    12345 Jones Road, Suite 288, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 160 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Criminal Trial Lawyers with Proven Results. We care for our clients and we fight for them like they are family. Our #1 goal is to get your case dismissed. We mostly focus on domestic violence, violent crime, drug defense and juvenile cases. Give u...

    Practice area
    20% Criminal defense, 50% Domestic violence, 15% Juvenile law, and more.

    Cost
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    30 minutes

    License
    TX, Active since 1994

  • Tristan LeGrande

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    LeGrande Law
    1021 Main Street, Suite 1580, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 85 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Skilled & experienced criminal defense. Results matter & we win Felony & Misdemeanor cases across TX. Call for free attorney consult. 281-717-6807.

    Practice area
    21% Criminal defense, 18% Drug Crime, 17% Violent crime, and more.

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    45 minutes

    License
    TX, Active since 2012

  • Letitia D. Quinones

    Quinones & Associates, PLLC
    1602 Washington Ave, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “If someone asked me do I know a good attorney, I’d say I know an EXCELLENT attorney and her name is Letitia Quinones. Back in 2007, I needed legal assistance to help with a criminal case. A gentleman I met told me t...
  • Mark Ryan Thiessen

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    Thiessen Law Firm
    733 E. 12 1/2 Street, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 231 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Set it for trial! Specialize in Criminal and DWI Defense. I fight!

    Practice area
    51% Criminal defense, 49% DUI and DWI

    Cost
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    90 minutes

    License
    TX, Active since 2003

  • Dustan Orlando Neyland

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    Greco Neyland, PC - Houston Office
    701 N. Post Oak Rd., Suite 425, Houston, TX
    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!

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

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    TX, Active since 2007

  • Joseph Manuel Ruiz

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    Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC
    733 E. 12 1/2 Street, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 226 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I've tried over 335 jury trials. I trust juries and they trust me. Let me fight for your future!

    Practice area
    51% Criminal defense, 49% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    TX, Active since 2004

  • Guy Gerard Williams

    The Lawyer Guy, PLLC
    1302 Waugh Dr # 502, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 73 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    From working as a legal assistant in Detroit, Michigan and Atlanta, Georgia, Guy has gained a wealth of knowledge and valuable experience with helping clients resolve their legal matters. Guy has worked on many civil and criminal cases, which has ...
  • Tyrone Cedric Moncriffe

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    1001 Texas Ave #720, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 115 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Call To Speak With An Experienced Violent Crime Attorney on Your Side!
  • Khalil Isam Saman

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    THE SAMAN LAW FIRM
    808 Travis St., STE 1429, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 186 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Working hard to keep my clients' records clean!
  • Emily Andrea Shelton

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    Shelton Law Firm
    405 Main, Suite 602, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 34 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Things Happen, That's Why I'm Here.

    Practice area
    40% Criminal defense, 40% Violent crime, 10% Sex crime, and more.

    Cost
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    30 minutes

    License
    TX, Active since 2008

  • Mark W. Bennett

    Bennett & Bennett
    917 Franklin Street, Fourth Floor, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 83 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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 crimin...
  • Andrew Sullo

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    Sullo & Sullo LLP
    2020 Southwest Fwy, #300, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 715 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    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.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    15 minutesHourly Rates, $200-$850/hour

    License
    TX, Active since 2000

  • Fred Dahr

    405 Main St Ste 900, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 55 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Fred Dahr is a Houston based criminal defense lawyer.  He aggressivedly defends people charged with state and federal crimes and handles appeals, habeas corpus, and clearing record cases.  For every case, he does a thorough investigation of the st...
  • Harun Calehr

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    CALEHR & ASSOCIATES
    10301 Northwest Freeway Suite 311, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 201 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Do you need an honest lawyer you can personally talk to? If so, call or email me.

    Practice area
    3% Criminal defense, 70% Immigration, 15% Personal injury, and more.

    Cost
    Hourly Rates, $250-$400/hourContingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome. 33%-40%

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    TX, Active since 2001

  • Paul Matthew Morgan

    Paul Morgan Law Office, PLLC
    5100 Westheimer Rd, Suite 200, Houston, TX
    5.0 stars 54 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I defend people facing criminal charges anywhere in Texas. 

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Nearby Courthouses

District Criminal Courts
Criminal Court, 201 Caroline, Suite 420
Houston, TX 77002
832-927-5732Court Website | Get Directions

Justice of the Peace Courts
Criminal Court, 7300 North Shepherd
Houston, TX 77091-2437
713-274-0695Court Website | Get Directions

County Criminal Courts at Law
Criminal Court, 1201 Franklin 7th Floor Houston
Houston, TX 77002
832-927-6500Court Website | Get Directions

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