Top Rated Dallas, TX Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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Law Office of Mike Howard
3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: The fact that one mistake, one bad day, or even a police officer’s mistake could completely ruin or change the trajectory of your entire life made Mike Howard want to build a team of lawyers and legal professionals to help people facing the weight...

Rating: 10

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Texas Defenders
3302 Swiss Circle, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: David Payma heads the firm’s criminal defense practice. He is a trusted and dedicated criminal defense attorney practicing in counties all throughout Texas. He has successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases and has years of experience helping...

Rating: 8.3

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Chad West, PLLC
900 W. Davis, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I enjoy exercising, cooking and cheering on my Longhorns when not practicing law.

Rating: 8.4

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CPL Legal Group
6440 North Central Expressway., Suite 300, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime and more

Review: "Was my attorney for a Possession of a controlled substance case. And, he went above and beyond the call of duty in my case. I received time served. He ALWAYS answered his phone and treats you with respect. I would hire Chase again."

Rating: 8.5

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LaSusa & Deb, PLLC
6440 N Central Expy, Suite 211, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "Raney is definitely somebody you want on your side. She is a great person as well as a great lawyer."

Rating: 9.0

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Craig Stango: Attorney at Law
8150 N. Central Expressway, Ste M2070, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation

Bio: Craig Stango started his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office. He has handled a wide variety of criminal matters, including intoxication and DWI cases, domestic and family violence, sex crimes,...

Rating: 8.2

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Hindieh Law, PLLC
1412 Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Ray Hindieh attended Tulane University Law School, where he received a J.D. in 2011. His Bachelors of Arts was awarded at Hofstra University, from which he graduated in 2008. Upon his graduation from Tulane, Ray served as an Assistant District Att...

Rating: 9.6

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Burleson Pate & Gibson, PLLC
900 Jackson St Ste 330, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "after sorting through a few referrals i selected Tom for my DWI charge and was very pleased with the results. he was hands-on throughout the process and was able to prevent my license from being suspended in addition to winning the case itself. th..."

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Shawn Storey, PLLC
7522 Campbell Rd Ste 113, Lb 180, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Before becoming an attorney, I was an adult probation officer and worked in a Texas prison. One of my degrees is in psychology which led to my license as a chemical dependancy counselor, or LCDC. I also worked for the Texas mental health departmen...

Rating: 8.0

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Carl Henry Judin, III
8111 Preston Road Suite 550, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Bio: I am a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney with 40 plus years of experience. My involvement in the Dallas County and State of Texas specialty courts as a director and current President for the Texas Association of Specialty Courts gives me s...

Rating: 10

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Udashen, & Anton
2311 Cedar Springs, Suite 250, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

Review: "Very honest attorney I recommend him to anyone having a hard time."

Rating: 9.6

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Law Offices of Leighton D'Antoni
Founder's Square, 900 Jackson St. Suite 750, Dallas, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: New Office Location in Collin County! Now there are 2 locations for Dallas Ft. Worth and Collin County residents to get aggresive and experienced criminal defense representation. 1400 Preston Road 4th Floor Plano, TX 75093

Rating: 8.1

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