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    Houston Has 2701 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 18665 Reviews

    David Wayne Overhuls

    David Wayne Overhuls

    5.03 reviews
    914 Preston St Ste 800, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a Houston Criminal Defense Attorney and former special crimes prosecutor. I have handled thousands of cases ranging from murder to possession of marijuana.
    Rating:  9.7
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    John Andrew Prisner

    John Andrew Prisner

    4.47 reviews
    Law Office of Drew Prisner
    1916 Baldwin Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: My name is Drew Prisner, and I am an attorney licensed by the State of Texas. My legal practice consists of defending people who have been charged with a criminal offense. I have experience practicing law in the criminal courts of several Texas Co...
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Dennis Stephenson

    Jonathan Dennis Stephenson

    5.01 review
    Jon Stephenson Law, P.C.
    111 W. 15th St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jon D. Stephenson is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and licensed to practice in Texas courts as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. His aggressive defense style a...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Alejandro Macias

    Alejandro Macias

    5.06 reviews
    Law Office of Alejandro Macias, PC
    550 Westcott St., Suite 300, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I enjoy helping people. As a lawyer, especially a criminal defense lawyer, we must always remember that the client comes first. That means diligent, competent and zealous representation. I've tried many cases and handled all types of criminal matt...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Emily William Taylor

    Emily William Taylor

    5.03 reviews
    Walker & Taylor, PLLC
    17225 El Camino Real, Suite 310, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime
    Review: "I was extremely satisfied with my representation. Emily was very knowledgable and guided me every step of the way. I recommend Attorney Emily Taylor without hesitation. Thank you for being the best at what you do!!!!!"
    Rating:  10
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    Leslie A. Cross

    Leslie A. Cross

    5.03 reviews
    Walker & Taylor, PLLC
    17225 El Camino Real, Ste. 310, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Leslie enjoys zealously advocating for her client’s rights. Leslie started her legal career as a prosecutor at the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office. She began working there as an intern in 2012 and ultimately left the DA’s office as a f...
    Rating:  10
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    Earl D. Musick

    Earl D. Musick

    5.02 reviews
    Musick & Musick, L.L.P.
    397 North Sam Houston Parkway East Suite 325, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: Earl is the current president of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and has served on the board of directors for the past six years. Earl is a native Houstonian, who spent over twenty-eight years working investigative divisions within ...
    Rating:  10
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    Jonas Lewis Hunter

    Jonas Lewis Hunter

    4.912 reviews
    Law Office of Jonas L. Hunter, Jr.
    440 Louisiana St Ste 900, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime
    Bio: I have over 31 years of experience in representing defendants in adult criminal cases. I have extensive experience in cases ranging from 1st degree felonies to class B misdemeanors. Also, I have handled several cases being decided by jury trials. ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Abel Izaguirre

    5.02 reviews
    10520 Airline Suite 100, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
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    Rating:  7.7
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    Eric Joseph Davis

    Eric Joseph Davis

    5.02 reviews
    Eric J Davis Attorney at Law
    1314 Texas St Ste 608, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Juvenile
    Bio: A licensed attorney since 1994 and a former prosecutor, Eric J. Davis is our senior attorney and has successfully represented numerous individuals in simple and complex criminal cases. Mr. Davis routinely defends both federal and state court crimi...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Cordt Cullen Akers

    Cordt Cullen Akers

    5.019 reviews
    The Akers Firm, PLLC
    3401 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Born and raised in Houston, Cordt obtained his undergraduate from Tulane University in New Orleans and his law degree from South Texas College of Law. At South Texas, Cordt clerked for the Chief Justice of the 1st Court of Appeals and excelled in ...
    Rating:  10
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    Herman Martinez

    Herman Martinez

    4.879 reviews
    The Martinez Law Firm
    2617 Canal st No. 1, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Hello....I understand what a client needs when choosing a criminal defense attorney. As a former prosecutor, I understand the importance that a client is well informed and their lawyer aggresively states their case. Call our law firm for a free co...
    Rating:  10
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    W. Troy McKinney

    W. Troy McKinney

    5.01 review
    Schneider & McKinney, P.C.
    440 Louisiana Ste 800, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Summary Troy McKinney, a shareholder in Schneider McKinney, P.C., has been licensed for over 25 years having graduated magna cum laude from South Texas College of Law and having been a briefing attorney at the First Court of Appeals. He is a Tripl...
    Rating:  10
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    Spence Douglas Graham

    Spence Douglas Graham

    5.02 reviews
    Vinas & Graham, PLLC
    405 Main St., Suite 950, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I recently hired Mr Vinas to handle my criminal defense on the two cases listed above. During the process he was always respectful and treated me with dignity. He was on top of the case at all times and was actually able to have both cases dismiss..."
    Rating:  10
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    Treshaun Davon Meredith

    Treshaun Davon Meredith

    4.813 reviews
    Calhoun, Meredith, & Sims, PLLC
    5444 Westheimer Road, Suite 1250, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Tre Meredith is a graduate of Spring High School. He attended the University of Houston and received a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance. He earned his Juris Doctorate at the Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of La...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Gregory Tsioros

    Gregory Tsioros

    5.07 reviews
    The Law Office of Greg Tsioros
    1201 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Houston defense attorney Greg Tsioros provides experienced, aggressive criminal defense in Houston and surrounding areas.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Christina Shropshire Tillinger

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    Christina Shropshire Tillinger

    4.56 reviews
    Krieger & Tillinger
    17225 El Camino Real Ste 410, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "Christina was great!! Professional, courteous and down to earth. She handled my divorce and was quick and painless"
    Rating:  8.8
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    Kacie Penman

    Kacie Penman

    5.08 reviews
    Thiessen Law Firm
    733 E 12 1/2 St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Kacie Penman was born and raised in Cypress, Texas, where she was a competitive cheerleader and dancer. For undergrad, she attended Oklahoma State University where she studied strategic communications and international business. She graduated with...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Gilbert J. Alvarado

    Gilbert J. Alvarado

    5.014 reviews
    Law Offices of Gilbert J. Alvarado
    The Lyric Centre, 440 Louisiana Street, Suite 200, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My practice focuses on criminal defense representing citizens in many different jurisdictions. I served in the Harris County District Attorney’s office for 17 years and I have practiced criminal defense since 2003. I was a partner with Jim Lindema...
    Rating:  10
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    Marshall Douglas Murphy

    Marshall Douglas Murphy

    5.060 reviews
    Murphy & McKinney Law Firm, P.C.
    902 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: “Drinking Driver’s Best Friend” - Houston Press. DWI and Criminal Law Board Certified Specialist, awarded as Best Lawyers in Amercia, and Texas Super Lawyer. Nationally recognized legal seminar lecturer, and author of numerous published legal arti...
    Rating:  10
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