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Turner Ford Gassaway III
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Emmett Ray Green
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Richard M. Ursha
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Mario Vincent Gintella
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Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(512) 281-2381 1210 Highway 290 W
P.O. Box 657 (Mailing)
 Elgin, TX 78621
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Laurence Augustine
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(512) 281-0101 111 W 2nd St
 Elgin, TX 78621
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Kathleen Marie Anderson
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(512) 581-9099 710 Water St
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Criminal, Divorce and Family
South Texas College Of Law
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Art Keinarth
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 42 years experience
(512) 237-2409 404 Main St
 Smithville, TX 78957
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
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Joseph Grady Tuck III
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 48 years experience
(512) 321-4944 701 Walnut St
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Criminal, Business, Consumer and Divorce
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Samuel Damon
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(512) 303-5840 1002 Jefferson St
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Criminal and DWI
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Forrest Sanderson III
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 32 years experience
(512) 581-8290 807 Pecan St
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Criminal, Appeals, Divorce and Family
South Texas College Of Law
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Alan L. Caldwell
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(512) 791-6067 108 Pheasant Trail
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Barbara Bailey Bogart
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 39 years experience
(512) 581-7125 804 Pecan St
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Criminal and Bankruptcy
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Valerie Ann Bullock
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(512) 303-1890 146 Rocky Ln
 Bastrop, TX 78602
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Joseph R. Echavarria
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Gary Gibson
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer
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Charlotte Hinds
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(512) 303-6963 807 Pecan St
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
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John Paul Standefer
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(512) 303-5566 1009 Main St
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Criminal and DWI
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Mary Beth Scott
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(512) 581-7125 804 Pecan St
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Criminal, DWI and Education
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Robert Kizer
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 42 years experience
(512) 581-4100 1006 Chestnut St
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Construction
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Christopher Matthew Dillon
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(512) 303-2889 4159 535
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Criminal and DWI
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Juan Antonio Lozada
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(210) 995-3782 4425 S Mopac, Ste 105
 Austin, TX 78735
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Houston - Main Campus, St. Mary's University School of Law and Ohio State University - Columbus
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he Law Office of Juan Antonio Lozada was founded with one goal in mind - to provide high-quality legal services to clients needing assistance with matters of immigration, personal injury and criminal law in the Austin, San Antonio and surrounding counties. Customer service and zealous representation are essential to our practice. At our firm, we do not deny our clients service because they cannot pay a large retainer up front. We accept payment plans and can start most cases with a down payment of between $500.00 and $750.00. Your first consultation is free and we do meet with clients after...
Kiele Linroth Pace
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(512) 480-9020 401 Congress Ave
Suite 1540
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal and Domestic Violence
University of Texas - Austin
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As an experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor, I know how the criminal justice system works and what it takes to get good results. My goal in every case is to obtain not only a great result but also the best possible outcome for my client under the facts and circumstances of the case. Consequently, my clients have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that they can trust their lawyer to protect their legal rights and handle their cases in a way that ensures the best outcome for them. I have deep roots in Austin and practice...
Roy Lee Warren
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Hays County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(512) 392-5188 1775 Oakwood Loop
 San Marcos, TX 78666
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Houston College of Law Houston and South Texas College of Law
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Roy was born and raised in Texas, graduating from Texas City High School. The same night his HS class held its graduation ceremony Roy was in North Dakota getting married at just 18 years old to his sweetheart, Laurie from Walhalla, North Dakota. They met one summer when they were just 15 years old. After his parents and family went back to Texas, Roy and Laurie stayed in contact by writing letters (occasionally speaking on the phone) until Roy was able to go to ND (after HS) to get married. Then after their marriage, they lived and worked in...
Mark Christopher Morales
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 15 years experience
401 W Congress Ave.
Suite 1540
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Texas Tech University School of Law
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Mark Morales is a Williamson County native who began his career as an Assistant District Attorney. Due to his reputation as a criminal trial lawyer, Mark made a remarkably fast rise to become a felony prosecutor. In fact, after only six month on the job, he was already assigned to work with FBI agents and Texas Rangers on a high profile murder case. Since then, he has been the lead trial lawyer in cases ranging from murder, sexual assault, drug offenses, and assault family violence. In addition, as a prosecutor and defense attorney Mark has worked on thousands of DWI...
(512) 930-5511 307 Rock Street Bldg. 2
 Georgetown, TX 78626
David C. Hardaway
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Hays County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(512) 805-6613 100 E. San Antonio St.
Suite 201
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
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I am an experienced criminal defense attorney primarily serving clients in Hays, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Travis, and Gonzales counties. My practice was founded here in San Marcos in 2010, and since then I have helped countless citizens accused protect their liberty as well as their good names. I love what I do, and I think that's apparent in the quality of service that my firm provides to our clients.
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Mary Elizabeth Harrell
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Williamson County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(512) 942-7009 By appointment only No walk-ins
1102 S. Austin Ave., Ste. 110-403
 Georgetown, TX 78626
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St. Mary's University School of Law
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I've practiced law in Texas for many years. I know the prosecutors and judges and police officers. Heck, I've served as a city prosecutor and an assistant district attorney, but to tell the truth my heart was never in it. However, I do know how they think and what’s important to them and I make that work for you. I know what it takes for them to try to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt so they win and you lose. That’s why I have been able to get very serious cases dismissed and that’s...
(254) 307-7201 By appointment only No walk-ins
4300 W. Waco Dr., Ste. B2-145
 Waco, TX 76710
(254) 680-4655 4201 W. Stan Schlueter Loop
Suite A
 Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 865-6542 By appointment only No walk-ins
3413 E. Main St
 Gatesville, TX 76528
David Frank
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(512) 499-0969 1212 Guadalupe Street
Suite 103
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal and DWI
Vermont Law School and Vermont Law School
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David Frank is based in Austin, Texas and is an experienced criminal trial lawyer. In April of 2014 he successfully challenged the Texas Mandatory DWI Blood Draw Statute and had the law overturned at the Court of Appeals. He is a Past President of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and regularly speaks on criminal law topics. Mr. Frank is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Strike Force Committee. He handles all felony and misdemeanor charges in State and Federal...
Diana Elizabeth Buss
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(512) 626-6117 1800 Lavaca Street, Suite 109
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Tulsa
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The Law Office of Diana E. Buss is dedicated to providing excellent representation you need to defend against criminal charges. At my office, I treat every client as an individual, not another legal fee. Most of my clients come from referrals from satisfied clients. I pride myself on my reputation in the legal community and among judges as a trustworthy and effective lawyer. Diana E. Buss was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and as a daughter of a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, she moved around the country and the world a lot as a child. She settled in...
Ms. Patricia M. Cofty
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Williamson County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(512) 468-7824 3000 Joe Dimaggio, Suite 18
Williamson County
 Round Rock, TX 78665
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of New Mexico
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Compassionate, comprehensive legal services! Compassionate attorney helping individuals to resolve painful disputes and avoid unnecessary litigation. Focus is on comprehensive, confidential representation to resolve conflict and prevent unnecessary and expensive litigation. Skilled mediator, certified in advanced family law.
(512) 468-7824 3000 Joe DiMaggio
Suite 18
 Round Rock, TX 78665
Russ Hunt Jr.
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Williamson County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(512) 930-0860 310 South Austin Avenue
 GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
Criminal, Animal, Appeals and DWI
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Russell D. Hunt, Jr.'s law practice focuses on the defense of federal and state criminal accusations. Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2000. Rated "AV-Preeminent" by his peers through Martindale-Hubbell in 2009. Named a Texas âSuperLawyerâ by Texas Monthly Magazine since 2008. President of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2006-2007 Office in Georgetown or Round Rock since 1996. Lives in Round Rock
Jeffrey Alan Peek
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(512) 474-4445 1214 E. 7th St.
 Austin, TX 78702
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
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In 2005, Jeffrey Peek focused his work to Immigration and Criminal Defense. He was the first attorney in Austin, to practice both Criminal Law and Immigration Law.
Alex Hernandez Jr
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(512) 640-4099 3800 N. Lamar Suite 200
 Austin , TX 78756
Criminal, Business, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
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Alex Hernandez has tried to judge and jury hundreds of cases in several areas over the past two decades. He litigates cases all over South Texas and Nationwide. When you need to assert your legal rights, you can rely on the client-focused service and tireless representation that you will find at The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez Jr., PLLC. Armed with a U.T. degree in Economics, real life experience in investments and finance, and years of personal experience as a business owner, Attorney Alex R. Hernandez Jr. can bring to you what most lawyers can’t bring to the...
(888) 439-5298 921 N. Chaparral
Suite 100
 Corpus Christi , TX 78401
(210) 960-9008 300 Convent
Suite 1330
 San Antonio, TX 78205
(956) 606-4284 1100 Matamoros
 Laredo , TX 78040
(956) 307-4577 506 W. University
Suite 215
 Edinburg , TX 78539
(214) 974-3778 1920 McKinney
 Dallas , TX 75201
(855) 232-1418 221 N. Kansas Suite 700
 El Paso , TX 76710
(361) 575-3101 101 W. Goodwin
Suite 750
 Victoria , TX 77901
(713) 660-7018 405 Main St.
 Houston, TX 77002
402 W. Main Street
 Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Robert Phillips III
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Williamson County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(512) 930-1926 401 W. Sixth Street
 Georgetown, TX 78626
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In 1989, Robert M. Phillips became the first criminal defense lawyer in Williamson County history to be Board Certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This is particularly impressive since fewer than 10 percent of all criminal lawyer in Texas are Board Certified Specialists in any field. In 2006, Mr. Phillips was named by the Texas Monthly Magazine and the Law & Politics Magazine, among Texas Super Lawyers, an honor accorded to only five percent of all Texas attorneys. Robert Phillips’ career spans over 25 years; he has tried over 200 jury...
Turner Ford Gassaway III
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Williamson County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(512) 864-0916 205 E. UNIVERSITY
 GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
Criminal, DWI, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
University of Tulsa College of Law
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Trust, honesty, and integrity should be the foundation of every lawyer's practice. Unfortunately, these basic tenets are too often absent from the practice of law. We believe, however, that how one practices law is as important as the ultimate outcome. When you hire our firm you will get an attorney who is not only honest and trustworthy, but one who is also competent and well versed in the practice area of law pertaining to your case. You will get an attorney who will be straight-forward with you and will tell you how it really is without...
Mr. Robert Miller McCabe
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Williamson County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(512) 240-5385 203 S. Austin Ave.
 Georgetown, TX 78626
Free ConsultationCriminal, Administrative and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Robert McCabe is a board certified, Georgetown based attorney who is 100% dedicated to criminal defense in Williamson, Bell and surrounding counties. Robert is a former prosecutor in both Bexar (San Antonio) and Williamson counties with over 15 years of full time trial experience handling criminal cases in both misdemeanor and felony courts. Robert has personally been involved in over 120 jury trials including dozens of DWI cases, intoxication manslaughter, possession of controlled substance, delivery of controlled substance, murder, robbery, aggravated assault, assault family violence, aggravated robbery, burglary, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault of a child, indecency with...
Matthew John Hill
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Hays County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(512) 667-7505 1913 Dutton Drive, Ste. 406
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Matthew is a civil litigation, family law, and criminal defense attorney with practice experience in both state and federal court. He has appeared at hearings, participated in numerous depositions (taking and defending), as well as several mediations (both as lead counsel and as second chair). Matthew has also prepared and drafted countless legal documents and briefs to district courts, Texas appellate courts, federal district courts, the United States Bankruptcy Court, and to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Luis Manuel Paredes Jr
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(512) 571-3036 8700 Manchaca Rd., Suite 703
 Austin, TX 78748
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Immigration and Real Estate
Texas Tech University School of Law
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Manuel Paredes Law Firm, PLLC is a general law practice focusing on immigration cases as well as related criminal matters. We offer jail release services and criminal representation in cases where immigration consequences matter. We also provide on bankruptcy services and represent both buyers and sellers in residential and real estate transactions.
Richard M. Ursha
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Hays County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(512) 551-1179 1921 Corporate Drive
Suite 102
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
South Texas College Of Law
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Richard Ursha has always had a passion for practicing law from an early age. He worked hard to put himself through law school, working various jobs throughout his studies. He has worked as a federal law enforcement officer during the way while attending law school at night. As the son of a GM factory worker and a hairstylist, he stays true to his humble, down-to-earth style of interacting with clients. He understands that those charged with crimes are people like us, people who deserve our respect and compassion. Throughout his career he stays true to this personalized and compassionate approach.
Jeremiah David Williams
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(512) 479-5999 2235 East 6th Street, Suite 103
 Austin, TX 78750
Free ConsultationCriminal, Family, Immigration and Personal Injury
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Sablatura & Williams PLLC is a legal office committed to helping residents of Austin find solutions to their various legal matters. With an office in Round Rock and an office in Austin, the attorneys strive to make their services as easily accessible to their clients as possible. The team focuses their practice on the areas of criminal defense, family law, immigration law, and personal injury law, and they understand that dealing with matters in these fields can be some of the most complicated legal issues to have to work through. The attorneys pride themselves on focusing on the needs of...
(512) 258-9111 108 East Bagdad, Suite 200
 Round Rock, TX 78664
Gary Gibson
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(512) 832-1101 111 Congress Avenue
Suite 474
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
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Richard John Segura Jr
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(512) 472-1580 707 W 14th St
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
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Practicing Criminal Defense in Austin, Texas for 15 years. Richard Segura is a master at tactfully guiding his clients through the complexities of the criminal justice system, while achieving and surpassing the highest ethical standards. In fact, while working as a lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Segura teaches future lawyers that an exceptional attorney must constantly strive to attain three goals: competency, courtesy, and integrity.
Joseph R. Echavarria
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(512) 832-1101 111 Congress Avenue
Suite 474
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Southern Methodist University
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James C Twine
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Williamson County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 2 years experience
(512) 796-5468 P.O. Box 1418
 Cedar Park, TX 78630
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Estate Planning
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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I have spent much of my professional career prior to Law School learning the basic tasks of legal administration as a clerk for Williamson County, an office assistant for a Judge in Williamson County, a paralegal for a University's Legal Department, and also a paralegal for a prominent DWI Attorney. After law school I worked as a law clerk and then associate for a local attorney in Cedar Park, Texas handling family law, criminal law, and estate planning cases. I decided to start my own practice because I have a desire to serve my local community, where people...
Charles Russell Sablatura
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(512) 479-5999 2235 East 6th Street, Suite 103
 Austin, TX 78750
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Immigration
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William B. Mange
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Travis County, TX Criminal Law Attorney.
(512) 451-5885 600 W. 13th Street
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal and DWI
University of Texas - Austin
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Austin's Board Certified Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer, Bill Mange is aggressive in defending clients. Attorney Mange provides top criminal defense for DWI, drug offenses, violent and white collar crimes.

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