Criminal Defense Lawyers in Texas

138 lawyers listed. Defence against state or federal criminal charges, from traffic misdemeanours to felonies.

Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.

Layne Kruse

Norton Rose Fulbright · Houston, TX
Unclaimed profileIntellectual PropertySecuritiesArbitration and MediationEnergy, Oil and Gas

Robert Davis

K&L Gates · Dallas, TX
Unclaimed profileConsumer ProtectionCommunications and InternetWhite Collar Crime

Tim Powers

Denton Criminal Defense Attorney · Denton, TX
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseDrug CrimesAssault and Battery

Barry McNeil

Haynesboone LLP · Dallas, TX
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseBusiness and CorporateWhite Collar CrimeAntitrust

Mike Goolsby

Get your Case Dismissed Criminal defense lawyer serving the greater Dallas area · Dallas, TX
Unclaimed profileTheft and Property Crimes

George Kryder III

Vinson & Elkins LLP · Dallas, TX
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionIntellectual PropertySecurities

Darlina Crowder

President of The Crowder Law Firm · Plano, TX
Unclaimed profileAssault and BatteryTheft and Property CrimesSex CrimesFederal Crimes

Jason Lewis

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP · Dallas, TX
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionSecuritiesWhite Collar Crime

Peggy Heeg

Norton Rose Fulbright · Houston, TX
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateEnergy, Oil and GasWhite Collar Crime

About these 138 listings

The practice areas listed most often are White Collar Crime (71), Assault and Battery (34), Drug Crimes (25), Theft and Property Crimes (25), Expungement (19) and Sex Crimes (18). A lawyer can appear under more than one.

Most of these listings are in Houston (43), Dallas (41), San Antonio (10), Fort Worth (8), Austin (7) and Georgetown (4).

98 of the 138 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 63% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 0% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1958 to 2014.

The firms and organizations that appear most often are Haynesboone LLP (17), Norton Rose Fulbright (14), K&L Gates (9), Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP (6) and Vinson & Elkins LLP (5).

The law schools named most often are The University of Texas School of Law (18), South Texas College of Law (14), Southern Methodist University (13), University of Texas - Austin (11) and Baylor University (9).

These figures describe the criminal defense lawyers listed in this directory for Texas, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.

How do I check that a criminal defense lawyer in Texas is licensed?

Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.

What does a criminal defense lawyer in Texas typically charge?

Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.