Tyler County Criminal Lawyers

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.

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.

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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...

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.

Graduated University of North Texas BA 1963; Graduated Baylor Law School Doctor of Jurisprudence 1966; admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; County Judge, Cooke County, Texas, 1970-76; District Judge, 235th Judicial District Court, 1976-88. Member of Cooke County and North Texas Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (District 14-B Grievance Committee, 2001-07); Texas Trial Lawyers Association; Partner Sullivant Law Firm 1989 to present.

Larry's Legal Assistant is Kim Moudy.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1996. Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2004.

The Barrows Firm provides effective solutions in high conflict divorce cases, criminal and juvenile criminal matters, probate, guardianship and more.

Andrea R. Simmons was born in Denton, Texas in 1974. She first earned an Associates's Degree in Criminal Justice from North Central Texas College, followed by a B.A. in 2002 from Texas Woman's University in Government - Public Service, graduating cum laude. And, in 2005, she earned a J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law. Andrea was subsequently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. Andrea served as Assistant District Attorney in the Denton County District Attorney’s Office from 2006–2022. The majority of her focus was appellate law. Andrea spent some time in the...

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. 

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

When you have a criminal problem, you need an attorney that has experience, integrity and knowledge. Ray graduated from SWTSU (Tex. St.) in San Marcos and St. Mary's Law School in San Antonio. He was a felony prosecutor in Hays County for over four years before going into private practice as a criminal defense attorney. If you have a serious legal problem, you need an attorney with the experience to successfully represent you. Call my office for a confidential consultation.

My practice focuses on partnering with my client to resolve their problems and offering proactive, aggressive solutions in their time of need. I have had problem inheritances within my own family. Time is not your friend when dealing with an inhertance problem. Are you waiting on someone else to act? Call 512-847-7809 today for a free consultation. Have you been putting off planning for your estate? Have your circumstances changed since your last will? Do you need representation in a Criminal Matter in Hays County? I get results.

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,...

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...

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.

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...

Aida was born in Matamoros, Mexico and came to the US with her family at the age of 4. She attended the public school system in Brownsville and graduated in the Top 5% of her 2006 graduating class at Porter High School. After high school, Aida attended the University of Texas at Austin where she graduated in 3 years with her Bachelor’s in Communication Studies-Political Communications. In 2009, Aida began law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, where she simultaneously received her Master’s Degree in International Relations-Security Policy and National Security Issues....

Paul G. Daly has a strong desire to help people resolve their legal issues. Since joining Anderson Legal Group, P.C., in August of 2012, Mr. Daly has resolved a variety of family law (including adoptions, divorces, custody disputes, and child support modifications) and criminal law cases for his clients.

Education and Goals
In addition to his Law Degree, Mr. Daly also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology, or the study of the physical, cultural and societal developments of people. As such, Mr. Daly has a deep understanding of a wide range of cultural backgrounds and ideologies....

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.

I’m a former El Paso prosecutor and a captain in the U.S. Army JAG Reserve with extensive trial experience. After years of handling high level felony cases as a prosecutor, I left government work to go into private practice, where I provide aggressive legal advocacy in criminal and family law. I’ve been the lead attorney in thousands of criminal cases ranging from DWI and family violence to first-degree and “super first”-degree felony charges. I always put my clients first, so you can count on me to treat you with respect and fight hard to get you the best results possible. I’m...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

I am a three time graduate of Texas Tech University. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2008, a Master’s in Business Administration in 2011, and a Doctorate’s in Jurisprudence in 2011. I have been licensed to practice in all the courts of the State of Texas since 2012. While attending Texas Tech School of Law, I was awarded the coveted Excellence for the Future Award, only given to the students with the highest grade in their class. After a 9 month externship for the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, I formed The...