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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area do?
A Criminal Defense lawyer helps clients pursue compensation for injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages related to Criminal Defense cases in your area.
How much does a Criminal Defense lawyer cost in your area?
Most Criminal Defense lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win the case. Fees are usually a percentage of the settlement or verdict.
When should I hire a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area?
You should contact a Criminal Defense lawyer as soon as possible after the incident to protect evidence, meet legal deadlines, and improve your chances of receiving compensation.
How do I choose the best Criminal Defense lawyer in your area?
Look for attorneys with experience handling Criminal Defense cases, strong client reviews, and a track record of successful settlements or verdicts.
26142 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found
I primarily practice criminal law and love helping others in need.
My job is to defend our citizens when their government is trying to take their liberty away.
I am a Criminal Defense Attorney and I work in the Juvenile Division of the Harris County Public Defender's Office.
Geoffrey L. Womack has been representing clients in the Houston area with their military and federal criminal defense matters. If you have been convicted of officer misconduct, fraud crimes, weapons charges or any other criminal law related matter, contact Geoffrey L. Womack today at.
Ralph P. Manginello was born in New York but moved to Texas when he was five years old. He grew up in the Memorial area attending Hunters Creek Elementary, Awty International School, and Memorial High School. He graduated with honors from Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, Connecticut where he received numerous awards and accolades including Junior Varsity MVP in basketball and lacrosse as well as senior art award from one of his favorite teachers, Mr. Brown. He was the starting point guard on the school’s 1989 New England Prep School championship team and will be inducted into the Cheshire Academy Hall of Fame in 2021.. He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas and went on to graduate from the South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. He has been a practicing attorney since 1998 and opened his own personal injury law firm in 2001.. Ralph is happily married to Kelly Hunsicker, they have three beautiful children together: RJ, Maverick, and Mia. Ralph enjoys family time, basketball, golf, running, working out, the beach, and pursuing his dreams. He has a passion for helping people and started Attorney911 to make sure people suffering from a legal emergency received immediate, aggressive, and professional help from someone they could trust.
Attorney Cory Roth is a knowledgeable, aggressive and experienced criminal defense attorney with a proven track record of success. My results are amongst the best in Harris County. From the moment you walk into our office, we treat your case with respect and work it up as if we are going to take it to trial. Any other method is a recipe for failure. I regularly get my clients cases dissmissed and far more often than not, I win not guilty verdicts in trial. Behind the scene, we make every attempt to interview every witness. We dig for evidence that the prosecutors don't care to look for. We prepare, prepare and prepare some more. Our goal is to get you the best result possible.. Sample Results:
Shreya Gulamali served as a prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office with roles ranging from felony prosecutor to chief prosecutor. She gained invaluable experience with Houston’s criminal justice system to build a reputation and rapport with felony attorneys, court staff, judges, and coworkers. In 2011, Mrs. Gulamali focused her experience in Texas Criminal Law into a career as a criminal defense attorney.. Since practicing defense, Mrs. Gulamali has represented people accused of crimes ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Mrs. Gulamali has obtained dismissals, pretrial diversions, trial setting dismissals, suppression of evidence through Motions to Suppress, and a reduction in sentences. In her arsenal is a wealth of knowledge and experience that you need for your case. From searching for small legal errors, such as errors in a search warrant, to identifying larger issues such as the validity of charging instruments, Mrs. Gulamali takes a holistic and detailed approach. She walks through each step with consideration of your best interest. She knows what is at stake. Her trial experience fortified with her attention to detail will ensure you have the most zealous defense. You can rest assured you are receiving the entire case summary, all your options on the table, and you have all you need to make the best decision for your case. As your advocate, she will fight for your rights in your greatest time of need.
A native Houstonian, Justin was born and raised in Houston, before his family relocated to Magnolia, Texas in 1997. In 2000, Justin relocated to Central Texas to begin college at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.Justin began working in the legal field as a project assistant for one of the top law firms in the country in 2000. Over the next decade, Justin worked on thousands of cases. Throughout college and law school, he worked for various law firms in both Austin and Houston, focusing on different areas of the law. After his graduation from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, Justin took several years to gain legal experience before he embarked on his lifelong dream of attending law school. He enrolled at South Texas College of Law in 2008 and fulfilled his dream in 2011 when he graduated and successfully passed the Texas bar exam, gaining admittance to the State Bar of Texas.During law school, Justin clerked for several prominent Houston criminal defense attorneys, working in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, Grimes, Jefferson, Liberty, Hays and Travis Counties. At each he gained invaluable experience and was mentored by trial and appellate attorneys as well as former prosecutors. Upon graduation from law school, he worked as a law clerk for a Houston based firm before being hired as associate attorney for another firm.Justin takes pride in his work ethic, attention to detail, professionalism and working very hard to fight for his clients in each and every case. He has worked on hundreds of criminal cases and has a proven track record in criminal trials.In addition to his love of the law, Justin greatly enjoys playing the guitar, attending live music events, traveling and spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Scout.
When you need a tough defender on your side, you can count on Attorney Billy Skinner to fight for you every step of the way. For many years, those accused of crimes in and around Houston have called upon Attorney Billy Skinner to help them defend their rights, their reputation and their freedom. As the founding attorney of Billy Skinner & Associates, Attorney Skinner displays a desire to help those in need and a genuine passion for criminal defense and advocacy. This means that you can count on Houston Criminal Attorney Skinner to provide you with 24/7 legal guidance and protection.. What sets Attorney Skinner in a league of his own? Not only does he practice criminal defense exclusively, but Attorney Skinner shows sincere care for each client he takes on. As a recipient of attorney-ranking service Avvo’s Clients’ Choice Award in 2012, Attorney Skinner is frequently recognized in the local and legal communities for his unrivaled level of personal involvement and dedication. His firm encourages families and individuals throughout Houston to reach out to a Houston criminal defense lawyer who truly cares about helping them through these tough times, and you can have confidence entrusting your case to Billy Skinner & Associates.. Regardless of whether you have been accused of a misdemeanor or felony offense, the penalties for any criminal conviction can last for many years or even your entire lifetime. When you call Billy Skinner & Associates for a confidential consultation, you will learn about your legal options and the ways that Attorney Skinner can protect your rights and your freedom. You should never underestimate the serious nature of criminal charges, and taking swift action to enlist the help of a legal professional is the best way to avoid a conviction. Contact the firm today to gain a better understanding of your charges!
I have extensively studied Texas criminal law and know how to target weaknesses in police investigations and the prosecution’s argument. My goal is to obtain a dismissal for every clients’ case. When this is not possible, I run through possible outcomes with my clients and help them decide on a strategy that best aligns with their goals. I spare no effort when fighting for the best possible outcome for my clients.
I am a Houston Criminal Defense Attorney and former special crimes prosecutor. I have handled thousands of cases ranging from murder to possession of marijuana.
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 felony prosecutor. During her time at the DA’s office, Leslie was able to prosecute hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanor drug charges all the way to serious aggravated felony offenses. Leslie has tried a multitude of cases in front of both Judges and Juries with favorable outcomes.. Leslie was raised in Friendswood, Texas. After graduating from high school, she attended the University of Texas at Tyler where she received a bachelor’s degree in business management. After college, Leslie attended South Texas College of Law where she received her J.D. in 2015. Leslie was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 2015 and has enjoyed practicing law every day since.
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 as a DWI defense attorney stems from vast prosecution experience with Harris County District Attorney’s Office where he had served as a chief prosecutor in the Felony Trial Bureau Division, Misdemeanor Division, Grand Jury Division, and Intake Division.. Jon also served as a Major Narcotics Prosecutor of the Special Crimes Major Offenders Division. As a prosecutor, Jon oversaw the successful prosecutions of capital murderers, robbers, rapists, major narcotics traffickers, and intoxication related offenders. While Jon was a prosecutor he taught Strategic Cross-Examination for the National District Attorney’s Association, Prosecutor Trial Skills for the Texas District and County Attorney’s Association, and taught classes on the topic of Search Warrants and the Code of Criminal Procedure at the Houston Police Department Academy.. Since becoming a criminal defense lawyer Jon has successfully defended clients on charges of DWI, intoxication assault, aggravated robbery, possession of controlled substances, assault, environmental crimes and other various offenses.. Harris County District Attorney's Office, Houston, Texas (2002-2011). Felony Trial Bureau Division - (2006-2011). 351st District Court - Chief Prosecutor. Intake Division - Chief Prosecutor. Grand Jury Division - Chief Prosecutor. Special Crimes/Major Offenders Division - (2008-2009). Major Narcotics Prosecutor. Misdemeanor Division - (2004-2006). Chief Prosecutor - County Criminal Court at Law No. 6. Driving While Intoxicated, Capital Murder, Murder, Felony Murder, Assault, Aggravated Assault, Theft, Possession of Controlled Substances, Aggravated Robbery, Robbery, Manslaughter, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Sexual Assault, and Injury to a Child.. National District Attorney's Association - Strategic Cross-Examination Training Course (2008). Texas District and County Attorney's Association - Prosecutor Trial Skills Course (2008). Houston Police Department Academy - Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 18 - Search Warrants (2011). State Bar of Texas (2004). United States District Court, Southern District Of Texas (2010). Legal:University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, J.D. (2004). Prelegal:Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa. B.A. English Literature, (Cum Laude) (1999-2001);. Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas (1998-1999)
A licensed attorney since 1994 and a former prosecutor, Eric J. Davis is our senior attorney and has successfully represented numerous individuals in simple and complex criminal cases. Mr. Davis routinely defends both federal and state court criminal cases. He has extensive experience as a criminal defense attorney and has tried over 100 jury trials. He has won over 80 percent of the cases he has tried and has successfully defended many types of cases, including multiple murder cases.. Mr. Davis graduated from Howard University with honors in 1991 and from Tulane University Law School with honors in 1994. He was trained by legendary trial attorney Gerry Spence at his Trial Lawyer's College and honed his trial skills by learning from some of the best trial lawyers in the country at the college. Following graduation, Mr. Davis was asked to join the staff of the Trial Lawyer's College.
C.L. Swisher is a highly accomplished attorney and advocate, proudly serving the Greater Houston community. A Native Houstonian raised in Missouri City, Texas, she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2004 and holds advanced degrees, including a Master’s from Prairie View A&M University and a Bachelor’s from the University of Houston. Since founding C.L. Swisher Legal Group in 2005, she has built a boutique law firm focused on Criminal and Family Law matters. In addition to her legal practice, C.L. brings a wealth of expertise as a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Life Coach, and Vocational Counselor with 30 years of experience helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment success. She is also a dedicated Domestic Abuse Advocate, specializing in guiding survivors toward recovery. C.L. is known for her compassionate and personalized approach, partnering with clients to provide tailored legal solutions and direct access to her expertise. Her firm, rated A by the BBB, offers free consultations and unbundled services for self-represented individuals. With a strong reputation and glowing client reviews, C.L. Swisher exemplifies professionalism, dedication, and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for her clients.