Matador Criminal Lawyers

"Sharon" began his legal career in 1965 and has amassed over 47 years of experience. During that time, he was elected as Justice of The Peace, County Attorney, and District Attorney of Orange County, Texas. Sharon has compiled an unparelled record at trial. Over the 47 years, Sharon has tried more than 700 cases, winning an overwhelming majority of these cases. He primarily handles criminal cases, divorce cases, and child custody cases. Sharon is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Orange County Bar Association and the Jefferson County Bar Association. He was the...

Scott M. Ellison has been a criminal defense lawyer in Corpus Christi, Texas since 1993. Mr. Ellison is an experienced attorney who has tried numerous cases in both Federal and State Courts including capital murder and federal drug smuggling cases, all the way down to misdemeanors. He is one of the most respected criminal defense attorneys in South Texas, and continues to strive for the best interests of his clients. Regardless of your legal problems, Mr. Ellison will work efficiently and effectively on your case to get it resolved. With three Associate Attorneys and a full staff of employees who...

A Houston based criminal defense firm specializing in DWI, drug charges, sex crimes, assault, theft and other felony charges.

Experienced trial attorney dedicated to preserving your rights.

The Westbrook Law Firm, PLLC was founded by Attorney Nicholas R. Westbrook in Houston, Texas. We represent clients in bankruptcy and criminal defense cases. We have represented a wide variety of clients across Texas and offer our complete dedication to each and every case we take. We pride ourselves in being compassionate, approachable, responsive, and effective. If you would like more information about our services, please call our office at 281-815-4340 or fill out our contact form. We look forward to working with you and solving your legal problems. We have the legal experience you can count on.

Alfred Benoit is the Owner and Principal Attorney of Benoit Law, PLLC. His practice focuses on civil litigation, employment issues, criminal law, and general business law. His mission is to help his clients find the best possible solution to their issue. Alfred has been successful in litigating many employment cases, criminal cases, and civil and business litigation matters.

JaPaula C. Kemp is an accomplished lawyer and advocate in the State of Texas with over 10 years of litigation experience. She began her career as an associate of Washington & Associates law firm under super lawyer Craig A. Washington. She has worked on a multitude of civil, criminal, family, and employment discrimination cases. JaPaula is passionate about providing quality legal services and dedicated to the legal profession and the practice of law. She stands firm in seeking justice and equality for the clients she represents.

I have been serving San Antonio and the State of Texas since 2009 as a General Practitioner, taking on issues ranging from Contracts to Criminal Defense to Immigration. Focusing on the client, I provide a broad base of legal knowledge to a variety of issues with the understanding that helping the client is the ultimate goal of legal representation.
Starting out handling criminal defense and family law with my partner, Caitlin Howell, I have developed experience in a variety of legal matters. While providing top-to-bottom business representation is a favorite area or practice, including issues of formation, agreements, IP, and...

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,...

Joseph is a skilled litigator and an effective negotiator, having represented many clients both in the courtroom and during mediation.  He understands how stressful dealing with family conflict or a criminal charge can be and is dedicated to obtaining the best results for his clients.

After law school, Joseph hung his shingle in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he gained experience in many areas of family, criminal, and probate law. Although he enjoyed his time in South Texas, Joseph was raised in Elkhart and is an East Texan at heart.   His great love of East Texas led him back to the area in 2017.

An avid reader and Civil War buff, he can...

I built this firm upon the ideals of equality, respect, honor and pride. I believe that actions speak louder than words and I should treat people the way I want to be treated. My mother once told me that God gave us two ears and a mouth for a reason…we should listen twice as much as we speak. I try to apply these concepts in my practice to provide better service to our Clients. I received my Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (a/k/a Texas A&M School of Law), my Bachelor of Arts from University of Texas-Austin...

Melvin’s legal journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in English from Texas A&M University, followed by earning his Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law. Since becoming licensed in Texas in 2005, he has expanded his expertise by being admitted to all four federal districts in Texas and federal court in Colorado. Born in Durban, South Africa, and raised in Mesquite, Texas, Melvin has spent most of his life in the DFW area. His unique upbringing and global perspective are complemented by a deep-rooted commitment to his community. A member of The Heights Church, Melvin actively volunteers his time,...

Since 1978, J. Roland Jeter has offered representation and counsel for a wide range of legal matters. He has been practicing law for nearly four decades, qualifying him to take on even the most complex cases. His firm offers personalized counsel for elder law, estate planning, criminal defense, and family law issues. Attorney Jeter is a former prosecutor and judge, giving him incredibly unique experience to apply towards his clients’ cases. He has been given an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, been named Best Attorney in Irving (2013), and navigated thousands of cases over the years. Serving clients throughout Irving...

Attorney Lal Varghese, is admitted to practice as an attorney in Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas, and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas since 1992. He is still licensed in Kerala, India to practice in any court. He has been practicing as an attorney for the past 31 years, out of which he is been practicing immigration law for the last 17 years in Dallas, Texas. Attorney Lal Varghese is a member of several legal and professional associations including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), American Bar Association (ABA), National Asian...

Gerard Kardonsky is a litigation attorney in the fields of criminal defense (including theft and drug charges, DWI, family violence, sexual offenses, etc.). Gerard has extensive courtroom and trial experience who will work and fight for you and he takes his job very seriously. Call Gerard today to discuss your needs, he is fluent in English and Russian. Gerard Kardonsky started practicing criminal defense in 2009 working for a respected lawyer in Tarrant County, Texas. Gerard Kardonskyis a first-generation Texas native and was raised in the D/FW area. He is a world traveler who understands and respects diverse cultural...