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    Raul T. Perales

    Raul T. Perales

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Mr. Perales is the Adlitem for our kids and has helped guide us in our case. He offers legal advise, files motions on our behalf and is fighting for the them to stay with us. He really looks out for the kids to make sure they stay."
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    Matthew Patrick Horak

    Matthew Patrick Horak

    5.029 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Matt Horak is a Board Certified Texas attorney with more than 23 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes family law and criminal defense matters. He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer for 2025 and 2026. Matt represents ind...
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    George Mccall Secrest Jr.

    George Mccall Secrest Jr.

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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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    David W. Phillips

    David W. Phillips

    4.52 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Phillips's services were obtained after seeking someone with a great reputation to handle my case. After a consultation he described the process and expectations. He was then hired and he was extremely thorough and kept me informed throughout ..."
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    Farrah Frances Harper

    Farrah Frances Harper

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I decided to get a divorce after 25 years of marriage. A close friend referred Mrs. Farrah Harper. I asked her how long it would take and all of the steps involved till it was over. She was very reassuring. She helped me from the word go. I neve..."
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    Karen Ann Alexander

    Karen Ann Alexander

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Adoption and more
    Review: "Our Son was falsely accused of felony theft in 2009. After becoming entangled in the antagonistic Denton County (TX) legal system, and even further mired by the incompetency of the investigating detectives, and then enduring the personal vendettas..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Steve A. Kattner

    Steve A. Kattner

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have a relatively simple traffic court case coming up later this month. Deferred disposition and defensive driving aren't options for me, so, on the advice of a Dallas-area attorney, I sought local counsel. Now, keep in mind, these types of non-..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Theresa Ann Max-Vasquez

    Theresa Ann Max-Vasquez

    4.69 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    Review: "Honestly I can say Mrs Vasquez was Very attenative and answered all my questions and was so professional.ill always be in debt to her,and was very lucky to have her as my attorney.thank you again Mrs Vasquez from the bottom of my heart"
    Rating:  6.6
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    Christopher D. Cavazos

    Christopher D. Cavazos

    3.34 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Christopher D. Cavazos boasts over 15 years of legal practice in the San Antonio area, advocating for clients with dedication and passion. After earning his B.A. in Government from the University of Texas and his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s Sc...
    Rating:  10
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    Roberta Martin Walker

    Roberta Martin Walker

    5.05 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile Law
    Review: "We always knew where we stood when we were counseled by Roberta. She also worked diligently to dig us out of a hole that another attorney who did not have the compassion for their clients that she does had Dug for us. Excellent attorney"
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    Daniel Petrie Roper

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    Daniel Petrie Roper

    5.03 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Aggressive Representation from a Texas Personal Injury Law Firm!
    Rating:  8.9
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    Mark Mcentire Childress

    Mark Mcentire Childress

    3.640 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Facing criminal charges, or Divorce can be challenging. We are a firm of over 10 attorneys ready to fight for the results you deserve! When you choose our firm to handle your family law or criminal defense issues, you are choosing a firm that puts...
    Rating:  10
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    Sara Jane Hudman

    Sara Jane Hudman

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I was in jail. I couldn't get out to hire attorney. I was court appointed Sara. Scared because never heard of her. But she came in and went way over her head and well I'm on here today and not spending. Years in prison. She's greeat and used her f..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Angel Villarreal Mata

    Angel Villarreal Mata

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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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    Matthew John Dexter

    Matthew John Dexter

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Review: "Mr. Dexter helped me settle a bad family siutation and I thank him for his patience, understanding and knowledge of how the justice system works. He kept me up to date on what was going on and everything is fine now. Thank you."
    Rating:  6.6
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    John Economidy

    John Economidy

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law
    Review: "John saved me thousands in my divorce by removing her access to my military retirement, although I was not retired at the time. He never fed me a line of BS or promised the moon, just very honest, responsive, factual and a straight talker. Would..."
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    Navid A. Alband

    Navid A. Alband

    4.827 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Facing a criminal charge can be both scary and confusing with potential penalties ranging from fines to probation to prison time. It is absolutely essential to know the rights each individual has under United States law in regards to arrests, tria...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Lloyd Creech

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    Paul Lloyd Creech

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Securities & Investment Fraud, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Paul L. Creech practices in the areas of FCPA matters, health care fraud, Medicaid compliance, environmental crimes, insider trading, wire and mail fraud, whistle-blowers, mortgage fraud. Mr. Creech graduated from South Texas School of Law (2011),...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Mackenzie 'Mack' Schaffer

    Mackenzie 'Mack' Schaffer

    5.065 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Expungement
    Bio: I am a criminal defense lawyer who handles current criminal cases, appellate matters, post-conviction writs, and expunctions/non-disclosures. I have been working in the criminal defense field since 2007. Please contact my office should you need as...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Bradley R. Voyles

    Bradley R. Voyles

    4.826 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Creative representation for 21 years. I have seen Collin County grow and I know the people. My office is located in McKinney, Texas will meet after hours by appointment. I have creative plans to help you defend yourself in court or solve business ...
    Rating:  7.3
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