Criminal Defense Lawyers in Houston, TX

43 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 Imported details may be outdated.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.

John Kyles Jr

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

John Brice Carroll

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

Walter Berger

Howrey LLP · Houston, TX
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateArbitration and MediationWhite Collar CrimeAntitrust

Craig Weinstock

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP · Houston, TX
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateInsuranceEnvironmentalSecurities

Layne Kruse

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

William Pakalka

Norton Rose Fulbright · Houston, TX
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateArbitration and MediationWhite Collar CrimeAntitrust

Peggy Heeg

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

Daniella D. Landers

Epstein Becker & Green LLP · Houston, TX
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateEnvironmentalProduct LiabilityWhite Collar Crime

Scott Janoe

Baker Botts LLP · Houston, TX
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseBusiness and CorporateEnvironmentalProduct Liability

About these 43 listings

The practice areas listed most often are White Collar Crime (30), Sex Crimes (7), Drug Crimes (6), Assault and Battery (5), Theft and Property Crimes (5) and Federal Crimes (3). A lawyer can appear under more than one.

26 of the 43 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 69% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 0% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1976 to 2013.

The firms and organizations that appear most often are Norton Rose Fulbright (13), Vinson & Elkins LLP (3), Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP (3) and Epstein Becker & Green LLP (3).

The law schools named most often are The University of Texas School of Law (12), South Texas College of Law (8), University of Houston (5), University of Texas - Austin (3) and University of Houston Law Center (3).

These figures describe the criminal defense lawyers listed in this directory for Houston, TX, 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?

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