Vidor Criminal Lawyers

Professional Summary
Experienced appellate and criminal defense counsel with accomplished background in State and Federal litigation. Over twenty years of experience in both whitecollar and blue-collar cases ranging from State misdemeanors to Federal felonies.

Education
University of Texas School of Law,
J.D., cum laude – 1995

Academic Publications
Yes: Juries Can and Should Correct the Overly Broad use of Criminal
Sanctions, in W.R. Palacios, P.F. Cromwell, R.G. Dunham, ed., Crime and Justice in America: Present Realities and Future Prospects, Prentice Hall,
2002

Jury Nullification: The Evolution of a Doctrine (Carolina Academic Press, 1998) 334 pages.

Professional...

Doug Murphy, with a rich history in the courtroom spanning 20 years, has represented a diverse range of clients, including CEOs, healthcare professionals, legal practitioners, judges, athletes, law enforcement officers, and many dedicated, hard-working individuals. He approaches each case with the understanding that his clients' families and futures are on the line, recognizing the stress, intimidation, and embarrassment that criminal charges can bring. Doug's approach to legal representation is straightforward, honest, and client-centric, prioritizing compassion and concern. His dedication to defending those accused of crimes in Texas is marked by his passion and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for...

Por más de 19 años, el Abogado de Accidentes, el Abogado Javier Marcos, ha defendido los derechos de los hispanos. Es el abogado de los hispanos. Es un professional con mucho conocimiento y experiencia legal, enfocándose primordialmente en casos de accidentes, litigación. Sabe tomar buenas y rapidas decisiones para atacar al otro lado y cuenta con un record de excelencia.

El Abogado de Accidente Javier Marcos es:
- Primera generación Americano.
- Sus papas son inmigrantes de México.
- Habla los dos idiomas: Inglés y Español.
- Estudió leyes en la Universidad de Houston.
- Es hombre de...

As a former felony and misdemeanor prosecutor at the Montgomery County Attorney's Office and the former Chief Juvenile Prosecutor at the Montgomery County Attorney's Office, Attorney Bill Pattillo has the experience and knowledge to handle your legal problems.

Tyler graduated from the famous trial lawyer- law school South Texas College of Law. He played college baseball before attending Texas A&M University and Texas State University where he received a B. S. in Psychology. Tyler is a native Houstonian – born in Sharpstown. Tyler is married to Aimee and has 2 sons, Senator & March. They reside in Houston.

Fred Dahr is a Houston-based criminal lawyer who represents clients in criminal litigations from misdemeanors and felonies to appeals, writs of Habeas Corpus, and clearing record cases in state and federal courts. He has won dismissals or acquittals for clients charged with different assault cases, aggravated robbery, driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance, theft, and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

As principal at The Law Office of Matthew D. Sharp, Matthew D. Sharp is dedicated to serving clients in the greater Houston area and throughout the state of Texas. He focuses his practice of law in the area of criminal law. He accepts a wide variety of cases, including DWI charges, theft and property crimes, drug-related charges, weapons, white collar crimes, assault/battery, prostitution crimes, sex crimes defense, federal defense and other criminal cases.

Mr. Sharp graduated with his Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University of...

-Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. -Former Assistant Criminal District Attorney. -Thirty-one (31) years experience. -Free Consultation.

If you have been arrested or are under investigation for a crime, consider contacting a Houston sex crimes defense attorney at The Law Offices of Ned Barnett. The firm was founded by attorney Ned Barnett, a fourth generation lawyer. He has more than 20 years of experience and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Board Certification indicates that he is one of the few Texas attorneys who has the right to refer to himself as a criminal law specialist. Our firm handles all types of criminal cases, including DWI, sexual assault, computer and...

Judge Garcia served on the bench from January 01, 2021 to December 31, 2024. Judge Garcia now practices law and is authorized to officiate weddings by the State of Texas. Please feel free to contact Judge Garcia directly. Judge Garcia can officiate your wedding at the venue of your choosing and on any day. Judge Garcia is fluent in Spanish. Judge Garcia has officiated hundreds of weddings in different settings. Judge Garcia has two offices in Houston, Texas.

Nathaniel Pitoniak is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who began his career as a prosecutor in Harris County Texas. Nathaniel Pitoniak has obtained not guilty verdicts, dismissals, and no-bills through the grand jury process. Nathaniel also provides advice to people accused of wrongdoing who are under investigation.

Since 2003, Omar Saman, P.C. has been the choice of residents throughout Harris County when they need a Houston criminal defense lawyer. With over 20 years of legal experience and an Avvo Clients’ Choice Award in 2018, you can count on Mr. Saman to stand up for your rights and help you avoid a criminal conviction. Whether you were charged with DWI or a violent crime, call their firm today to get started planning your legal defense and avoid a criminal conviction. Mr. Saman remains available by phone 24/7, so you will always have the information you need to feel...

John Reed is the founder and principal attorney at John Reed, Attorney at Law, a League City criminal defense law office serving clients throughout Galveston County and Harris County as well, including the Houston metropolitan area. With over 33 years of experience in the practice of criminal law, John Reed is equipped to handle the widest range of criminal law cases, from DWI and traffic violations to violent crimes including homicide and murder. If you need an experienced League City criminal defense lawyer who excels in providing personal attention and delivering results, you need look no further than John Reed,...

Charles A. Banker, III Mr. Banker is a Board-Certified Specialist in Criminal Law with over 30 years of legal experience. He is dedicated to the best interest and well-being of those he represents, and with whom he is a true “Brother in Arms.” As such, he advocates for the success of his clients in courts of law all over Texas and the United States. A native Texan, Mr. Banker graduated with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin and received his Law degree (J.D.) from the University of Houston Law Center. In between these degrees, Mr. Banker achieved a Master’s degree...

Gary S Miller is a Houston criminal defense attorney specializing in the defense of all types of cases including drug possessions, assaults and batteries, DWI and DUI, prostitution and theft.

A Blue-Collar background and a drive to always improve and help those who need support. John Cucci attended Public schools from K through College and law School. A graduate of the City University of New York Law School. John Cucci is a US Army Veteran who received and Honorable Discharge after his service in the 80s. John Cucci has been an attorney in over 500 Trials and has lost less than 5% of them. A true Leader, John Cucci was the School President at his College at the State University if New York at Stony Brook. There he maintained a...

Brendin Miguez is the founder and lead attorney at The Miguez Law Firm, PLLC. He is a graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston, one of only three schools in the nation that is consistently ranked in the top 10 for trial advocacy by U.S. News & World Report. Prior to attending law school, Brendin’s past displays an impressive history of public service as he worked both as a teacher and served four years in the United States Army as a paralegal. Brendin’s practice draws upon his experiences of serving others in delivering the best possible legal outcomes for...

Attorney Jacques Leeds practices Employment Law (with a specialty in severance agreement review), Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law. Attorney Leeds has been licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 2014. Attorney Leeds has been licensed by the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas since 2015.

Mr. Cortes has aggressively defended clients at trial in cases as routine as Driving While Intoxicated or as difficult as Murder. He has had scores of cases dismissed and countless others reduced to less serious offenses. However, his aggressive style is not limited to the area of Criminal Defense. He has also represented clients in innumerable bench trials, hearings and mediations in areas as diverse as Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Commercial Law and Family Law. While his offices are on the North Side of Houston, he also represents clients in Conroe, Fort Bend and Galveston. If you have a case...

MacKenzie is an experienced litigator who believes that everyone should have access to affordable legal help during the most important moments of their lives. MacKenzie is passionate about serving those who don't have access to an affordable attorney: those in the middle, who are work hard everyday but could be easily crippled by a legal setback. Prior to founding Access Justice Houston MacKenzie worked at a Houston consumer law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients from deceptive trade practices and scams.

MacKenzie went to law school at the University of Houston Law Center where he focused on...

Houston defense lawyer Greg Tsioros provides legal advice and aggressive representation for clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies at both the state and federal level. Mr. Tsioros handles criminal defense cases of any stature - from orders of non-disclosure and expunctions to more serious DWI and drug charges. With years of experience as a state prosecutor and as an accomplished Houston criminal defense attorney, Greg Tsioros is prepared to defend you from virtually any criminal accusation. No matter how complicated your particular circumstances may be, Mr. Tsioros will work tirelessly to ensure that your rights are protected and never taken...

Criminal Defense Attorney David Smith is Board Certified, Criminal Law -- Texas Board of Legal Specialization. David practices criminal law and provides zealous criminal defense in cases involving drug possession, weapon possession, DWI, theft, robbery, burglary, murder, manslaughter, assault and family violence, harassment, terroristic threat, intoxication manslaughter, and many more. David Smith practices criminal law in Brazoria and Harris counties. David Smith Law Firm, PLLC principal office location is in Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, serving clients in: Alvin, Angleton, Clute, Freeport, Jones Creek, Lake Jackson, Manvel, Pearland, Richwood, Sweeny, Surfside, West Columbia, and more!

-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

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.

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...

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.

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...

At the Schiffer Law Firm, Texas attorneys Paul and Jacob Schiffer together have over 45 years of combined legal experience and descend from a dynasty of American lawyers going back over 100 years.

Schiffer Law Firm proudly fights for individual clients and their families who have been wrongfully accused, had their constitutional rights violated, and those who have been harmed by others, defective products, or corporate negligence.

Schiffer Law Firm practices in the areas of criminal defense, including high-profile, high-risk offenses such as sex crimes, white collar crimes, federal healthcare fraud, employee theft, murder, and other state and federal crimes.

Attorney Paul Schiffer...

I am Attorney Kesney Nichols, and I assist the firm in managing cases and achieving favorable outcomes for our clients. My responsibilities encompass conducting legal research, drafting documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing for hearings and trials, and aiding in the formulation of legal strategies aimed at resolving cases favorably for each client. I am dedicated to supporting clients through the most challenging periods of their lives and tirelessly advocating on their behalf. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy golfing and spending time with my rescue dogs, Nash and Ollie.

Welcome to my profile. A little bit about me, I've been a licensed attorney for over 10 years where I have worked on estate planning, DWI, and real estate work during that period. With my law firm, it is my purpose to help protect the rights of the community when encountering a DWI/DUI arrest as well as other. misdemeanors. Also, we strive to educate the community the importance of estate planning to create effective ways to transfer wealth to the next generation.

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Law Office of Henry K Nguyen aggressively and vigorously defends anyone charged with DWI, drug crimes, theft, assault, weapons charges along with other state and federal criminal offenses.

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.

Paul's...

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...

Ben is experenced in complex criminal matters. Trial experience in DWI, Intoxication Manslaughter, Intoxication Assault, Drug Possession, Murder, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Robbery, Family Violence, Theft, Forgery, Credit Card Abuse and others.