Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Houston | 142 available

142 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Houston, California. These lawyers are rated between 3.3/5 to 3.7/5 and 57% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $36 to $78 per hour.

Active Lawyers

85 - 142

Hourly Fees

$158 - $581

Free Consultations

36% - 78%

Average Rating

3.3 - 3.7 ★


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

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Flood and Flood

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Scardino and Fazel

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 4.5 out of 5

Location: Houston 77010
Firm: Rusty Hardin and Associates, P.C.

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


Location: Houston 77098
Firm: Law Offices of Newton B. Schwartz Sr.

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Location: Houston 77007
Firm: Edward D. Urquhart

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


Location: Houston 77004

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Parnham and Associates

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: John M. Petruzzi Attorney at Law

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


Location: Houston 77007
Firm: Hinton Bailey and Davidson, L.L.P.

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: Houston 77010
Firm: Mitchell Baylor Lansden

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Houston 77007
Firm: Ronald G. Woods

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Houston 77024

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: John S. Cossum

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002

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


Location: Houston 77224
Firm: Yong J. An

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Foreman, DeGeurin and Nugent

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Moen, Cain and OBrien

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Moen, Cain and OBrien

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Moen, Cain and OBrien

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


Location: Houston 77010
Firm: The Schaffer Firm

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Location: Houston 77024
Firm: Cynthia Henley

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


Location: Houston 77006
Firm: Randy A. McDonald, P.C.

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

Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Location: Houston 77007
Firm: J. Gordon Dees, Attorney At Law A Professional Corporation

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

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