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Jackson Francis Gorski
Williamson County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
South Texas College of Law
I’m an Austin criminal defense lawyer that puts in all the effort required of an attorney striving to be recognized as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Austin. I investigate evidence, hire experts when needed, and locate and interview witnesses on behalf of my clients. Some Austin defense lawyers choose to help the state by coaching a defendant into a plea-deal for the sake of convenience. Unless the circumstances of the case demands it, that’s not how business is done at the Law Office of Jackson F. Gorski. I prefer to fight for the accused.
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Brett Podolsky
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College Of Law
Accomplished Houston attorney Brett Podolsky has years of experience in all aspects of criminal law. His jury trial experience includes capital murder, murder, robbery, DWI, drug possession, assault and theft.
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Eddie Gomez
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Houston Law Center
Eddie L. Gomez is the founder and president of Eddie Gomez, P.C. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003 with a B.B.A. in International Business, and earned his J.D. in 2006 from the University of Houston Law Center. Mr. Gomez has represented clients throughout the State of Texas in matters ranging from consumer litigation to criminal defense. Mr. Gomez is also licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada.
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Paul Darrow
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College of Law
Paul Darrow is a Texas based attorney handling criminal defense cases. Paul started his legal career as an assistant Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office where he tried DWI and assault cases. He also worked in the Felony Trial Division and Crimes Against Children division.
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Charles Ray Johnson Jr
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence 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...
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Cordt C. Akers
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College and South Texas College of Law
Cordt Akers was born and raised in Houston, Texas to a family of attorneys and obtained his law degree at South Texas College of Law. At South Texas, Cordt excelled in the school’s nationally renowned trial advocacy program, earning the title of top trial advocate in his class and being named Regional Champion of the American Association for Justice Trial Competition in 2011. He was inducted into the prestigious Order of Barristers – a national honorary society for those who demonstrate extraordinary advocacy skills. He was also voted Most Outstanding Graduate of his law school class by his...
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Ian Barton Inglis
Travis County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 44 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
After working as a Research Attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Ian Inglis began his law practice in 1981. He specialized in the defense of criminal cases, and has received board certification in criminal law. During his career he has handled all sorts of criminal cases. His specialties include Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1987) and was re-certified in 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007. His Bar admissions include Texas (1978), U.S. District Court Western District of Texas (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit (1986). U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Ian Inglis...
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Kevin Bennett
Travis County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
As a native Texan, Kevin Bennett knows that his state has a reputation for being tough on crime. This can lead to an overwhelming feeling of stress when facing charges in Texas. The criminal justice system is daunting and confusing, and he is determined to guide his clients through it with as little stress as possible by maintaining open communication while aggressively fighting on their behalf.
As a student, Kevin Bennett studied at the University of Texas in Austin, earning his bachelor's degree in economics. He then pursued his Juris Doctor from The South Texas College of Law. After...
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Jennifer Kahn
Brazoria County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Attorney Jennifer Kahn is a native Texan who has been an attorney in Houston for over 10 years. Since her graduation from the South Texas College of Law in 2001, she has brought her passion and dedication to helping others to benefit the residents of the Houston area with their personal injury and criminal defense needs.
In 2003, she joined husband John Kahn, an attorney with the same compassion and focus for helping clients, and founded The Kahn Law Firm of Houston. When serving as an injury lawyer, Jennifer has helped victims of negligence seek justice for claims of serious injury...
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Paul Anthony Quinzi
Travis County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
The University of Texas School of Law
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Jorge Vela II
Travis County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Criminal Defense
University of Texas - Austin
Jorge Vela spent seven years as both a federal and state prosecutor. Now, as a criminal defense attorney, he is using his experience to fight for individuals accused of a state or federal crime.
Jorge Vela has experience handling cases involving driving while intoxicated, assault, drug possession, robbery, kidnapping, family violence, sexual assault, and homicide
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Kimberly Jo Samman
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Houston Law Center
Kim Samman is an accomplished attorney based in Houston, Texas, with over two decades of experience advocating for her clients in criminal courtrooms across the state. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Tyler with a degree in criminal justice and went on to earn her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. During her time there, she demonstrated leadership and a commitment to integrity by serving as Honor Court Chief Magistrate and as an Associate Board Member of the Advocates.
Kim is licensed to practice law in Texas and is admitted to the United States...
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Luel Todd Rash
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas A&M University School of Law
Todd is a proud descendant of Judge Charlie Grant Rash, a respected Texas judge who journeyed to the state by wagon train in the late 1800s. Carrying forward his family’s legacy of justice and integrity, Todd is dedicated to defending fellow Texans who find themselves accused of crimes by the government. With deep empathy for the feelings of vulnerability and inequity that can come with prosecution by a powerful state, Todd stands as a staunch advocate for fairness and due process.
A graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, Todd began his career in public accounting before moving into corporate...
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Audrey Ann Kelly
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Cooley Law School
Audrey Kelly is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with more than a decade of experience and a unique background as both a former prosecutor and a passionate advocate for the accused. Based in Texas, Audrey’s practice focuses on providing strategic, aggressive, and deeply informed representation to individuals facing a wide range of criminal charges, from DWI and drug offenses to violent crimes and white-collar allegations.
A native Texan, Audrey’s legal journey began early—by age 18, she was working in a criminal defense office. She went on to earn her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School after completing her undergraduate...
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Michael D. Derrick
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Washington University in St. Louis
Michael is an accomplished attorney with a robust foundation in negotiation and advocacy. Since earning his Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, he has built a career marked by precision, leadership, and commitment to client success. Michael applies a meticulous approach to legal research and case management, ensuring each client receives exemplary representation and personalized legal solutions.
Michael served as a Managing Attorney at Dunham & Jones Law Firm, where he led one of the largest criminal law offices in Texas. His leadership in high-volume, high-stakes environments has honed his ability to solve complex legal challenges...
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Daniel H. Wannamaker
Travis County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal
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Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Super Lawyer in Federal and White Collar Law
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Ricardo N. Gonzalez
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 40 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of Houston Law Center
With over 30 years of experience, Ricardo N. Gonzalez has tried numerous cases to jury verdict. After graduating from the University of Houston Law Center in 1984, Mr. Gonzalez opened up his own law office. He has represented clients involved with many areas of law. Some of these areas include criminal defense, wills, adoptions, juvenile defense, worker’s compensation, wrongful death, social security disability, maritime and jones act law, personal injury, immigration and others. Mr. Gonzalez strives to do the best for his clients. Mr. Gonzalez resides in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Martha, a retired schoolteacher....
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Sharrard Deshard Owens
Brazoria County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law and Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Texas-educated, Houston native Sharrard Owens has been an attorney with J.D. Silva & Associates since 2020, focusing his practice on personal injury and criminal defense litigation. Sharrard has worked in the legal industry since 2013, working at multiple noteworthy law firms in the region for his practice areas. He is a trial lawyer who has experience at every stage of litigation, from filing lawsuits through appeals. In addition to his work with J.D. Silva & Associates, he has also represented clients in cases involving civil litigation, business law, probate, and sports law.
Sharrard graduated from Prairie View A&M University with...
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Michael Price
Williamson County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Oklahoma City University
Michael J. Price has spent over a decade defending men, women and minors accused of misdemeanor and/or felony crimes in Georgetown, Texas. As an experienced attorney who has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of individuals charged with crimes, Michael J. Price is prepared to defend clients accused of misdemeanor cases such as drug possession and DUI (driving under the influence) as well as more serious offenses like felony assault and other violent crimes.
Whatever the accused offense, Michael J. Price works diligently to unravel every aspect of the case to use in his client's defense. He...
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Paul Alexander Batrice
Travis County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Oklahoma City University School of Law
As the founder and Managing Partner of Batrice Law Firm, Paul Batrice has spent the past fifteen years fighting on behalf of ordinary people and aggressively pursuing just compensation for injured Texans. Over the course of his career, Paul has helped thousands of people obtain millions of dollars in settlements and judgements.
While in law school, Paul was heavily recruited by high-ranking firms in Miami, New York, and Dallas. As a result, he gained experience defending some of the largest companies in the world. His goals in the legal field never aligned with the corporate interests of these companies, however, which...
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Joseph Richard Gutheinz Jr.
Galveston County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Military and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
Joe Gutheinz is licensed to practice law in ten courts, including the Texas Supreme Court; the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th, 10th and 11th Circuits; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. He is a former Commissioner on the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, a Former Commissioned Member of the Texas State Council on Sex Offender Treatment and a Former Commissioned Member on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Advisory Committee on Offenders with Medical and Mental Impairments. As a college instructor, he has taught over 200 graduate and...
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Matthew Valley
Williamson County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Family, IP and Patents
University of Texas - Austin
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Paul Harty Doyle
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
The University of Texas School of Law and University of Tulsa School of Law - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Since Paul entered private practice, his results have been outstanding. Paul spent close to 7 years as a prosecutor and gained valuable experience. This experience provides Paul the ability to approach prosecutors in the most effective manner. Further, Paul boasts a reputation among prosecutors that he is unafraid to go to trial if the client is not getting the desired result. Paul's approach and reputation with the prosecutors have produced a staggering number of dismissals. However, there are cases where trial is the only option and Paul loves the challenge of convincing a jury to do the right thing.
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Gregory R. Terra
Williamson County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Regent University School of Law
The Law Office of Gregory R. Terra was established in 2005, dedicated to providing professional and experienced criminal defense representation in Williamson County, Texas, for a reasonable and straightforward fee. We are hired to represent about 100 new clients each year and we have earned 235+ 5-star reviews on Google with a 5/5 overall rating.
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John Carroll Boudreaux
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, 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.
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Corey Young
Montgomery County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals and DUI & DWI
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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Gilbert G. Garcia
Montgomery County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
The University of Texas School of Law
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Amanda M Webb
Montgomery County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
Ms. Webb is a founding member of The Webb Firm, P.C., and a former Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County. During her tenure, she was promoted to a court chief, managed the environmental crimes division, participated in the Brady committee, and led the prescription fraud task force. She is deeply committed to assisting individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Ms. Webb's work and dedication are well-recognized in the community.
Ms. Webb earned her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law and B.S. in Political Science from The University of Houston. She is actively involved in the Montgomery County...
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Mr. Rosario Stornello
Fort Bend County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
A former Harris County prosecutor, Rosario Stornello has since gone on to become one of Houston's leading criminal defense attorneys. With nearly a decade of experience as a prosecutor, Rosario has a unique insight into the workings of the criminal justice system and he brings this understanding to the table in his work defending clients. His work as a defense lawyer has earned him accolades such as the 10.0 "Superb" score on Avvo and inclusion in the Houstonia Top Lawyers list.
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Milan Marinkovich
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
(832) 232-9600
25211 Grogans Mill Road
Suite 130
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Insurance Defense
-Published Cases:
Nueces County v. Ferguson, 97 S.W.3d 205, Tex.App. - Corpus Christi, 2002 (No. 13-02-230-CV); Counsel for Appellants
Soliz v. Nueces County, 134 S.W.3d 298, Tex.App. - Corpus Christi, 2003 (No. 13-02-197-CV); Counsel for Appellee
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Eduardo Amesty
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and International
University of Houston - Downtown
Eduardo Amesty is a seasoned attorney with over 23 years of combined experience representing clients in Venezuela and the U.S. in criminal cases, corporate and international arbitration cases. As a native of Venezuela, Eduardo is well-versed in the social culture, business protocols, and legal systems of Venezuela and across Latin America. With this knowledge, he serves as a bridge to his North American and international clients in navigating dual legal systems. Eduardo has bilingual fluency in speaking, writing, and translating English and Spanish.
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Cynthia Guerra
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and Personal Injury
"I have always been of the opinion that unpopularity earned by doing what is right is not unpopularity but glory".(Marcus Tulius Cicero)
CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY - Cynthia Guerra Attorney is a native Texan, passionately protecting the accused for more than 26 years.
She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Southern School of Law and has been licensed in the State Bar of Texas since 1991 and in the Southern Federal District since 1994. Since opening her practice, she has defended a variety of cases from murder to DWI.
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Erik Locascio
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Houston - Main Campus
Originally from California, Erik M. Locascio moved to the Houston area in 1997, where he attended Clements High School in Sugar Land. After graduating, he attended The University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. Erik then began law school at the University of Houston Law Center, eventually graduating in May of 2011. After studying for and taking the Texas bar exam, Erik was admitted to practice law in November of 2011. In 2012, Erik accepted a prosecutor position at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, where he handled hundreds of cases, both...
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Kenneth Bigham Jr
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Ken Bigham Jr. has been licensed to practice law since 1989. Since that time he has made it his mission to empower and defend those who find themselves up against the overwhelming odds of large corporations and organizations. With a focus on personal injury law and criminal defense, Ken has spent the last two decades providing experienced guidance and dedicated legal service.
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Blake A. Watson
Bastrop County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
South Texas College of Law
Blake Watson is a graduate of South Texas College of Law and Baylor University. After graduating law school, Blake went on to work at a large firm in Houston, Texas that specialized in personal injury. While there he helped his clients receive far and lucrative settlements for cases involving auto and 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death, slip and falls, and work related injuries. From Houston, Blake took his practice to Bastrop and Austin Counties where his practice included everything from real estate transactions to business litigation. When he is not practicing law, Blake is an avid outdoors-man who enjoys all types...
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Chad Zubi
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Chad Zubi is the founding attorney of The Law Office of Chad Zubi, a criminal defense and family law firm in Houston and the surrounding areas, including Humble, Kingwood, and Atascocita. Through experience, Chad is a great help for people accused of a crime whether it be small or large, or who are going through a divorce or other family law matter. Chad has deep knowledge of the Texas criminal justice system and family courts, which make him uniquely qualified to achieve the desired result for his clients. Chad Zubi is a trusted attorney who is capable of...
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Kacie Biebas
Bell County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, 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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Hal Agron
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 36 years of experience
2002 Timberloch
Suite 200
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Insurance Defense
South Texas College of Law
Attorney Hal Agron began his career as a criminal prosecutor in the Montgomery County Attorneys Office responsible for defending Montgomery County and its elected officials in State and Federal court. After several years on the criminal side, Hal served as a civil litigator for the county until he left for the public sector in 1994 and began practicing law as in-house counsel for several national insurance carriers. Over the years, Hal Agron has tried and settled countless cases involving misdemeanors and felonies. Much of his success can be attributed to his skills in laying the groundwork and...
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Brandon Raymond Cammack
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Houston - Main Campus
Persistent. Results Driven. Award Winning.
Nationally ranked as one of the Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyers under 40, Brandon has saved countless people from all walks of life during the scariest times in their lives – being arrested and charged with a crime.
Brandon received his formal education from the University of Houston, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with Honors and his Juris Doctorate. During his time at the University of Houston, Brandon gained recognition and membership from our nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective academic honor’s fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi. Brandon became interested in Criminal and Constitutional...
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Ned Gill III
Harris County, TX Criminal Defense Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, Collections and DUI & DWI
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Attorney Ned Gill III, is a reputed lawyer who has been committed to the field of family law for quite a handful of years. Belonging to a family associated with law and jurisdiction in Texas, Mr. Ned Gill III is undoubtedly a name with a high recall value amongst the people of Texas. Under his scope of work lies litigation/Mediation for divorce cases, arbitration and more. Being one of the most sought after professional lawyers in the arena of family law in United State, what distinguishes him is his intelligent and expert legal advice to all his customers seeking legal...