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Trey Porter Law
901 S MoPac Expressway, Building 1, Suite #300, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Bio: Joseph Strickland is a nationally recognized trial attorney, with experience in complex State and Federal criminal cases across Texas. Mr. Strickland’s knowledge of the law, combined with pragmatism and dedication, allows him to deliver strategic ...

Rating: 10

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Russell D. Hunt, Jr.
902 East 5th Street, Suite 108, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more

Expert, Experienced Criminal Defense in Federal and State courts throughout Central Texas

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 512-7975

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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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1012 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

Bio: Board Certified-Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Rating: 9.6

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BRCK Criminal Defense Attorneys
500 West 2nd Street Suite 1900, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Renowned for his dedication and skill, Matthew Allen stands as one of San Antonio's premier criminal defense attorneys, with over ten years of courtroom prowess. His scholastic excellence is evident from his graduation in the top 5% of his law sch...

Rating: 9.1

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O'Connell West, PLLC
505 West 12th Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: Scott Walters is a true Soldier Lawyer, a battle-hardened veteran whose remarkable journey began as an enlisted combat engineer in the U.S. Army. He rose through the ranks, graduating from Officer Candidate School to become an infantry officer and...

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(855) 679-5398

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The Law Office of Brendan T. Wood
1307 Nueces St., Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more

Austin Criminal Defense Attorney focused on: DWI, Drug Possession, Theft & Assault and Jail Release

Rating: 7.0

Call for a FREE consultation(512) 548-8619

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Law Office of Amy Lefkowitz
1307 Nueces St, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Estate Planning

Bio: In her five years practicing law, Amy has focused on criminal defense, probate law, and also enjoys the practice of uncontested family law. She began her own practice in July of 2013, and would love to help you with your legal needs in her areas o...

Rating: 9.4

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O'Connell West, PLLC
505 West 12th Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: Wesley “Wes” West is a dedicated Texas native and accomplished attorney whose guiding principle is genuine care—for his clients, his community, and the meaningful impact he can make beyond the courtroom. A proud Lieutenant Colonel in the United St...

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(844) 416-0806

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1304 Nueces, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "My first encounter with Kellie was, of all places, in the county jail I had already fired 2 lawyers because they weren't qualified enough in my opinion to represent me. I had not been in any trouble in 30 years and since then had turned my life ar..."

Rating: 10

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Law Office of Mark A. Sampson, P.C.
605 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury

Bio: The Law Office of Mark A. Sampson, P.C. is a firm committed to legal excellence. We pride ourselves in preparing for trial as thoroughly and meticulously as possible. It is our goal to properly assess and evaluate the case in order to avoid legal ...

Rating: 8.9

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Aragon Law Firm
1307 Nueces Street, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am a 1st and 5th Generation Texan, originally from the Greater Houston area. While attending the University of Texas in Austin, I decided to set down roots here and started my practice. I truly enjoy working to help the citizens of Central Texas...

Rating: 8.7

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O'Connell West, PLLC
505 West 12th Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: Andrew Rountree is a criminal defense attorney at O’Connell West with 13 years of experience devoted exclusively to criminal and military law matters. In 2022, his experience and expertise qualified him to earn Board Certification in Criminal Law ...

Rating: 6.3

Call for a consultation(512) 764-9340

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Blackburn Betts PLLC
1106 San Antonio St, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Daniel has been representing clients charged with criminal offenses in Austin TX since 2011 and has dedicated his practice solely to criminal defense over the full course of his career. Having received a degree in Chemistry from the University of ...

Rating: 8.3

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Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey
1100 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Andrew focuses his practice on criminal defense and complex, high-stakes family law matters—cases where reputations, assets, and parental rights are on the line. He represents individuals facing serious criminal charges, as well as clients involve...

Rating: 8.4

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Trey Porter Law
901 S MoPac Expressway, Building 1, Suite #300, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Bio: Mr. Flores, a native of South Texas, led a nomadic upbringing, spending much of his early life working on ranches and farms across northern Mexico, South Texas, and the American Midwest. He moved to Austin in 2004 to attend the University of Texas...

Rating: 9.5

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Botsford & Roark
1307 West Avenue, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 70 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Antitrust & Trade Law, Tax and more

Rating: 9.5

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Law Office of Erin Shinn
1004 West Avenue, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I hail from Lubbock, Texas, where I became a Red Raider at Texas Tech for both my undergraduate and law degrees. After becoming involved with the West TexasInnocence Project in Lubbock, I decided that I wanted to practice criminal defense and prov...

Rating: 8.7

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Wade H. Russell
505 W 12th St, Suite 200, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion

Bio: Featured in CBS's 48 Hours Mystery, "Redemption Song."

Rating: 9.5

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Smith & Vinson Law Firm
1411 West Avenue, Suite 124, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Brad Vinson is an aggressive Texas DWI & criminal defense lawyer who cares about giving his clients the best possible representation. He has experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases. Attorney Vinson is always fighting to get your charges d...

Rating: 9.6

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Keates Law Firm
901 Mopac Expressway South, Building 1, Suite 300, Austin, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: Fee Information Payment Options Fees for legal representation and services are set on a case by case basis, tailored to the specifics of the issue at hand. We do not have a set fee schedule that is wholly dependent on the charges. For a fee quote,...

Rating: 9.1

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