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    Justin Thomas Surginer

    Justin Thomas Surginer

    5.024 reviews
    Surginer Stewart, PLLC.
    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...
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    David Aaron Smith

    David Aaron Smith

    5.010 reviews
    David Smith Law Firm, PLLC
    1919 Decatur Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: The David Smith Law Firm, PLLC serves clients primarily in Harris, Brazoria, & Fort Bend Counties, in cities such as: Pearland, Angleton, Houston, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Manvel, Alvin, & more, with criminal defense matters. With over 20 years ...
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    Richard David Hayes

    Richard David Hayes

    5.08 reviews
    Walker & Taylor, PLLC
    17225 El Camino Real, Suite 310, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Government and more
    Bio: Richard D. Hayes, II is a former senior felony prosecutor with extensive criminal trial experience. Apart from the unique legal issues of each case, Richard understands that each client is a responsibility and a privilege. As a trial attorney, Ric...
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    Christopher Michael McKinney

    Christopher Michael McKinney

    5.012 reviews
    Doug Murphy Law Firm
    902 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Chief and Special Crimes Prosecutor in Houston, Harris County, Texas - focusing on DWI/DUI and intoxication-related offenses.
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas Robin Westbrook

    Nicholas Robin Westbrook

    4.990 reviews
    Denuna & Westbrook, PLLC
    1225 N Loop W #324, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Nick Westbrook is a partner at Denuna & Westbrook, a Houston-based criminal defense firm focused on DWI and criminal cases across Texas. The firm represents clients in matters ranging from misdemeanor offenses to serious felony charges, with a str...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Joseph Francis Vinas

    Joseph Francis Vinas

    5.06 reviews
    Vinas & Graham, PLLC
    1210 W. Clay, Suite 12, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Joe Vinas has been trying criminal cases for over 15 years. As a former prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Joe Vinas has tried over 100 criminal cases including Capital Murder, Murder, Aggravated Robbery, Drug Crimes, DW...
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    Paul Albert Darrow

    Paul Albert Darrow

    5.06 reviews
    3006 Brazos St, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
    Bio: I am a former Assistant District Attorney that has devoted 100% of his law practice to defending those accused of crimes and representing citizens before the Board of Pardons and Paroles. I take great pride in doing the best job possible for each ...
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    Danny Karl Easterling

    Danny Karl Easterling

    4.714 reviews
    Easterling Law Firm
    1004 Prairie, Suite 200, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a couple of misdemeanor charges against me. Danny helped dismiss those charges. Before and during the trial, I got to work closely with Danny. It was a great honor and a pleasure to work with Danny. He is a lawyer with high integrity. He bel..."
    Rating:  10
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    Todd Alan Ward

    Todd Alan Ward

    5.018 reviews
    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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    Cory Joseph Howard Crenshaw

    Cory Joseph Howard Crenshaw

    5.018 reviews
    Crenshaw Law Firm, PLLC
    2700 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 1120, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business and more
    Bio: After serving my community as the District Attorney, judge and federal prosecutor for 12 years, I am honored to continue my service to the legal profession by representing YOU. The experienced trial lawyers at Crenshaw Law Firm, PLLC, are focused ...
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    Murray Newman

    Murray Newman

    5.012 reviews
    The Law Office of Murray Newman, PLLC
    1005 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Since becoming licensed in 1999, attorney Murray Newman has focused on one aspect of the law and one aspect only: Criminal Law. After graduating from the University of Houston School of Law, Murray joined the Harris County District Attorney's Offi...
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    Norwood Nicholas Richardson

    Norwood Nicholas Richardson

    4.820 reviews
    Richardson Law Office
    7322 Southwest Freeway #1122, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Bio: I have been practicing law since my third year in law school. It was then when I secured my first dismissal in a criminal case. The client's face coupled with the feeling of satisfaction that I receiveed sparked a fire inside of me that gets stron...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Jeanie L. Ortiz

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    Jeanie L. Ortiz

    4.823 reviews
    Jeanie Ortiz, Attorney at Law
    1924 Portsmouth Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Passionate, honest, and hard working. Cannot say enough about Mrs. Dickey's work ethics and passion for helping others. In a field where there are so many choices, and who you select to represent you means everything, Mrs. Dickey has proven to be ..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Eduardo "Eddie" Cortes

    Eduardo "Eddie" Cortes

    5.013 reviews
    Law Office of Eddie Cortes
    150 West Parker Road, 5th Floor, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: When interviewing any attorney, one should always ask two crucial questions: 1. How much is it going to cost me to take this case to trial? And 2. When was the last time you tried a case in front of a jury? The answer to the first question should ...
    Rating:  10
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    Wade Bennett Smith

    Wade Bennett Smith

    5.010 reviews
    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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    Megan Elizabeth Smith

    Megan Elizabeth Smith

    5.06 reviews
    Sampson & Bové, LLC
    917 Franklin, Suite 220, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Ms. Bové represents clients at trial, on appeal and in postconviction proceedings in state and federal courts, as well as before professional licensing boards. She is admitted to practice in Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for...
    Rating:  10
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    David P. Cunningham

    David P. Cunningham

    4.998 reviews
    2814 Hamilton St, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law
    Review: "I was only 18 years old and still in school when I got into a fight and needed legal representation. From the beginning, David Cunningham stood by me every step of the way. He was genuine, attentive, and always took the time to answer every questi..."
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    Franklin Gordon Bynum

    Franklin Gordon Bynum

    5.06 reviews
    713 Law Firm
    1523 Yale St, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I will remember this event and Franklin's work on my behalf as long as I live. I cannot say enough...I faced losing everything and can now go back to a normal life. Cheers to Franklin!!"
    Rating:  10
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    Whitney Jones Moore

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    Whitney Jones Moore

    5.025 reviews
    Moore Legal Group, PLLC
    212 Stratford Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    DISMISSAL IS THE NUMBER 1 GOAL
    Rating:  8.2
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    Kurt Scott Hopke

    Kurt Scott Hopke

    4.990 reviews
    Kurt S. Hopke, Attorney At Law
    2200 N Loop W, Suite 304, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Former prosecutor, now a hardcore criminal defense lawyer representing clients in San Antonio, Austin, Houston and surrounding areas. Father of seven.
    Rating:  8.7
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