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    Tyler Brock

    Tyler Brock

    5.083 reviews
    Tyler Brock Law Firm, PLLC
    1221 Studewood St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Tyler has devoted his entire career to criminal law. He has had the unique experience of seeing the criminal justice system from all perspectives—judicial, prosecution, and defense—both inside and outside of court. In law school, for example, he c...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Peyton Zimmerman Peebles

    Peyton Zimmerman Peebles

    5.045 reviews
    Shellist Peebles McAlister LLP
    601 Sawyer Street, Suite 750, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals and more
    Bio: I am committed to protecting your rights. I'm an experienced lawyer, former prosecutor, and former peace officer. I've handled cases from the lowest level trial courts to the United States Supreme Court. Even though my cases can be complex, howeve...
    Rating:  9.8
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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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    Ned Barnett

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    Ned Barnett

    5.01 review
    The Law Offices of Ned Barnett
    8441 Gulf Fwy, Ste 210, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Houston sex crimes lawyer Ned Barnett has nearly thirty years of experience representing clients throughout the Houston area. His extensive legal knowledge comes from his unique blend of experience as both a state and federal prosecutor and crimin...
    Rating:  10
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    Susan Ashley

    Susan Ashley

    4.9138 reviews
    The Ashley Law Firm
    10900 Northwest Frwy., Suite 108, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Probate and more
    Review: "Susan will bend over backward for you. She got me my first parole in a region not known for paroling anyone. She cares about your case and about you as a person. She fights for you if she believes in you. Be honest and straightforward with her, an..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Samuel Carl Adamo

    Samuel Carl Adamo

    5.02 reviews
    3200 Travis, 4th FL, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Arrested? Charged with a Crime? Being Investigated? Now is the time to invest in your freedom. Now is the time to contact the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers at the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm. The Houston Criminal Defense Attorneys at the Adamo & Adamo...
    Rating:  10
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    Adrian Flores

    Adrian Flores

    5.0147 reviews
    Trey Porter Law
    700 Milam St #1300, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Mr. Flores, a native of South Texas, led a nomadic upbringing, spending much of his early life working on ranches and farms across northern Mexico, South Texas, and the American Midwest. He moved to Austin in 2004 to attend the University of Texas...
    Rating:  9.5
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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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    Cheryl Lynn Swisher

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    Cheryl Lynn Swisher

    5.055 reviews
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    C.L. Swisher Legal Group
    700 Milam St, Suite 1300, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Criminal and Family Law Matters. Let Us Fight For You!
    Rating:  6.7
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    Chelsi Rene Martin

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    Chelsi Rene Martin

    5.09 reviews
    The Law Office of Chelsi R. Martin, PLLC.
    1302 Waugh Dr., Suite 811, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Skilled Attorney in Criminal, Injury and Civil Matters
    Rating:  7.3
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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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    William Diaz Calderon

    William Diaz Calderon

    4.58 reviews
    Calderon Legal Group
    5600 NW Central Dr., Suite 100B, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: William Calderon, Esq., is an accomplished attorney known for his dedication to justice and client advocacy. Born in Santo Domingo and raised in Columbus, Ohio, he developed a strong foundation in leadership and resilience. He earned his Bachelor ...
    Rating:  10
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    Lewis Ashton Thomas

    Lewis Ashton Thomas

    4.929 reviews
    Lewis Thomas
    4550 Post Oak Place Dr., Suite 118, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: A full service criminal defense firm. With experience, knowledge, and tenacity, Lewis Thomas Law can help you with state or federal charges. Lewis Thomas recognizes that you need someone who has experience with your situation. Lewis has the knowle...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Thomas Allan Martin

    Thomas Allan Martin

    5.013 reviews
    Thomas A. Martin, Attorney at Law
    917 Franklin, Suite 500, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: We know that legal action can sometimes be overwhelming. We are dedicated to providing you help in language that you can understand. If you don't feel like you understand your options, just ask, and we will work to find an explanation that works f...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael John Stone

    Michael John Stone

    5.02 reviews
    Michael J. Stone Attorney At Law
    609 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mike Stone is an experienced criminal attorney who will help you navigate the criminal justice system focused on results. Mr. Stone has maintained an office in Houston, Texas since 1978, where he has dedicated his practice solely to the representa...
    Rating:  10
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    Cheryl E. Irvin

    Cheryl E. Irvin

    4.826 reviews
    917 Franklin 4th Floor, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Criminal DefenseBehind every criminal charge is a person pinning their hopes on the skill of a defense lawyer. At The Irvin Law Firm in Houston, we take the responsibility of defending people against crimes very seriously. The Houston Criminal Def...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Edward M Chernoff

    Edward M Chernoff

    5.05 reviews
    Chernoff Law
    917 Franklin St, Suite 300, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Ed Chernoff is the founding criminal defense attorney at Chernoff Law, a criminal law firm in Houston, Texas. Chernoff became a household name when he defended Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's doctor who was charged with causing his death, in 2009...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Lynn Messer

    Lynn Messer

    4.965 reviews
    Lynn Messer, P.C.--Attorney at Law
    24 Greenway Plaza., Suite 1800, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Historically I have handled family law cases including divorce; custody; adoptions; termination of parental rights; name changes; modifications of child support and custody; pre-nuptual agreements; post-nuptual agreements; parenting plans. I also ...
    Rating:  10
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    Nathaniel Munier

    Nathaniel Munier

    5.04 reviews
    Law Office of Nathaniel Munier
    1244 Heights, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Nathaniel Munier is an experienced former prosecutor who represented the State in all forms of cases. You can put his experience behind you, and have him fight for your side. No one should have to represent themselves, not when affordable legal co...
    Rating:  9.8
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