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    Texas Has 12518 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 52909 Reviews

    Benjamin Edward Michael

    PRO

    5.0150 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
    Russell H. Lorfing

    PRO

    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.

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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Texas

    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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    Criminal Defense

    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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    Daniel W. Dworin

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Experienced, client-focused criminal defense by a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist.
    Monica Ramirez Khirallah

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime
    Passionate and experienced criminal defense.
    Morgan A. Bourque

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Most Not Guilty verdicts in Montgomery County since 2019. Morgan Bourque and his team are best know for their ability to fight in a courtroom. They take a personal approach to every case. If someone you love is fighting for their freedom, you need...
    Douglas K. O'Connell

    PRO

    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.
    Robert Carroll Pate

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    I represent people accused of crimes. From traffic tickets to murder, I'm here to help you.
    Kimberly Jo Samman

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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...
    Sorsha L. Huff

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Sorsha is a North Texas trial attorney focused on criminal defense, known for her compassionate, holistic approach and background in immigration and record clearing.
    James Roy Fletcher

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Fighting a criminal charge requires a lawyer that fights. Don't leave your future to chance!
    Robert Edward Keating

    PRO

    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.
    Stephen C. Barrera

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    San Antonio Criminal Defense Focused on Protecting Your Future. Call For A Free Consultation!
    Lori Ann Botello

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Lori was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, where years of competitive baton twirling taught her discipline, focus, and perseverance — qualities that continue to define her legal career. After earning her bachelor’s degree from The Universi...
    Kyle Christopher Simpson

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Kyle Simpson is a seasoned trial attorney with more than two decades of courtroom experience and a reputation for being a dedicated advocate for his clients. As a trial attorney, he has tried well over 100 jury trials to verdict and defended clien...
    Richard Nelson Knight

    PRO

    Kerrisa Joy Chelkowski

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Top-rated and aggressive representation. Hire an attorney you can trust!
    Michael P. Garcia

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: A native of Fort Worth, Michael attended Texas Wesleyan University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. Michael’s commitment to academic excellence earned him a Dean’s Scholarship to attend Baylor La...
    Charles Allen Pelowski

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Charles Pelowski is a Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates based in Houston, Texas, and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. For more than 15 years, he has defended clients across Texas in ...
    Arnold Augur Spencer

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Arnold Spencer is a highly skilled and knowledgeable lawyer who has been handling cases involving white collar crimes, asset forfeiture, and related issues for over 28 years. He graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1994...
    Andrew Sullo

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 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.

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