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Wade Faulkner
Salado, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Military
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School and Baylor Law School
Facing criminal charges is scary for anyone, but especially for military service members. Not only are you faced with a criminal record, but you could also lose everything you planned for in regards to retirement. It is crucial that you retain the services of a Fort Hood military criminal defense attorney who understands how to protect you. Call the Law Office of Wade Faulkner PLLC now to plan your defense.
The Law Office of Wade Faulkner PLLC offers free consultations. During this meeting, their team will go over the challenges you face and what needs to happen to protect your...
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Richard "Rick" Rousseau
Harker Heights, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(254) 699-9999
100 W. Central Texas Expressway
Suite 302
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Criminal Defense and Military
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School and South Texas College of Law
Colonel (Retired) Rick Rousseau has extensive experience in military law following 27 years on active duty as a Judge Advocate (JAG) and practicing Veterans Disability Law since his military retirement in 2015. He served in various positions while on active duty, including twice as a Staff Judge Advocate (Senior Legal Advisor) for Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), Regional Defense Counsel, defense counsel, prosecutor, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, and legal assistance attorney. Rick Rousseau served as a full-time law professor at The Judge Advocate General's (JAG) School in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he taught estate planning, taxation, and veterans & survivor benefits....
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Ms. Patricia M. Cofty
Georgetown, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(512) 468-7824
2007 S. Main St.
Williamson County
Georgetown, TX 78626
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of New Mexico
Compassionate, comprehensive legal services!
Compassionate attorney helping individuals to resolve painful disputes and avoid unnecessary litigation.
Focus is on comprehensive, confidential representation to resolve conflict and prevent unnecessary and expensive litigation.
Skilled mediator, certified in advanced family law.
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Jeremy Gordon
Forney, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College of Law
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William Mason
Cleburne, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
I was Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1990. I worked as a prosecutor in Dallas County and Johnson County. Since 1995, I have maintained a criminal defense law practice. I have had over 100 jury trials.
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Cory A. Clements
Abilene, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
Cory Clements was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Lubbock Cooper High School before attending South Plains College for a year. After transferring to Texas Tech University, Cory graduated with a bachelor’s degree in International Business. Throughout his time in undergraduate school, Cory worked a full-time job with Wells Fargo Bank where he was committed to leadership and working with the public.
Cory then attended Texas Tech University School of Law from 2011 to 2014 graduating with both his Juris Doctorate and master’s in business administration. After taking the bar exam, Cory moved to Abilene where he began...
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Randall Blair Isenberg
Dallas, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and White Collar Crime
As a former Senior Chief Felony Prosecutor and State District Trial Judge with over 40 years of experience, attorney Randy Isenberg is listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and was selected for inclusion in the list of “Texas Super Lawyers” for the year 2006 printed in Texas Monthly Magazine a Thomson Reuters service, and selected for inclusion in the list as a Top Texas Lawyer in 2006 and 2007 by a Thomson Reuters service. He is also board-certified in Criminal Defense by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is certified as a Criminal Defense Advocate by the...
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Jeff Brown
Roanoke, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Traffic Tickets
Florida Coastal School of Law
Jeff Brown is a criminal defense attorney trusted throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area for delivering big firm results at small firm prices. His practice areas include DWI + DUI, Public Intoxication, Assault, Drug Possession, Theft, Burglary, Violation of Probation, and Traffic Tickets.
Jeff started his legal career in Florida. He worked for an international law firm in Miami, Florida. He represented businesses, governments, and investors, but wanted more courtroom experience.
He left the international law firm to work as a prosecutor. As a prosecutor, Jeff discovered his gift: fighting in the courtroom. Jeff developed his skills of persuasion in the...
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Kevin Shane Harris
Dallas, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Kevin S. Harris is a partner at Harris and Harris Law Group, PLLC. He is an experienced litigator who practices criminal defense in state and federal courts. Prior to practicing criminal defense, Kevin had 11 years of prosecuting cases and trial work. Harris and Harris Law Group prides itself on the individual attention clients receive. They sit down with each client, listen to the details of their case and provide exemplary legal representation.
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Camille M. Knight
Dallas, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals and White Collar Crime
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
Attorney Camille Knight focuses her practice on Federal Criminal and Civil Law matters. She has represented individuals and companies in investigations and dispositions pre-indictment. She has also represented individuals and companies in criminal proceedings post-indictment, through trial, to appeals and post-conviction litigation. Call today for a consultation.
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David Lawrence Traylor
Dallas, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Southern Methodist University
A proud Texan, David L. Traylor is an alumnus of Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas, Southern Methodist University (SMU) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). He earned a degree in Economics and Finance at UTD before returning to SMU to earn his law degree.
Mr. Traylor was selected to the acclaimed Criminal Justice Clinic during his final year of study at SMU Law School. This provided an opportunity to represent indigent defendants as a student lawyer and was an important springboard to beginning a Criminal Defense practice. He also traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii to assist the State of...
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Jeffery B. Galbreath
Abilene, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Abilene Christian University
I was born at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas. I began my law career at the age of 17, when I first encountered personal injury claims while working as a paralegal for a personal injury law firm in Abilene. This early exposure laid the foundation for my career. I continued as a paralegal until I became a lawyer and eventually a partner in the same firm. My extensive experience as a paralegal in a personal injury firm provided me with a deep understanding and honed my ability to navigate the complexities of personal injury claims. I am...
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Bria Nicole Larson
Midlothian, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Juvenile
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Family Law Mediator
Parenting Facilitator/Coordinator
Top Attorney Fort Worth Magazine 2013-2019
2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star
Former Texas Lawyers for Texas Veteran volunteer
Extensive Jury Trial experience in Family, Criminal, Juvenile, and CPS cases
Having ridden shotgun with clients on hundreds of family law and criminal law cases, I know it's important to have a lawyer you trust. Your lawyer will give you guidance and advice through some of the toughest times of your life, so that person should be someone you are confident in. I believe that every case and every client deserves a unique solution. There are no "cookie cutter" answers in...
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Thomas Lane Hooton
Rockwall, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College Of Law
I have served in various capacities throughout my legal career, including roles as a Judge, an Assistant District Attorney, and a teacher. Additionally, I hold the position of Director of the Texas DWI Lawyers and have achieved a Ten rating on Avvo among other accolades. My case outcomes demonstrate my ability to secure not guilty verdicts for my clients consistently. Many prosecutors, familiar with my determination to vigorously defend my clients, often propose reduced charges.
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Ashley L. Anderson
Rockwall, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Southern Methodist University
Ashley L. Anderson is your Criminal Defense Attorney
Proudly serving Rockwall, Kaufman, Dallas, Collin and Hunt Counties
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Affordable, Local, Aggressive and Experienced Criminal Law Defense
A Former Prosecutor On Your Side and Former College Athlete Who Always Fights to Win
Free Case Consultations & Payment Plans Provided
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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.
He as often been described as intimidating...
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Paul Alan Schiffer
Houston, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
South Texas College Of Law
At the Schiffer Law Firm, Texas attorneys Paul and Jacob Schiffer together have over 45 years of combined legal experience and descend from a dynasty of American lawyers going back over 100 years.
Schiffer Law Firm proudly fights for individual clients and their families who have been wrongfully accused, had their constitutional rights violated, and those who have been harmed by others, defective products, or corporate negligence.
Schiffer Law Firm practices in the areas of criminal defense, including high-profile, high-risk offenses such as sex crimes, white collar crimes, federal healthcare fraud, employee theft, murder, and other state and federal crimes.
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Eddie Cortes
Houston, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
South Texas College Of Law
Mr. Cortes has aggressively defended clients at trial in cases as routine as Driving While Intoxicated or as difficult as Murder. He has had scores of cases dismissed and countless others reduced to less serious offenses.
However, his aggressive style is not limited to the area of Criminal Defense. He has also represented clients in innumerable bench trials, hearings and mediations in areas as diverse as Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Commercial Law and Family Law.
While his offices are on the North Side of Houston, he also represents clients in Conroe, Fort Bend and Galveston. If you have a case...
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Stephen Barrera
Floresville, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
Stephen C. Barrera was raised in Wilson County, Texas. After obtaining a B.A. in Philosophy at U.T.S.A., he attended St. Mary's Law School. During law school, Stephen made the Dean's List, wrote for The Scholar, St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice, and interned for United States Fifth Circuit Judge Emilio Garza. Stephen was also awarded 1st place and Best Speaker during the St. Mary's Law School 1L Moot Court Competition. Stephen's law career began at the law firm of Bracewell & Giuliani, where he worked in the firm's trial section. In 2008, Stephen started his own practice...
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Henry K. Nguyen
Houston, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College Of Law
The Law Office of Henry K Nguyen aggressively and vigorously defends anyone charged with DWI, drug crimes, theft, assault, weapons charges along with other state and federal criminal offenses.
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Brandon Raymond Cammack
Houston, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Houston - Main Campus
Persistent. Results Driven. Award Winning.
Nationally ranked as one of the Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyers under 40, Brandon has saved countless people from all walks of life during the scariest times in their lives – being arrested and charged with a crime.
Brandon received his formal education from the University of Houston, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with Honors and his Juris Doctorate. During his time at the University of Houston, Brandon gained recognition and membership from our nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective academic honor’s fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi. Brandon became interested in Criminal and Constitutional...
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Brett Podolsky
Houston, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College Of Law
Accomplished Houston attorney Brett Podolsky has years of experience in all aspects of criminal law. His jury trial experience includes capital murder, murder, robbery, DWI, drug possession, assault and theft.
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Greg Tsioros
Houston, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
South Texas College of Law
Houston defense lawyer Greg Tsioros provides legal advice and aggressive representation for clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies at both the state and federal level. Mr. Tsioros handles criminal defense cases of any stature - from orders of non-disclosure and expunctions to more serious DWI and drug charges. With years of experience as a state prosecutor and as an accomplished Houston criminal defense attorney, Greg Tsioros is prepared to defend you from virtually any criminal accusation. No matter how complicated your particular circumstances may be, Mr. Tsioros will work tirelessly to ensure that your rights are protected and never taken...
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Adam Richard
Houston, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Probate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Welcome to my profile. A little bit about me, I've been a licensed attorney for over 10 years where I have worked on estate planning, DWI, and real estate work during that period.
With my law firm, it is my purpose to help protect the rights of the community when encountering a DWI/DUI arrest as well as other. misdemeanors. Also, we strive to educate the community the importance of estate planning to create effective ways to transfer wealth to the next generation.
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Erin D. Quander
Bellaire, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 9 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Paul Harty Doyle
Houston, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
The University of Texas School of Law and University of Tulsa School of Law - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Since Paul entered private practice, his results have been outstanding. Paul spent close to 7 years as a prosecutor and gained valuable experience. This experience provides Paul the ability to approach prosecutors in the most effective manner. Further, Paul boasts a reputation among prosecutors that he is unafraid to go to trial if the client is not getting the desired result. Paul's approach and reputation with the prosecutors have produced a staggering number of dismissals. However, there are cases where trial is the only option and Paul loves the challenge of convincing a jury to do the right thing.
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Cordt C. Akers
Houston, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College and South Texas College of Law
Cordt Akers was born and raised in Houston, Texas to a family of attorneys and obtained his law degree at South Texas College of Law. At South Texas, Cordt excelled in the school’s nationally renowned trial advocacy program, earning the title of top trial advocate in his class and being named Regional Champion of the American Association for Justice Trial Competition in 2011. He was inducted into the prestigious Order of Barristers – a national honorary society for those who demonstrate extraordinary advocacy skills. He was also voted Most Outstanding Graduate of his law school class by his...
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Erik Locascio
Katy, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Houston - Main Campus
Originally from California, Erik M. Locascio moved to the Houston area in 1997, where he attended Clements High School in Sugar Land. After graduating, he attended The University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. Erik then began law school at the University of Houston Law Center, eventually graduating in May of 2011. After studying for and taking the Texas bar exam, Erik was admitted to practice law in November of 2011. In 2012, Erik accepted a prosecutor position at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, where he handled hundreds of cases, both...
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Charles Ray Johnson Jr
Houston, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Charles R. Johnson, Jr., is a Criminal Lawyer based in Downtown Houston, Texas with offices conveniently located in Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.
The Charles Johnson Law Firm specializes in Criminal Defense.
Houston Criminal Lawyer Charles Johnson will travel to any state court in the State of Texas to fight for your freedom. The Charles Johnson Law Firm understands how to fight these charges and will work hard to help minimize any potential consequences. With so much at stake, you will want experienced legal counsel representing you.
When you or a loved one are facing criminal charges or a criminal investigation, you need...
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John Carroll Boudreaux
Kingwood, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University
Over 20 years of litigation and counseling experience. We make every reasonable attempt to resolve and settle disputes. If the opposition is unreasonable, we file a lawsuit and litigate as far as necessary. Sometimes a dispute is settled in litigation and other times we prepare for and conduct trials. We also do appeals if necessary in both the Civil and Criminal arenas.
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Gilbert G. Garcia
Conroe, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
The University of Texas School of Law
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Chad Zubi
Kingwood, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Chad Zubi is the founding attorney of The Law Office of Chad Zubi, a criminal defense and family law firm in Houston and the surrounding areas, including Humble, Kingwood, and Atascocita. Through experience, Chad is a great help for people accused of a crime whether it be small or large, or who are going through a divorce or other family law matter. Chad has deep knowledge of the Texas criminal justice system and family courts, which make him uniquely qualified to achieve the desired result for his clients. Chad Zubi is a trusted attorney who is capable of...
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Jason Edward Cruz
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 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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John Brice Carroll
Houston, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
South Texas College Of Law
Jack B. Carroll has effectively executed his criminal-defense law practice in Houston, Texas, and Federal courts, for over 27 years. He's Board Certified® in criminal law per the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in addition to maintaining a flawless disciplinary record since being licensed to practice law in the State of Texas in 1990.
A dedicated student of the law, Jack scored within the top 10% of his class on the Texas Multi-State Bar Exam and is extremely good at what he does. His criminal defense trial results are a testament to his skill as an attorney. When a...
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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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Jesus Ramiro Lopez
San Antonio, 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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Corey Young
Conroe, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals and DUI & DWI
After attending both undergraduate and law school at the University of Texas, Corey Young began his legal career as an appellate prosecutor in Montgomery County, Texas.
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Amanda M Webb
Conroe, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
Ms. Webb is a founding member of The Webb Firm, P.C., and a former Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County. During her tenure, she was promoted to a court chief, managed the environmental crimes division, participated in the Brady committee, and led the prescription fraud task force. She is deeply committed to assisting individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Ms. Webb's work and dedication are well-recognized in the community.
Ms. Webb earned her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law and B.S. in Political Science from The University of Houston. She is actively involved in the Montgomery County...
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Albert Flores
San Antonio, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 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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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.