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    Tolu Omodele Nelms

    Tolu Omodele Nelms

    5.04 reviews
    The Omodele Nelms Law Firm
    1405 Palm Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements
    Review: "Tolu has been extremely helpful and professional and I appreciate her knowledge and quick responses to our business’ legal needs. She is always a breath of fresh air when it comes to clarity and information, and as I said before, QUICK!!!Unfortuna..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Matthew B. Alford

    Matthew B. Alford

    5.09 reviews
    Matt Alford Law
    3355 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, Suite 444, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Matt Alford is a sixth generation Texan born in Denton. After graduating from high school in Denton, Matt graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 with a degree in Communications. In 1991, Matt completed his law degree from the Uni...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Fitzgerald Eze

    Fitzgerald Eze

    5.027 reviews
    405 Main St, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "I had an outstanding experience working with my lawyer. He helped me get my case dismissed and worked incredibly hard to achieve this result. Throughout the entire process, he was very open and responsive to communication, always keeping me update..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Windi Akins Pastorini

    Windi Akins Pastorini

    3.73 reviews
    The Pastorini Law Firm
    440 Louisiana St Ste 200, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury
    Bio: We aggressively and relentlessly defend people in federal and state courts nationwide.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Kelly P. Joseph

    Kelly P. Joseph

    5.02 reviews
    Kelly P Joseph Attny At Law
    5225 Katy Frwy, Suite 420, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "We went through three incompetent lawyers before we found Mr. Joseph. He knew the law and presented our case with expertise. We would recommend him in an instant!"
    Rating:  8.5
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    Leira Moreno Gracia

    Leira Moreno Gracia

    5.012 reviews
    The Law Office of Leira Moreno Gracia, PLLC
    950 Echo Lane, Ste. 200, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My dad was accused of attempted theft and charged for evading arrest. My dad is a senior citizen who was mostly frightened and nobody would give him a good explanation as to why he was arrested. It was all a huge misunderstanding! She was able to ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Dan William Richardson

    Dan William Richardson

    5.01 review
    Law Office of Dan W. Richardson
    710 North Post Oak Road Suite 400, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: A long time judge here in Harris County said you go to the DA's Office to learn how to practice criminal law. That's what I did. I tried over 70 jury trials while at the Harris County DA's office. I tried the most serious cases including murder, a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Akinbayoji Ayotunde Akingbola

    Akinbayoji Ayotunde Akingbola

    5.017 reviews
    The Akingbola Law Firm, PLLC
    7322 Southwest Fwy Ste 1122, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Bayoji Akingbola is a criminal defense and trial attorney based in the Houston, TX area. Born in Nigeria, Bayoji emigrated to America as a young child. He grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana where he eventually became a naturalized US citizen, and l...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Darrell W. Jordan

    Darrell W. Jordan

    5.04 reviews
    Darrell Jordan and Associates
    1305 Prairie St Suite 200, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Military Law
    Bio: I became a lawyer because I truly care about people. When you hire me I'll do my best to seek justice on your behalf and also provide direction to ensure you never need my service again. I answer all my calls personally because I understand when y...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Sina M. Zadeh

    Sina M. Zadeh

    4.824 reviews
    Attorney Sina Zadeh, Houston's Trial Attorney
    10118 Long point rd, houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Can’t put a price on freedom! This man is a beast at what he does! He will help you get the best outcome. Got my case dismissed, even when it seemed hopeless. Good man to have representing you."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Gus A. Saper

    Gus A. Saper

    5.02 reviews
    Mallett Saper Berg, L.L.P.
    4306 Yoakum Blvd., Suite 400, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Never having to navigate the legal system before and in need of an Attorney, I asked friends for recommendations which led me to other Attorneys and a Judge. Their recommendations led me to Gus Saper. Mr Saper was able to explain the entire proces..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Jonathan David Landers

    Jonathan David Landers

    5.01 review
    2813 W Tc Jester, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney, and as such I represent people who our government has accused of a crime. My goals are to protect the rights of my clients, and to reach the most favorable outcome possible for each of my clients. No case is too s...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Garland D. McInnis

    Garland D. McInnis

    5.03 reviews
    Office of Harris County Attorney
    1019 Congress St Fl 16, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Government
    Review: "Hired him as my defense attorney years ago for a couple felony charges I had picked up for being at the wrong place , at the wrong time, with the wrong people. He got the entire thing dismissed and everything removed from my history. Never showed ..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Tillet J Mills

    Tillet J Mills

    5.031 reviews
    4101 Greenbriar, Ste 210, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "I normally don’t write reviews. Tillet came through very short notice. Very professional and fast and was able to help my fiancé with his case. Highly recommend him. Thank you again Mr. Mills"
    Rating:  7.7
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    Stephen Edward Touchstone

    Stephen Edward Touchstone

    5.03 reviews
    S. E. Touchstone & Asso., PLLC
    5225 Katy Fwy Ste 420, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I got a pom, possession of marijuana, in 2012 called an attorney that I had used on previous pom charge (2006) and was told x amount for 12 months differed probation. Called a friend and got Stevens number, who had also used previous lawyer. Calle..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Michael William Hanten

    Michael William Hanten

    4.58 reviews
    Hanten & Associates, PLLC
    440 Louisiana St., Suite 900, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Bio: Michael is the founding attorney at the Law Office of Hanten & Associates, PLLC. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and a LLM in Comparative a...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Gene Antone Watkins

    Gene Antone Watkins

    4.920 reviews
    Sherman Watkins PLLC
    1418 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Mr. Watkins reviewed our case in a very professional manner, put forward his advice and laid out what the prosecution would do. Due to Mr. Watkins thoroughness he had every avenue covered and countered arguments into our favor. His working knowled..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jack B. Zimmermann

    Jack B. Zimmermann

    1.01 review
    Zimmermann Lavine & Zimmermann, P.C.
    770 S Post Oak Ln Ste 620, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Military Law
    Bio: Jack B. Zimmermann is a former prosecutor and criminal trial judge in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Zimmermann served 14 years on active duty in the Marine Corps, including duty as the commanding officer of two artillery batteries in combat,...
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Stephen Laviage

    Brian Stephen Laviage

    5.018 reviews
    The Law Office of Brian S. Laviage
    7026 Old Katy Rd Ste 201, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Brian S. Laviage is a native Houstonian and graduate of the University of Houston Law Center where he was a member of the Texas Consumer Law Journal. During his schooling, he interned for the Honorable Francis H. Stacey of the United States Distri...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Carl Anthony Moore

    Carl Anthony Moore

    4.865 reviews
    2211 Norfolk Suite 600, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "If your looking for attorney the will fight for and put in the work needed to to win Carl is one of the best. He got my 2 felony cases in harris dismissed Great Guy and attorney. He is very good at what he does."
    Rating:  6.5
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