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Law Office of Henry K. Nguyen, P.C.
1221 Studewood St, Ste 105, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: Henry K. Nguyen was born and raised in Texas. Since high school, he has had a passion for defending those who have been charged with a crime. He has experienced first-hand what is at stake and what it is like to have your entire life dangling befo...

Rating: 9.7

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Surginer Stewart, PLLC.
8831 Long Point Rd Ste 401, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Justin T. Surginer is an experienced criminal defense attorney specializing in Assault Family Member, Assault, DWI, Drug Crimes, Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Expunctions, Fraud and other White Collar crimes in state and federal courts in Houston a...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Houston, TX

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 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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Paul Morgan Law Office, PLLC
5100 Westheimer Rd, Suite 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: I defend people facing criminal charges anywhere in Texas.

Rating: 10

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Schiffer Law Firm
5300 Memorial Dr., Suite 750, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: At the Schiffer Law Firm, Texas attorneys Paul and Jacob Schiffer together have over 45 years of combined legal experience and descend from a dynasty of American lawyers going back over 100 years. Schiffer Law Firm proudly fights for individual cl...

Rating: 10

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Harris County Public Defender's Office
1310 Prairie St., 4th Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "We were at a very devistating point in our lives. My father was being held in jail without a bond.He was being charge with a second degree felony (2-20yrs). I needed to find a Truting & Experience criminal lawyer with no time to waste. I was recom..."

Rating: 10

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Stradley Law Firm
1545 Heights Blvd., Suite 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

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

Bio: William “Bill” Stradley is a native Houstonian who has practiced criminal law in Texas for over 25 years. Bill is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has bee...

Rating: 10

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1065 Gessner Rd., Suite 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Immediately after graduating summa cum laude from the University of Houston with membership in the Honors College, Shahin Zamir attended Texas Tech School of Law. While there, Shahin earned the Henslee/American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts Researc...

Rating: 10

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Neal Davis Law Firm, PLLC
1545 Heights Blvd., Suite 700, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: For over 20 years, Neal Davis has successfully defended clients in Texas and federal courts in all types of criminal matters at all phases, from State misdemeanors to complex federal matters. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law and his peers hav...

Rating: 10

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Salinas Defense Law Firm, PLLC
4101 Greenbriar Drive, Suite 240, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice

Bio: Andrew Salinas is a two-time Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2025–2026) and a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — recognitions reserved for the most accomplished attorneys in their field. As the founder and managing partner ...

Rating: 10

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Alvin Adjei Law, PLLC
609 Main St. 25th Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Excellent lawyer. It was a complex and challenging case with serious legal repercussions. Both charges were dismissed today thanks to his work."

Rating: 10

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Zamora Legal Defense
3010 Engelke Street, Suite 3, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: On this site, people typically find me one of two ways: I direct them here or someone else does. The profile is here for obvious reasons: I want your business. That’s not the question. The question is why I want your business. Moreover, why should...

Rating: 9.4

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William Weston Rucker, III, PLLC
5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 1000, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am a native Houstonian but earned my undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York City. Texas and New York certainly have their differences. The experiences of living in both places has been a tremendous asset to me. Likewise, I hav...

Rating: 9.9

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The Tripodi Law Firm
440 Louisiana St Ste 900, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: (30) thirty years’ experience (WALL STREET) Trained lawyer Licensed by the States of Texas, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania Case coverage more than (20) twenty States

Rating: 6.8

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Crenshaw Law Firm, PLLC
2700 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 1120, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: After serving my community as the District Attorney, judge and federal prosecutor for 12 years, I am honored to continue my service to the legal profession by representing YOU. The experienced trial lawyers at Crenshaw Law Firm, PLLC, are focused ...

Rating: 10

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Denuna & Westbrook, PLLC
1225 North Loop West, Suite 324, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: Chris Denuna is a founding partner of Denuna & Westbrook, PLLC, a Texas DWI and criminal defense law firm focused on protecting clients accused of serious misdemeanor and felony offenses throughout Houston and the surrounding counties. His practic...

Rating: 10

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Lowe Law, PLLC
7322 Southwest Fwy Ste 1065, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI

Review: "Attorney Lowe is a Great Attorney. He's very attentive to your need answers all text and returns calls. He will not let you be pushed around. I highly recommend him."

Rating: 10

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Madrid Law
440 Louisiana St Ste 1225, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Bio: Mario Madrid is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and limits his practice exclusively to criminal law.

Rating: 10

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Kyle Sampson, Attorney at Law
917 Franklin St #310, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: Since leaving the United States Marine Corps in 2000 after serving as a prosecutor, I have devoted my practice to criminal defense and military law. I am Board Certified in Criminal Law by both the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the Natio...

Rating: 10

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Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys
2200 Post Oak Boulevard, 10th Floor, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Dan Krause is a career criminal defense attorney who represents clients accused of DWI offenses, drug crimes, assault and domestic violence allegations, theft offenses, probation violations, weapons charges, and serious felony offenses. Call now f...

Rating: 6.1

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The Law Office of Todd Ward, P.C.
3515 Fannin Street, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: After working with legendary Criminal Defense attorney Dick DeGuerin for 15 years, I decided to open my own practice to help people charged with serious felony cases in Texas. Prior to working with Dick, I was a prosecutor for seven years in the T...

Rating: 9.7

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