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Andrea Townsend
Fort Worth, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 22 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, 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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Don Hase
Arlington, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Don is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice is limited to criminal defense. Don also represents individuals who are under investigation by law enforcement before any formal charges are filed. Don has been named a Texas SuperLawyer by Texas Monthly magazine in 2009-13. He is a former prosecutor. Call for a free consultation with a criminal law specialist.
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Doug Wright
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Doug Wright is a native of Fort Worth who graduated from Paschal High School in 1972 before earning a Bachelor’s of Business Administration at the University of Texas at Austin in 1976. He then attended St. Mary University School of Law. After graduating and getting licensed in 1979 he returned to Fort Worth where his father was a Family District Judge and began his legal career.After being in private practice for almost 30 years Mr. Wright joined the firm of Bailey & Galyen in 2009 as Managing Attorney of the Fort Worth Office. He has committed his practice to Family...
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Corey Young
Conroe, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Appeals and Criminal Defense
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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Chad C Allman
Weatherford, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Business, Criminal Defense 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.
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David N. DeFoore
Abilene, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
I grew up in Anson, Texas, not far from Abilene. I was raised on a ranch out in the country, and it helped shape my early life. I graduated Valedictorian of my high school in 1995, and went to Texas A&M University where I graduated in 1999 in the top 10% of my class with a B.B.A. in Accounting. After graduation with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from A&M, I went straight to law school at Texas Tech University School of Law on a full scholarship. I graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from...
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William Morian Jr
Jasper, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, 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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Gary D. Peak
Eastland, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 37 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Texas Tech University School of Law
After practicing for over 10 years in Houston, I was blessed to be able to return home and enjoy life as a small town attorney for the last 20 plus years. It is nice to have a practice to keep you on your toes and seeing new and different things every day. My practice in Family, Criminal, Consumer Collection Defense, Contract, and Personal Injury will definitely keep me on my toes. I also act as a Mediator and believe every case can be settled if it goes through Mediation. It is a way to allow parties...
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Michael J. Brown
Alpine, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Divorce
The University of Texas School of Law
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Garry Lewellen
Stephenville, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
University of Texas - Austin
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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Stephanie Lynn May
San Angelo, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
St. Mary's University School of Law
Stephanie May focuses her practice solely on DWI & criminal defense. She is located in her hometown of San Angelo, Texas. Stephanie knows good people sometimes have bad days. She will thoroughly review your case, inform you of what your options are, and fight to get you the best possible result for your situation.
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Kacie Biebas
Belton, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
As a solo attorney, Kacie Biebas has spent the last several years focusing on family law in Bell and surrounding counties. She has helped hundreds of clients achieve favorable verdicts and stay well informed during their experience with the justice system.
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Sherry Tavel
New Caney, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College Of Law
Sherry D Tavel has been licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1989. She is board certified in Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization with the State Bar of Texas. She has worked for the Texas Attorney General in the Child Support Division as Managing Attorney. Sherry has owned and managed Chicago Title Company in Deer Park, Texas. She was appointed as the first female for the City of Pasadena as a Municipal Judge, and is currently the Presiding Municipal Judge at Roman Forest, Texas.
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Isaac J. Gloger
Dallas, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
DUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
Isaac J. Gloger represents clients who have been charged with serious crimes in the Dallas and surrounding areas. He evaluates each individual case from the outset, works to uncover every material detail, and takes an aggressive approach to investigation in preparation for trial or the best possible resolution for every client.
Those searching for a criminal defense attorney are at a point where they require protection the most. This is why Isaac takes the responsibility of providing strong and strategic legal representation for those in need very seriously.
Before opening his own law Practice, Isaac spent several years in law...
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Farzad Zare
Dallas, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 20 years of experience
(213) 663-2627
400 S. Zang Blvd
Oak Cliff Tower, Suite 350
Dallas, TX 75208
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense 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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Cynthia Mendoza
Lubbock, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
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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Mark Travis Lassiter
Dallas, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 19 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
South Texas College of Law
Mark T. Lassiter, J.D., is a tough, criminal defense attorney whose knowledge and experience belie his age. A former prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office, Lassiter has experience handling a wide variety of criminal cases. He has also served in the Armed Forces for 10 years. Lassiter began his career in the military at the age of 18, as an Airborne Infantryman, where he served as part of the 143rd Long Range Surveillance Team (LRS). Lassiter graduated with honors from Texas A&M University, earning his degree in Business Management. From there, he attended the South Texas College...
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Brent David Bowen
Denton, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 23 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Washburn University
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Arif Abrar
El Paso, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
SMU Dedman School of Law
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.
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Kristin Raquel Romero
El Paso, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 20 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Kansas School of Law
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.
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Melissa Warrick
El Paso, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 13 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
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...
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Charles W. Lanehart Jr.
Lubbock, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 47 years of experience
DUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
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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Mr. Shannon Boyd Flanigan
Bryan, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Baylor Law School and University of Oklahoma College of Law
Shannon Flanigan brings over 24 years of experience in criminal law to your defense when you have been accused of a crime. That experience will defend against charges of DWI or DUI, minor with alcohol charges, theft, robbery, drug or marijuana charges, and any type of assault. Flanigan represents clients in Brazos County and the surrounding counties of Robertson, Burleson, Grimes, and Madison. Call immediately if you have a question or want to set an appointment for a free consultation.
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Christopher D. Wanner
Lubbock, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Texas Tech University School of Law
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...
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Bart Charles Craytor
Mount Pleasant, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense 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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Larry Sullivant
Gainesville, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 58 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Baylor Law School
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.
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Kyle Therrian
McKinney, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 14 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
University of Oklahoma College of Law
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Daniel K. Peugh
Denton, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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Darrin M. Berlof
Dallas, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Traffic Tickets
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Dallas Attorneys Darrin Berlof and Everett Newton are founding partners at the law firm of Berlof & Newton, P.C. Berlof & Newton, P.C. provides legal representation in all Criminal Defense matters, including, but not limited to, DWI’s, assault, theft, burglary, drug, weapons and traffic ticket cases.
Attorney Darrin Berlof has been representing traffic offenders in Municipal and Justice of the Peace courts in Dallas County and surrounding cities for over 20 years, helping drivers maintain their driving privileges, protect their driving record, avoid increased insurance premiums and avoid the assessment of points and surcharges.
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Jeffrey Alan Hines
Denton, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Houston - Main Campus
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...
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James Patrick Whalen
Frisco, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
SMU Dedman School of Law
James P. Whalen is the owner of Whalen Law Office in Frisco, Texas.
James graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in May 1995 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in November 1995 and is admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas, Northern District of Illinois, as well as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. James has been Board Certified in Criminal Law since 2002 and has been Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law since 2017. Mr. Whalen practices exclusively in federal...
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Donald Scott Mackenzie
Dallas, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 23 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury
My firm provides comprehensive legal services and sound, reasoned advice. My wide range of experience, in state and federal courts, lets me deliver efficient and effective representation with your best interest always the primary goal.
Litigation is about balancing risk; the art of law is balancing risk and cost to obtain the best possible result for the client. Common sense, excellent education and practical experience are combined with my personal desire to help each of my clients. You are important to me.
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Mark L. Scott
Dallas, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(214) 707-7982
11300 N. Central Expressway., Suite 370
Dallas, TX 75243
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Founder and Managing Attorney of one of the premier law firms in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area focusing on personal injury cases in representing those injured in an automobile accident and providing criminal defense involving DWI, Assaults, and Drug charges. As a former Dallas County Assistant District Attorney assigned to the felony trial division and with over 100 jury trials tried to verdict, my practice takes exceptional pride in advocating for clients by executing their goals not only in the court room but having the razor-sharp ability to effectively negotiate and close a deal. We are settling our personal injury cases...
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Murray Bristol
Dallas, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Business, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Tulsa College of Law and Southern Methodist University
Murray L. Bristol started this firm in order to provide quality representation for individuals and families for serious injuries and legal issues that they have suffered. Bristol previously prosecuted felonies as an Assistant District Attorney for the El Paso County District Attorney's office.
After leaving the District Attorney's Office, Bristol worked for a prominent law firm with offices in Dallas and Tulsa. One of the former partners of this firm became Governor of Oklahoma. While an attorney for this firm, Bristol litigated all types of cases from serious injury and death cases involving multi-state liability against national corporations to car...
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Leslie Starr Barrows
Southlake, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 19 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Divorce
The Barrows Firm provides effective solutions in high conflict divorce cases, criminal and juvenile criminal matters, probate, guardianship and more.
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Kelly A Carter
Dallas, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Southern Methodist University
Kelly A. Carter is originally from Southern Illinois where he graduated from Belleville Township High School East. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Harding University and quickly followed up by earning a Masters of Political Science from the University of North Texas.
At the age of 25, he joined the United States Air Force and served on active-duty for over eight years. He began his military service by undergoing rigorous flight training at Naval Air Station Pensacola and after receiving his wings, he was stationed back in Texas as a B-1B Bomber Weapon Systems Officer. He deployed...
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Jack Byno
Colleyville, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Municipal and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Fo over 20 years Jack Byno & Associates have represented clients with traffic tickets. This includes, but is not limited to fighting speeding tickets, lifting traffic warrants, defending CDL & trucking violations, contesting drivers license suspensions, and arguing DWI & DUI charges. As a former Municipal Court Judge, Jack Byno brings a unique view point to traffic ticket defense work. He has represented thousands of clients across the greater Dallas - Fort Worth area, including as far East as Hunt County and West as Weatherford. Call us today to determine what can be done with your case at...
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Martin Rubin
Dallas, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Martin J Rubin has practiced law in the State of Texas since 1977. Martin J Rubin currently represents persons with criminal cases and traffic tickets. If you need an occupational driver's license or expunction of a criminal record call my office. Graduate of SMU Law School and Cornell University.
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Morgan Armbrust
Dallas, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Traffic Tickets
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Morgan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, a minor in Poverty Studies and Social Justice from Baylor University where she was also an Honors College student. While at Baylor, she was the President of the Baylor chapter of the International Justice Mission and volunteered with local anti-humanitrafficking organizations, like Unbound Waco. Morgan became interested in the law after listening to a lecture by Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, on the opportunity for lawyers to do good with their law degrees. She then spent a summer interning at the Sacramento District Attorney’s office in her hometown. There...
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John Carroll Boudreaux
Kingwood, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(713) 222-8861
4501 Magnolia Cove Dr., Suite 201
(Across from Sharky's)
Kingwood, TX 77339
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, 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.