Friendswood Criminal Lawyers

Criminal lawyers defend people facing charges such as assault & battery, drug crimes, homicide, sex crimes, theft, and a wide range of other felonies and misdemeanors. They also protect their clients’ constitutional rights and navigate complex legal procedures throughout the criminal justice process.

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Dustan Neyland

Criminal Lawyer Serving Friendswood, TX

(713) 234-1934
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I’m an experienced Houston criminal defense lawyer and represent individuals who have been charged with a crime. I will fight for your rights and help you navigate the criminal justice system throughout your case. Read More »

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Amir Tavakkoli

Criminal Lawyer Serving Friendswood, TX

(832) 800-5590
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Dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused. Call me for a consultation!

I am an experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney. I deliver an aggressive and strategic defense against criminal charges. I provide personal and professional criminal defense at a reasonable cost. Call today! Read More »

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Bill Pattillo

Criminal Lawyer Serving Friendswood, TX

(936) 539-5522
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Texas Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience

As a former felony and misdemeanor prosecutor at the Montgomery County Attorney's Office and the former Chief Juvenile Prosecutor at the Montgomery County Attorney's Office, Attorney Bill Pattillo has the experience and... Read More »

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Matthew J. Neufeld

Criminal Lawyer Serving Friendswood, TX

(936) 228-6155
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I am a skilled, knowledgeable and effective criminal defense attorney. I provide aggressive legal advocacy to fight for the rights of the accused! Visit my website for information! Read More »

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Joseph Manuel Ruiz

Criminal Lawyer Serving Friendswood, TX

(281) 300-8695
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I’m an experienced Texas criminal defense lawyer and represent clients in all types of criminal cases. I provide personal attention, thoughtful guidance, and will fight to protect your rights throughout your case. Read More »

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John D Pascoe

Friendswood, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience

(713) 829-4317 1414 S. Friendswood Dr., STE 120
https://www.johndpascoe.com
Friendswood, TX 77546

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law

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John D. Pascoe is a licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit. John completed law school and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in two and half years, from Florida Coastal School of Law. Previous to law school, John attended Texas Christian University (TCU) for his undergraduate degree majoring in English and minoring in History. John D. Pascoe has been actively engaged in several areas of the legal industry.

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U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
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Joseph Richard Gutheinz Jr.

Friednswood, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience

(281) 992-0200 307 South Friendswood Drive, B3
Friednswood, TX 77546

Criminal, DWI, Military and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law

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Joe Gutheinz is licensed to practice law in ten courts, including the Texas Supreme Court; the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th, 10th and 11th Circuits; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. He is a former Commissioner on the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, a Former Commissioned Member of the Texas State Council on Sex Offender Treatment and a Former Commissioned Member on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Advisory Committee on Offenders with Medical and Mental Impairments. As a college instructor, he has taught over 200 graduate and...

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Jennifer Lee Carpenter

Friendswood, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience

(713) 201-6767 1506 Winding Way, Suite 504
Suite 504
Friendswood, TX 77546

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J.L. Carpenter has worked both sides of the aisle, prosecuting and defending people facing criminal charges. In addition to gaining trial experience as a prosecutor, Attorney Carpenter has trained under highly skilled defense lawyers. In 2006, J.L. Carpenter worked alongside the Honorable Craig A. Washington in United States v. Tyrone Mapletoft Williams what became known as the truck driver case. In 2008, Lawyer Carpenter also assisted Attorney Chip B. Lewis in the State of Texas v. Timothy Shepherd a highly publicized murder trial in Harris County, Texas. What that means for you as a client is that...

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Reese Campbell

Friendswood, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience

(281) 488-1500
Ext. 102 1506 Winding Way Drive
Suite 503
Friendswood, TX 77546

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Phillip Wayne Morris

Friendswood, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years of experience

(281) 992-1600 211 E. Parkwood Avenue, Suite 209
Friendswood, TX 77546

Criminal, Divorce and Family

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Brendan Matthew Daly

Friendswood, TX Criminal Law Attorney

(281) 519-0761 1506 Winding Way Drive, Building 102
Suite 203
Friendswood, TX 77546

Criminal

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Rodney Andre Brown

Friendswood, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience

(281) 317-8666 117 E. Eadgewood
Friendswood, TX 77546

Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
South Texas College of Law

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Fayez H. Hatamleh

Friendswood, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience

(713) 298-9899 820 S Friendswood Dr
203E
Friendswood, TX 77546

Criminal, Consumer, Family and Immigration
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law

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Mary Kay Fischer

Friendswood, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years of experience

(281) 996-3283 910 S Friendswood Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546

Criminal, Administrative, Employment and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law

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Douglas Alan Broch

Friendswood, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years of experience

(281) 482-3449 902 S Friendswood Dr
STE C
Friendswood, TX 77546

Criminal
South Texas College of Law

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Herman Martinez

Criminal Lawyer Serving Friendswood, TX

(713) 242-1779
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I provide experienced defense in criminal cases in Texas. I help in cases involving assault, drug crimes, domestic violence, felony charges, juvenile crimes, domestic violence, DUI, theft crimes, and more. Call today! Read More »

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Christopher Neal Allen

Criminal Lawyer Serving Friendswood, TX

(936) 539-5522
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Texas Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience

Chris Allen was born and raised in Montgomery County graduating from Conroe High School in 1994. After going to undergraduate at Abilene Christian University and law school at Texas Tech University Chris immediately... Read More »

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Keith French

Pearland, TX Criminal Law Lawyer

(832) 243-6153 2010 E. Broadway St
Suite 132
Pearland, TX 77581

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University of Virginia School of Law

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Keith B. French, Jr. is a seasoned litigator with experience leveraging outstanding research, writing, and analytical abilities to effectively defend and represent clients before state and federal courts. In the course of his practice, Mr. French has acquired experience on a wide variety of civil cases, managing matters from inception through resolution, developing case and trial strategies, preparing discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions and appellate briefs, and negotiating settlements. Mr. French also has criminal trial experience. As a former Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) with the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Mississippi, Mr. French was involved...

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John Clayton Caldwell

Pearland, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience

(281) 248-2111 1506 E. Broadway
Suite 205
Pearland, TX 77581

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
South Texas College of Law

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Clay Caldwell is a former felony prosecutor with the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office in Angleton Texas. During his 11 year tenure as a prosecutor he tried over 60 cases to a jury, involving some of the most serious offenses, including Murder, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault, Felony Drug Possession and Driving While Intoxicated. Clay won more than 95% of those jury trials.
Clay received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in Houston in 2004, where he focused his studies on criminal law, criminal procedure and juvenile law while also developing his jury selection and courtroom skills in the...

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Daniel Allen Krieger

League City, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience

(281) 486-8125 215 E. Galveston Street
League City, TX 77573

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Juvenile
University of Houston - Main Campus

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I have argued a case in front of the Texas Supreme Court. I recently won a case affecting DWI cases across the State in front of the Court of Criminal Appeals.

I’ve handled literally hundreds of criminal cases. I trust juries. I go into every case my firm takes on assuming we will have to try the case to a jury. This preparation very frequently leads to dismissal of the case. I have tried over 60 jury trials, with the vast majority leading to a not guilty verdict for my client.

In 2017, I tried 17 jury trials, leading to...

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Jose A. Ceja

Pasadena, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience

(713) 568-5380 4008 Vista Rd. Suite A101
Pasadena, TX 77504

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James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

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Jose A. Ceja has devoted his career to the practice of criminal law and is honored to aggressively defend his clients. He has built a well-deserved reputation for achieving excellent results for clients throughout the Greater Houston area. He began his career as a prosecutor in Arizona and was quickly promoted to the felony division, prosecuting drug cases. In 2010, Jose was hired at one of Texas premier criminal defense firms Scheiner law, working closely with one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the state. Mr. Ceja has a proven track record of obtaining outstanding results including dismissals, grand jury "no...

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Franklin G. Bynum

Houston, TX Criminal Law Lawyer

(512) 887-3938 501 North Interstate 35
Houston, TX 77002

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Immigration and White Collar Crime
University of Southern California

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Tad Nelson

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(281) 280-0100 820 E Main St
League City, TX 77573

Free ConsultationLeague City, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Thomas M. Cooley Law School

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I’m Tad A. Nelson, founder of a boutique criminal defense and DWI firm guided by the principle: “Big City Experience, Small Town Values.” For me and my team, representing clients in court and protecting their constitutional rights isn’t just a job—it’s a privilege. We put people before profits, always prioritizing the well-being of our clients, their families, and their peace of mind. Based in League City, we serve Galveston County, Harris County, and communities throughout the Texas Gulf Coast. Our firm focuses on criminal defense, DWI, and family law, handling family law cases exclusively in Galveston County, while also taking on...

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John Garner Reed

Clear Lake Shores, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years of experience

(281) 928-8228 1500 Marina Bay Dr
Bldg 133
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565

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The University of Texas School of Law

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John Reed is the founder and principal attorney at John Reed, Attorney at Law, a League City criminal defense law office serving clients throughout Galveston County and Harris County as well, including the Houston metropolitan area. With over 33 years of experience in the practice of criminal law, John Reed is equipped to handle the widest range of criminal law cases, from DWI and traffic violations to violent crimes including homicide and murder. If you need an experienced League City criminal defense lawyer who excels in providing personal attention and delivering results, you need look no further than John Reed,...

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Keith Allen

Pearland, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience

(832) 230-0075 7924 W. Broadway, Suite 108
Pearland, TX 77581

Criminal, Appeals, DWI and Juvenile
University of Houston - Main Campus

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Keith is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a former First Assistant District Attorney for Brazoria County.

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Robert A. Swofford

Houston, TX Criminal Law Lawyer

(281) 772-8976 1100 Nasa Parkway
suite 670
Houston, TX 77058

Criminal, Business and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law

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I, Robert A. "Rob" Swofford, was raised in Nassau Bay, Texas, and completed my high school education at Clear Creek High School in 1983. I pursued my undergraduate studies at Baylor University before earning my law degree from South Texas College of Law in May 1994. During my law school years, I was honored with numerous academic awards. Immediately after graduating, I began my career working alongside the renowned criminal defense attorney Dan Cogdell. In 2006, I was recognized as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers in the field of Criminal Defense. My career has allowed me to personally try cases to...

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Ryan Snider

Pasadena, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience

(281) 819-2728 3668 Burke Road
Pasadena, TX 77504

Criminal and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law

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Nicholas John Saranto

League City, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience

(409) 750-0159 2600 South Shore Blvd Suite 300
League City, TX 77573

Criminal, DWI, Family and Juvenile
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law

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I am a general practitioner. This includes criminal defense, family law, and civil disputes such as contractual conflicts, personal injury, and consumer rights causes of action.

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Zachary Scott Maloney

Houston, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience

(713) 228-2277 1100 Nasa Pkwy 310
Houston, TX 77058

Criminal and Appeals
Thurgood Marshall School of Law

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Anthony Ray Smith

League City, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience

(713) 242-8917 215 E. Galveston St.
League City, TX 77573

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DWI and Juvenile
University of Houston Law Center

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Isabella Kristie Stambolis

Pasadena, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience

4008 VIsta Road
Suite A201
Pasadena, TX 77504

Criminal, Elder, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law

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Diane Duesler Clark

League City, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience

(281) 535-3500 3027 Marina Bay Dr
League City, TX 77573

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning

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Edward Andrew Rose Jr

League City, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years of experience

(713) 581-6029 3027 Marina Bay Dr
Suite 208
League City, TX 77573

Criminal, Business and Tax
Western Sierra Law School

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Mark McIntyre

Dickinson, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience

(979) 257-4988 3210 Highway Three
Suite B
Dickinson, TX 77539

Criminal and Juvenile
South Texas College Of Law

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Jayd Arya Piercy

Pearland, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience

(281) 606-1778 4702 West Walnut Street
Pearland, TX 77581

Criminal, Business, Construction and Consumer

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Herman Martinez

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(713) 242-1779 2617 Canal Street
Houston, TX 77003

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Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
South Texas College of Law

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I am Herman Martinez, the founder of The Martinez Law Firm, a committed criminal defense firm located in Houston. With over 25 years of experience in the legal field, I offer valuable support to individuals facing criminal charges in Texas. My professional history includes serving as Chief Prosecutor for the Harris County District's office and a City of Houston Judge. These roles have provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system from both perspectives, enabling me to defend my clients effectively. My colleagues in the legal community hold me in high regard. I am an active member...

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Jim Butler

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(713) 236-8744 405 Main, Street
Suite 1120 C
Houston, TX 77002

Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHouston, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Criminal and DWI
South Texas College of Law

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I’m passionate about providing the best possible defense for my clients, which is why I earned Board Certification in DUI Defense from the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. I’m also honored to have be named an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer Scientist by the American Chemical Society, which means I truly understand the science behind breath and blood alcohol testing, and I use that knowledge to help my clients in every case. I’m certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in administering and interpreting the Standardized Field Sobriety Test Battery, and I’m certified by the International Association of Chiefs of Police...

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