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Firm: Law Offices of Charles T. Ganz

5300 Memorial Drive. , Houston , Texas 77007

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

As the principal of the Law Offices of Charles T. Ganz, with office locations in Houston and Coldspring, Texas, Charles T. Ganz focuses his practice on criminal defense, representing clients throughout the state. In addition to general criminal defense matters, Mr. Ganz devotes a substantial amount of his time to defending clients who have been charged with intoxication offenses such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Boating While Intoxicated (BWI), Intoxication Assault, and Intoxication Manslaughter.  Another substantial amount of time is defending drug offenses from simple possession to possession with intent to deliver.. Over the course of his career, Mr. Ganz has practiced law in excess of 50 different counties throughout the State of Texas, primarily in the southeastern Texas counties of Harris, Galveston, Montgomery, Chambers, Matagorda, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Waller, Austin, Colorado, Grimes, Brazos, Fayette, Washington, Walker, San Jacinto, Liberty, and Jefferson.   Mr. Ganz has traveled as far north to Parker County, as far west to Kerr County, and as far South to Cameron County.   For the right client, there is not a county in Texas too far to defend the freedom of someone in need. The primary law office is located in Houston.  Mr. Ganz also has an office in San Jacinto County on the family ranch.. Mr. Ganz received his Bachelor of Business Administration in business administration and management from Texas A&M University in 2001. After studying abroad in that same year, he received a Certificate in International Business from the Lowry Mays College & Graduate School of Business, now known as Mays Business School. Mr. Ganz then attended South Texas College of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2004. Admitted to practice in Texas in 2004, he spent more than eight years as a criminal defense lawyer at the Houston-based law firm, Trichter & Murphy, P.C. before opening the Law Offices of Charles T. Ganz in 2013.. Mr. Ganz is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, Inc., the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Beginning in 2008, Mr. Ganz was recognized as a ‘Texas Rising Star’ as published in Texas Monthly Magazine Super Lawyer’s edition.  Mr. Ganz has received the same recognition in 2010, 2011, 2012, and in 2014.  In 2009, Mr. Ganz was recognized by H-Texas Magazine in its list of “Top Lawyers for the People,” and in 2005, 2006 and 2009, he was named to that publication's list of "Professionals on the Fast Track.". As an alumnus of Texas A&M University, Mr. Ganz remains involved with his alma mater. He is a member in good standing of the Texas Aggie Bar Association and the Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University. As a proud member of the Fightin Texas Aggies Class of 2000, Mr. Ganz is an avid Aggie Football season ticket holder and member of the 12th Man Foundation.

Firm: Charles Johnson Law Firm

815 Walker St , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI, Employment

Firm: Cornel A. Williams Attorney at Law

1405 Palm St , Houston , Texas 77004

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Collin Evans Law

917 Franklin , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense,

Firm: Citizen Law Firm

2616 S Lp W , Houston , Texas 77054

Practice Areas: General Litigation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Firm: Tritico Rainey, PLLC

601 Sawyer St., Suite 200 , Houston , Texas 77007

Practice Areas: Administrative , Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Education , Environmental , Criminal Defense

CHRISTOPHER L. TRITICO. Christopher L. Tritico, a native of Houston, Texas, received his Bachelors Degree at Sam Houston State University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence at South Texas College of Law.. Mr. Tritico is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and the Tenth Circuits, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas.   He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, The Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and The Houston Bar Association.  Mr. Tritico was named one of Texas Super Lawyers 2003-2008- 2014 by Texas Monthly Magazine.  Mr. Tritico was named one of the Top Lawyers for the People by H Texas Magazine in 2005-2014.  Named one of Texas Top rated lawyers 2012 and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers, 2012.. A criminal defense his entire career, Mr. Tritico has handled cases in both state and federal courts; cases ranging from environmental law to capital murder.  Mr. Tritico has represented notable athletes such as Moses Malone, former Houston Rocket, Gary Sheffield, All-Star third baseman for the Florida Marlins and Julio Lugo, former Houston Astro.  In 1997 Mr. Tritico was one of the trial lawyers who represented Timothy McVeigh in the Oklahoma City Bombing Case.  Since 1988, Mr. Tritico has represented the Houston Federation of Teachers; with more than 6,000 members it is the largest teachers’ union in the State of Texas.  Mr. Tritico has represented the rights of union members at administrative trials before a Certified Hearing Examiner, the Board of Education for the Houston Independent School District, and the Texas Education Agency.  In addition to the Houston Federation of Teachers Mr. Tritico represents the Employee Federation of North Harris Montgomery Community College District.  Further, he has represented teachers’ interest in both criminal district court and civil district court in Harris County, Texas.. Mr. Tritico began his career as an associate of famed attorney Richard “Racehorse” Haynes.  After leaving Mr. Haynes’ office in 1994, Mr. Tritico started his present firm Tritico Rainey, P. L.L.C. in 2011.  A regular speaker to the Houston Federation of Teachers and other groups, Mr. Tritico has presented workshops in areas such as administrative rights and techniques for avoiding false allegations of child abuse.  In 1988, Mr. Tritico authored an article entitled “Investigative Techniques Every Lawyer Should Know.”  In 1997 he authored “Teacher Contracts and the Hearing Process: The Road to Victory” The Houston Lawyer, March/April 1997, Vol. 34, No.5 and in 2008 he authored “Collision Course: When Criminal Law and School Law Meet” Voice for the Defense, October 2008, Vol 37, No. 8. Mr. Tritico has appeared on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Night Line, CBS Evening News, Meet the Press, Dateline NBC, 20/20, CNN, Fox News Channel, Court TV and others both nationally and internationally.  Mr. Tritico is the host of Fox26Law and The RoundUp on Fox, 26, KRIV and the legal analyst for Fox 26 and New Radio 740 KTRH in Houston.

Firm: Doug Murphy Law Firm

902 Heights Blvd. , Houston , Texas 77008

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Chief and Special Crimes Prosecutor in Houston, Harris County, Texas - focusing on DWI/DUI and intoxication-related offenses.

Firm: The Law Office of Henderson and Hall

5535 Memorial Drive Suite 1165 , Houston , Texas 77007

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Chris Henderson is one of the founding partners of The Law Office of Henderson and Hall. He has experience handling a wide variety of criminal and civil accusations. Before forming Henderson and Hall, Chris was a prosecutor at the Galveston County District Attorney's Office. While there, he worked in the trial bureau where he participated in several high profiled criminal cases. After four years as a prosecutor, Chris went into private practice focusing on both criminal and civil litigation.

Firm: Law Offices of Christopher L. Carlson

228 Westheimer , Houston , Texas 77006

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Christopher L. Carlson maintains associative relationships with a number of lawyers and expert witnesses to provide a comprehensive legal team for you or your company while maintaining a personal relationship with clients.. ---. I am a true trial lawyer.  My father and grandfather were both lawyers.  My clients hire me when they want a lawyer that is not afraid of the courtroom.  In addition to the hundreds of dismissals my clients walk away with, I have secured Not Guilty after Not Guilty after Not Guilty.  Many times, a trial is the only way to secure justice for clients.  I am committed to do what it takes.

Firm: Capitaine Law Firm, LLP

405 Main St. Ste. 950 , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mr. Capitaine spent his formative years in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mr. Capitaine graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Houston in 1998. He was recognized for his academic achievements by being the recipient of the President’s Scholarship which awarded him full tuition and living expenses. Among other academic honors, Mr. Capitaine was on the Dean’s List for the College of Social Sciences every semester. He was inducted into the National Honor Society for Psychology and was also inducted into the prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society for his academic achievements.. Following his graduation from college, Mr. Capitaine attended the University of Texas School of Law and graduated with Honors in May of 2001. In addition to academic achievements while in law school, Mr. Capitaine was involved in other important activities such as being a Board Member for the Public Interest law Association, a Board Member for the Texas Law Fellowships and for the Latino Law Student’s Association.. Upon graduating from law school in 2001, Mr. Capitaine was offered employment with the prestigious law firm of Baron and Budd in Dallas, Texas. At Baron and Budd, Mr. Capitaine dedicated himself to gaining valuable trial skills and safeguarding the rights of people and communities injured by corporate wrongdoing. Because Mr. Capitaine is fully bilingual, he was in charge of litigation involving the representation of Spanish-speaking clients and gained valuable civil trial experience during his tenure there.. Mr. Capitaine also gained valuable litigation experience while working for the Houston Office of the nationally recognized law firm of Haynes and Boone. Mr. Capitaine was trusted with the responsibility of first chairing claims on behalf of a very large international corporation involved in an international arbitration in Mexico City. The dispute involved over a billion dollars in claims.. Since law school, it had been a dream for Mr. Capitaine to become an outstanding trial lawyer. Towards that end, in 2002, Mr. Capitaine took a position as an Assistant District Attorney with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. He knew that as a prosecutor he could obtain valuable trial experience. As an Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Capitaine tried many jury trials with great results.. Mr. Capitaine was blessed with success during his tenure as a prosecutor. He tried cases involving misdemeanor offenses as well as cases involving serious felony offenses. During the years he spent as a prosecutor, Mr. Capitaine never lost a felony jury or court trial. Mr. Capitaine was promoted several times during his tenure at the Harris District Attorney’s Office and eventually became a Chief Prosecutor. As a Chief, he very much enjoyed the opportunity to train and supervise other prosecutors.. Mr. Capitaine is one of the founding partners of Capitaine, Shellist, Peebles & McAlister L.L.P. in 2005. His practice has primarily focused on representing and protecting the rights of individuals and corporations who seek representation from an experienced and aggressive trial lawyer.. His passion and unwavering commitment to vigorously defending the rights of his clients has resulted in amazing results. He has handled a variety of cases with admirable results, including serious charges such as capital murder, intoxication manslaughter, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault and many other serious crimes.

Firm: Chip B Lewis

1207 S Shepherd Dr , Houston , Texas 77019

Practice Areas: General Litigation, Criminal Defense,

Firm: C.L. Swisher Legal Group

700 Milam St , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

917 Franklin 4th Floor , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Criminal DefenseBehind every criminal charge is a person pinning their hopes on the skill of a defense lawyer. At The Irvin Law Firm in Houston, we take the responsibility of defending people against crimes very seriously. The Houston Criminal Defense Attorneys at The Irvin Law Firm understand that your legal matter is the most important issue in your life, and while most other Houston Law Firms are only available during normal business hours, when they are actually in the office, we know you may need to reach us outside of those hours. The Irvin Law Firm specializes in Criminal Defense, with an emphasis on:. Drug CrimesDriving While IntoxicatedAssault/Battery OffensesTheft/RobberyFraudHomicide. When The Irvin Law Firm accepts your case, you get Houston Criminal Defense Attorney – Cheryl Irvin, not a partner, associate or another staff member, and we do not turn your case over to another law firm. Houston Criminal Lawyer Cheryl Irvin is the only Houston Lawyer you need to know, personally representing every client on every case we accept. So, when you hire The Irvin Law Firm, you have the commitment from being the best Houston Criminal Defense Attorney available, and the guarantee that when you hire The Irvin Law Firm, you get Cheryl Irvin.. You may contact Cheryl Irvin 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call The Irvin Law Firm you will speak with a live, human staff member who will help you and is truly interested in your needs. If you need help from the best Houston Criminal Lawyer, call us.

Firm: Cheryl Shooks Brown

917 Franklin, Suite #520 , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Violent Crime

I started my career as an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney's Office.  After a few years, I left the office to open my own practice with my husband and partner (who is also a former ADA).  I have 19 years of experience exclusively in criminal law.  I specialize in all aspects of criminal law.  No case is too small or big for our firm.  We handle DWI's, thefts, felony cases -- just about any criminal case.  We will work with you regarding the retainer fee and subsequent costs.  As long as a client shows a willingness to pay, we have many flexible payment plans.  We work hard for our clients and seek the best result and outcome always.  Please feel free to call us at any time.

Firm: Chenkin Law Firm

8441 Gulf Fwy , Houston , Texas 77017

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

Firm: Zavala Texas Law

2950 North West Loop , Houston , Texas 77092

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

When looking for an attorney it's important to find one who is passionate about their job and doesn't just clock out at the end of the day. After attending law school and working various legal jobs, I developed a true passion for Criminal and Immigration law.. What fascinates me about these two subjects of law is how they are intertwined in our everyday culture and yet so easily over looked. The area of Criminal and Immigration law is changing and it's important to find a lawyer who enjoys keeping up with the new changes and can use their expertise to help you.. If you are in need of legal help or would just like to understand a current situation more thoroughly, please feel free to contact me. I will gladly explain to you the situation and answer your questions.

Firm: The Vance Law Firm

16821 Buccaneer Ln , Houston , Texas 77058

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I care for the people I represent.  I am there to help them with their problem.  I take pride in using my knowledge to navigate others who need my help.. I am a father of five who is devoted to his family and wife.  I understand how important an individual's life is and how thier situation could affect his or her family and life.. I am a former Marine who goes by the creed to help those who cannot help themselves.  I will fight for my clients and give them the personal attention they need.. CRKV

Firm: Cory Roth Law Office

5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 750 , Houston , Texas 77007

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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:

Firm: Chernoff Law

917 Franklin St , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense,

Firm: Cogdell Law Firm

402 Main Street , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime