Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From Texas

In Texas, criminal charges—whether it’s DWI, drug possession, assault, or theft—can hit hard and fast. In a state that takes the law seriously, you need a defense that’s tough, sharp, and ready to fight for your rights. Whether you’re in Houston, Dallas, or a small town, strong legal support makes all the difference. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across Texas—proven professionals known for fierce advocacy, honest counsel, and a no-quit attitude when your future’s on the line.

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Trey Porter
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Giovanni Padilla
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
Tim Clancy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
Kary L. Key
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Arbitration, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
John Nechman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Visa & Permits
Abiel Flores

Abiel Flores

  • The Law Offices of Abiel Flores, PLLC
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...
Doug Murphy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Parole & Probation, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
Susan E. Hutchison
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Discrimination, Medical Malpractice, Sexual Harassment, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Termination
Shawntell L. McKillop
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, ...
Diana Macias Valdez

Diana Macias Valdez

  • Law Office of Diana Macias Valdez, PLLC
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour Laws, ...
Douglas E. Huff
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Probate, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime
Tad A. Nelson

Tad A. Nelson

  • The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...
Eric Stinson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills
Mark S. Toronjo
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Construction & Development, Corporate & Incorporation, Divorce & Separation, ...
Jeremy F. Rosenthal
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Cannabis Law, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Juvenile, Violent Crime, ...
Jeff Hampton
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Expungement, Gun Law, Juvenile
Howard Shapiro
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Lindsay Truly
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Probate, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime
Spence Graham
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Class Action, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, ...
Stephanie Lynn May
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
Nico LaHood
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, ...
Lukas Lawrence
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Federal Crime, Litigation, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Venture Capital, ...
George Castillo Ruiz
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Amie Augenstein
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault & Battery, Cannabis Law, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, ...
Cory Austin Clements
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, ...
Norberto Cardenas III
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Asylum, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Citizenship & Naturalization, Construction Accidents, ...

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