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    Baron Edmund Eliason

    Baron Edmund Eliason

    5.019 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Our Team of Trial Lawyers have tried over 650 Jury trials. We have Not Guilty verdicts from Class C misdemeanors to first-degree felony cases in Texas. As for me, after 25 years in the ministry as a pastor in several churches, I have returned to t...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Leslie Poynter Dixon

    Leslie Poynter Dixon

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mrs Dixon, Is a wonderful Lawyer. Even though she had many cases, when it came time for her to get to our case, she was always on the top of her game!"
    Rating:  9.2
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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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    Michael A. Lamson

    Michael A. Lamson

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: Michael A. Lamson, is an experienced Houston trial lawyer who has been representing personal injury and criminal defense clients for over 40 years in both state and federal courts. Whether you have issues with a personal injury or wrongful death d...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Michael Erin Melsheimer

    Michael Erin Melsheimer

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I have heard other attorneys describe her as a homerun hitter. She ia respected by her peers and clients alike. I was appointed her client back in June of 2018. I was on the run at the time and had no real address. I want to a hospital about I thi..."
    Rating:  9.0
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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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    Thomas Wayne McKenzie

    Thomas Wayne McKenzie

    5.010 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: The Fort Worth law office of Tom McKenzie, P.C. maintains a nationwide practice handling wrongful death and injury cases, criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. With over 22 years of legal experience, Tom has the resources, expertise,...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Lauren Rene Crisera

    Lauren Rene Crisera

    5.04 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Dedicated and Aggressive. With a track record of dismissals and “Not Guilty” verdicts I am ready to represent clients in even the toughest cases. I have a special interest in defending those accused of assault and domestic violence. It is importan...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Brandon Zaratti

    Brandon Zaratti

    5.06 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law and more
    Bio: Brandon Zaratti is a Houston-area criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor whose practice is shaped by courtroom experience, constitutional advocacy, and a lifelong connection to the communities he serves. Born and raised in the Hous...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Randy Tom Leavitt

    Randy Tom Leavitt

    3.73 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: I have worked extensively as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, and mediator. I hold a Martindale-Hubbell peer-review rating of AV, the highest possible rating and I have been honored as a Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly every...
    Rating:  9.9
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    James Bradley Vinson

    James Bradley Vinson

    4.311 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Brad Vinson is an aggressive Texas DWI & criminal defense lawyer who cares about giving his clients the best possible representation. He has experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases. Attorney Vinson is always fighting to get your charges d...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Rodney Allen Townsend

    Rodney Allen Townsend

    5.04 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Mediation
    Bio: Rodney Townsend, P.C. handles a wide range of serious personal injury and wrongful death cases including: Auto Accidents, 18 Wheeler Accidents, Explosions and Burns, Train Accidents, Maritime Accidents, On-The-Job Injuries, Asbestos Exposure/Mesot...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Sidney James Greehey

    Sidney James Greehey

    4.715 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Bio: Sid is a native of San Antonio Texas. He attended Texas A&M University, earning his degree in Finance. Attorney Greehey then attended St. Mary’s University where he graduated with a JD/MBA. As a former prosecutor with private practice experience, ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    George William Aristotelidis

    George William Aristotelidis

    5.02 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "I just submitted a review for a member of Jorge's team. Let me say, Jorge cares about his clients. Truly. He listens and he's great at what he does. Not sure why there's not more reviews here other than people don't sit and review, as I've only do..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Katherine Khristine Elrich

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    Katherine Khristine Elrich

    5.01 review
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Commercial and more
    Review: "This is the best lawyer that you will ever find. Katherine is honest, dependable, and detailed in all that she does. I would highly recommend her."
    Rating:  8.9
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    David L. Pendleton

    David L. Pendleton

    4.85 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Review: "I highly reccomend dave, he did a wonderful job and was straightfoward. He got my cases dismissed which were Murder/retaliation. Just absoluetley amazing. If you need a lawyer David pendleton is your best bet."
    Rating:  8.5
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    James Scott Angelino

    James Scott Angelino

    4.924 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    Review: "Mr. Angelino is a great lawyer all around. He always returned my phone calls in a timely manner. James didn't beat around the bush either. What was going to happen was explained to me before anything was filed or brought to court. I was very confi..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Isabel Cristina De La Riva

    Isabel Cristina De La Riva

    4.712 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Hi. My name is Isabel de la Riva and I hope I get the chance to assist you with your legal need. I have been practicing for over 13 years and throughout that time, I have had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful people going through some terribl...
    Rating:  10
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    Jeremiah Anthony Walters

    Jeremiah Anthony Walters

    5.06 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I can't express enough how much this man changed my situation around. I went from being led to believe by a court appointed attorney that I I was facing 9 months in jail for a probation violation and that there was absolutely nothing she, I or any..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Edward Alexander Choy

    Edward Alexander Choy

    5.030 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Edward is a life-long resident of Longview, Texas. He attended Longview High School where he was an active member of the Longview Lobo football team. Once completing high school Mr. Choy attended The University of Texas at Austin and then went on ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    William Henry Underwood

    William Henry Underwood

    5.08 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Attorney Will Underwood is an attorney who prioritizes his clients’ needs in every case they bring to him. He is relentless like a bulldog and has even made cops cry on the stand before. However, he is compassionate with each of his clients and se...
    Rating:  8.8
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