Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Houston | 142 available

142 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Houston, California. These lawyers are rated between 3.5/5 to 3.9/5 and 56% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $39 to $73 per hour.

Active Lawyers

85 - 142

Hourly Fees

$218 - $482

Free Consultations

39% - 73%

Average Rating

3.5 - 3.9 ★


Criminal Defense Case Statistics Overview

Criminal Defense Case Timeline

Min3Max18

Criminal defense cases in Houston typically resolve within 3 to 18 months, depending on case complexity, court schedules, and whether the case proceeds to trial.

Houston Court Backlog

Low500Medium1200High2500

The estimated backlog reflects the number of pending cases in Harris County criminal courts at any given time, influenced by filing rates and court capacity.

Criminal Defense Houston Filing Volume

Min800Max1600

Houston sees an estimated 800 to 1600 new criminal cases filed monthly, based on recent public court data.

Criminal Defense Case Outcomes

Pre-litigation25Post-filing40Trial10

Success rates vary by stage: pre-litigation resolutions (such as dismissals or plea deals) occur in about 25% of cases, post-filing resolutions in 40%, and trial acquittals or favorable verdicts in roughly 10%.


142 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found Near You


Location: Houston 77060
Firm: The Banieh Law Firm, PLLC

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.


Location: Houston 77008
Firm: McGehee, Wachsman

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Houston 77058

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.


Location: Houston 77057
Firm: Austin and Lawson, PLLC

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.


Location: Houston 77002

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Houston 77007
Firm: Matt Freeman and Associates

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.


Location: Houston 77006
Firm: Philip H. Hilder and Associates, P.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.


Location: Houston 77010

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Houston 77036
Firm: Makris Law Firm, P.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Location: Houston 77054
Firm: Manuel Gonzales, P.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Cristobal M. Galindo, P.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Tyler A. Flood and Associates, PLLC Attorneys at Law

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Location: Houston 77056

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.


Location: Houston 77007
Firm: Matt Freeman and Associates

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Houston 77007
Firm: Bennett and Bennett

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Houston 77043
Firm: Ivey and Kadlec, LLP

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: R. Christopher Goldsmith

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 1.8 out of 5

Location: Houston 77069

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.


Location: Houston 77010
Firm: Bateman and Pugh, P.L.L.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.


Location: Houston 77054
Firm: Law Firm of Dike and Associate, P.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.


Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Henderson and Associates Law Firm

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.


Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Scardino and Fazel

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Houston 77018

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Houston 77004
Firm: Nicole DeBorde

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Houston 77060

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

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