Top criminal defense Lawyers in Wichita Falls | 8 available

8 criminal defense lawyers are available in Wichita Falls, Texas, including Cyndi Schenk, David W. Knight, Gary W. Butler, and Gregory O. Merkle. These lawyers are rated between 3.8/5 to 4.2/5 and 58% provide free consultation.

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Cyndi Schenk

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Gregory O. Merkle

Firm: Gregory O. Merkle

1407 9th St 302 , Wichita Falls , Texas 76301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“If you need an attorney to help with your adoption, call Greg. His communication is excellent, price ja fair, and will help you in any way he can. Kelly in the office is amazing al…”

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Cyndi Schenk

Firm: Schenk and Schenk

Scott Avenue , Wichita Falls , Texas 76301

Practice Areas: Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Family ,Personal Injury,Probate ,Wills

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David W. Knight

Firm: David W. Knight, Attorney at Law

4726 Jacksboro Highway G , Wichita Falls , Texas 76302

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Child Custody & Visitation,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,DUI/DWI,Employment & Labor ,Family ,Personal Injury,Probate ,Wills,Wrongful Death

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“Hired David for a divorce/child custody case in court he asked little to no questions half the time he doesnt even remember what you tell him he will...”

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Gary W. Butler

Firm: Gary W. Butler

1401 Holiday Street 206 , Wichita Falls , Texas 76301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Family

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James A. Rasmussen

4600 Belair Street , Wichita Falls , Texas 76310

Practice Areas: Civil ,Criminal Defense ,General Practice,Government Agencies,Municipal ,Products Liability

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Milissa C. Barrick

Firm: Law Office of Milissa C. Barrick

Indiana Avenue , Wichita Falls , Texas 76301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Family ,Trusts,Wills

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“My husband and I were very satisfied with Ms. Barrick's sound, caring counsel and timely handling of our concerns. Very professional.”

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Sarah Elizabeth Ladd

813 8th Street, Suite 550-A , Wichita Falls , Texas 76301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile

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“I would never recommend this attorney to anyone. She is not thorough and does not take the time to properly review your case. She makes it clear that ...a clientPoor communication,…”

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Warren Charles Smith

Firm: Law Office of Chuck Smith

First Building 901 Indiana Street , Wichita Falls , Texas 76301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Divorce,DUI/DWI,Family

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“I used this joker back in 2007 in a divorce my xwife got everything. And he left me with $33,000.00 in debt $13,000 to Capital One $9,000 to Wells Fargo $8,000 texoma community cre…”

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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
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