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Shellist Law
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1515, Houston, TX

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....

Rating: 10

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1924 Portsmouth, Houston, TX

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!

Rating: 8.1

Call for a consultation(877) 629-7431

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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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Blass Law PLLC
917 Franklin St #400, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Jay is an aggressive criminal lawyer and founder of Blass Law PLLC law firm in Houston, Texas. Cohen has been fighting for citizens accused of DWI, felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and other crimes for 9 years. He will do everything possible to ensu...

Rating: 10

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Capitaine Law Firm, LLP
405 Main St. Ste. 950, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Mr. Capitaine spent his formative years in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mr. Capitaine graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Houston in 1998. He was recognized for his academic achievements by being the r...

Rating: 10

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Law Office Of Patrick Kelley
4116 Watson Street, Houston, TX

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.

Rating: 8.2

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 612-6824

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Atlas Law Firm
11767 Katy Freeway suite 1100, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Erik A. Nelson, J.D.: As a founding partner with Mr. Franzoni, Mr. Nelson is an experienced Criminal Attorney. Raised in Houston, Texas, he attended the University of Texas for his bachelor’s degree and The University of Wisconsin for his Juris Do...

Rating: 10

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Dan Krause is a skilled criminal defense attorney with experience handling a wide range of criminal matters for clients in counties across Texas. After graduating from South Texas College of Law Houston, Dan began practicing criminal law in Harris...

Rating: 6.1

Call for a consultation(512) 883-2907

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David Adler, P.C.
1415 North Loop West, Suite 905, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business

Bio: There are very few attorneys who have extensive experience handling federal criminal cases. I've handled more than 1000 cases in federal courts. Many attorneys claim they have federal experience but actually have handled very few cases (sometimes ...

Rating: 9.6

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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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Law Office of Justin T. Surginer
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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Greco Neyland, PC
701 N. Post Oak #425, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Bio: Ben Pearce, has been a pivotal member of Greco Neyland PC from its foundation. Jumping into practice with the seasoned defense attorneys and former prosecutors at Greco Neyland, Ben quickly set out to prove his merit. Ben is a lifelong Houston res...

Rating: 9.2

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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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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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Looney, Smith & Conrad, P.C.
11767 Katy Freeway, Ste. 740, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I was born and raised in the Houston area, and left to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. After graduating with a degree in Political Science, I returned to Houston to attend law school at South Texas College of Law. During law school...

Rating: 10

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Sharon Hemphill & Associates
20333 State Highway 249, Suite 200, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals and more

Complex divorce, custody, protective orders, etc.. Our focus is you and our goal is satisfaction.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(844) 382-8141

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Scheiner Law Group, P.C.
2211 Norfolk Street #735, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Grant Scheiner ranks among the top criminal defense attorneys in Texas. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Scheiner and his firm, Scheiner Law Group, P.C., provide outstanding criminal defense in ...

Rating: 10

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Nicole DeBorde
3515 Fannin Street, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Our commitment to excellence is your edge. Our experienced legal team can assist you at all phases of a case in state or federal court, from investigation, through trial, appeals, post conviction and parole. When your very freedom, reputation or b...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(713) 357-6991

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Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
917 Franklin St Ste 510, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: Houston lawyer Brett Podolsky is an accomplished trial attorney and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He will champion your rights and protect your interests to the best of his ability. As a former Assi...

Rating: 10

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Freedom Law PLLC
1111 North Loop West, Suite 1180, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime

Bio: Since 1985, we have been representing individuals accused of crime, fighting the government for the best possible result for each and every individual client. We're dedicated to your freedom. Call us if you have a problem. We will help.

Rating: 10

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David A. Nachtigall, Attorney at Law, PLLC
1545 Heights, Ste. 100, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, White Collar Crime

Bio: David Nachtigall is a Houston trial lawyer who began his legal career at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney, where handled thousands of misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile criminal cases. Through his years...

Rating: 10

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