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    Texas Has 12468 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 53763 Reviews

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney Steven Shellist is an aggressive trial lawyer and the founder of The Shellist Law Firm, PLLC in Houston, Texas. A former chief prosecutor, he is a renowned criminal defense and personal injury lawyer with a proven track record of success....
    Hunter Biederman

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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Top Notch Criminal Defense Attorney - - Voted Best Lawyers in Dallas - D Magazine!

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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Texas

    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

    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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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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...
    Todd Charles Simons

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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    When The World Is On Your Shoulders, I’ve Got Your Back. Aggressive Defense. Call
    William Paul Kennedy

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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice
    We handle the most serious criminal cases including Aggravated Sexual Assault, Indecency, etc.
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Appeals
    Bio: Admitted to the Texas bar in 1994, I am Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2007 and Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2008. I have trial and legal...
    Jimmy Joe Ortiz

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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Being charged with a criminal offense is a serious matter, I have the experience to fight for you!
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I feel very fortunate that I get to help people at such crucial times in their lives. There is nothing more fulfilling than hearing the words "Not Guilty" spoken by the jury foreperson. Or, to see a client's beaming smile when we get an order dism...
    Jim Burnham

    PRO

    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Former Prosecutor. Trial Lawyer Of The Year. Federal & State Criminal Cases.
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: With a legacy of results and a well-earned reputation for diligent client services in both criminal and civil cases, Attorney Rafael C. Morales is ready to fight for his clients. He has taken more than 50 criminal defense cases to trial and has ne...
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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 ...
    Brent Cole Huckabay

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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    In need of legal advice and representation? I'm here to help. Contact The Huckabay Law Firm today!
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Kevin Bennett is an Austin criminal defense attorney that practices 100% criminal law and only in Travis County. This allows Mr. Bennett to give his Austin and Travis County clients the representation that they deserve when their future is at stak...
    Kimberly Griffin Tucker

    PRO

    5.080 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    My office is ready to help you defend you. We offer paid in full discounts, as well as, affordable payment plans. We will not let money stand in the way of you being able to hire the BEST attorney. Call us at (972) 600-2079.
    Erin Elizabeth Hendricks

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    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.
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: If you are facing a criminal charge in Kaufman County you deserve the best criminal defense team. We are an award winnig (Best in Forney- Three Years Running) with a team that has handled thousands of criminal cases in Kaufman County. Don't hire t...
    Michael E. Trent

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    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
    Patrick Michael Kelley

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    4.727 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime
    A winning defense that will get you your life back! Over 35 years of criminal law experience.
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Kayla Staley is a criminal defense attorney in West Texas known for her zealous advocacy and dedication to justice. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2019 with honors, earning a degree in philosophy and a minor in Spanish. Kayla continued...

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