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    Texas Has 12461 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 53827 Reviews

    Russell H. Lorfing

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    Russell H. Lorfing

    4.984 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Former federal prosecutor with the experience you need by your side. Call today for a consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    David D. White

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    David D. White

    5.0108 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    I read the Probable Cause Affidavit and the full file before I build a strategy. 22 years of criminal defense in Travis County, Williamson County, and the federal Western District of Texas. Free consultation.
    Rating:  10
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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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    David Kiatta

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    David Kiatta

    5.040 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    With nearly 30 years of experience in criminal law, he knows how to get the results you want.
    Rating:  10
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    Peter J. Ganyard

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    Peter J. Ganyard

    5.027 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Experienced former chief felony prosecutor. Now an aggressive and results driven criminal defense attorney.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Kyle Christopher Simpson

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    Kyle Christopher Simpson

    5.015 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Kyle C. Simpson is a San Antonio criminal defense attorney and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. With more than 20 years of experience, he represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges...
    Rating:  10
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    Monica Ramirez Khirallah

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    Monica Ramirez Khirallah

    4.823 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Passionate and experienced criminal defense.
    Rating:  10
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    Darlina Crowder

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    Darlina Crowder

    4.867 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Top rated State & Federal criminal defense trial lawyer!
    Rating:  10
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    Douglas K. O'Connell

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    Douglas K. O'Connell

    5.024 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Military Law and more
    Fierce criminal & military law representation.
    Rating:  10
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    Sara Stapleton Barrera

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    Sara Stapleton Barrera

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Sara Stapleton Barrera is a principal and majority owner of Stapleton & Stapleton, a family-run firm with roots going back more than fifty years. Her father, Ed Stapleton, founded the practice, and it became Stapleton & Stapleton when Sara...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Edward Keating

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    Robert Edward Keating

    5.013 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    I treat my clients the way I would want to be treated if accused of a crime. I listen. I care. I communicate. And I work tirelessly to provide the best possible representation.
    Rating:  10
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    James Roy Fletcher

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    James Roy Fletcher

    5.013 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Board-certified Criminal Defense Lawyers and Senior Trial Attorneys at Michael & Associates defend criminal cases, litigating suppression motions, search-and-seizure issues, forensic evidence, and constitutional violations. 98.7% client satisfacti...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Derek Amador Adame

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    Derek Amador Adame

    5.05 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Derek A. Adame has represented citizens accused of criminal offenses in Denton County since 1998. He has served clients in a number of high profiled cases and has been interviewed by several media outlets, including the Dallas Morning News, Denton...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Florencia Candy Rueda

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    Florencia Candy Rueda

    5.0165 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Law Office of Florencia Rueda - Top Notch DWI Attorney & Criminal Defense Attorney. Call Today for a Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    John J. Lanzillo

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    John J. Lanzillo

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Johnny Lanzillo is a highly accomplished criminal defense trial attorney with more than a decade of experience litigating some of the most complex and high-stakes criminal cases in Texas. Renowned for his relentless courtroom advocacy, strategic p...
    Rating:  10
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    L. Moran

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    L. Moran

    4.980 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    2024 Avvo Client's Choice , Aggressive Family Law Attorney
    Rating:  9.4
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    Bradlee Hines Thornton

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    Bradlee Hines Thornton

    5.08 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime
    Bio: Attorney Brad Thornton is a trusted advocate in criminal defense, bringing over 10 years of experience and a proven track record of success to his clients. As a Board Certified specialist in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization,...
    Rating:  10
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    Benjamin Edward Michael

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    Benjamin Edward Michael

    5.0150 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 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
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    George Rankin Milner

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    George Rankin Milner

    5.017 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Effective, experienced and aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney! Call us today for a free consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Todd Bennett

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    Robert Todd Bennett

    5.03 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 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
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    Thomas Plas Wynne

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    Thomas Plas Wynne

    5.049 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    2023 Avvo Client's Choice Criminal Defense Attorney. Rated by Superlawyers. AV Preeminenet Rated. Voted Best Lawyers by D Magazine.
    Rating:  10
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