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Ben Pearce
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Quentin Tate
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Joseph Kyle Verret
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Family and Immigration
Kyle's practice focuses on representing clients before courts and administrative agencies in immigration and criminal law matters. Kyle is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law.
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Todd Ashley Leffler
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
Licensed in:
State Bar of Texas
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Appeals For The Fifth Circuit
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Member:
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
Harris County Criminal Lawyer's Association
State Bar of Texas
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John E. Reid & Associates, The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Course, 2005.
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Former Prosecutor
Former Assistant District Attorney
Harris County District Attorney's Office
Chief Prosecutor, County Criminal Courts
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Jacob Schiffer
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Products Liability
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Sedrick Walker
Sugar Land, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 14 years of experience
Domestic Violence and Criminal Defense
University of Texas - Austin
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Stefanee Davis
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Christopher Meyer
SUGAR LAND, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Christopher Meyer, JD
College:
Texas A&M University, College Station. Class of 2005.
University of Houston, Post-Bac. Class of 2011
Law School:
Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D., 2014
Admissions:
Licensed to practice in all State courts in Texas.
Member of the State Bar of Texas
Service:
Former Army Captain. Disabled Veteran from Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2002-2009.
Christopher Meyer, US Army Veteran
Christopher Meyer is not only a Christian, husband and father, he is also a veteran of the United States Army and a local advocate for veteran issues.
Christopher is the Past Commander of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 233 (DAV Ch. 233) in Fort Bend County. If you are aware of any...
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Jimmy Joe Ortiz Jr
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
South Texas College Of Law
I am a Houston criminal attorney you can trust and place your confidence in with your criminal case. I have effectively defended clients charged with virtually every kind of criminal offense. With my experience as a former prosecutor, I can guide you through the legal process and advise you on what you can expect in court. In some cases, going to trial is inevitable. Therefore, it is important to have a proven fighter on your side. My former training as a prosecutor taught me how to try a case to a jury, learn to tell my client's story,...
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Kenneth Benhart
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 51 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Animal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Drake Law School , The Order of the Coif
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Robyn Griffith
Pearland, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 24 years of experience
11200 Broadway Street
Suite 2743
Pearland, TX 77584
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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James Zier
Pearland, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 24 years of experience
(281) 485-3377
Texas American Title Building
9330 Broadway, Suite 304
Pearland, TX 77584
Domestic Violence, Business, Criminal Defense and Divorce
The Law Office of James Zier, P.C. is a full service law firm representing clients throughout Pearland, the Houston metropolitan area, Texas, and the world. Mr. Zier has broad experience in civil litigation, criminal litigation, and transactional matters.
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Brian Foley
The Woodlands, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(936) 596-0407
9595 Six Pines Drive
Bld 8, Level 2, Suite 8210
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas Tech University School of Law
BOARD CERTIFIED & FORMER CHIEF PROSECUTOR
Brian Foley is a former prosecutor in Brazos County, Texas and is Board Certified in Criminal Law. As a prosecutor Brian Foley was a member of the vehicular crimes team specializing in DWI cases that involve serious bodily injury or death and a member of the domestic violence unit that focuses on Assault Family Member cases.
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Time may be working against you as some crimes have important deadlines that occur only 15 days after arrest and before your first court date. Brian offers a free consultation so we can start defending...
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Amir Tavakkoli
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Amir Tavakkoli, founder of the firm, was the Vice President of his law school class and graduated Summa Cum Laude. His legal and political experiences include working with Judge Kyle Carter in the 125th Harris County Civil Courthouse, U.S. Representative Al Green, State Representative Garnet Coleman, the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, and the Houston Bar Association. Amir was also a research assistant at his law school. Amir has successfully tried judge and jury cases in family, criminal, and civil matters.
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Herman Martinez
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College of Law
Herman Martinez is the leading and founding attorney of The Martinez Law Firm, a criminal defense firm in Houston. With over 20 years of experience, this attorney can be an excellent resource for individuals accused of a crime in Texas. Previously serving as Chief Prosecutor for the Harris County District's office, Mr. Martinez has extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system, making him uniquely qualified to defend his clients. Understanding both the defense as well as the prosecution sets him apart from other criminal defense attorneys. This attorney is also extremely well-respected in his field. He is a member of...
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Eric Joe Benavides
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas Tech University School of Law
Eric Benavides is a criminal defense attorney in Houston, TX. He is a co-founder of Benavides & Serrano, PLLC. He is a member of the Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National College of DUI Defense, and is licensed to practice law in the state by the Supreme Court of Texas and federally by the Southern District of Texas.
He is a graduate of the prestigious Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Trial College, and has received continued legal education in every area of criminal law. Mr. Benavides is a proven trial lawyer with multiple...
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Tristan Nicolas LeGrande
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 15 years of experience
(281) 684-3500
One City Centre
1021 Main Street, Suite # 1275
Houston, TX 77002
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
South Texas College of Law and University of Oklahoma College of Law
Attorney Tristan LeGrande of LeGrande Law has a track record of success as a criminal defense attorney. Since 2012 attorney LeGrande has been defending clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors all over the state of Texas.
Here at LeGrande Law, we know that when you are accused of a crime it is a very difficult and very important matter. We are dedicated to fighting for our clients’ rights and doing everything possible to achieve the best resolution of our clients’ cases. The formula for our success at LeGrande Law is: an unwavering dedication to our clients, a...
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Jonathan A. Zendeh Del
Galveston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Hire a Galveston Lawyer for a Galveston Case. Our family has been on the island for almost 200 years.
As a founder of Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC, Galveston attorney Jonathan Zendeh Del has in-depth experience in both civil and criminal cases.
Jonathan has worked on both sides of complex issues, including representing insurance companies in complex personal injury litigation. He currently focuses his practice on DWI/DUI defense, criminal defense cases, and plaintiff personal injury matters. He also serves as local trusted counsel for out-of-town firms who can benefit from a familiar face in the courtroom.
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Katherine Ellen Bihm
Conroe, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 20 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
Katherine "Kate" Bihm (formerly Katherine Shipman) has spent the last decade representing clients in criminal and family litigation. She has represented clients at all levels of the criminal justice system, from traffic tickets to murder, in more than a dozen Texas Counties. Kate has also represented hundreds of clients in family cases involving child custody, divorce, child support disputes, and adoption. Kate's no-nonsense style, coupled with her compassion and care for her clients has helped her develop a reputation for doling out practical, relevant advice that is personally tailored to each client's needs. Kate's reputation as...
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Jonathan Dennis Stephenson
Houston , TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Jon Stephenson is a trial attorney who will fight for you. Jon is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and licensed to practice in Texas courts as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. His aggressive style as a trial attorney stems from vast prosecution experience with Harris County and from years of defending those faced with criminal charges. His fearless style and aggressive attitude have led to success in courtrooms across the State of Texas.
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Stephen Lyle Hamilton
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Board Certified in Criminal Law, AV Rated, tried over 100 jury trials and a published author, I wrote the book on DWI defense. Before you talk to ANY lawyer get a copy of my DWI Survival Guide, A Citizen's Protection Manual for a DWI Arrest. While other lawyers "advertise" expereince I will show you how my trial experience of over 100 trials can help in your case. My name is Stephen Hamilton; I am a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney who focuses on DWI cases. I have spent my almost 20 years of practice...
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Kimberly Michelle Player Washington
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Originally from Louisiana, Kimberly graduated cum laude from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Before achieving her Juris Doctor Degree, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, summa cum laude at Southern University, gaining the title of Student Marshall and the highest ranking graduate.
Kimberly was accepted to the Texas State Bar in 2008. She is dedicated to helping her clients through the difficult time of divorce and/ or custody disputes and it is her goal to make this process a bit easier for them by letting them know their case is in the right hands.
When Kimberly...
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Ruby K Bolton
Tomball, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 29 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Texas - Austin
Ruby Bolton brings 26 years of experience to your side. She is board certified as a family law specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The Bolton Law Firm handles complex family law issues, such as high net worth divorces, child custody battles, paternity disputes, and the characterization of separate and community property. The Bolton Law Firm, PC can also assist you with a collaborative divorce and represent you in reaching a peaceful settlement through the mediation process. Ruby Bolton has five children and has been through her own divorce and is happily remarried. She is a regular...
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Jeffrey L. Hohl
The Woodlands, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(281) 771-3022
1095 Evergreen Circle Suite 504
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College of Law
Represents clients as a criminal defense attorney in areas including DWI, Assault, Theft, Robbery and others. As a former Assistant District Attorney with the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office for 7 years, Jeff worked in the Felony and Misdemeanor Trial Bureaus as well as special divisions including Public Integrity, Special Victims and Internet Crime. Contact him for a free consultation.
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Charles August Banker III
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
The University of Houston Law Center and Universidad Panamericana
Charles A. Banker, III
Mr. Banker is a Board-Certified Specialist in Criminal Law with over 30 years of legal experience. He is dedicated to the best interest and well-being of those he represents, and with whom he is a true “Brother in Arms.” As such, he advocates for the success of his clients in courts of law all over Texas and the United States.
A native Texan, Mr. Banker graduated with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin and received his Law degree (J.D.) from the University of Houston Law Center. In between these degrees, Mr. Banker achieved a Master’s degree...
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James Gary Sullivan
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
South Texas College of Law
Attorney James G. Sullivan has practiced criminal and juvenile defense law since 1994, and he is passionate about defending clients from governmental prosecution. Sullivan primarily focuses on family violence, violent crime, and juvenile defense.
Sullivan frequently sets cases for a jury trial and forces the State to dismiss it or try to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Sullivan has earned not guilty verdicts in jury trials on serious crimes and delinquencies, including assault of a family member, aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, deadly conduct, negligent homicide, burglary, assault of a public servant.
Sullivan also frequently persuades the grand jury to dismiss...
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Joseph Manuel Ruiz
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
I've obtained dismissals on over 1000 criminal cases and 1st chaired over 335 jury trials, obtaining hundreds of NOT GUILTY verdicts. After working on my craft at a large law firm for nearly a decade, I founded my own boutique DWI and criminal defense law firm, taking on fewer clients in order to form closer attorney-client relationships. I take pride in providing personalized, responsive customer service and obtaining the best outcomes possible for my clients. If you or a loved one are caught in the unfortunate position of being prosecuted for alleged criminal wrongdoing, call me today...
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Collin Evans
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
University of Texas - Austin and South Texas College of Law
Collin’s training in the area of criminal defense began while working as a law clerk for three trial-tested lawyers at the law firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford. As a clerk, and later an associate attorney at that firm, he learned how to fight for people accused of committing a crime. There is no college for being a criminal defense lawyer. Contrary to what some may believe, students do not pick a major while they are in law school. Most study many areas to prepare for the bar exam and hope they find a job that interests them. For...
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Wesley T Keng
Giddings, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Probate and Traffic Tickets
Texas Tech University School of Law
The Law Office of Wesley T. Keng, P.C., represents citizens in Giddings, Texas and the surrounding counties and communities. Wesley Keng has over fifteen years experience in Texas, and over ten years in the Lee County area. Whether you are a citizen accused of a crime or a parent fighting for your rights to your child: Wesley T. Keng represents your interests and advocates for you.
At the Law Office of Wesley T. Keng, we provide the counsel and information you need to deal with your situation as quickly and effectively as possible. We know...
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Rachael Aminu
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
My love for helping people drove me to the practice of law, but my passion against injustice and unfairness combined with having a family of my own led me to family law.
Aminu Law Firm, PLLC, is a boutique family law firm. We are small enough to give you the attention your case deserves and big enough to provide quality legal care and solutions.
Whether inside the courtroom or outside courtroom (mediation), I zealously advocate for my client's interest and ensure families stay together - peacefully.
How may I serve you? Schedule your consultation.
(832) 529 -1255
www.aminulaw.com
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Bill Pattillo
Conroe, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas Tech University School of Law
As a former felony and misdemeanor prosecutor at the Montgomery County Attorney's Office and the former Chief Juvenile Prosecutor at the Montgomery County Attorney's Office, Attorney Bill Pattillo has the experience and knowledge to handle your legal problems.
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Matt Sharp
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
St. Mary's University School of Law
As principal at The Law Office of Matthew D. Sharp, Matthew D. Sharp is dedicated to serving clients in the greater Houston area and throughout the state of Texas. He focuses his practice of law in the area of criminal law. He accepts a wide variety of cases, including DWI charges, theft and property crimes, drug-related charges, weapons, white collar crimes, assault/battery, prostitution crimes, sex crimes defense, federal defense and other criminal cases.
Mr. Sharp graduated with his Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University of...
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Tony Duckworth
Conroe, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 26 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Immigration Attorneys for Conroe, The Woodlands, and surrounding Houston areas.
The firm of Duckworth & Ray, L.L.P. is on your side. We have been standing up for the rights of people charged with crimes in Montgomery County, Texas, and surrounding counties since 1998.
We will fight to protect your freedom and your good name. We have experience in handling all types of criminal cases and our results have earned us a good reputation with our clients, prosecutors, courts, and other defense attorneys.
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Richard Hinds
Cuero, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 26 years of experience
(361) 648-1759
212 North Esplanade Street, #6
P.O. Box 749
Cuero, TX 77954
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Baylor Law School
I am one of only a handful of criminal defense attorneys in Texas who are dual-licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regulatory Services Division as professional investigators (#A12677101). Being a trained investigator provides significant advantages for my clients. While most attorneys know the law, only a tiny percentage are trained as professional investigators or have access to the additional resources that come with it.
My expertise in evidence collection, preservation, and presentation in court helps strengthens my defense strategies, enabling me to challenge the prosecutor's case effectively. My unique background as a professional investigator allows me to assess...
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John Brice Carroll
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
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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Ivan Crespo
Conroe, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
Abogado Hispano con mas de 20 años de experiencia y autorizado a litigar casos Estatales y Federales. Atendemos principalmente casos Criminales, Inmigración, Familia y Apelaciones. Tenemos gran experiencia defendiendo casos de alcohol, abuso sexual y defensa de insanidad mental, entre otros. Bilingual attorney admitted to practice Law in Texas, the U.S. Federal Southern District of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. For the past years, I have been litigating and providing advice in the areas of Criminal law, Immigration, Appellate, and family law. I have strong experience litigating DWI, mental...
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Bryan Bleibdrey
The Woodlands, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 15 years of experience
(832) 534-2589
8505 Technology Forest Pl #1102
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Domestic Violence and Divorce
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Prior to law school, Bryan was a project manager for a healthcare contract service provider. Creating in-house programs relating to patient logistics, Bryan managed hundreds of employees, balanced many budgets, and learned first-hand the power of contractual law. It was here that Bryan discovered his two passions: people and the law. Bryan began his legal career as a family law attorney in Fort Worth. After handling everything from basic custody agreements to high-asset divorces, Bryan accepted an opportunity to be a trial attorney at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. As a Felony Prosecutor, Bryan tried dozens of cases,...
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Tracy McNeill Pullan
Conroe, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Ms. Pullan tried over 50 trials as a Prosecutor, ranging from Capital Murder to Class C Misdemeanors. Additionally, she reviewed and investigated thousands of cases on behalf of the State of Texas. After six years of service, Ms. Pullan left the office under the title of Division Chief.
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Gilbert G. Garcia
Conroe, TX Domestic Violence Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
The University of Texas School of Law
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Charles Ray Johnson Jr
Houston, TX Domestic Violence Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI 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...