Centralia Criminal Lawyers

Joe Murphy is a committed, professional advocate for his clients. If you have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense contact Joe today. Let him use his knowledge of the judicial system and courtroom skill to your benefit. If your life and liberty is at stake, you need an attorney who will fight for your rights. Joe Murphy is that attorney.

Criminal trial and personal injury lawyer. Graduated law school 3rd in my class w/a 3.9 in 2004 and have been blessed with countless great outcomes and litigation wins ever since. Your potential outcome certainly depends on the lawyer you choose to fight your case.

E.R. "Ned" Turnbull is the Managing Partner of Turnbull Legal Group, PLLC. Judge Turnbull is a former State District Court Judge, Chief Judge of the Criminal Division, and a former Chief Prosecutor. He is a former Member of the Court of Criminal Appeals Rules Committee, the Court of Criminal Appeals Emergency Appellate Division, and the Trial Judges Association. Judge Turnbull has been endorsed by Chambers of Commerce, Newspaper Editorial Boards, Legal Bar Associations, and Law Enforcement and Safety Organizations. Judge Turnbull has been recognized in Marquis Who’s Who publications, including Who’s Who in the Law and Who’s Who in the World. Additionally,...

Wendy Baker has been practicing criminal law since 1999. She is a former felony District Court Chief prosecutor and has experience litigating every level of criminal offense including misdemeanors and felonies. She is ready to defend you in any criminal court.

Oiya Ali-Neely is a dedicated attorney with a strong commitment to her clients and community. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and is certified in mediation, equipping her with the skills to guide clients through complex legal situations with empathy and insight. Originally from North Carolina, Oiya has lived in several states across the U.S., gathering diverse perspectives that enhance her legal practice. In her free time, she enjoys reading romance novels, staying active at the gym, and unwinding with movies. Family is also a cornerstone of Oiya’s life—she is one of five sisters, and...

Damiane Curvey Banieh spent her earliest years in Houston’s Fifth Ward area. Her family later moved to the North Forest Independent School District where she graduated Cum Laude from M.B. Smiley and went on to The University of Texas at Austin where she received a Bachelor of Science in Radio –Television-Film.

After graduation, Damiane worked as an Adoption Recruiter for DePelchin Children’s Center where her primary mission was to find suitable families for special needs children. As her desire to protect children grew, she returned to school to receive her Teaching Certification from The University of Houston-Downtown. At the same time,...

Meet Ricky Whitehead, one of our dedicated Associate Attorneys at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, a passionate advocate for justice and equality. With a Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management from UH Clear Lake, Ricky Whitehead brings a robust academic background to our team. In addition to their legal qualifications, Ricky Whitehead is a Certified Mediator in Texas, showcasing their commitment to conflict resolution. Born and raised in Houston, TX, Ricky Whitehead is deeply rooted in the local community and actively volunteers with the Trans Legal Aid Clinic TX...

Barrett comes from a family that has long been a part of the East Texas area. Barrett was born and raised in Tyler. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and played catcher for the school’s baseball team. After high school, Barrett attended Texas A&M University where he earned a degree in Sociology as well as a minor in Business. Right after graduating from Texas A&M, Barrett attended South Texas College of Law. After passing the bar, Barrett then went to work as a prosecutor in the Smith County District Attorney’s office where he learned the ins and outs...

We Have a History of Winning trials! We are different from other criminal defense firms because of the stellar record of success of Paul Looney who has tried 60 criminal defense jury trials since 1995 with ZERO final convictions.

We have a very high success rate when it comes to preventing criminal accusations from turning into formal charges as well as shutting down criminal investigations. We are able to do this because we move quickly, and never stop working.

With us on your side, you are not alone. You have effective support throughout the entire process...

The My Dallas Criminal Lawyer stands strong with our clients when they face crisis brought on by DWI and domestic violence legal matters.  With over a decade of courtroom experience, we fight vigorously to defend the rights, liberties, and reputations of our clients in courts throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex. If you, or someone you care about, has been arrested or is currently under investigation for a criminal charge, call the Frisco-based criminal defense attorneys who truly care about seeking justice for you in the present and preserving a clean reputation for you in the future. ...

I handle each case personally and I firmly believe that the most effective defense can only be effectuated when there is a strong foundation of trust between attorney and client. I do everything in my power to earn that trust. I believe that every client deserves an attorney who they can pick up the phone and call anytime if they have questions or concerns throughout the case, as well as an attorney who will fight hard to get them the best possible outcome. That is what I'm here to do. E.R. Baez, JD is a Pastor and a Lawyer but...

Jodi Soyars is an Aggressive, Board-Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer in San Antonio. She has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Criminal Law Attorneys, by Best DWI Attorney as one of the top 10 DWI Attorney's in San Antonio, and by the American Family Law Institute as one of the Top 10 Female Family Law Attorneys in San Antonio. While working to defend her client's freedom (& careers) in the criminal law courts, Jodi Soyars saw a need to help protect her client's rights to their children & property in the...

Brad Thornton has over a decade of experience in Criminal Law. He is a former Chief Prosecutor with the 81st Judicial District Attorney’s Office. His time spent as a prosecutor has given him valuable experience of how the prosecution will come after you and how to get in their way. Brad is Board-Certified in Criminal Law – a distinction held by less than .008% of lawyers licensed in the State of Texas. Board-Certification is the only mark of excellence recognized by the state bar and signifies he has shown he has the experience, knowledge, and respect of the local legal community...

Joe Hoelscher is an award-winning criminal and family law trial lawyer whose dedication to vigorously defending his clients has earned him national recognition. Having been involved with the legal system since his mother's disappearance and murder in 1986, Joe knows how tough court is on clients and families in need of legal assistance. As a result, he has dedicated his law practice to helping his clients navigate the legal system so they can gain closure and find peace. Hoelscher Gebbia Cepeda PLLC's holistic approach to client services frequently involves the use of experts and counselors to help clients develop their...

Attorney Rick Cofer is a partner with Cofer & Connelly, PLLC. Nationally known as among the top trial attorneys in the country, Mr. Cofer has more than 15 years of legal experience. Recognized from 2021 to 2024 as Best Lawyer by the Austin Chronicle, a Texas Super Lawyer by ThomsonReuters, and Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout Texas who have legal needs involving any of the following: - Criminal defense - Juvenile law - Personal injury Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Cofer has served as a judge, felony prosecutor,...

https://www.versutexas.com https://www.familytexas.com https://www.versusinjury.com Benson Varghese is the Managing Partner at Varghese Summersett, one of the largest criminal defense firm in Tarrant County. He is also a Board Certified in Criminal Law, a distinction held by less than 1 percent of attorneys in Texas. Benson is an experienced litigator who has tried over 100 state and federal cases to Texas juries. He is often called upon to handle complex cases and has become a go-to attorney for intoxication-related offenses in Texas. Benson has amassed numerous awards and accolades. In 2021, he was elected to serve as the President of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers...

Christy Jack is a nationally recognized trial attorney who has handled thousands of criminal cases during her 25-year legal career — first as a prosecutor and now as a highly sought-after criminal defense attorney. She has tried more than 200 cases before a jury, ranging from sexual assault to capital murder. Nationwide, there are few who have her level of experience handling death penalty cases.

Prior to becoming a partner at the Fort Worth defense firm of Varghese Summersett, Christy served as a prosecutor for more than two decades in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. She was highly regarded by...

I’m passionate about providing the best possible defense for my clients, which is why I earned Board Certification in DUI Defense from the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. I’m also honored to have be named an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer Scientist by the American Chemical Society, which means I truly understand the science behind breath and blood alcohol testing, and I use that knowledge to help my clients in every case. I’m certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in administering and interpreting the Standardized Field Sobriety Test Battery, and I’m certified by the International Association of Chiefs of Police...

I am Deandra Grant, the Managing Partner at Deandra Grant Law – Criminal & DWI. I hold degrees from Trinity University in San Antonio and SMU Dedman School of Law. In 2016 I completed a Masters degree in Pharmaceutical Science and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science from the University of Florida. In 2019, I joined the faculty at Axion Analytical Labs as an Assistant Chromatography Instructor for the American Chemical Society. I also serve on the faculty of the Borkenstein Drug Course. I am nationally recognized as a speaker on DWI law and science and author of the annually updated...

Working Hard for You is What Keeps Me Going If there’s one thing I think you should know about how I like to work, it should probably include my belief that whatever we do together needs to be a collaboration. I know for a fact that if you are invested in your outcome, you’ll feel like the entire process was worth it — and then some. When all is said and done, the thing that keeps me going is simply helping you get back to your norm. I want you to get back to your life, leaving this legal situation behind you...