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    Texas Has 12516 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 53060 Reviews

    Clayton C. Smith

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    Clayton C. Smith

    5.0138 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Clayton Smith. Criminal Defense Attorney. Former Prosecutor. Call 214-317-4532
    Rating:  10
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    Rick Cofer

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    Rick Cofer

    5.066 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Best Lawyer - Austin Chronicle | Texas Super Lawyer | Former Prosecutor | 94% of Cases Dismissed in 2025 I Rated AV-Preeminent
    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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    Douglas Wayne Atkinson

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    Douglas Wayne Atkinson

    4.9206 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Aggressive DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney. Call Today For a Consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael James Edwards

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    Michael James Edwards

    5.0138 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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    David Daniel White

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    David Daniel White

    5.0109 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    I obtain the probable cause affidavit and read the file in full 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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    Erin Elizabeth Hendricks

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    Erin Elizabeth Hendricks

    5.052 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime and more
    The criminal justice system can be intimidating; you deserve an experienced guide by your side.
    Rating:  10
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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
    Top Notch DWI Attorney & Criminal Defense Attorney. Call Today for a Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Manuel Ruiz

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    Joseph Manuel Ruiz

    5.0232 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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    Jim Burnham

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    Jim Burnham

    5.046 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Former Prosecutor. Trial Lawyer Of The Year. Federal & State Criminal Cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Shawn Brown

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    Shawn Brown

    4.852 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    The first move after a wrong move is a first step in the right direction. Presione aquí para Español
    Rating:  10
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    Michael J. Crawford

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    Michael J. Crawford

    4.9178 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    "I WIN" ... NOT GUILTY for CITIZEN ACCUSED ... Keep your RECORD CLEAN ... Misdemeanors HAUNT YOU!
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Ray Harris

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    Michael Ray Harris

    4.97 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Michael Ray Harris has dedicated his career to helping people deal with the complexities of criminal defense. Offering legal clarity, strong advocacy, and meticulous preparation, Attorney Harris is here to give his clients and their famil...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Dax Ian Garvin

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    Dax Ian Garvin

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Dax Garvin has been a licensed Texas attorney since 2002, the year he first moved to Travis County. Dax focuses on knowing changes to Texas law, but he dedicates himself to understanding each client's personal situation because he acknowledges tha...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Brent David Bowen

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    Brent David Bowen

    4.946 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    EXPERIENCED & BATTLE TESTED ATTORNEY THAT FIGHTS FOR YOU.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael E. Trent

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    Michael E. Trent

    5.0106 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    I will fight for you and your rights every step of the way. Free Consultation 713-999-3603
    Rating:  10
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    Penny Wymyczak-White

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    Penny Wymyczak-White

    5.0136 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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    Reggie London

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    Reggie London

    4.5105 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Facing criminal charges in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis, Johnson, or Hunt County demands a defender who protects your rights and future. Reggie delivers strategic, aggressive criminal defense focused on safeguarding yo...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Scott Fredrick Lemanski

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    Scott Fredrick Lemanski

    5.0181 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more
    Former Assistant DA, Extensive Experience in Criminal & Federal Defense. Free Consultation.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Allen Mark Tanner

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    Allen Mark Tanner

    4.930 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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    Patrick J. Mclain

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    Patrick J. Mclain

    5.089 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    Rely on Experience and Success in Your Time of Need. Call 214-238-9392
    Rating:  10
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