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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 ...

Rating: 9.5

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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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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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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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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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The Zaratti Law Firm, PLLC
1305 Prairie St., Ste. #305, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law and more

Bio: Brandon Zaratti is a Houston-area criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor whose practice is shaped by courtroom experience, constitutional advocacy, and a lifelong connection to the communities he serves. Born and raised in the Hous...

Rating: 9.6

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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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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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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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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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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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Gill Law
3355 West Alabama St., Suite 1240, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Probate and more

I defend the person charged with a crime. If there is a way out, I will find it. My fee is fair.

Rating: 8.9

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 716-2099

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Sheldon Weisfeld PC
3714 Audubon Pl, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: As a criminal attorney, I have the privilege of intersecting with people at the most vulnerable time of their life; with a world behind the actions that brought them to our meeting in the first place. It is here that I endeavor to hear their story...

Rating: 10

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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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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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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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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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10520 Airline Suite 100, Houston, TX

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Don't fight the insurance company alone — let us fight for you! For a free consultation, call

Rating: 7.7

Call for a FREE consultation(281) 717-6874

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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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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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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

Call for a consultation(833) 327-0136

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