Top Rated Kaufman, TX Criminal Defense Lawyers

28 criminal defense lawyers serve Kaufman, TX. Compare the best based on 37+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Kaufman County are listed below.

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Kaufman Has 28 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 37 Reviews

The Law Offices of Steven Clary
111 West Mulberry, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Bio: I received my Juris Doctor degree in 1996 and was licensed to practice law that same year. Being a criminal defense attorney requires an intelligent individual that can cope with heavy responsibilities and deal effectively and courteously with all...

Rating: 7.7

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422nd District Court Kaufman County
100 W Mulberry St, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Shelton was always professional and intuned with my case I look forward to him opening his own practice."

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Kaufman, TX

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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Law Office of Taryn Davis PLLC
107 N Jackson St # C, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "The only reason this lawyer was not given a score of excellent on all of the above attributes was that I have only been with her a short time but my experience with her office has been exceptional so far.. Her rate was reasonable and fair and she ..."

Rating: 6.7

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Office of the Public Defender
1902 E US-175, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I am a dedicated and skilled trial attorney at representing criminal clients in the Kaufman County Public Defender's Office. I also accept select Family Law and Probate cases in Kaufman County. Thank you for considering me for your legal needs.

Rating: 6.9

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The Versace Law Firm Pllc
107 N. Jackson St., Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Had a speeding ticket and long story short end ticket not on my record did what he said, also wife used attorney in car accident. Keep his number on me at all times and yes he is worth the time and money!"

Rating: 6.6

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706 S. Washington Street, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Probate and more

Review: "Mr. Altom got an old case of mine dismissed and obtained an order of non-disclosure for the dismissed case on my behalf. He did exactly what he said he's do and was great and timely with his communication. These are qualities which I have found to..."

Rating: 7.3

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Harrell & Paulson, LLP
300 S Jackson St, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

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The Law Offices of J. Cameron Cowan
107 North Jackson Street, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Attorney J. Cameron Cowan has been practicing law for over 21 years. Before beginning a private practice, he served for 14 years as a prosecutor for the State of Texas. He has been board certified in criminal law, a specialization held by only a f...

Rating: 6.5

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100 W Mulberry St, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense

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Kaufman County Court at Law
1902 E Us Highway 175, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Joseph Russell did a great job for me. Thought I was going to have to take my case to trial but he was able to work out a good offer with the DA's office for me."

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Kaufman County Public Defender
108 N Washington St, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I had to come and LET everyone know what a great attorney Andrew Jordan is. He has represented me on several occasions. He is very SERIOUS about what he does in the courthouse and GOOD at it too. He TOLD me something about making changes in my lif..."

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Aaron L. Wiley Law, P.C.
111 W Mulberry St, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Government, Health Care

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Law Office of Eric Smenner, PLLC
1900 S Washington St Ste B1, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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202 S. Jefferson, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

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Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney's Office
1902 E Us Highway 175, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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1902 US-175 E., Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Judge Dennis P. Jones
4823 Fm 1836, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

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Kaufman County DA Office
1904 E Us Highway 175, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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2650 Commerce Way, Kaufman, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Kaufman (Dallas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Kaufman, TX?

Dennis P. Jones 46 years licensed
Gilbert J. Altom Jr. 39 years licensed
Patricia Machacek Hogue 35 years licensed
Aaron L. Wiley 33 years licensed
Jon Eric Smenner 31 years licensed
Taryn Charay Davis 30 years licensed
J. Cameron Cowan 30 years licensed
Darla Mcleroy 29 years licensed
Steven William Clary 29 years licensed
Stephen Joseph Russell 27 years licensed

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Which Kaufman, TX Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Cody J. Clayton < 1 year licensed
William Jackson Heard 2 years licensed
Makayla Dee Huff 2 years licensed
Timothy Michael O'Brien 2 years licensed
Conner Lee Sheets 4 years licensed
Shannon D Parker 5 years licensed
Taylor A. McConnell 6 years licensed
Alysia Daniella Huskey 8 years licensed
Gilbert J. Altom III 8 years licensed
Hillary Elizabeth Heisel 9 years licensed

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Kaufman, TX Criminal Defense Lawyers

Kaufman Has 28 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 37 Reviews

Steven William Clary