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 Imported details may be outdated.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.

Ken Crain

Ken Crain, Attorney at Law, Georgetown, Texas · Georgetown, TX
Unclaimed profileTraffic TicketsDUI and DWIDivorceWills

John Kyles Jr

Vinson & Elkins LLP · Houston, TX
Unclaimed profileEstate PlanningBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionArbitration and Mediation

Nicholas Even

Haynesboone LLP · Dallas, TX
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionSecuritiesWhite Collar Crime

John Nelson

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP · Austin, TX
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateIntellectual PropertyInsuranceProduct Liability

Tim Powers

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

Shonn Brown

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

John Brice Carroll

Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer Jack B. Carroll, Board Certified? Criminal Law · Houston, TX
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseDrug CrimesAssault and Battery

Troy P. Burleson

Texas Super Lawyer (2016-2019) 1000's of Not Guiltys, Dismissals and Reductions · Frisco, TX
Unclaimed profileAppealsDrug Crimes

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.