San Benito Criminal Lawyers

I'm a trial lawyer who helps PEOPLE, not the powerful. I fight the government across Texas and the U.S. on a daily basis. There is no greater honor, nothing I enjoy more, than representing the citizen accused. I'm licensed to practice law in the great states of Texas, New York, Florida, and California. Types of Cases: From Marijuana to Murder I'm a proud member of the following legal organizations: Gideon's Promise, TCDLA, HCCLA, FBCDAA, HCDLA, HYLA, Houston Chapter of TLC, and College of the State Bar of Texas.

Law Office of Justin T. Surginer provides experienced criminal defense to clients facing a variety of charges in Houston and the surrounding communities of Texas. The legal team specializes in DWI, drug crimes, assault and white collar crimes in state courts as well as federal representation in the Southern District of Texas.

Jimmy Ardoin believes in a commitment to excellence when representing his clients in both criminal and civil matters. He has tried numerous cases to verdict in both federal and state courts. That experience has helped his clients to be acquitted of the most serious of charges; to gain leverage in settlement negotiations; and to avoid trial all together by getting his clients’ cases dismissed. Jimmy was named a Texas SuperLawyer in the area of White Collar Criminal Defense in 2015. In 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 he was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star...

Megan is an associate attorney at Cofer Connelly. She practices criminal and family law in Travis and surrounding counties. Megan is a native Austinite and graduate of the University of Texas School of Law. While at UT, Megan’s work focused on protecting the civil rights of vulnerable people. She represented asylum seekers, survivors of domestic violence, and children accused of criminal offenses.

Megan clerked for the Special Litigation Division at the Public Defender Service, where she assisted in a wide variety of litigation seeking to protect the rights of criminal defendants in the District of Columbia. During her second summer...

Blair Leake is a young attorney with considerable litigation experience and success. His practice thus far has focused on civil and criminal trial work, as well as estate and business planning. Blair attended the University of Texas for his undergraduate degree and received his doctorate of jurisprudence at the University of Houston Law Center.

Jimmy Ardoin is a partner in Jones Walker’s litigation group and focuses his practice on white collar criminal and civil litigation. He practices from the firm's Houston office.

Mr. Ardoin has a national practice representing clients in white collar criminal and civil litigation in both federal and state courts across the country. His experience includes representing individuals and companies in high stakes cases, including everything from health care fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud, and violations of federal foreign sanctions laws on the criminal side, to breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraudulent transfer of assets on the civil side....

My law practice is 100% devoted to the area of litigation. My litigation practice is primarily focused in the areas of criminal defense and consumer litigation. I am dedicated to aggressively defending the rights of those individuals that have been charged with a criminal felony or misdemeanor such as DWI, DUI, traffic tickets, and/or drug charges. Besides DWI & criminal defense, I also provide legal representation to consumers or businesses seeking legal services in areas of consumer law and commercial litigation. Often times, consumers are the victims of abusive, deceptive or fraudulent trade practices by creditors, debt...

Full service criminal defense with a growing focus on parole law and representing incarcerated individuals before the parole board or parolees at revocation hearings. I have been working in this field for ten years since graduating University of Texas School of Law.

Richard Kuniansky was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1953. He received his preparatory education at the University of Georgia, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance. He received his J.D. degree from Emory University School of Law, where he graduated Order of the Coif in 1978. Since his graduation, Mr. Kuniansky has been involved almost exclusively in the litigation of criminal cases. Mr. Kuniansky tried his first case in his first week as a state prosecutor, and has tried over 100 jury trials since, as both a state and federal prosecutor, and for the...

Suzy is a zealous advocate for her clients. Her philosophyis to provide clients with excellent representation and to make sure all of their constitutional rights are preserved. Suzy developed the desire to help others during her youth. As an immigrant from Nicaragua, Suzy knows how it is to start from behind. Coming from a household that only spoke Spanish as the primary language, Suzy remembers the struggles she and her family had to endure on a daily basis. Suzy was able to overcome these obstacles with perseverance and drive. Now, she uses that drive to fight for...

Edward has been practicing criminal defense in Texas for just under 30 years. During this time, he’s built a name as one of the best trial attorneys in the state. Edward has tried at least a hundred full jury trials, with a large majority ending up in not guilty/acquittals with charges ranging from drug possession, murder DWI, family violence, and child abuse allegations. Thousands of happy clients with dismissals, reduced charges, trials, and plea bargains. Ed's zealous advocacy earned him the highest level of professional respect in the North Texas legal community. Judges, prosecutors, and fellow criminal defense attorneys hold...

I believe my police, prosecutor, and defense experience gives me a unique understanding of all sides in a criminal case. Making sure the police have followed the law in arresting a person is critical. Further, understanding how a prosecutor will evaluate their case is invaluable in determining defensive strategy. Using this approach, I have successfully defended clients in a broad range of criminal matters including Drugs, DWIs, Prostitution, Thefts, Burglarys, Robberys, Aggravated Assaults, Family Violence Assaults, Unlawful Carrying of Weapons, Arson, Kidnapping, and Murder. I am admitted and practice law anywhere in Texas and...

Jeremy C. Anderson is a skilled trial attorney who provides clients in Dallas with outstanding defense against DWI charges. As one of the founding partners of Anderson Beakley, PLLC, Attorney Anderson tirelessly protects his clients’ rights and interests while pursuing the best outcomes possible in their DUI cases. Attorney Anderson graduated with a degree in biomechanics from the University of Texas in Austin before earning his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law. He is licensed to practice law by the Texas State Bar and is a member of the Dallas County Bar Association, the Texas...

The Law Firm of Todd E. Tkach, P.C. was initially started with the goal to provide outstanding legal services to victims of personal injury, including automobile accidents, and those injured on the job. While those areas of law still remain the foundation of the firm, the success the firm has experienced, combined with the needs of the firm's clients, provided the motivation to include legal assistance with Traffic Citations and Criminal Defense. With years of experience in all of these areas of law, the attorneys of Todd E. Tkach, P.C. maintain their outstanding performance and customer satisfaction. With referrals available...

I'm passionate about the research and writing intrinsic to Texas and Federal appellate and post-conviction writ work. After growing up in Decatur, Texas, and getting a master's degree in education, my first career found me teaching English in high schools in Decatur and Hallsville, Texas. After much thought, I decided to switch careers and get a law degree at the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law to focus on appellate advocacy. Law was a natural and seemingly inevitable choice as my parents both retired from jobs in the legal realm. I frequently use and sharpen skills, including attention to detail...

Doyle Young is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He handles personal injury cases (e.g. car wrecks, work injuries) and criminal defense cases.

Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney 1989-1991 Kaufman City Council Member 2005-2011

Mr. Pelton has been practicing law for over 37 years (18+ in Houston and 19+ in Abilene). An Abilene native, Mr. Pelton graduated from Abilene High School and McMurry College, now McMurry University. After graduating from McMurry in 1972 with a major in Accounting, he attended the South Texas College of Law while working full-time as the personal accountant for W.B. "Tex" and Sue Fondren Trammell. While going to school, Mr. Pelton was also an enlisted/commissioned soldier in the Texas Army National Guard, with 7+ years of service. He graduated from Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia at...

Attorney Robert E. Luttrell III is a dedicated attorney who has years of experience in various types of law including family, divorce, child custody, criminal defense, business and civil law. Before starting his own practice, Mr. Luttrell worked for the prestigious law firm, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC. He worked in the litigation section where his primary practice dealt with employment and construction law matters. Mr. Luttrell also handled an array of other business and complex civil law cases.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, Mr. Luttrell spent nearly 10 years as an Active Duty Air Force JAG...

I am a general practice attorney, handling cases in a wide range of areas. In law school they like to tell you that the law is a “seamless web” and, most of the time, I have found that they were right. I choose to practice across multiple areas because a client can never know when his business representation is going take a turn and require an attorney with a knowledge of his business dealings as well as a solid understanding of family, probate, criminal, or tort law. Many times issues in one area also require counseling in another. I strive...

Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Susan has the expertise to handle the most serious criminal cases in both state and federal courts. Understanding that everyone has the right to an attorney and a fair trial, Susan is proud to vigorously defend her criminal clients and force the state or government to do its job. Susan is licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, the State of Texas and is also licensed to practice federally in the Western District of Texas. Prosecutor at the District Attorney's Office in McLennan County from 1992-1998, member...

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....

KC Ashmore is a dedicated attorney and proud United States Coast Guard veteran who served in Search and Rescue from 1992 to 1996, embodying the motto "Semper Paratus" (Always Ready). Residing in Rockwall, Texas with his wife and children, KC balances family life with his legal career. When not practicing law, he enjoys quality time with family, outdoor activities, and motorcycle rides. KC's commitment to service extends throughout his community involvement. He actively participates in Habitat for Humanity building projects, serves on the Rockwall Bar Association's Board of Directors, and previously chaired the Dallas Bar Association's Home Project benefiting Dallas Area Habitat...