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Jeffrey Albert Yates
Plano, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
Albin Yates Balius Roach believes in aggressively preserving the truth for our clients while advancing the integrity of the profession. We also recognize that we cannot successfully cast a positive vision for our clients’ futures without possessing one for ourselves. The attorneys, paralegals and support staff of Albin Yates Balius Roach have chosen to commit their time and talent to the firm because we believe in the firm’s priorities and its future.
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James Patrick Whalen
Frisco, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
SMU Dedman School of Law
James P. Whalen is the owner of Whalen Law Office in Frisco, Texas.
James graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in May 1995 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in November 1995 and is admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas, Northern District of Illinois, as well as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. James has been Board Certified in Criminal Law since 2002 and has been Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law since 2017. Mr. Whalen practices exclusively in federal...
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Richard Charles Mcconathy
Dallas, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Texas Wesleyan University
Richard C. McConathy is a Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Denton and Collin County areas of Texas. He righteously defends people in matters of criminal law including DUI, DWI, white collar crimes, assault, burglary, drug possession and trafficking. He practices at municipal level and handles state appeals. Richard McConathy earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas. Upon graduation from law school in 2002, McConathy opened his own...
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Casey Davis
Plano, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Texas A&M University School of Law
"Criminal Law has been my passion from day one and I focus my practice solely on protecting the rights of those accused of a crime."
Casey Davis is passionate about defending your rights. She thrives on helping you out of a tough situation and into a better life. Well known and respected throughout Collin, Tarrant and Denton Counties, she approaches your case with a hard-hitting, aggressive legal style, serving and advising you toward your best outcome.
Casey worked in a variety of departments as a prosecutor and an intern with the Tarrant and Denton County District Attorney’s Offices including the Crimes Against...
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Jeffrey Alan Hines
Denton, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Houston - Main Campus
I spent the first 8 years of my practice in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office in its Trial Division. There I tried over 300 cases to final verdict before juries and hundreds more bench trials, motions, and probation revocations. I took all that experience into the private practice of law which has now lasted 35 years. Thus equipped and trained, I have applied those skills to expand into civil litigation while continuing to practice criminal defense. I maintain membership in the State Bar of Texas College, which means I take 30 or more hours of Continuing Legal Education each...
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Brian Poe
Fort Worth, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Southern Methodist University
As a former state and federal prosecutor, I have tried over 100 jury trials from DWI to Capital Murder at the state level, to complex drug, money laundering, and white collar crime cases at the federal level.
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Mark Travis Lassiter
Dallas, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
South Texas College of Law
Mark T. Lassiter, J.D., is a tough, criminal defense attorney whose knowledge and experience belie his age. A former prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office, Lassiter has experience handling a wide variety of criminal cases. He has also served in the Armed Forces for 10 years. Lassiter began his career in the military at the age of 18, as an Airborne Infantryman, where he served as part of the 143rd Long Range Surveillance Team (LRS). Lassiter graduated with honors from Texas A&M University, earning his degree in Business Management. From there, he attended the South Texas College...
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Garry Lewellen
Stephenville, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
A renowned super lawyer for over four decades, Garry Lewellen has a stellar reputation, earned by case preparation and courtroom skills. A former Chief Justice describes Lewellen as having the innate ability to, "cross examine witnesses with surgical precision, exposing falsehoods, and revealing the truth."
Lewellen graduated from the University of Texas, in 1970, with a degree in Political Science. He subsequently attended the University of Texas School of Law, while serving as Governor Preston Smith’s Student Affairs Advisor for all college campuses within the state.
Thereafter, with approval of the...
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Janis Alexander Cross
Amarillo, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
Texas Tech University School of Law
Janis Alexander Cross has practiced law in Texas since 1979. Her practice is primarily in the Texas Panhandle, but she also routinely goes to court in the South Plains (Lubbock & surrounding area) and to Childress and Wichita Falls. Her practice primarily involves family law, such as divorce, child custody, child support, and adoptions She also practices in the areas of estate planning and probate. Janis handles criminal law, including felonies and misdemeanors, as well as traffic tickets. Additionally, Janis handles business organizations (such as forming LLCs) and general civil litigation. ...
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Michael J. Brown
Midland, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
The University of Texas School of Law
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David N. DeFoore
Abilene, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Texas Tech University School of Law
I grew up in Anson, Texas, not far from Abilene. I was raised on a ranch out in the country, and it helped shape my early life. I graduated Valedictorian of my high school in 1995, and went to Texas A&M University where I graduated in 1999 in the top 10% of my class with a B.B.A. in Accounting. After graduation with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from A&M, I went straight to law school at Texas Tech University School of Law on a full scholarship. I graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from...
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Stephanie Lynn May
San Angelo, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
St. Mary's University School of Law
Stephanie May focuses her practice solely on DWI & criminal defense. She is located in her hometown of San Angelo, Texas. Stephanie knows good people sometimes have bad days. She will thoroughly review your case, inform you of what your options are, and fight to get you the best possible result for your situation.
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Gary D. Peak
Eastland, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Texas Tech University School of Law
After practicing for over 10 years in Houston, I was blessed to be able to return home and enjoy life as a small town attorney for the last 20 plus years. It is nice to have a practice to keep you on your toes and seeing new and different things every day. My practice in Family, Criminal, Consumer Collection Defense, Contract, and Personal Injury will definitely keep me on my toes. I also act as a Mediator and believe every case can be settled if it goes through Mediation. It is a way to allow parties...
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Armando Javier Roman
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
With more than 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney, Armando J. Román provides advice and counsel to clients needing legal representation in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, civil defense, citizenship and immigration services, removal defense, real estate, business, contracts, wills, probate, guardianship and family law matters.
Lawyers tend to focus or specialize in only particular areas of the law, while Armando focuses on serving his clients in several areas of the law. He represents people who are injured in motor vehicle accidents or because of the negligent acts of others. He represents people who have...
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Rodney Shay Isham
Stephenville, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1996. Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2004.
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Andrea Townsend
Fort Worth, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Texas Tech University School of Law
Andrea Townsend attended Texas A&M University and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 2000. She then graduated from the Texas Tech School of Law in 2003. Throughout her career as an attorney, Andrea has worked as an Assistant District Attorney in multiple counties throughout the North Texas area, including the Grayson County Attorney’s Office, Ellis County District Attorney’s Office, Denton County District Attorney’s Office, and Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. Andrea handled thousands of criminal cases as a prosecutor, with offenses including driving while intoxicated, assault, sexual assault of a child, stalking, aggravated robbery, and murder. While...
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Chad C Allman
Weatherford, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Oklahoma City University School of Law
A graduate of Tarleton State University and Oklahoma City University School of Law, during which he was inducted as a Member of the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi - Hand Inn, Chad Allman founded Allman Law, a general practice firm, in 2007 with the intent of serving those in need. Having grown up in a large family, Chad easily relates to people, allowing him to be sensitive to his client’s needs.
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James Martin Bridge
Fort Worth, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, Family and Personal Injury
Mr. Bridge serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Firm Managing Attorney at Bailey & Galyen, one of the largest consumer law firms in Texas. A dedicated leader and experienced attorney, James has been instrumental in driving the firm’s success and overseeing its operations.
James earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University (TCU) and went on to graduate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 1998. During law school, he demonstrated his leadership abilities as the President of the Student Bar Association and as the President of his legal fraternity.
With a proven track record in litigation, James is a...
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Doug Wright
Weatherford, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
Doug Wright is a native of Fort Worth who graduated from Paschal High School in 1972 before earning a Bachelor’s of Business Administration at the University of Texas at Austin in 1976. He then attended St. Mary University School of Law. After graduating and getting licensed in 1979 he returned to Fort Worth where his father was a Family District Judge and began his legal career.After being in private practice for almost 30 years Mr. Wright joined the firm of Bailey & Galyen in 2009 as Managing Attorney of the Fort Worth Office. He has committed his practice to Family...
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Jane Mapes
Weatherford, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Jane Mapes has been practicing law for 26 years and has devoted her practice to Family Law for the past 16 years, in Texas. Prior to relocating to Texas in 1996, she concentrated on real estate and personal injury law in the State of Florida, where she went to law school, and was admitted to the Bar in 1988. Upon moving to Texas, Ms. Mapes was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, and began practicing with a general practice law firm in Grand Prairie, where she familiarized herself with the courts in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. Jane then joined...
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Jeffrey Scott Hoover
Fort Worth, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Jeff is not your ordinary lawyer. I guarantee, if you go visit some corporate office and come visit Jeff afterwards, your instincts will tell you he is the right guy for you. He is a successful small businessman that actually cares for his clients, not the money.
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Lisa Haines
Fort Worth, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Southern Methodist University
Lisa Haines is a client-focused defense attorney and has been license more than 22 years. Lisa has resolved thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases in every court in Tarrant County, both as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office and as a defense attorney. Because of her many trials and vast experience in criminal law, Ms. Haines is approved by the Tarrant County Criminal Court Judges to represent defendants facing habitual,1st, 2nd, 3rd and state jail felonies and all misdemeanor level charges. She is well known and respected in the criminal courts as a passionate and tenacious defender...
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Colleen Cornelison
Fort Worth, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Appeals
Texas A&M University School of Law
Colleen Cornelison is an Intake Attorney at the Innocence Project of Texas (IPTX), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal assistance to individuals who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit. Before joining the IPTX team, Colleen spent five years representing criminal defense and family law clients, working alongside Atticus Gill, at the highly respected Gill Law Firm, PLLC. Colleen also previously worked as a criminal defense Associate Attorney at Dunham and Jones, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, one of the largest criminal defense firms in the nation.
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Isaac J. Gloger
Dallas, TX Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
Isaac J. Gloger represents clients who have been charged with serious crimes in the Dallas and surrounding areas. He evaluates each individual case from the outset, works to uncover every material detail, and takes an aggressive approach to investigation in preparation for trial or the best possible resolution for every client.
Those searching for a criminal defense attorney are at a point where they require protection the most. This is why Isaac takes the responsibility of providing strong and strategic legal representation for those in need very seriously.
Before opening his own law Practice, Isaac spent several years in law...
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Donald Rudolph Taylor
Eden, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family and IP
South Texas College of Law
Rudy Taylor is a past Assistant District Attorney and a Special Prosecutor. He has practiced only Criminal Law since 2006 and has over 30 Jury Trials to his credit. He is experienced in all areas of criminal law from Capital Murder/Death Penalty to Simple Assault, Meth to Marijuana, Sex Crimes, and everything in between. He has recently began representing the Director of Morale @StoolFrederic in the Chicago Cubs @cubs baseball organization in Trademark matters.
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Farzad Zare
Dallas, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
(213) 663-2627
400 S. Zang Blvd
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Dallas, TX 75208
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and International
SMU Dedman School of Law
Experienced Attorney Licensed in Iran and Criminal Defense Attorney in the State of Texas
Having successfully handled complex legal matters in Iran, I am well-prepared and have transmitted my skills and expertise to the U.S. legal system. My admission to the Texas Bar reflects my dedication to expanding my professional horizons and serving clients within the United States.
Drawing on my extensive legal experience, I offer a comprehensive skill set that spans various practice areas, including civil litigation, contract negotiations, corporate law, torts, and regulatory compliance. I pride myself on my analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills, which...
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Kevin Bennett
Austin, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
As a native Texan, Kevin Bennett knows that his state has a reputation for being tough on crime. This can lead to an overwhelming feeling of stress when facing charges in Texas. The criminal justice system is daunting and confusing, and he is determined to guide his clients through it with as little stress as possible by maintaining open communication while aggressively fighting on their behalf.
As a student, Kevin Bennett studied at the University of Texas in Austin, earning his bachelor's degree in economics. He then pursued his Juris Doctor from The South Texas College of Law. After...
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Gregory R. Terra
Georgetown, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Regent University School of Law
The Law Office of Gregory R. Terra was established in 2005, dedicated to providing professional and experienced criminal defense representation in Williamson County, Texas, for a reasonable and straightforward fee. We are hired to represent about 100 new clients each year and we have earned 235+ 5-star reviews on Google with a 5/5 overall rating.
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Alejandro Martinez
Georgetown, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
SMU Dedman School of Law
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.
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Daniel H. Wannamaker
Austin, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal
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Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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Rick Harrison
Dallas, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
South Texas College of Law
Rick Harrison is a highly successful criminal defense attorney who has represented the people of North Texas for over 32 years. He is that rare defense lawyer who offers his clients unmatched experience from both sides of the criminal justice system. As the former District Attorney of Kaufman County and a Past President of the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Mr. Harrison knows better than anyone how the government will investigate and prepare your case, whether it is a misdemeanor or felony charge in State or Federal Court. He has tried cases ranging from DWI to Capital Murder. His reputation...
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Matthew Valley
Round Rock, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Family, IP and Patents
University of Texas - Austin
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Paul Alexander Batrice
Austin, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Oklahoma City University School of Law
As the founder and Managing Partner of Batrice Law Firm, Paul Batrice has spent the past fifteen years fighting on behalf of ordinary people and aggressively pursuing just compensation for injured Texans. Over the course of his career, Paul has helped thousands of people obtain millions of dollars in settlements and judgements.
While in law school, Paul was heavily recruited by high-ranking firms in Miami, New York, and Dallas. As a result, he gained experience defending some of the largest companies in the world. His goals in the legal field never aligned with the corporate interests of these companies, however, which...
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Jorge Vela II
Austin, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Criminal Defense
University of Texas - Austin
Jorge Vela spent seven years as both a federal and state prosecutor. Now, as a criminal defense attorney, he is using his experience to fight for individuals accused of a state or federal crime.
Jorge Vela has experience handling cases involving driving while intoxicated, assault, drug possession, robbery, kidnapping, family violence, sexual assault, and homicide
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Jackson Francis Gorski
Georgetown, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
South Texas College of Law
I’m an Austin criminal defense lawyer that puts in all the effort required of an attorney striving to be recognized as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Austin. I investigate evidence, hire experts when needed, and locate and interview witnesses on behalf of my clients. Some Austin defense lawyers choose to help the state by coaching a defendant into a plea-deal for the sake of convenience. Unless the circumstances of the case demands it, that’s not how business is done at the Law Office of Jackson F. Gorski. I prefer to fight for the accused.
My law firm provides...
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Ian Barton Inglis
Austin, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 44 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
After working as a Research Attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Ian Inglis began his law practice in 1981. He specialized in the defense of criminal cases, and has received board certification in criminal law. During his career he has handled all sorts of criminal cases. His specialties include Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1987) and was re-certified in 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007. His Bar admissions include Texas (1978), U.S. District Court Western District of Texas (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit (1986). U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Ian Inglis...
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Paul Anthony Quinzi
Austin, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
The University of Texas School of Law
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Melissa Warrick
El Paso, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Tulane University School of Law
I am a former prosecutor with extensive litigation experience in three states: Arizona, Texas, and Washington. After 18 years of litigating high level felony cases, I left government work to go into private practice to provide members of the community with aggressive legal advocacy in the areas of criminal and family law. I have successfully litigated thousands of cases across three states involving DWI, Family Violence, Sex Crimes, Drug Possession and Drug Trafficking as well as Homicide. Throughout my lengthy career I have strived to be fair to all involved while fighting for justice.
I am a Virginia native who...
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Arif Abrar
El Paso, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
SMU Dedman School of Law
At The Law Office of Abrar & Vergara, we believe that everyone deserves excellent and personalized legal representation. As experienced trial attorneys, we have successfully litigated a variety of cases, from fighting for compensation in medical malpractice cases to defending you against criminal charges.
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Louis Leichter
Austin, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and DUI & DWI
Drake University Law School
Louis Leichter practices administrative, health, and criminal law, focusing on the area of licensure and license defense. Mr. Leichter advises clients on disciplinary actions and misconduct allegations that may affect their professional licenses. Mr. Leichter also represents clients on related issues that are divergent from the receipt of a disciplinary order within a healthcare practice. Peer review and medical staff privileges, practitioner data bank disputes, network agreements, contract negotiations, and license renewal questionnaires are important to medical and other health care professionals who are involved in disciplinary action.
Prior to starting a private practice, Mr. Leichter prosecuted criminal cases as an...