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Ryan Snider
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 15 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Hilario "Ricky" Hernandez
Brazoria County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 6 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Hilario “Ricky” Hernandez is a criminal defense attorney with J.D. Silva & Associates. He has been an attorney with the firm since 2020, focusing his practice on criminal defense, assault defense, dwi defense and personal injury litigation. He has worked in the legal industry since 2017 and tried his first case in 2018.
A former resident of Houston’s Third Ward, Ricky has seen firsthand how harsh the justice system can be for those without representation. In addition to his personal injury work, he previously served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney’s office. Ricky is...
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Richard Steven Patterson
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 44 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
PROVIDING QUALITY CRIMINAL DEFENSE. Standing alongside individuals and companies facing the power of government and law enforcement. We have protected clients for more than three decades, working closely with them on their cases, providing innovative, quality criminal defense and defending their interests in a broad range of criminal cases from misdemeanors to felony murders. PROTECTING OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR INTERESTS. Facing criminal charges can be life altering, with fortune, freedom, and life itself often at stake. We are committed to close, collaborative relationships with our clients, and to protecting them through what may be the most stressful...
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DaSean A. Jones
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Military and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University
Mr. Jones handles criminal defense and car accidents.
Mr. Jones is also qualified to handle cases in military courts.
Mr. Jones seeks justice on behalf of individuals who may otherwise be "steamrolled" by powerful corporations or the unforgiving criminal justice system.
He leverages life lessons learned from his experience as an Army combat arms officer to overcome legal battles. He has a can-do attitude and lives for a challenge.
He is a decorated Iraqi War veteran. He has tried multiple cases to verdict and works hard to leverage the facts of each case.
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Michael Turner
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Houston - Main Campus
I grew up around Baytown, attending Ross Sterling High School and Lee College before attending University of Houston for my BA and for law school. I have officed in Baytown since 1981. I have two children...April who sat for the Bar Exam in February, 2010 and received her law license in May, 2010. She works with me at Turner Law Office. Christopher will finish law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston in December 2011 and expects to sit for the February 2012 Bar Exam.
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Rigoberto C. Rodriguez
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Loren Dean Jackson
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
South Texas College of Law
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Isabella Kristie Stambolis
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
4008 VIsta Road
Suite A201
Pasadena, TX 77504
Criminal Defense, Elder, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
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Girija Bhargava Patel
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
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Jayd Arya Piercy
Brazoria County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Construction and Consumer
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James Zier
Brazoria County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
(281) 485-3377
Texas American Title Building
9330 Broadway, Suite 304
Pearland, TX 77584
Criminal Defense, Business, Consumer and DUI & DWI
The Law Office of James Zier, P.C. is a full service law firm representing clients throughout Pearland, the Houston metropolitan area, Texas, and the world. Mr. Zier has broad experience in civil litigation, criminal litigation, and transactional matters.
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Otise Maryne Reed
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Robyn Griffith
Brazoria County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
11200 Broadway Street
Suite 2743
Pearland, TX 77584
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
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Dustan Neyland
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & 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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Herman Martinez
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
South Texas College of Law
Herman Martinez is the leading and founding attorney of The Martinez Law Firm, a criminal defense firm in Houston. With over 20 years of experience, this attorney can be an excellent resource for individuals accused of a crime in Texas. Previously serving as Chief Prosecutor for the Harris County District's office, Mr. Martinez has extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system, making him uniquely qualified to defend his clients. Understanding both the defense as well as the prosecution sets him apart from other criminal defense attorneys. This attorney is also extremely well-respected in his field. He is a member of...
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Eric Joe Benavides
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & 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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Brent Mayr
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
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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Amir Tavakkoli
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Criminal Defense, 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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Brian Marc Roberts
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense
South Texas College of Law
Brian M. Roberts is board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, first certified in 2009. He started his legal career as a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, where he tried numerous misdemeanor and felony cases. He was a chief prosecutor responsible for supervising and training junior prosecutors and assisting them in trial. Mr. Roberts was promoted to the Special Crimes Bureau, Major Fraud Division, a coveted position he obtained because of his exceptional trial skills and legal acumen, surpassing many other senior prosecutors. Mr. Roberts handled serious financial crimes from inception to...
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Jim Butler
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & 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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Samuel R. Cammack III
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
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Mark Ryan Thiessen
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & 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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Paul Looney
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & 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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Brian Ayson
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & 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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Tristan Nicolas LeGrande
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 15 years of experience
(281) 684-3500
One City Centre
1021 Main Street, Suite # 1275
Houston, TX 77002
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & 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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Shawn Moody McDonald
Fort Bend County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(713) 228-2523
77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd. Ste. 230
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & 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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Mark W. Bennett
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense 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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Matt Horak
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Family
Take a look at our reviews. Take a look at our results. If you're in hot water, don't you want a Board Certified Specialist?
Call Horak Law if you need a fighter. If the prosecutor doesn't think your lawyer will fight, you're wasting your money.
As soon as you've been arrested, your charge is public record. Anyone can find it; even if you haven't been convicted. You're going to be digging yourself out of a difficult and terrible hole right from the beginning.
There is absolutely no one on your side in the criminal justice system EXCEPT your lawyer.
The cops, the prosecutors, district...
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Vonnie Clay Dones III
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Landlord Tenant
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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Jennifer Bennett
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 28 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Jennifer Bennett, armed with a background in English and Law and well-versed in accounting, is the editing, accounting, and administrative arm of the Bennett & Bennett legal duo. Born and raised in the Houston suburbs, Jennifer Bennett proudly graduated from Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Houston, and later continued her education at the University of Houston Law Center, where she not only received her law degree but also kindled a romantic relationship with Mark Bennett. Jennifer also dedicated her time to studying accounting at the University of...
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Stephen Lyle Hamilton
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & 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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Mario R Madrid
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College of Law
Attorney Mario Madrid is a born and raised Texan who knows what it takes to successfully fight a winning battle. As a criminal defense lawyer serving the good people of Houston, Texas, he's a battle tested veteran litigator when it comes to defending folks who walk into the Madrid Law firm seeking legal representation with regard to allegations of criminal wrongdoing, and a respected legal mind by virtue of being awarded a certification in criminal law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization®. As a DWI lawyer in Houston, he's also a member of the National College...
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Nicole DeBorde Hochglaube
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
I practice criminal defense in both state and federal court throughout Texas state courts and in federal courts all over the United States. I handle all criminal cases from misdemeanors to serious and complicated felonies at both the trial court level and post conviction. We handle trial cases, appeals, writs and parole as well as personal injury matters. As a former prosecutor, I can offer valuable insight and an aggressive defense in criminal cases and real experience in front of juries in all trial cases.
We try cases when so many lawyers are at a disadvantage because they...
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Jonathan Dennis Stephenson
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
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
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, 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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John T. Floyd
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
John T. Floyd is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is rated as a Super Lawyer by the prestigious rating service of Thomson–Reuters, distinguishing him as a lawyer who has attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Mr. Floyd takes great pride in leading his premier criminal defense litigation firm, which focuses exclusively on successfully defending Individuals and businesses accused of serious crimes in Houston, throughout the State of Texas and in Federal Court across the United States. Mr. Floyd’s experience, determination, and talent has also earned him...
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Cory J.H. Crenshaw
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & 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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James Gary Sullivan
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
South Texas College of Law
Attorney James G. Sullivan has practiced criminal and juvenile defense law since 1994, and he is passionate about defending clients from governmental prosecution. Sullivan primarily focuses on family violence, violent crime, and juvenile defense.
Sullivan frequently sets cases for a jury trial and forces the State to dismiss it or try to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Sullivan has earned not guilty verdicts in jury trials on serious crimes and delinquencies, including assault of a family member, aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, deadly conduct, negligent homicide, burglary, assault of a public servant.
Sullivan also frequently persuades the grand jury to dismiss...
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Joseph Manuel Ruiz
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
I've obtained dismissals on over 1000 criminal cases and 1st chaired over 335 jury trials, obtaining hundreds of NOT GUILTY verdicts. After working on my craft at a large law firm for nearly a decade, I founded my own boutique DWI and criminal defense law firm, taking on fewer clients in order to form closer attorney-client relationships. 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 being prosecuted for alleged criminal wrongdoing, call me today...
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MacKenzie Alexander Dunham
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Consumer
University of Houston - Main Campus
MacKenzie is an experienced litigator who believes that everyone should have access to affordable legal help during the most important moments of their lives. MacKenzie is passionate about serving those who don't have access to an affordable attorney: those in the middle, who are work hard everyday but could be easily crippled by a legal setback. Prior to founding Access Justice Houston MacKenzie worked at a Houston consumer law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients from deceptive trade practices and scams.
MacKenzie went to law school at the University of Houston Law Center where he focused on...