Top criminal defense Lawyers in Lubbock | 8 available

8 criminal defense lawyers are available in Lubbock, Texas, including Brandon Barnett, Brent Hamilton, David Moody, and Nick L. Olguin. These lawyers are rated between 3.7/5 to 4.1/5 and 61% provide free consultation.

Brandon Barnet

Brent Hamilton

David Moody

Pat Metze

Ryan J. Bigbee

Shane Byrd

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Lubbock, Texas ZIP 79401 2.6 mi away 7 lawyers

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Brandon Barnett

Firm: Payne Powell Truitt and Chandler

13033 Quaker Avenue , Lubbock , Texas 79423

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Brandon is an accomplished trial attorney known for expertly navigating high-stakes cases. His extensive practice areas include criminal defense, family law, Title IX student representation, and estate planning with a special emphasis on special needs.. A distinguished legal professional, Brandon earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Texas Tech University, further specializing with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Litigation from George Washington University Law School.. Beyond his civilian practice, Brandon is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve, serving as a judge advocate. His military career highlights include roles as a military judge, prosecuting attorney, defense counsel, and law of war attorney, with combat experience in Iraq.. Brandon's exceptional legal prowess has garnered significant recognition in both military and civilian spheres. He is consistently honored as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine and a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine. He frequently shares his expertise by speaking at CLE training events nationwide on topics such as trial strategy, special needs defense, and military law.. Legal Career Highlights:. A proud native of Arlington, Texas, Brandon is a lifelong fan of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the 2024 World Champion Texas Rangers, and the Dallas Cowboys. He has authored two children's books about the Marine Corps and enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, engaging in hobbies like running, golf, pickleball, fly fishing, reading, and attending Texas Tech sporting events. The family is actively involved in their church and community.

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“Brandon, was very professional and showed lots of care and attention towards his clients. He helped”

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“I recently referred Brandon a very sensitive criminal case involving a friend and professional colleague of mine. The case could have seriously damaged my friend's career. Brandon …”

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Brent Hamilton

Firm: Brady & Hamilton LLP

1602 13 Th St , Lubbock , Texas 79401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Environmental and Natural Resources

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David Moody

Firm: Law Office of David Moody

Main Street , Lubbock , Texas 79401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Personal Injury,Professional Malpractice

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“David was very helpful and answered my questions in a very succinct way. I was unsure what to do and what avenues to take but after speaking with this...”

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Pat Metze

Firm: Law Firm of Patrick S. Metze

915 Ave , Lubbock , Texas 79401

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Probate ,Real Estate ,Traffic Violations,Trusts,Wills

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Ryan J. Bigbee

Firm: Craig, Terrill, Hale & Grantham, L.L.P.

Broadway , Lubbock , Texas 79401

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Business & Commercial,Construction ,Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Debtor/Creditor,Housing & Construction Defects,Landlord & Tenant,Real Estate

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Shane Byrd

Firm: Hamilton,Grant PC Attorneys at Law

812 Main Street , Lubbock , Texas 79401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I enjoy helping people at work and going home and playing with my children. I enjoy going to the park and just hanging out with my little ones. I enjoy outdoors, matial arts, and hunting. I enjoy lifting weights and generally try to stay active.

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“From the start to finish this man was there all the way!!!!! I am blessed to have had him by my side”

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“I endorse this lawyer. Shane is as good as it gets. He's been in the "legal world" for over 25 years. There's nothing he doesn't know. From start to finish, this is the guy you wan…”

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“Great office and Chase Diethrich Recommended!”

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Susan Colette Rowley

Firm: Susan C. Rowley Attorney at Law

1402 Avenue , Lubbock , Texas 79401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Traffic Violations

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Nick L. Olguin

Firm: Nick L. Olguin

Broadway , Lubbock , Texas 79401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Family ,Personal Injury

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“Nick was wonderful taking on our custody case. I found Nick after having a horrible experience with a previous local lawyer, even with the mess the first lawyer had made for me he …”

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Is there anything that can be done? | Aug 19, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Keeping it short and simple , 2021 i was put on deferred adjudication for agg robbery & evading arrest w/motor vehicle , 2023 i cuaght a class b misdemeanor theft &" was sentenced 10-20 days in jail , Next month i am successfully completing my probation . I understand theres a 5 year wait after completing probation , is it still possible get a nondisclosure for them , and one for the misdemeanor class b Location: Texas
Sanity check on a stolen property accusation | Aug 14, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Texas Background: My SO ("Jazz") allowed a friend ("Bob") of hers to crash at her apartment for several months when he had nowhere else to go. About four months ago, Bob got arrested for violating a protective order from his ex, and he either couldn't or wouldn't post bail, so he's been in jail ever since. So that left Jazz with a bunch of his stuff sitting at her apartment. Now, they've been in regular contact ever since. Bob asked a while back about some items from Jazz's apartment related to his legal defense; specifically a laptop computer, an old phone, and some paperwork. He suggested that either another friend of his ("Nick") or maybe his cousin could come pick the stuff up. This stuff has been set aside ever since then - for something like three months now. Despite repeated messaging, Nick never gets to the point of proposing a time to come get it. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, yesterday Nick messaged Jazz and threatened to file a police report for the "stolen property" if she didn't either provide a tracking number or a "concrete plan" to hand it off. Now from where I sit, we're doing our duty here. We've offered repeatedly to be available to hand off the stuff any time, day or night. It's not like there have been a bunch of instances where Nick says "hey can I come by this evening" and we declined, or anything like that. I guess the question…
does violating a deferred adjudication guilty sentence mean they’re certain to serve prison time?? | Aug 2, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
LOCATION: TEXAS over the last two years hes been in and out while waiting for this trial and then last year, he took a guilty def adjudication plea for ~7 years of probation… he quickly violated the terms and a warrant was issued for his arrest after 8 months of not appearing for probation…. he just got arrested last month for that warrant… and is being held on no bail for the charge he took on deferred. is it true that he will now do the max time in prison for the charge since he’s already plead guilty on deferred adjudication? he also picked up a few other charges at the time of his arrest that have bonds set according to the jail roster. the charge is continuous violence against the family.
Texas failure to yield ticket | Jul 22, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Carrollton, texas So I got a ticket for failure to yield traffic approaching. Although I think the ticket is bogus because the intersection where I got it is dangerous. Although you can't see traffic coming from one side until you're going, I'm not sure if I'm gonna fight it. I looked up this ticket and apparently it's a class c misdemeanor? So if I plead guilty or lose my probation I will have this on my criminal record? can someone explain? I didn't know traffic tickets could be on criminal record.
Texas probation | Jul 21, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
I’m on probation in Texas. I failed 1 ua and had 2 dilutions. I also have an ankle monitor that died twice and I violated curfew around my house. How likely is it that they will revoke it completely and issue a warrant. Do they usually start with sanctions and consequences outside of revocation. I go see my po in 2 days and I’m stressing hard. Im going to try to address it then and tell her I’ve been drinking and am willing to take classes or whatever I can to make this probation a success Location: Texas

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