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    Kent A Schaffer

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    Kent A Schaffer

    5.04 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Lawsuits & Disputes
    Bio: I have been a lawyer for 40 years. I handle all criminal law related matters, complex civil litigation, and certain types of private and government investigations. I win more cases than I should.
    Rating:  10
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    Taly Shae Thiessen

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    Taly Shae Thiessen

    5.035 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Battle Proven Family and Criminal Defense Attorney
    Rating:  10
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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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    Eric Puente

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    Eric Puente

    5.04 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration and more
    Bio: Eric Puente is a distinguished attorney from Dallas, representing clients in state and federal courts across Texas, the U.S., and Mexico. He is a leading expert in the complexities of criminal and immigration law and how these systems intersect. A...
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    Sean Timothy Mcalister

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    Sean Timothy Mcalister

    4.610 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Former Prosecutor. Knowledgeable defense attorney. Get advice from someone who knows both sides.
    Rating:  10
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    Jay S. Norton

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    Jay S. Norton

    5.04 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: Jay S. Norton, former Chief of the Criminal Trial Division of the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, is a San Antonio native with over 34 years of experience practicing law. Jay received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Scie...
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    Frank Sellers

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    Frank Sellers

    4.9113 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Voted Top 100 SuperLawyer Rising Stars. AV Preeminent Rated & AVVO 10/10
    Rating:  10
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    E. G. (Gerry) Morris

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    E. G. (Gerry) Morris

    5.03 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Board Certified Criminal Defense - Texas Board of Legal Specialization
    Rating:  10
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    Juan Luis Guerra,

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    Juan Luis Guerra,

    5.012 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Sophisticated Defense Strategies. Proven Results. Call us if you've been charged with a crime.
    Rating:  10
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    Tristan LeGrande

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    Tristan LeGrande

    5.088 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Skilled & experienced criminal defense. Results matter & we win Felony & Misdemeanor cases across TX. Call for free attorney consult. 281-717-6807.
    Rating:  10
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    Mitchell Ryan Nolte

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    Mitchell Ryan Nolte

    5.04 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Federal Crime
    Quality Defense For Individuals Charged With A Wide Range Of Crimes. Call Today For Consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Carlo D'Angelo

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    Carlo D'Angelo

    4.824 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Former Law Prof featured on FOX CBS & ABC news. Expert for KLTV7. It's your freedom, don't settle
    Rating:  10
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    Amber Vazquez

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    Amber Vazquez

    4.816 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime
    Amber Vazquez is Board Certified in Criminal Law, a Texas “Super Lawyer”, Texas Lawyer’s Top 20 Winning Women, Austin Bar Attorney of the Year 2019 and was recently called “The Queen of Acquittals” in Texas Monthly. She is licensed in every federa...
    Rating:  10
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    John Hunter Smith

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    John Hunter Smith

    5.065 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Attorney John Hunter Smith Is Committed To Getting Results For His Clients.
    Rating:  10
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    Russell David Hunt

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    Russell David Hunt

    4.47 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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    Clifford Perry Duke

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    Clifford Perry Duke

    4.03 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    For more than 20 years, Clifford Duke has represented individuals facing criminal charges ranging from Class C misdemeanors to the most serious felony allegations, including capital murder cases. Call now for a free case review.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Steven M. Baker

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    Steven M. Baker

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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Steven Baker is a Dallas-Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, where he represents individuals facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges throughout Texas. With a legal...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Gregory Scott Porter

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    Gregory Scott Porter

    4.77 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Bites and more
    Greg Porter is a lawyer who protects all of us by enforcing the safety rules.
    Rating:  10
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    Philip H. Hilder

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    Philip H. Hilder

    5.02 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: PHILIP H. HILDER was formerly the attorney-in-charge of the Houston Field Office of the United States Department of Justice, Organized Crime Strike Force. Prior to his appointment as a trial attorney with the Justice Department, Mr. Hilder was an ...
    Rating:  10
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    Shantrice M. Bush

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    Shantrice M. Bush

    4.45 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Tax and more
    Bio: After being a transactional tax attorney for a few years, Houston divorce attorney Shantrice Bush realized she wanted to pursue a path that would allow her to be more hands on with clients and allow her help clients navigate through an emotional p...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Denton R. Taylor

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    Denton R. Taylor

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Denton R. Taylor is a skilled and dedicated Trial Attorney at The Crowder Law Firm, where he represents individuals facing serious state and federal criminal charges across North Texas. With significant courtroom experience and a strong record as ...
    Rating:  5.7
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