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    Murray Newman

    Murray Newman

    5.012 reviews
    The Law Office of Murray Newman, PLLC
    1005 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Since becoming licensed in 1999, attorney Murray Newman has focused on one aspect of the law and one aspect only: Criminal Law. After graduating from the University of Houston School of Law, Murray joined the Harris County District Attorney's Offi...
    Rating:  10
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    Sarah Vernier Wood

    Sarah Vernier Wood

    5.07 reviews
    Harris County Public Defender's Office, 1201 Franklin, 13th Floor, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "Sarah came highly recommended by one of the top attorneys in Houston. I don't feel I could have hired a better lawyer to handle my legal dilemma. Sarah had a mastery of all the issues pertinent to my case and offered excellent council. Sarah was a..."
    Rating:  10
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    Kyle Reeves Sampson

    Kyle Reeves Sampson

    4.715 reviews
    Kyle Sampson, Attorney at Law
    917 Franklin St #310, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Since leaving the United States Marine Corps in 2000 after serving as a prosecutor, I have devoted my practice to criminal defense and military law. I am Board Certified in Criminal Law by both the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the Natio...
    Rating:  10
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    Cynthia Russell Henley

    Cynthia Russell Henley

    4.747 reviews
    739 Worthshire, Houston, TX
    739 Worthshire, Houston, TX, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: 31 yrs defending against criminal accusations-misdemeanors thru felonies, & appeals & post conviction writs. I've worked with highly respected lawyers whose fees are significantly higher than mine, & I personally handle all cases for which I am hi...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Jeanie L. Ortiz

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    Jeanie L. Ortiz

    4.823 reviews
    Jeanie Ortiz, Attorney at Law
    1924 Portsmouth Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Passionate, honest, and hard working. Cannot say enough about Mrs. Dickey's work ethics and passion for helping others. In a field where there are so many choices, and who you select to represent you means everything, Mrs. Dickey has proven to be ..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    William Diaz Calderon

    William Diaz Calderon

    5.07 reviews
    Calderon Legal Group
    5600 NW Central Dr., Suite 100B, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: William Calderon, Esq., is an accomplished attorney known for his dedication to justice and client advocacy. Born in Santo Domingo and raised in Columbus, Ohio, he developed a strong foundation in leadership and resilience. He earned his Bachelor ...
    Rating:  10
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    Whitney Jones Moore

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    Whitney Jones Moore

    5.025 reviews
    Moore Legal Group, PLLC
    212 Stratford Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    DISMISSAL IS THE NUMBER 1 GOAL
    Rating:  8.2
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    Wade Bennett Smith

    Wade Bennett Smith

    5.010 reviews
    Looney, Smith & Conrad, P.C.
    11767 Katy Freeway, Ste. 740, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was born and raised in the Houston area, and left to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. After graduating with a degree in Political Science, I returned to Houston to attend law school at South Texas College of Law. During law school...
    Rating:  10
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    Franklin Gordon Bynum

    Franklin Gordon Bynum

    5.06 reviews
    713 Law Firm
    1523 Yale St, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I will remember this event and Franklin's work on my behalf as long as I live. I cannot say enough...I faced losing everything and can now go back to a normal life. Cheers to Franklin!!"
    Rating:  10
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    Lisa Shapiro

    Lisa Shapiro

    4.625 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near River Oaks, Houston, TX (Bellaire)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a former Assistant DA, Lisa is always working hard for her clients, she is passionate about helping find solutions to their problems. Lisa is dedicated to fighting for their rights and does not back down when necessary! Lisa Shapiro Strauss, bo...
    Rating:  10
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    David Aaron Smith

    David Aaron Smith

    5.09 reviews
    David Smith Law Firm, PLLC
    1919 Decatur St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: The David Smith Law Firm, PLLC serves clients primarily in Harris, Brazoria, & Fort Bend Counties, in cities such as: Pearland, Angleton, Houston, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Manvel, Alvin, & more, with criminal defense matters. With over 20 years ...
    Rating:  10
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    Nathaniel Munier

    Nathaniel Munier

    5.04 reviews
    Law Office of Nathaniel Munier
    1244 Heights, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Nathaniel Munier is an experienced former prosecutor who represented the State in all forms of cases. You can put his experience behind you, and have him fight for your side. No one should have to represent themselves, not when affordable legal co...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Ned Barnett

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    Ned Barnett

    5.01 review
    The Law Offices of Ned Barnett
    8441 Gulf Fwy, Ste 210, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Houston sex crimes lawyer Ned Barnett has nearly thirty years of experience representing clients throughout the Houston area. His extensive legal knowledge comes from his unique blend of experience as both a state and federal prosecutor and crimin...
    Rating:  10
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    Sheldon Weisfeld

    Sheldon Weisfeld

    5.03 reviews
    Sheldon Weisfeld PC
    3714 Audubon Pl, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: As a criminal attorney, I have the privilege of intersecting with people at the most vulnerable time of their life; with a world behind the actions that brought them to our meeting in the first place. It is here that I endeavor to hear their story...
    Rating:  10
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    Paula Herring Goodhart

    Paula Herring Goodhart

    5.011 reviews
    Shellist, Peebles & McAlister, L.L.P.
    405 Main St Ste 1050, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Paula Goodhart is a highly respected former criminal court judge, defense attorney and prosecutor. Paula has practiced criminal law for 25 years. Most recently, Paula was the award-winning judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #1 where she ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Norwood Nicholas Richardson

    Norwood Nicholas Richardson

    4.820 reviews
    Richardson Law Office
    7322 Southwest Freeway #1122, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Bio: I have been practicing law since my third year in law school. It was then when I secured my first dismissal in a criminal case. The client's face coupled with the feeling of satisfaction that I receiveed sparked a fire inside of me that gets stron...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Andreea Ionescu

    Andreea Ionescu

    5.025 reviews
    Law Office of Andreea Ionescu
    1221 Studewood Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a former Harris County prosecutor with years of experience who will fight for your rights. Being a former prosecutor allowed me to build a set of skills that helps me spot the most difficult of issues in most cases. This is of great advantage...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Lynn Messer

    Lynn Messer

    4.964 reviews
    Lynn Messer, P.C.--Attorney at Law
    24 Greenway Plaza., Suite 1800, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Historically I have handled family law cases including divorce; custody; adoptions; termination of parental rights; name changes; modifications of child support and custody; pre-nuptual agreements; post-nuptual agreements; parenting plans. I also ...
    Rating:  10
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    Edward M Chernoff

    Edward M Chernoff

    5.05 reviews
    Chernoff Law
    917 Franklin St, Suite 300, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Ed Chernoff is the founding criminal defense attorney at Chernoff Law, a criminal law firm in Houston, Texas. Chernoff became a household name when he defended Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's doctor who was charged with causing his death, in 2009...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Joseph Francis Vinas

    Joseph Francis Vinas

    5.06 reviews
    Vinas & Graham, PLLC
    1210 W. Clay, Suite 12, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Joe Vinas has been trying criminal cases for over 15 years. As a former prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Joe Vinas has tried over 100 criminal cases including Capital Murder, Murder, Aggravated Robbery, Drug Crimes, DW...
    Rating:  10
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