North Houston Criminal Lawyers

J.L. Carpenter has worked both sides of the aisle, prosecuting and defending people facing criminal charges. In addition to gaining trial experience as a prosecutor, Attorney Carpenter has trained under highly skilled defense lawyers. In 2006, J.L. Carpenter worked alongside the Honorable Craig A. Washington in United States v. Tyrone Mapletoft Williams what became known as the truck driver case. In 2008, Lawyer Carpenter also assisted Attorney Chip B. Lewis in the State of Texas v. Timothy Shepherd a highly publicized murder trial in Harris County, Texas. What that means for you as a client is that...

Larry McDougal is a Board Certified Criminal Law Attorney who also holds a Texas Masters Peace Officer's License. He not only has been a Texas Peace Officer but he has also been a Harris County Texas Assistant District Attorney. Larry also holds board and committee positions with the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Larry is a frequent lecturer on Legal Ethics.

Keith is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a former First Assistant District Attorney for Brazoria County.

With over 15 years of experience in both prosecution and defense, I, Stella Stevens, approach every case with intelligence, knowledge, and compassion. I am committed to fighting vigorously for my clients, much like a "junk yard dog." Understanding the immense stress that criminal charges can bring, given their potential impact on your future or that of a loved one, I handle each case with the dignity and urgency it deserves. I proudly represent the sixth generation of my family in Texas and graduated from the University of Texas in 1996. My legal education continued at the University of Houston Law Center....

Hilario “Ricky” Hernandez is a criminal defense attorney with J.D. Silva & Associates. He has been an attorney with the firm since 2020, focusing his practice on criminal defense, assault defense, dwi defense and personal injury litigation. He has worked in the legal industry since 2017 and tried his first case in 2018. A former resident of Houston’s Third Ward, Ricky has seen firsthand how harsh the justice system can be for those without representation. In addition to his personal injury work, he previously served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney’s office. Ricky is...

Over 30 years ago, I began my career as a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in Houston. I remained there for seven years before moving on to private practice as a criminal defense lawyer located in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County. I am board-certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Due to my success in getting cases dismissed, along with years of trial experience, I handle extreme, serious, and complex criminal cases in Fort Bend County and throughout the Houston area. I have a strong devotion to my family, which I carry over to...

Rosen & Kovach, PLLC is a reputable firm that fights for those accused of a crime. Our Fort Bend criminal defense lawyer has more than 30 years of experience and a strong background handling even the most challenging cases. Attorney Rocket Rosen is a former prosecutor who knows what to expect from the other side and how to defend against them in and out of court. He is a Texas Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist who has demonstrated his skill as one of the top in his field. From his clients to his legal peers, he has gained recognition...

I have been practicing since 1993 primarily in family law. Divorce, child support, custody, enforcement and probate.

I, Robert A. "Rob" Swofford, was raised in Nassau Bay, Texas, and completed my high school education at Clear Creek High School in 1983. I pursued my undergraduate studies at Baylor University before earning my law degree from South Texas College of Law in May 1994. During my law school years, I was honored with numerous academic awards. Immediately after graduating, I began my career working alongside the renowned criminal defense attorney Dan Cogdell. In 2006, I was recognized as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers in the field of Criminal Defense. My career has allowed me to personally try cases to...

I grew up around Baytown, attending Ross Sterling High School and Lee College before attending University of Houston for my BA and for law school. I have officed in Baytown since 1981. I have two children...April who sat for the Bar Exam in February, 2010 and received her law license in May, 2010. She works with me at Turner Law Office. Christopher will finish law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston in December 2011 and expects to sit for the February 2012 Bar Exam.

Clay Caldwell is a former felony prosecutor with the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office in Angleton Texas. During his 11 year tenure as a prosecutor he tried over 60 cases to a jury, involving some of the most serious offenses, including Murder, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault, Felony Drug Possession and Driving While Intoxicated. Clay won more than 95% of those jury trials.
Clay received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in Houston in 2004, where he focused his studies on criminal law, criminal procedure and juvenile law while also developing his jury selection and courtroom skills in the...

I am certified in Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and as a Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. I practice primarily criminal defense at the trial and appellate levels. While I have cases in state and federal civilian courts, my caseload focuses heavily on military law, including courts-martial, administrative separation boards, correction of records (but NOT discharge upgrades), security clearances, and other administrative issues.

I have been fighting for justice, challenging procedures, and arguing criminal cases before juries for almost 30 years. Let me use my experience to fight for you. The same attitude I defend my criminal cases, I use with guiding my family law clients. 50% of my practice is family law cases including modifications and pre-ups. Call me for a Free Consultation.

Board Certified in Criminal Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer. Handling Misdemeanors, Felonies, State Jail Felonies, DWI, DUI, Probation Violations, License Suspension, ALR, Occupational License, Non-Disclosure, Expunctions.
Serving, Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Ft. Bend County, Galveston County, Waller County, Liberty County, Brazoria County, Sugarland, Conroe, Angleton, Alvin, Pearland.

I am a general practitioner. This includes criminal defense, family law, and civil disputes such as contractual conflicts, personal injury, and consumer rights causes of action.

Douglas Atkinson was born and raised in Texas and moved to Conroe in 1976. Douglas attended the South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas in 1995. While in law school, he was elected Student Bar President and while he was president he coordinated many community service projects. He realized his passion for criminal law while at the South Texas College of Law while receiving the top grades in his criminal courses. Douglas graduated from law school with a Juris Doctorate in 1998 and received his license to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas in November of 1998....

Mr. Jackson was raised in Conroe, graduating from Conroe High School in 1985. He opened his practice in 1992 and has since represented clients throughout the State of Texas and the United States. Stephen D. Jackson & Associates has represented over 10,000 clients and is well recognized as an outstanding and creative trial lawyer in this area of the State of Texas. After graduating law school in May 1992, Mr. Jackson came back to Conroe and set up his practice concentrating in Criminal, Family and General Civil Litigation.

I am Paul C. Meyers, ESQ., a criminal defense attorney deeply committed to understanding the law and defending my clients. I received my JD from the University of Tulsa in 2011, where I was an editor for the Law Review, and I hold a BA from Tulane University, earned in 2006. With nearly 15 years of legal experience, I have built a robust practice grounded in significant trial experience. My legal career commenced in Illinois after being admitted to the bar in 2011. Over 11 years in Chicago, I honed my trial skills, starting as an Assistant Public Defender in Kane...

James Christian Becerra is a life long resident of Fort Bend County. He currently resides in the Katy area with his wife and 3 daughters. Mr. Becerra is a former Fort Bend County Assistant District Attorney now primarily practicing in the Criminal Defense and Family areas of law.

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.

Meet Byron Shaw, Our dedicated attorney with a distinguished legal career spanning over 24 years, Byron Shaw brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. Licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Texas, he has dedicated over two decades to serving clients in family law and criminal law. After four impactful years as a prosecutor in CPS cases, Byron transitioned into private practice, where he has skillfully navigated complex divorces, custody disputes, enforcement actions, CPS cases, and criminal defense matters. In addition to his practice in Texas and Ohio, Byron is a proud member of several prestigious bars,...