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Jason Speer English
Jason Speer English
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Texas Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years experience

Experience matters, hire a former prosecutor that has experience prosecuting the same crime that you are charged with. Having handled thousands of felony/misdemeanor cases, I know how to get it resolved in your favor. Read More »
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Turner Ford Gassaway III
Turner Ford Gassaway III
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Passionate and Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer! Call Now!

I am an experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney. I deliver an aggressive and strategic defense against criminal charges. Visit my website for more information. Call today, I can help you! Read More »
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Emmett Ray Green
Emmett Ray Green
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Texas Criminal Law Attorney with 40 years experience

When you have a criminal problem, you need an attorney that has experience, integrity and knowledge. Ray graduated from SWTSU (Tex. St.) in San Marcos and St. Mary's Law School in San Antonio. He was a felony prosecutor... Read More »
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Diana E. Buss
Diana E. Buss
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Client Focused. Results Driven.

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... Read More »
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Kiele Linroth Pace
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 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...
William B. Mange
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(512) 451-5885 600 W. 13th Street
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal 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.
David Frank
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 26 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...
Rick Cofer
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(512) 200-3801 404 W. 13th Street
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law, DWI and Juvenile
University of Texas - Austin
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Rick Cofer has extensive experience in criminal and juvenile cases. Licensed to practice law in 2008, Rick has worked as a defense attorney and as a prosecutor, resolving thousands of cases and trying over one hundred cases to a judge or jury.

A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and University of Texas School of Law, Rick Cofer was a defense attorney before serving over eight years as a Travis County Assistant County Attorney and Travis County Assistant District Attorney handling DWI, assault, family domestic violence, drugs, sex crimes, property crimes, juvenile charges and murder cases.

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Jeffrey Alan Peek
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 20 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.
Alejandro Martinez
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(512) 523-5720 812 San Antonio Street, Suite 100A
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law, DWI and Traffic Tickets
SMU Dedman School of Law
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Upon earning his law license, Alejandro Martinez worked as a prosecutor for the Dallas City Attorney's Office and Williamson County Attorney's Office for 4 years before deciding to open his own criminal defense practice.

As a prosecutor, Alejandro has handled hundreds of criminal cases, honing his skills in case evaluation, negotiation, trial preparation and trial. Further, he is extremely well versed in the techniques and thought processes of the prosecution.

Alejandro utilizes his comprehensive understanding of Texas criminal prosecutions to fight for his clients. His background is your strength; if there is a legal problem with your case, Alejandro will find it.
Mark Christopher Morales
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years experience
1607 Nueces Street
 Austin, TX 78701
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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...
Jeremiah David Williams
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(512) 479-5999 2235 East 6th Street, Suite 103
 Austin, TX 78750
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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...
Stephen T Bowling
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney
(512) 599-9000 816 Congress Ave, Suite 950
 Austin, TX 78701
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University of New Hampshire School of Law
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Steve Bowling was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and has been a lifelong resident of Texas. He is a graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management and a Masters in Management. Mr. Bowling received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire School of Law. Mr. Bowling is a veteran of the United States Navy, serving on active duty from 1997 to 2007. In the Navy Mr. Bowling filled numerous roles, including as a field training officer and watch commander for a military police unit at Naval Station Ingleside, Texas,...
Kellie Bailey
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(512) 469-0905 1304 Nueces
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Mark Christopher Morales
Mark Christopher Morales
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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... Read More »
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Richard M. Ursha
Richard M. Ursha
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Texas Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience

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... Read More »
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Jason Speer English
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(512) 454-7548 505 West 12th Street
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 Austin, TX 78701
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Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Jason English grew up in his dad’s personal injury law practice in Tarrant County, graduated from Texas A&M before getting his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Initially he worked in his father’s firm on personal injury, wills and probate, as well as, family law cases. Soon thereafter he took his father’s advice and worked as a prosecutor to obtain trial expertise. Jason English was an Assistant District Attorney with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office in Austin, Texas from 2007-2017. The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has jurisdiction over felony offenses. Mr. English was a...
Richard John Segura Jr
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 27 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.
Thomas Swain
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(512) 912-9122 1301 Nueces Street
Suite 101
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Baylor Law School
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Luis Cuellar
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(512) 361-2006 111 Congress Avenue
Suite 400
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Experienced family law and criminal law attorney serving Victoria & Austin, Texas areas. Former Assistant Attorney General in the State of Texas.
Brian Kent Tillman
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(512) 236-0505 1307 Nueces St.
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Stockbroker Fraud
Vermont Law School and University of Texas - Austin
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Charles Russell Sablatura
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(512) 479-5999 2235 East 6th Street, Suite 103
 Austin, TX 78750
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Immigration
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Jason Eric Trumpler
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(512) 457-5200 902 E 5th St
Suite 108
 Austin, TX 78702
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
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Attorney Jason Trumpler is a prominent and respected criminal defense attorney in Austin protecting the rights of clients throughout Texas. With over 17 years of legal experience, Attorney Trumpler has what it takes to navigate any kind of criminal case. As a past prosecutor, he has seen criminal cases from both sides of the courtroom and understands how to create a strong defense that is built to withstand the opposition. Attorney Trumpler is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin School of Law and is a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Louis Leichter
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(512) 495-9995 1602 E 7th St
 Austin, TX 78702
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and DWI
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Louis Leichter completed his Bachelor's at Vassar College, his Masters at Florida International University, and then completed his JD at Drake University. Prior to starting a private practice, he prosecuted criminal cases as an Assistant County Attorney for Travis County, Texas. After gaining experience, he opened Leichter Law Firm PC and practices administrative, health and criminal law with a focus in the area of licensure and license defense. He advises clients on disciplinary conduct allegations and helps clients get registered for their profession. He is also a member of TAAP, NAADAC, Sustainers Council, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association,...
Blair Jackson Leake
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(512) 476-4600 900 Congress Ave Ste 500
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal, Construction, Consumer and DWI
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Blair Leake is a young attorney with considerable litigation experience and success. His practice thus far has focused on civil and criminal trial work, as well as estate and business planning. Blair attended the University of Texas for his undergraduate degree and received his doctorate of jurisprudence at the University of Houston Law Center.
Samuel Bassett
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(512) 476-4873 1100 Guadalupe St.
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal and Family
The University of Texas School of Law and The University of Texas School of Law
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Sam has extensive trial experience in criminal and family law courts throughout Texas. Sam is licensed in State and Federal court. Sam was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Forensic Science Commission in 2005, where he served as its Presiding Officer until September, 2009. Sam frequently teaches trial advocacy at continuing education events for attorneys. He also served on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Panel for District 9 from 2004 until 2010, when his term expired as Chair of the Panel. Sam presently serves as Vice President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
Harry Wade Deckard
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years experience
(512) 589-2698 4646 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 3042
 Austin, TX 78723
Free ConsultationCriminal, Administrative, Appeals and Personal Injury
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I spent most of my legal career as an Assistant Attorney General and became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, and became an appellate expert. Most of my time there was spent in Tort Litigation, where I defended doctors, nurses, PA's, and Medical Schools. I also tried premises and general negligence cases. Now I teach at ACC’s paralegal program and practice criminal defense, and personal injury.
Paul Holt Walcutt
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(512) 322-9756 600 W. 13th Street
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Tulane University School of Law
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Samuel Eastman
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney
(844) 947-3732 2301 E Riverside Dr.
Bldg. A Suite 50
 Austin, TX 78741
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Since arriving in Texas in 2010, Mr. Eastman has been acting as general counsel to local businesses, as well as working to improve the lives of thousands of individuals in need of clearing their backgrounds from previous arrests. License Oregon, Admitted To Practice in Oregon, 2013 Texas, Admitted To Practice In Texas, 2010 California, Admitted To Practice In California, 2007 Education University of San Diego School of Law, LLM (taxation), 2007 University of San Diego School of Law, JD, 2006 University of Oregon, Business Administration & Political Science, BS, 2003 Davidson College, Psychology, BS, 2002 Associations State Bar of Texas,...
Matthew Lee Byrne
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(512) 703-0703 1105 Nueces St., Ste. 2
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and DWI
University of Texas - Austin
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Jackson Francis Gorski
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney
(512) 960-4646 1800 Lavaca St
Suite 109
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal, Appeals, DWI and Domestic Violence
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Attorney Jackson F. Gorski has dedicated the resources of The Law Office of Jackson F. Gorski to defending individuals accused of crimes in Travis County, TX. We’re also committed to providing low cost Austin jail release services for people who are ready to see their loved ones freed from the Travis County Jail.

I’m Jackson F. Gorski. I’m an Austin criminal defense lawyer that puts in all the work required of any attorney that’s working to be recognized as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Austin. I investigate evidence, hire experts when needed, locate and interview witnesses on behalf...
Joseph Aragon
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer
(512) 827-7767 1307 Nueces St.
 Austin, TX 78701
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I am originally from the Greater Houston area, and have settled in Austin with my Criminal Defense Practice. I take pride in giving great legal representation to all of my clients.
David Oscar Chambers
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(512) 474-1404 1104 Nueces St
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
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Christopher William Holub
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years experience
(512) 309-5220 1307 Nueces Street
Suite 101
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal
Gonzaga University School of Law
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Christopher W. Holub is a partner at Hines Ranc & Holub and a criminal defense lawyer in Austin. Mr. Holub received his license to practice law in Texas since 1996. Attorney Holub graduated from the University of San Diego and the Gonzaga University School of Law in Spoka, where he was recognized with the CALI Award. He has actively participated in numerous professional organizations, including the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Contact his firm to find out more.
Robert Aaron Mueller Jr
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(512) 474-9999 605 W 10th St
 Austin, TX 78701
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Mark Westenhover
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(512) 477-6229 404 W 13th St
 Austin, TX 78701
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Ms. Jessica C Worden Esq.
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years experience
(512) 541-2645 7901 Cameron Road
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 Austin, TX 78754
Criminal, Divorce, Environmental and Family
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Frank Bryan Jr
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(512) 322-9977 610 Brazos Street, Suite 660
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal
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Lance Stott
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(512) 472-0557 812 San Antonio
Suite 403
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationCriminal
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Antonio Wehnes
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(512) 495-9595 1602 E 7th St
 Austin, TX 78702
Criminal
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William Monroe Hines
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(512) 309-5220 1307 Nueces St
 Austin, TX 78701
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Todd Andrew Nickle
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(512) 478-8643 1304 Nueces Street
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
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Corinne Sumpter-Gonzalez
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(512) 381-9955 206 East 9th St
Suite 1511
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal, Appeals, DWI and Divorce
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Jeffrey Libersat
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(512) 827-8542 1706 E 6th Street
 Austin, TX 78702
Criminal
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Chari Lynn Kelly
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
P.O. Box 12548
Capitol Station
 Austin, TX 78701
Criminal and Administrative
The University of Texas School of Law
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Heriberto Martinez
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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(512) 444-0025 2101 S. IH 35, Suite 201
 Austin, TX 78741
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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.

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