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...

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Justin M Sparks

Fort Worth, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience

(817) 334-0300 603 East Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University

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( www.justinsparkslaw.com ) Justin Sparks is a criminal defense lawyer in Dallas Fort Worth. If you have been convicted of committing a crime or are under investigation, it is critical that you seek a criminal defense attorney immediately. Justin Sparks has handled thousands of cases dealing specifically with DWI/DUI, possession, drug crimes, white collar crimes and more. You are going to need an experienced lawyer who will take the time to meticulously investigate your case to find the best possible solution. Justin Sparks will protect and defend your rights starting with extensive pre-trial preparation using experienced investigators and...

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Stephen Lyle Hamilton

Midland, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience

112 S. Loraine Suite 505
Midland, TX 79701

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime

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Board Certified in Criminal Law, AV Rated, tried over 100 jury trials and a published author, I wrote the book on DWI defense. Before you talk to ANY lawyer get a copy of my DWI Survival Guide, A Citizen's Protection Manual for a DWI Arrest. While other lawyers "advertise" expereince I will show you how my trial experience of over 100 trials can help in your case. My name is Stephen Hamilton; I am a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney who focuses on DWI cases. I have spent my sixteen years of practice on...

(800) 456-7838 802 Main Street
Lubbock, TX 79401

(800) 456-7838 500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Suite 703
Corpus Christi, TX 78413

4213 SW 21st Street Suite C
Amarillo, TX 79106

(800) 456-7838 500 Chestnut Street, Suite 1700
Abilene, TX 79602

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Deandra M Grant

Fort Worth, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience

(972) 943-8500 855 Texas Street
Suite 120
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Southern Methodist University

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AV-rated attorney Deandra Grant’s practice is focused on DWI defense in Texas. A graduate of Trinity University and SMU’s School of Law, she is a national speaker on DWI law and science and the co-author of The Texas DWI Manual, Texas DWI: Truth & Consequences and Surviving Your Texas DWI. Deandra is a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor and has completed the Drug Recognition Overview course. She was the first attorney in Texas to pass the Forensic Sobriety Assessment Certification exam. In addition, she has completed coursework in DWI forensic blood and urine testing and...

(972) 943-8500 800 E. Campbell Road, Ste. 110
Richardson, TX 75081

(972) 943-8500 6060 North Central Expressway, Suite 500C
Dallas, TX 75206

(972) 943-8500 1420 West Exchange Parkway, Suite 180C
Allen, TX 75013

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Brandon Wilson Barnett

Fort Worth, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(817) 993-9249 209 W. 8th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
The George Washington University Law School and Texas Tech University School of Law

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Brandon Barnett is an award-winning Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer. His practice is exclusively focused on criminal defense in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. Mr. Barnett is also a Reserve Military Judge and an adjunct law professor.

(817) 482-6770 204 S. Main St. #195
Keller, TX 76248

(682) 747-6654 1701 W. Northwest Hwy
#100
Grapevine, TX 76051

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Jodi Soyars

San Antonio, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience

(210) 970-7146 310 South St. Mary's Street
Suite 1860
San Antonio, TX 78205

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Houston - Main Campus

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Jodi Soyars is an Aggressive & Experienced TRIAL LAWYER in San Anonio. She has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Criminal Law Attorneys, by Best DWI Attorney as one of the top 10 DWI Attorney's in San Antonio, and by the American Family Law Institute as one of the Top 10 Female Family Law Attorneys in San Antonio. While working to defend her client's freedom (& careers) in the criminal law courts, Jodi Soyars saw a need to help protect her client's rights to their children & property in the...

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Mark Christopher Morales

Austin, 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

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M. Irene Wilson

Houston , TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience

(832) 413-5481 700 Gemini St., Suite 250
Houston , TX 77058

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University School of Law

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M. Irene Wilson is a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Houston licensed in state and federal courts. She is an AV Rated Preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and is Superb Rated by Avvo Lawyer Rating. She handles felonies and misdemeanors to include aggravated assault, family violence, assault bodily injury, DWI, possession, theft, and more. She offers free consultations.

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David Frank

Austin, 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...

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Roy Lee Warren

San Marcos, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience

(512) 392-5188 1775 Oakwood Loop
San Marcos, TX 78666

Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
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...

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Lindsay M Kinzie

Fort Worth, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience

(817) 993-9249 209 W. 8th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Texas Tech University School of Law

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Lindsay Kinzie is Of Counsel with the criminal defense firm of Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas.

(817) 482-6770 204 S. Main St. #195
Keller, TX 76248

(817) 993-9249 1701 W. Northwest Hwy
Suite 100
Grapevine, TX 76051

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Jeff Hampton

Fort Worth, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience

(817) 877-5200 115 W 2nd St
#201
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Houston - Main Campus

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Fort Worth criminal defense attorney who fights to win. With years of experience as a prosecutor for Tarrant County before I became a defense attorney, I can anticipate a prosecutor's strategy and fight aggressively in court to defend you against criminal charges. Call me today to schedule a free and confidential criminal case evaluation at (817) 877-5200.

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Gerald Harris Goldstein

San Antonio, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 48 years experience

(800) 226-6465 310 S St Mary's St #2900
San Antonio, TX 78205

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DWI and White Collar Crime

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Gerald “Gerry” Harris Goldstein is a nationally known and respected defense lawyer and Past President of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Lawyer’s Legal Legends, has been profiled in numerous publications, has served as an adjunct professor of law at University of Texas School of Law in Austin and at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, and is a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of...

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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