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    Houston Has 2704 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 18603 Reviews

    Jack B Carroll
    1419 Franklin, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Sex Crime
    Bio: I've been practicing criminal defense for 23 years and I'm board certified by the Texas Board of legal specialization in Criminal Defense. I love Criminal Defense and feel lucky to have picked it as the area of law to practice.
    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...

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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    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...
    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...
    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...
    The Sparks Law Firm, PC
    1923 Blodgett St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Monique Sparks isn’t just an attorney, she’s a fighter, a storyteller, and a relentless advocate for justice. Born in Wichita, Kansas and raised in Missouri City, Texas, Monique’s journey into law was driven by a deep belief in fairness and a pass...
    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...
    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 ...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    Law Office of Justin T. Surginer
    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...
    Rick Oliver Attorney at Law
    1221 Studewood St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Car Accidents
    Bio: I am a native Houstonian, dedicated to defending the rights of the citizen accused. I have never worked for law enforcement, and I have never worked for the District Attorneys Office. The reason for that is simple: my passion flows only one way, a...
    James Alston
    1415 North Loop West, Suite 905, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: If you or a loved one are facing a criminal investigation or criminal charges, you need an attorney with the knowledge and expereince to fight for your rights and freedom. James Alston is Board Certified in Criminal Law and has over 25 years of ex...
    William Weston Rucker, III, PLLC
    5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 1000, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a native Houstonian but earned my undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York City. Texas and New York certainly have their differences. The experiences of living in both places has been a tremendous asset to me. Likewise, I hav...
    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 ...
    Denuna & Westbrook, PLLC
    1225 North Loop West, Suite 324, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Chris Denuna is a founding partner of Denuna & Westbrook, PLLC, a Texas DWI and criminal defense law firm focused on protecting clients accused of serious misdemeanor and felony offenses throughout Houston and the surrounding counties. His practic...
    Law Office of Henry K. Nguyen, P.C.
    1221 Studewood St, Ste 105, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Henry K. Nguyen was born and raised in Texas. Since high school, he has had a passion for defending those who have been charged with a crime. He has experienced first-hand what is at stake and what it is like to have your entire life dangling befo...
    533 Studewood St., Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: As a native Texan, Attorney Kelly D. Benavides understands the challenges faced by the state’s drivers. With over 20 years of experience, a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, and a long list of satisfied clients, she has earned a reputation as the Houston t...
    Shellist, Peebles & McAlister, L.L.P.
    405 Main St Ste 1050, Houston, TX
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Paula Goodhart is a highly respected former criminal court judge, defense attorney and prosecutor. Paula has practiced criminal law for 25 years. Most recently, Paula was the award-winning judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #1 where she ...
     
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