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    Matthew Patrick Horak

    Matthew Patrick Horak

    5.029 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Matt Horak is a Board Certified Texas attorney with more than 23 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes family law and criminal defense matters. He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer for 2025 and 2026. Matt represents ind...
    Rating:  10
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    Edwin Dee Mcwilliams

    Edwin Dee Mcwilliams

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Dee was professional, always available, and he got me the results that I wanted!"
    Rating:  9.1
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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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    William Michael Harber

    William Michael Harber

    5.013 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney RJ Harber is a former prosecuting attorney with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office . At the District Attorney’s Office, he gained substantial trial experience and an understanding of how to approach a case from the perspective ...
    Rating:  10
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    Brandon S. Sims

    Brandon S. Sims

    5.050 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Brandon Sims is an experienced criminal defense attorney serving the Greater Houston area. Upon graduating law school in 2007, he worked at the District Attorney's Office for nearly six years prosecuting a broad range of serious misdemeanor and fe...
    Rating:  7.9
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    William L. Pattillo

    William L. Pattillo

    4.840 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI
    Bio: As a former felony and misdemeanor prosecutor at the Montgomery County Attorney's Office and the former Chief Juvenile Prosecutor at the Montgomery County Attorney's Office, Attorney Bill Pattillo has the experience and knowledge to handle your le...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Marc Andrew Lahood

    Marc Andrew Lahood

    5.07 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: It is my honor to have my client's place their trust in my care. This is a privilege and duty I do not accept lightly. I understand there is nothing more important to my clients than their case, so I aggresively defend and represent my clients to ...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher K. Woodward

    Christopher K. Woodward

    5.062 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: For over 37 years, I have been a Dallas Police Department Patrol and Narcotics Officer, a Dallas County Organized Crime Prosecutor, and am currently a Criminal Defense Attorney. This experience gives me a unique advantage in evaluating and represe...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Chase Worthington Butler

    Chase Worthington Butler

    4.710 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    Bio: Mr. Butler has been part of the Texas legal system for his entire life. From a family of attorneys and elected judges, Mr. Butler believes the practice of law is based on hard work, faith, and personal client relationships. Originally from Bonham,...
    Rating:  10
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    Audrey Hatcher

    Audrey Hatcher

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime
    Bio: Audrey Hatcher is an associate at Varghese Summersett, where she focuses on state and federal criminal defense. She helps people facing misdemeanor and felony charges, including intoxication-related offenses, drug crimes, sex cases, thefts, and as...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Austin Reeve Jackson

    Austin Reeve Jackson

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Administrative Law
    Review: "Mr. Jackson represented me in a criminal matter and the case was resolved with a dismissal. This was my first time to be in a courtroom as a defendant and I felt comfortable going in with Mr. Jackson. He was prompt in returning my calls, and even ..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Tracy Mcneill Pullan

    Tracy Mcneill Pullan

    5.019 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Tracy McNeill Pullan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Texas, Austin in 1999. After working and travelling abroad, she made a life changing decision to follow a long family tradition of becoming a lawy...
    Rating:  10
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    Aaron Paul Kleinschmidt

    Aaron Paul Kleinschmidt

    5.05 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Aaron Kleinschmidt comes to The Law Office of Shane Phelps, P.C. with an exceptional background. Aaron graduated from Texas A&M in College Station with a bachelor of science degree in genetics. As an Aggie student, Aaron immersed himself in high-l...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Lloyd James Krell

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    Lloyd James Krell

    5.07 reviews
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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: L. James Krell graduated with honors (Cum Laude) in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Houston Clear Lake and then attended South Texas College of Law. While at South Texas, Mr. Krell was awarded a Deans Merit Scholarship, ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jared Wayne Julian

    Jared Wayne Julian

    4.36 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Ten years ago Mr. Julian came to our aid in a time of need. We had hired two lawyers before we met him. They did not fit our needs, but when we met Mr. Julian, he knew exactly how to proceed. We will be forever grateful for his guidance."
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Dean Meisinger

    Mark Dean Meisinger

    5.013 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mark Meisinger handles criminal cases throughout northern Texas since 2005.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Erik Matthew Locascio

    Erik Matthew Locascio

    5.03 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a former felony prosecutor, Erik M. Locascio has tried many cases as first chair, including assaults, drug cases, DWIs, and a variety of others. He additionally handled hundreds of cases from initial arrest to final disposition, including pleas...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Shreya Gulamali

    Shreya Gulamali

    5.025 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Shreya Gulamali served as a prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office with roles ranging from felony prosecutor to chief prosecutor. She gained invaluable experience with Houston’s criminal justice system to build a reputation and...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jimmy Don Carter

    Jimmy Don Carter

    5.013 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Don Carter is recognized as a leading criminal defense attorney in the Fort Worth/Dallas metroplex area. His firm, J. Don Carter & Associates, P.C., is a full service criminal defense law firm with the experience and resources to represent clients...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Gerald E. Smith

    Gerald E. Smith

    5.010 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have been practacing law since 1979, and am admitted to practice in all Texas Courts and before the Western, Southern, Northern and Eastern United States District Courts. In addition, I have appeared before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Over...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Robert Joseph Ellis

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    Robert Joseph Ellis

    5.09 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Government, Business and more
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    Rating:  8.5
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