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Michael James Rogers Jr.
Edinburg, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
St. Mary's University School of Law
Attorney Rogers was born and raised in Edinburg, TX and graduated from the University of Texas Pan American (UTRGV). As a former misdemeanor and felony prosecutor Mr. Rogers has tried dozens of cases and was exclusively a family violence prosecutor for a year.
While in Law School, Mr. Rogers was on the Editorial Board of the St. Mary’s Law Journal and competed in moot court and mock trial competitions. Attorney Rogers was also a pupil in the prestigious William S Sessions American Inns of Court and was admitted to Phi Delta Phi, the international legal honor society.
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Charles W. Lanehart Jr.
Lubbock, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 47 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas Tech University School of Law
Chuck Lanehart is a shareholder in the Lubbock firm of Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl, P.C., where he has practiced law since 1977. He is a 1977 graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law. He is board certified in the field of Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Chuck is a former director of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is co-organizer of the annual TCDLA Declaration of Independence statewide readings and serves on TCDLA’s ethics committee. TCDLA awarded him the President's Commendation for "Outstanding Service to the Citizen Accused" and also honored him with...
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Cynthia Mendoza
Lubbock, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas Tech University School of Law
Lubbock Criminal Defense Attorney Cynthia Mendoza is dedicated to protecting clients’ rights when they have been charged with or accused of a crime in West Texas. She established the Law Office of Cynthia Mendoza in 2006, focusing exclusively on criminal defense. Because of her knowledge, insights, and professional experience, she is able to sit with clients and help them understand their options and what the process entails. Cynthia Mendoza is also fluent in Spanish and she often assists those who need legal counsel in in Spanish, or who only communicate in Spanish. Attorney Mendoza offers free initial case consultations. Call...
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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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John D Pascoe
Friendswood, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(713) 829-4317
1414 S. Friendswood Dr., STE 120
https://www.johndpascoe.com
Friendswood, TX 77546
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law
John D. Pascoe is a licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit. John completed law school and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in two and half years, from Florida Coastal School of Law. Previous to law school, John attended Texas Christian University (TCU) for his undergraduate degree majoring in English and minoring in History. John D. Pascoe has been actively engaged in several areas of the legal industry.
Bar Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
State Bar of Texas, Admitted 2013
Membership
American Bar Association
5th Circuit Bar Association
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David Clay Cowan
Del Rio, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
St. Mary's University School of Law
David Clay Cowan has worked in the legal field since 1982, having served as a former assistant district attorney/prosecutor, partner in an insurance defense firm, plaintiff's attorney, criminal defense attorney and mediator.
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Mark Dicarlo
Corpus Christi, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 40 years of experience
(361) 888-6968
La Solana Bldg.
722 Elizabeth St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
University of Houston - Main Campus
Criminal: Possession and Delivery; Assault; Murder; DWI; DUI; Probation revocation; Jail Release; Bonds posted; Falfurrias and Sarita Checkpoints; Illegal immigrants.
Social Security Disability: Applications/Denials; Adult and children; Back: Heart; Neck; Fibromyalgia; Diabetes; High Blood Pressure; Depression/Anxiety.
Accident & Insurance: Truck; Car; Motorcycle; Death; Fire; Homeowners; Long Term Disability; ERISA; Settlements and lawsuit.
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Amie Augenstein
Corpus Christi, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
I am Amie Augenstein, I thank you for considering my firm for legal representation. After living in Dallas for over 15 years, my family and I recently relocated to Corpus Christi. Prior to opening my firm here, I worked as an associate for a Dallas Employment Law Firm I represent both Employers and Employees, which gives me insight into both sides and keeps me sharp from every angle of any legal issue that comes up.
I am experienced in several areas of law, such as Criminal Law, Employment Law, Mental Health Law, Juvenile Law, Contract Law, Family Law, and Guardianship...
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John William Tinder II
Corpus Christi, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Elder and Estate Planning
Two decades litigating has taught me a lot of things, the number one thing is to be prepared. I am kicking back a bit and enjoying my family but still helping out where I can to friends and family. Modern world mixed with longer lifespans means you have to rethink your retirement strategy and long term care solutions. Just doing a will is not enough. Plan your estate, using modern techniques, that's the key.
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John D. Garcia
Corpus Christi, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Texas Tech University School of Law
John D. Garcia is a criminal defense attorney and civil litigator practicing in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mr. Garcia started his own law firm in the summer of 2021. John has guided thousands of clients from across the country through both civil and criminal cases.
Mr. Garcia is expanding his personal injury practice, but the majority of his cases are criminal defense.
He remains dedicated to serving the people of Corpus Christi and the surrounding areas.
Admissions:
State of Texas
Eastern District of Texas
Western District of Texas
Northern District of Texas
Southern District of Texas
Education:
Calallen High School (1998)
Texas A&M University - Kingsville (with honors) (2013)
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Rodney Townsend
Beaumont, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Rodney Townsend is dedicated to getting accident victims the resources they need to pay their bills, heal from their injuries and support their families. He has also successfully gone up against some of the country's and region's largest insurers after clients have had their insurance claims denied.
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William Morian Jr
Jasper, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Maritime and Personal Injury
Bill Morian grew up in East Texas in a ranching and farming family. Top notch horseman and farrier. Involved in the horse and cattle industry for years.
Bill is a highly skilled legal advocate and trial lawyer.He has successfully handled the most serious State and Federal cases with great success. His hard work , skill and determination have brought him success which has made him Bill Morian is one of the most sought after and busy lawyers across the State of Texas when it comes to representing the falsely accused.
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Bart Charles Craytor
Mount Pleasant, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Oklahoma City University School of Law
If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. As different rules and procedures exist for different offenses, you should seek a criminal defense attorney who has worked on your particular type of case to provide you with the best defense. An experienced criminal defense attorney knows what information the government will need to prove your guilt. The defense attorney will also know what information you need to prove your innocence, including whether there are any legal...
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Eric R. Little
Galveston, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
An experienced trial attorney, primarily focused on criminal defense, child custody, divorce, real estate and business matters. My client selection criteria are based on merits as opposed to finances. I believe that, in decades past, citizens had greater access to representation in the courts, but that, due to changes in the profession and the economy, access to justice has become a problem for many. I try to address that problem by keeping my practice small, focused, selective, and project-based instead of volume-based. It works very well. I have also learned that maintaining credibility inside and outside the courtroom is not...
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Gabe Perez
Galveston, TX Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Immigration and Personal Injury
Oklahoma City University School of Law and University of Oklahoma
Gabe Perez is an associate attorney at Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC. Gabe holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Gabe earned his Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University’s College of Law and was a visiting student at the University of Oklahoma School of Law.
During his time at UTEP, Gabe was a Senator-at-Large for the Student Government Association, a member of the UTEP Men’s Division 1 Track & Field Team, and a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Gabe excelled in college track and field and was part of two...
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Benton Sullivant
Galveston, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
St. Mary's University
Ben is experenced in complex criminal matters. Trial experience in DWI, Intoxication Manslaughter, Intoxication Assault, Drug Possession, Murder, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Robbery, Family Violence, Theft, Forgery, Credit Card Abuse and others.
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Mark Anthony Diaz
GALVESTON, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Mark Diaz has been aggressively defending the rights of Texans for over fifteen years. A 1998 graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law who obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston, Mark concentrates his practice solely in the area of criminal defense. He is admitted to practice law in all Texas state courts as well as federal court in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Mark is a seasoned litigator who has tried every kind of criminal defense case.
Mark understands that being charged with a crime is an emotional and personal challenge. He...
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Zachary Steven Austin
Longview, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Texas Tech University School of Law
Former Felony Prosecutor with over 65 criminal jury trials as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor. My practice is entirely devoted to defending those accused of crimes.
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Juan G Ramos
McAllen, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
The University of Texas School of Law
Juan is from the town of La Feria, Texas where he grew up on a farm and ranch. His upbringing instilled in him the value of respect and a purpose to help others. These values helped Juan as he pursued his studies at the University of Texas Pan American and University of Texas, where he graduated with his law degree.
Prior to practicing law in the great state of Texas, Juan had the privilege of working in Washington, DC in the U.S. House of Representatives and United States Treasury Department where he worked on national issues related to...
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Brent David Bowen
Denton, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Washburn University
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Daniel K. Peugh
Denton, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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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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Derek Ritchie
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Texas - Austin
Attorney Derek S. Ritchie – the founder and managing partner of The Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie, PLLC – is an accomplished lawyer focusing his practice on family law and criminal defense.
Derek obtained his law degree in London where he practiced criminal defense, handling a variety of sex crimes, gang-related crimes, and violent crimes. From there, Derek moved to the U.S. and earned his LLM from The University of Texas School of Law. He gained prosecution experience while working for the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. After graduating with his LLM, Derek worked for a criminal defense firm in...
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Clarissa Fernandez Pratt
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
Clarissa started her career as a criminal prosecutor at the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office. Prior to this experience, she participated at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas and multiple high-ranking judicial internships all over Texas. During that time, she handled thousands of cases ranging from DWIs to murders.
Her background in criminal law cases includes serving as an Assistant District Attorney for eight years and handling misdemeanors and felony cases. Moreover, she acquired invaluable insights in family law matters involving child protective services (CPS) from her time as a representative of the Department of Family and...
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Ashley Elizabeth Morgan
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
St. Mary's University School of Law
I am a fierce attorney and my ability to communicate to juries is one of my strengths. I believe that an attorney-client relationship should be just that: a relationship. Having been more than just a student and then an attorney, I have the ability to empathize with my clients, which is often overlooked by attorneys rushing to get a case disposed. I will work hard to prepare a powerful and winning defense for you.
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Ms. Sylvia Ann Cavazos
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
(210) 682-8800
The Milam Building
115 E. Travis Street, Suite 1711
San Antonio, TX 78205
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Attorney Sylvia A. Cavazos is a former prosecutor and worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar county for 10 years. She has extensive criminal trial experience in Felony and Misdemeanor cases including 1st Degree Aggravated Felonies. Ms. Cavazos opened up her private law office in 2007. She is a highly motivated and aggressive attorney who knows the law and the criminal justice system. Ms. Cavazos is one of the top criminal lawyers in San Antonio and surrounding counties. She also practices in Federal Court in the Western District of Texas and also has federal...
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Albert Flores
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Juvenile
I practice in both State and Federal courts in all aspects of criminal law. This includes representation at trial, appeals, white collar crimes and complex conspiracies. I can travel all over the country for representation on Federal Cases.
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Farzad Zare
Dallas, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
(213) 663-2627
400 S. Zang Blvd
Oak Cliff Tower, Suite 350
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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Jason Edward Cruz
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
Born and raised in San Antonio and the Bexar County area. I am a graduate of NEISD, UTSA and Saint Mary's Law School, with 12 years of legal experience. I am committed to helping those in my community in true need of help.
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Fernando Daniel Gireud
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family, Immigration and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Fernando D. Gireud was born in El Paso, Texas, and graduated from Coronado High School in 2002. He attended the University of Texas – Austin where he majored in Computer Science and graduated in 2007. Afterwards, Fernando attended law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas where he graduated with his J.D. in 2010.
Shortly thereafter, Fernando moved back to his hometown of El Paso, Texas, where he worked for the Domestic Relations Office of El Paso County where he acted as friend of the court and worked on child support enforcement cases. In March 2012,...
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Gary J. Hillier
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 6 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
St. Mary's University School of Law
I worked in the criminal justice system in England, as a police officer, for fifteen years. I moved to San Antonio and became a United States citizen in 2014. I have worked as a prosecutor and now work in the criminal justice system in a different capacity—as a criminal defense attorney. I truly believe that the United States is the land of second opportunities. I want to help you get your second chance.
My experience within the criminal justice system has helped me to develop excellent communication and advocacy skills. These skills led to me developing strong values of...
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Brian John Willett
Arlington, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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Suraj Singh Dhillon
Arlington, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 1 year of experience
625 W Main St
Arlington, TX 76010
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, Cannabis Law and Entertainment & Sports
I am Suraj Singh Dhillon, a practicing attorney across Texas and Oklahoma. My legal practice encompasses a wide range of services, including business litigation, mergers and acquisitions, business counseling, and providing general legal guidance to businesses in various industries. Additionally, I am often appointed by local courts to represent the interests of a ward in Guardianship proceedings, serving those who cannot represent themselves.
My proficiency in corporate law, regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and risk management has allowed me to successfully advise executive teams and boards of directors on numerous legal issues. The goal of my counsel is to help parties reach...
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Jesus Ramiro Lopez
Windcrest, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and White Collar Crime
The Law Offices of Jesus R. Lopez provides professional experienced legal services in San Antonio, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Boerne, Round Rock, and surrounding communities.. We assist individuals family law cases including divorce, child support, custody and more. We make getting legal services affordable by offering free consultations and easy payment plans.
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Patrick O'Fiel
Kerrville, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(830) 331-5977
The Schreiner Building
222 Sidney Baker St. S, Suite 500
Kerrville, TX 78028
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
When you retain fifth-generation attorney Patrick O’Fiel to represent you in your legal matter, you can rest assured knowing he will personally be handling your matter from start to finish. His success is attributable to his knowledge, aggressive representation, dedication to his clients, and the personal attention and service he provides.
With more than 10 years of legal experience and the extensive skill and knowledge gained through being a fifth-generation lawyer, Mr. O’Fiel believes in aggressively representing his clients. You can count on the aggressive pursuit of your claim or legal goals, as well as the aggressive protection of your rights.
You...
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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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Sam Howard Lock
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Sam H. Lock has tried every type of criminal case, from murder to the most minor of misdemeanors. He brings his legal knowledge, litigation skills and a personal touch to his representation of those accused of crimes.
Largely because of his hands-on approach, Sam has twice been recognized by Texas Monthly as a Rising Star in the legal profession. He has been recognized three times in Scene in S.A. Monthly as on of San Antonios best lawyers.
He serves on the Boards of Directors for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Sam is also...
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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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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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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.