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    Sallye Ann Wilton

    Sallye Ann Wilton

    4.836 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Born, raised and graduated from Midland High School with honors, Sallye Wilton is a true Texas native. She continued her education earning a B.S. In Chemistry, B.A. in Business Management and a minor in Finance from Texas Sate University with hono...
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    Justin Ryan Weiner

    Justin Ryan Weiner

    5.027 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Bio: Justin Weiner is board certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a former Assistant District Attorney who now defends those charged with crimes throughout East Texas Justin Weiner is a former Assistant District At...
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    Erik Andrew Nelson

    Erik Andrew Nelson

    5.010 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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...
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    Benjamin Wayne Hunsucker

    Benjamin Wayne Hunsucker

    5.015 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I started my career as an Assistant District Attorney, in Galveston, Texas where I gained valuable Jury Trial experience prosecuting misdemeanor offenses under District Attorney Michael J. Gaurino. In 2001, I relocated to Denton, Texas and have be...
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Christopher Burns

    Brian Christopher Burns

    5.0231 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: My passion is helping people who have been accused of wrongdoing by the government. I've spent years studing language and culture in the United States, Mexico, Spain, and the Dominican Republic. After attending college at La Universidad de Salaman...
    Rating:  9.0
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    John Joseph Fahle

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    John Joseph Fahle

    5.09 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    When you hire a criminal defense lawyer, you are hiring them not only as your advocate, but as your shield. A criminal accusation turns your life upside down. It sounds corny, but I am your buffer against the chaos, and your shield against the storm.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Michael Lai Howard

    Michael Lai Howard

    5.030 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Ben Pearce

    Ben Pearce

    5.084 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Kyle Reeves Sampson

    Kyle Reeves Sampson

    4.715 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Jay Blass Cohen

    Jay Blass Cohen

    5.013 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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...
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    Andrew James Salinas

    Andrew James Salinas

    5.022 reviews
    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 ...
    Rating:  10
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    Colin Hobbs

    Colin Hobbs

    4.920 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration and more
    Bio: As a former prosecutor, I have significant trial experience in all forms of criminal cases including DWI, Marijuana, Controlled Substances, and cases involving persons facing charges for crimes relating to various forms of sexual misconduct. The t...
    Rating:  10
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    Phillip A. Linder

    Phillip A. Linder

    4.814 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Family
    Review: "I was falsely accused of a serious crime and was facing an uphill battle to prove my innocence. The stress and trauma of it was horrifying, but hiring Phillip made the process much easier. Not only was he incredibly supportive, but he worked hard ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Robert B. Abtahi

    Robert B. Abtahi

    4.930 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Robert B. Abtahi is the founding partner of Texas Defenders, a Texas criminal defense law firm devoted exclusively to defending individuals accused of criminal offenses. He has built his practice on providing strategic, client-focused representati...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel C. Krause

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    Daniel C. Krause

    1.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Jerry Wade Tidwell

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    Jerry Wade Tidwell

    5.05 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Trial Experienced, Former Prosecutor, Client Focused Results
    Rating:  9.9
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    Sheridan Frances Lewis

    Sheridan Frances Lewis

    5.020 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Sheridan has shown me that everything isn't about money. She openly gave me excellent advice before I retained her, she didn't know if she would hear from me again. I have a new respect for attorneys. Even though she kept me informed there were th..."
    Rating:  10
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    Mario Madrid

    Mario Madrid

    5.033 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    James Gregory Rubin

    James Gregory Rubin

    5.094 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: RUBIN & ROLONG PLLC Client Focused. Results Driven. I've handled over 10,000 cases and have tried over 300 criminal jury trials with exceptional results. Hire an attorney that will put you and your goals FIRST. I obtained my undergraduate degree f...
    Rating:  10
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    Grant St. Julian

    Grant St. Julian

    4.982 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Born in Austin, Texas. Lived in Dallas, Texas since 1982. Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Married with 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild..
    Rating:  9.7
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