Top Rated River Oaks, Houston, TX Criminal Defense Lawyers

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River Oaks, Houston, TX Has 2243 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 15250 Reviews

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Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys
200 Post Oak Blvd, 10th floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Top 10 Ranked Texas Defense Attorney | 98% Success Rate Based on Client Surveys | Powerhouse Team of Former Judges, Prosecutors, FBI, Board Certified, and Lifelong Criminal Defense Attorneys with 425 Years Combined Experience Beating Criminal Charges

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(877) 856-0626

Benjamin Edward Michael's Website

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R. Todd Bennett
808 Travis Street 24th Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: Board Certified in Criminal Defense by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Texas Super Lawyer. Named in Best Lawyers in America, 2007-present. Call for a free consultation. All State & Federal Criminal Defense.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(713) 366-4665

Robert Todd Bennett's Website

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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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Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys
200 Post Oak Blvd 10th floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Houston attorney Kim Samman graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Tyler with a degree in criminal justice. She then received her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center where she served as the Honor Court Chief Magistrat...

Rating: 9.5

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 962-3916

Kimberly Jo Samman's Website

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Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys
200 Post Oak Blvd, 10th floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Rishabh is a Houston-based criminal defense attorney, representing clients across Texas. A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law, he has been licensed to practice in Texas since 2012 and is known for providing strategic and client-focu...

Rating: 8.7

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 359-7745

Rishabh Kumar Godha's Website

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Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys
2200 Post Oak Blvd, 10th Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Lori Botello is a Houston criminal defense attorney and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. With more than fifteen years of criminal-defense experience, including service on the Criminal Justice Act Panel for ...

Rating: 9.0

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 512-5143

Lori Ann Botello's Website

Law Office of Jim Minter, PC
Po Box 10428, River Oaks, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "I hired Jim and the rest of his team to represent me in an ugly, ugly family case. It was my first case ever and I was completely clueless about everything that was placed in front of me. Regretfully, Jim wasn't able to finish my case for me and i..."

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Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys
200 Post Oak Blvd 10th floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Charles A. Pelowski is a Board-Certified Criminal Law specialist, Houston criminal defense attorney, and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. He leads the firm's Houston office and represents individuals facing...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(713) 234-6691

Charles Allen Pelowski's Website

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Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys
200 Post Oak Blvd 10th floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: Audrey Kelly is a Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, where she represents individuals accused of DWI, drug crimes, assault offenses, theft, white-collar crimes, and other misdemeanor and felony charges throug...

Rating: 8.8

Call for a FREE consultation(469) 981-7712

Audrey Ann Kelly's Website

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Thiessen Law Firm
733 E. 12 1/2 Street, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

The ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD Quadruple Board Certified in Criminal Law, DUI Defense, DUI Law and Criminal Trial Advocacy. Honestly, if I can't win your case, I don't know who can. Set it for trial! Specialize in Criminal and DWI Defense. I fight!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(281) 612-5980

Mark Ryan Thiessen's Website

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Law Offices of Michael J. Edwards II, P.C.
2818 Cleburne Street, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Need a smart fighter on your side? I fight for justice and I play to win.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(832) 772-2360

Michael James Edwards's Website

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1001 Texas Ave #720, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents

Call To Speak With An Experienced Violent Crime Attorney on Your Side!

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(713) 574-5844

Tyrone Cedric Moncriffe's Website

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Sullo & Sullo LLP
2020 Southwest Fwy, #300, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

12 dedicated and experienced defense lawyers fight to protect our clients rights daily in and around major counties surrounding Houston. Thousands of cases dismissed.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(713) 715-4397

Andrew Sullo's Website

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THE SAMAN LAW FIRM
715 W 11th Street, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Providing the Aggressive & Effective my clients need.

Rating: 9.9

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 409-8223

Khalil Isam Saman's Website

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7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 555 Tower 1, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Juvenile and more

Wrongfully accused? Call me now and let's clear your name together!

Rating: 9.9

Call for a FREE consultation(713) 766-6493

Myron Gabriel Davis's Website

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

There is no case that is "not a big deal". To a client, it is everything; I WILL FIGHT FOR YOU!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(888) 908-0383

Dustan Orlando Neyland's Website

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Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC
1100 W. 23rd Street, Suite 220, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

I've tried over 335 jury trials. I trust juries and they trust me. Let me fight for your future!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(281) 717-6520

Joseph Manuel Ruiz's Website

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Law Office of Penny Wymyczak-White
1415 Louisiana Street, 18th Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Violent Crime and more

I aggressively guard my clients' constitutional & legal rights. Maximum effort for maximum results

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(866) 815-4597

Penny Wymyczak-White's Website

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917 Franklin St Ste 550, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more

A Winning Defense Gives You Your Life Back! Board Certified in Criminal Law. Call 855-976-4670

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 976-4670

Allen Mark Tanner's Website

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The Metzger Law Firm, PLLC
440 Louisiana, Suite 1450, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Mark A. Metzger III was born in Webster, Texas and raised in Missouri City, Texas. Mark attended Elkins High School prior to attending and graduating from the Marine Military Academy in 1999. While at Elkins High School, Mark played trumpet in the...

Rating: 9.5

Call for a consultation(832) 981-2321

Mark Metzger's Website

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The Law Office of Nathaniel Pitoniak
4115 Canal St, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Hardworking Former-Prosecutor Criminal Defense Lawyer

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(832) 905-8094

Nathaniel Cary Pitoniak's Website

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