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    Sminu Peter

    Sminu Peter

    5.013 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: There have been many experiences that have shaped me into the lawyer I am today. In College, I earned my degree in Criminal Justice because I knew I had a passion for helping people involved in the criminal process. This continued on into law scho...
    Rating:  10
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    Christine Martino Del Prado

    Christine Martino Del Prado

    5.035 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I've spent my entire adult career involved in criminal law. First, as a prosecutor, then later, as a defense attorney. I met my law partner and husband, Mario Del Prado, years ago when we were paired to prosecute a man who was accused of murdering...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Earl Charles Dobson

    Earl Charles Dobson

    5.012 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Earl Dobson grew up in Austin, Texas and graduated from Reagan High School in 1986. With the goal of a career in criminal law, Earl attended Southwest Texas State University and earned a degree in Criminal Justice. He then chose to attend Baylor U...
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    Jaime Danilo Pesantes

    Jaime Danilo Pesantes

    5.013 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Jaime Pesantes is an aggressive criminal defense attorney whose number one priority is helping his clients get the best results possible. Jaime completed his undergraduate education at Southern Methodist University, obtaining a Bachelor of Art in ...
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    Shahin Zamir

    Shahin Zamir

    4.954 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Donny Jess Perales

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    Donny Jess Perales

    5.05 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI
    We defend client's charged with all levels of felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile matters in Collin County. Including, but not limited to: DWI and intoxication offenses, drug offenses, assaultive offenses, sexual offenses, drug offenses including...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Neal Andrew Davis

    Neal Andrew Davis

    5.054 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: For over 20 years, Neal Davis has successfully defended clients in Texas and federal courts in all types of criminal matters at all phases, from State misdemeanors to complex federal matters. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law and his peers hav...
    Rating:  10
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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 ...
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    Amanda Michelle Webb

    Amanda Michelle Webb

    4.938 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime
    Bio: Amanda is a senior partner at The Webb Firm, P.C, which is a boutique law firm that handles exclusively DWI and criminal matters. As a former prosecutors she has handled numerous felony and misdemeanor cases. Amanda provides clients with the insig...
    Rating:  10
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    Alvin Aaron Adjei

    Alvin Aaron Adjei

    5.021 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Lisa Shapiro

    Lisa Shapiro

    4.625 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a former Assistant DA, Lisa is always working hard for her clients, she is passionate about helping find solutions to their problems. Lisa is dedicated to fighting for their rights and does not back down when necessary! Lisa Shapiro Strauss, bo...
    Rating:  10
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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...
    Rating:  10
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    Trinidad Zamora

    Trinidad Zamora

    5.0182 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: On this site, people typically find me one of two ways: I direct them here or someone else does. The profile is here for obvious reasons: I want your business. That’s not the question. The question is why I want your business. Moreover, why should...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Louis D. Leichter

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    Louis D. Leichter

    4.830 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Licensing and more
    Review: "Mr. Leichter was recommended to me by someone I trust in late 06 for criminal defense & maintainence of professional licensure. His advice was sound & he saw my case through to non-disclosure in mid 09. I have retained his services again [2010] in..."
    Rating:  9.7
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    Hunter Biederman

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    Hunter Biederman

    5.017 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Top Notch Criminal Defense Attorney - - Voted Best Lawyers in Dallas - D Magazine!
    Rating:  10
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    John J Tripodi

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    John J Tripodi

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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: (30) thirty years’ experience (WALL STREET) Trained lawyer Licensed by the States of Texas, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania Case coverage more than (20) twenty States
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jesus Marquez

    Jesus Marquez

    5.025 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jesus and his family originate from Mexico; they immigrated to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream and planted roots in Dallas, Texas. From an early age, Jesus had been called to the legal field and serving his community. Jesus atte...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel H. Wannamaker

    Daniel H. Wannamaker

    5.041 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Daniel Wannamaker is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Board Certified Criminal Appeals Specialist. His office is located in Austin. He has won numerous federal and state jury trials and has secured a presidential pardon for a client. ...
    Rating:  10
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    Jenny C Parks

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    Jenny C Parks

    5.03 reviews
    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Construction & Development and more
    Have you been sued or do you feel overwhelmed with DEBT? We may be able to help!
    Rating:  10
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    Sarah Kaytlyn Wilkes

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    Sarah Kaytlyn Wilkes

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    Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Kaytlyn Knowles is a San Antonio criminal defense attorney and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 2012, she represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges thr...
    Rating:  6.3
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