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    Houston Has 2701 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 18612 Reviews

    Jimmy Joe Ortiz

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    Jimmy Joe Ortiz

    5.026 reviews
    1924 Portsmouth, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Being charged with a criminal offense is a serious matter, I have the experience to fight for you!
    Rating:  8.1
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    JaPaula C Kemp

    JaPaula C Kemp

    5.056 reviews
    JaPaula C. Kemp- Attorney at Law
    2402 Rosedale, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "I was referred to JaPaula Kemp in the Spring of 2010 when my Younger Son was arrested on a Drug possesion charge. Over the past 3 years, my Son has had additional charges/arrests...3 Probation Violations, Criminal Mischief. Ive also had to retain ..."
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    Diana Elizabeth Sims

    Diana Elizabeth Sims

    4.8102 reviews
    411 Fannin Suite 250, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney with over 25 years of experience. I am passionate about bringing justice to my clients. Through my years of practicing, I have learned that the best way to achieve the most favorable outcome for my cases is to be p...
    Rating:  10
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    Ibrahim Elias Khawaja

    Ibrahim Elias Khawaja

    5.018 reviews
    Khawaja Law Firm PLLC
    202 Travis Street, Suite 400A, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Born and raised in Houston, I am dedicated to defending the criminally accused in my local community. Before entering into private practice, I served as an assistant district attorney with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. This experie...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Allen Krieger

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    Daniel Allen Krieger

    4.715 reviews
    Krieger & Tillinger
    17225 El Camino Real, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Rated by Super Lawyers. Former Police Detective. Former Prosecutor. Experience you can trust.
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Alan Schiffer

    Paul Alan Schiffer

    5.024 reviews
    Schiffer Law Firm
    5300 Memorial Dr., Suite 750, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: At the Schiffer Law Firm, Texas attorneys Paul and Jacob Schiffer together have over 45 years of combined legal experience and descend from a dynasty of American lawyers going back over 100 years. Schiffer Law Firm proudly fights for individual cl...
    Rating:  10
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    Carmen Mae Roe

    Carmen Mae Roe

    5.054 reviews
    Carmen Roe | Law Firm
    1512 Center Street, Suite 430, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Carmen Roe Law Firm specializes in criminal defense in both state and federal court. We proudly provide individualized, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. As the owner and founder, Carmen Roe, enjoys working hard for the citizen-accused ...
    Rating:  10
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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...
    Rating:  10
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    D'Angelo Martell Lowe

    D'Angelo Martell Lowe

    4.927 reviews
    Lowe Law, PLLC
    7322 Southwest Fwy Ste 1065, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Attorney Lowe is a Great Attorney. He's very attentive to your need answers all text and returns calls. He will not let you be pushed around. I highly recommend him."
    Rating:  10
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    Chukwudi Ifeanyi Egbuonu

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    Chukwudi Ifeanyi Egbuonu

    5.05 reviews
    Egbuonu Law
    2202 Ruth Street, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Tough and determined Criminal Defense Attorney. If you've been accused call today for the representation your case deserves. Call today.
    Rating:  9.1
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    Emily Munoz Detoto

    Emily Munoz Detoto

    5.014 reviews
    Law Office of Emily Detoto
    917 Franklin St Fl 4, The Commercial Bank Building, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Emily is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming and is the former host of “Legally Speaking,” on Channel 55, “The Tube." Emily has frequently given legal commentary for Channel 26, Fox News and has been a faculty m...
    Rating:  10
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    David B. Adler

    David B. Adler

    4.940 reviews
    David Adler, P.C.
    1415 North Loop West, Suite 905, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business
    Bio: There are very few attorneys who have extensive experience handling federal criminal cases. I've handled more than 1000 cases in federal courts. Many attorneys claim they have federal experience but actually have handled very few cases (sometimes ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Erik Andrew Nelson

    Erik Andrew Nelson

    5.010 reviews
    Atlas Law Firm
    11767 Katy Freeway suite 1100, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Erik A. Nelson, J.D.: As a founding partner with Mr. Franzoni, Mr. Nelson is an experienced Criminal Attorney. Raised in Houston, Texas, he attended the University of Texas for his bachelor’s degree and The University of Wisconsin for his Juris Do...
    Rating:  10
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    Ben Pearce

    Ben Pearce

    5.084 reviews
    Greco Neyland, PC
    701 N. Post Oak #425, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Ben Pearce, has been a pivotal member of Greco Neyland PC from its foundation. Jumping into practice with the seasoned defense attorneys and former prosecutors at Greco Neyland, Ben quickly set out to prove his merit. Ben is a lifelong Houston res...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Kyle Reeves Sampson

    Kyle Reeves Sampson

    4.715 reviews
    Kyle Sampson, Attorney at Law
    917 Franklin St #310, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Since leaving the United States Marine Corps in 2000 after serving as a prosecutor, I have devoted my practice to criminal defense and military law. I am Board Certified in Criminal Law by both the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the Natio...
    Rating:  10
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    Jay Blass Cohen

    Jay Blass Cohen

    5.013 reviews
    Blass Law PLLC
    917 Franklin St #400, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jay is an aggressive criminal lawyer and founder of Blass Law PLLC law firm in Houston, Texas. Cohen has been fighting for citizens accused of DWI, felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and other crimes for 9 years. He will do everything possible to ensu...
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew James Salinas

    Andrew James Salinas

    5.022 reviews
    Salinas Defense Law Firm, PLLC
    1201 Fannin Street, Suite 202, Houston, TX
    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 ...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel C. Krause

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    Daniel C. Krause

    1.02 reviews
    Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys
    2200 Post Oak Boulevard, 10th Floor, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Dan Krause is a career criminal defense attorney who represents clients accused of DWI offenses, drug crimes, assault and domestic violence allegations, theft offenses, probation violations, weapons charges, and serious felony offenses. Call now f...
    Rating:  6.1
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    Mario Madrid

    Mario Madrid

    5.033 reviews
    Madrid Law
    440 Louisiana St Ste 1225, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Mario Madrid is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and limits his practice exclusively to criminal law.
    Rating:  10
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    Brett A. Podolsky

    Brett A. Podolsky

    4.958 reviews
    Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
    917 Franklin St Ste 510, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Houston lawyer Brett Podolsky is an accomplished trial attorney and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He will champion your rights and protect your interests to the best of his ability. As a former Assi...
    Rating:  10
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