Austin County Criminal Lawyers
Compare 14 top rated Texas attorneys serving Austin County.
Conrad Day
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
Brandy Nicole Robinson
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal and Administrative
Baylor Law School
Travis Jack Koehn
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Criminal
South Texas College of Law
Carl E. Clover Jr.
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 53 years of experience
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Consumer
The University of Texas School of Law
Gary W. Chaney
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce and Family
University of Houston Law Center
Gregg Alan Clements
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
William D. Copenhaver
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
600 bending Oaks Dr. #1404
PO Box 1151
Bellville, TX 77418
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
James Jerome Elick
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Business
University of Houston Law Center
John B. Harle
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Criminal, Elder and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
Calvin Garvie
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Criminal, Family, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Sidney Levine
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 55 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
The University of Texas School of Law
Roland B. Darby
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
Daniel C. Keele
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College of Law
John Vincent Elick
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
The University of Texas School of Law
Clifford J. Vacek
Austin County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Criminal, Consumer, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Houston Law Center
Mary Jo Holloway
Washington County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals and Juvenile
South Texas College of Law
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Paul Looney
10.0 
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Free ConsultationWaller County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College Of Law
We Have a History of Winning trials! We are different from other criminal defense firms because of the stellar record of success of Paul Looney who has tried 60 criminal defense jury trials since 1995 with ZERO final convictions.
We have a very high success rate when it comes to preventing criminal accusations from turning into formal charges as well as shutting down criminal investigations. We are able to do this because we move quickly, and never stop working.
With us on your side, you are not alone. You have effective support throughout the entire process...
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Jim Butler
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHarris County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Criminal and DWI
South Texas College of Law
Jim Butler is Board Certified in DUI Defense by the DUI Defense Lawyer's Association. He earned the American Chemical Societies designation as an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer Scientist. Jim understands the science of breath and blood alcohol testing and uses that knowledge for his clients benefit. Jim received certification by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the Administration and Interpretation of the Standardized Field Sobriety Test Battery, as well as certification by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) as an Instructor of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He knows how the sobriety tests are supposed to...
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Dustan Neyland
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationHarris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DWI and White Collar Crime
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Dustan O. Neyland is a passionate and experienced criminal defense attorney who aggressively fights for the rights of his clients. Dustan is a partner and attorney at Greco Neyland, PC, which represents clients throughout the Houston Metropolitan Area and the State of Texas. Dustan is passionate about making sure the rights of his clients are heard. He believes each person deserves fair treatment, and he works to ensure each client has a fair chance. He represents people in a variety of criminal defense cases, including DWI, drug charges, white collar charges, terrorism charges and weapons offenses. ...
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Amir Tavakkoli
10.0 (4 Peer Reviews)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHarris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Amir Tavakkoli, founder of the firm, was the Vice President of his law school class and graduated Summa Cum Laude. His legal and political experiences include working with Judge Kyle Carter in the 125th Harris County Civil Courthouse, U.S. Representative Al Green, State Representative Garnet Coleman, the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, and the Houston Bar Association. Amir was also a research assistant at his law school. Amir has successfully tried judge and jury cases in family, criminal, and civil matters.
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Mark Ryan Thiessen
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationHarris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DWI and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law and University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Mark Thiessen is a criminal trial lawyer and the Chairman/CEO of the Thiessen Law Firm in Houston, Texas. Mark is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified in DUI Law by the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. Mark earned the American Chemical Society-Chemistry and the Law (ACS-CHAL) Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation, which is the highest form of scientific recognition available for lawyers. Mark is a frequent legal seminar lecturer, author of numerous published legal articles, and a faculty member for various organizations. Mark is the current DWI Committee co-chair and...
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Annie Scott
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Working Hard for You is What Keeps Me Going
If there’s one thing I think you should know about how I like to work, it should probably include my belief that whatever we do together needs to be a collaboration. I know for a fact that if you are invested in your outcome, you’ll feel like the entire process was worth it — and then some.
When all is said and done, the thing that keeps me going is simply helping you get back to your norm. I want you to get back to your life, leaving this legal situation behind you...
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Brent Mayr
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
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South Texas College of Law
Brent Mayr is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and that has been named to Super Lawyers featured in Texas Monthly for multiple years in a row.
He has represented individuals and organizations charged or placed under investigation in a number of high profile cases and has obtained numerous dismissals and acquittals. He represented an individual charged with Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering as part of a scheme involving the Zeta drug cartel and the American Quarter Horse Racing industry. His client was the only one out of multiple defendants who was acquitted of...
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Stephen Lyle Hamilton
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law, DWI and White Collar Crime
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 almost 20 years of practice...
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Luis Stephen Baez
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHarris County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DWI and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University
When you step into court you don't want to be alone. You need someone who's been there and done that. Prosecutors know if your lawyer is afraid of going to trial. We prepare every case to be ready for trial if the time comes. This approach helps us get the best result for your case during negotiations with the government.
I was born and raised in Houston and helping people navigate the criminal justice system is what I do every day. As the Trial Bureau Chief...
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Joseph Manuel Ruiz
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHarris County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
I've obtained dismissals in thousands of criminal cases and 1st chaired over 335 jury trials, obtaining hundreds of NOT GUILTY verdicts. I've achieved Super Lawyer status in the State of Texas, an honor going to only the top 5% of lawyers in their field of expertise. Additionally, I'm one of only 110 lawyers nationwide that have earned the Lawyer-Scientist designation by the American Chemical Society. I take pride in providing personalized, responsive customer service and obtaining the best outcomes possible for my clients. If you or a loved one are caught in the unfortunate position of...
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Eric Joe Benavides
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Texas Tech University School of Law
Eric Benavides is a criminal defense attorney in Houston, TX. He is a co-founder of Benavides & Serrano, PLLC. He is a member of the Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National College of DUI Defense, and is licensed to practice law in the state by the Supreme Court of Texas and federally by the Southern District of Texas.
He is a graduate of the prestigious Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Trial College, and has received continued legal education in every area of criminal law. Mr. Benavides is a proven trial lawyer with multiple...
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Natalie Barletta
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHarris County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals, Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Barletta Law, PLLC, focuses on civil, criminal, and family law appellate matters, writs of habeas corpus, family law litigation, and general civil litigation. Natalie is also a credentialed mediator. She has drafted briefs and motions filed in Texas state and federal courts, achieving favorable results for clients at both the trial and appellate levels. She was the second chair member of an arbitration trial team that defended a lawsuit where the plaintiffs claimed $500 million in damages and judgment was rendered in favor of her client on all counts. During law school, she was a national champion moot court advocate,...
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Vonnie Clay Dones III
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer
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Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Principal Attorney Vonnie Dones is the founder of Legalcleanup.com. The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones, III ESQ. at LegalCleanup.com is a general practice law firm. We offer legal services in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington D.C.
Dones worked as a Criminal Prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases.
Dones also worked as a Staff Attorney for the Earl Carl Institute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law supervising law students and representing juveniles in juvenile court adjudication matters throughout Harris County and...
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Shawn Moody McDonald
Fort Bend County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(713) 228-2523
77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd. Ste. 230
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law, DWI and White Collar Crime
McDonald began his legal career in 2001 as a felony trial prosecutor in Henderson County where he prosecuted thousands of felony cases ranging from capital murder to minor felony drug cases.
In 2004, McDonald moved closer to home and began prosecuting felony cases in the Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office, which included being an instructor at the Fort Bend County Gus George Law Enforcement Academy as well as teaching at many local police departments.
In 2006, McDonald opened his own Criminal Trial Practice focusing solely on representing clients who have been charged with criminal offenses throughout the great State of Texas....
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Cory J.H. Crenshaw
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DWI and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
After serving my community as the District Attorney, judge and federal prosecutor for the past 12 years, I am honored to continue my service to the legal profession by representing YOU. The experienced trial lawyers at Crenshaw Law Firm, PLLC, are focused on ensuring that you are protected and receive justice. Please call us today at (409) 449-LAW1 or visit our website www.crenshaw.law
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Samuel R. Cammack III
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
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EMPLOYMENT • Current Sole Practitioner-Law Practice is solely dedicated to Criminal
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• Criminal Attorney for one the State's largest consumer law firms.
• Successfully DEFENDED thousands of cases as a Criminal Defense
• Lawyer in many high profile cases throughout the State of Texas.
• Hired by the State of Oregon to defend Juvenile charged with serious felony offense in Texas.
• Former Felony prosecutor Harrison County, Texas.
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Brian Ayson
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHarris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Over his legal career, Brian has had experience in Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and DWI/DUI. He is happy to speak with you about your own legal situations and provide you solutions that will get you through them.
Brian earned his law degree at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and while there he interned at the Nuece’s County District Attorney’s office.
Brian knows how the Texas justice system works, and he will make it work for you.
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Jose A. Ceja
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
2211 Norfolk St. #735
Houston, TX 77098
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DWI and White Collar Crime
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
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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Jonathan Dennis Stephenson
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal
Jon Stephenson is a trial attorney who will fight for you. Jon is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and licensed to practice in Texas courts as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. His aggressive style as a trial attorney stems from vast prosecution experience with Harris County and from years of defending those faced with criminal charges. His fearless style and aggressive attitude have led to success in courtrooms across the State of Texas.
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Penny Wymyczak-White
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHarris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Attorney, Penny Wymyczak-White is an aggressive advocate who believes in meticulous case preparation to provide the most accurate and passionate defense for her clients. She specializes in state criminal defense and handles each of her cases with persistence, passion, and principle.
Penny Wymyczak-White handles all types of criminal defense matters including felonies, misdemeanors, and violations. Unlike other larger criminal defense law firms, she is emotionally invested in every one of her cases, and gives her clients individual, personalized attention. She believes in presenting cases to the grand jury and has had many cases no billed. Ms. White will fight until the...
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Christopher Downey
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and White Collar Crime
Christopher Downey has been recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Houston. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed as a both a Texas Super Lawyer and Top Lawyer in Houston. Mr. Downey lectures throughout the State of Texas on issues related to criminal law and has served as an instructor at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Seminar as well as the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association Top Gun DWI Program. He is licensed throughout the State of Texas as well as in...
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Tristan Nicolas LeGrande
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
(281) 684-3500
One City Centre
1021 Main Street, Suite # 1275
Houston, TX 77002
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law and University of Oklahoma College of Law
Attorney Tristan LeGrande of LeGrande Law has a track record of success as a criminal defense attorney. Since 2012 attorney LeGrande has been defending clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors all over the state of Texas.
Here at LeGrande Law, we know that when you are accused of a crime it is a very difficult and very important matter. We are dedicated to fighting for our clients’ rights and doing everything possible to achieve the best resolution of our clients’ cases. The formula for our success at LeGrande Law is: an unwavering dedication to our clients, a...
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Mark W. Bennett
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal and Appeals
After growing up overseas (in India, Thailand, and Germany) Mark Bennett moved to Houston to go to Rice University, and stuck. On his graduation with honors from University of Houston Law center in 1995, he opened up his own practice defending people accused of crimes.
Since 1995 Mark has earned a reputation as a compassionate, tenacious, and brilliant advocate for his clients, and has been honored by both the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association for his work in Houston and statewide.
Mark has a low-volume trial, appellate, and postconviction practice, giving him plenty of time...
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Franklin G. Bynum
Harris County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Immigration and White Collar Crime
University of Southern California
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Texas Innocence Network
(713) 743-7552
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