Wellman Criminal Lawyers
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Brandon Barnett is a top-rated attorney practicing criminal defense, family law, military law, and more. He earned his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law and then went on to earn a Masters of Law degree (LL.M.) in Litigation from George Washington University Law School in Washington D.C. Mr. Barnett's legal career began in the United States Marine Corps where he served as a Judge Advocate in duty stations across the United States. In 2008, Mr. Barnett deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, where he advised commanders on Rule of...
Criminal Defense, Business, Family and Real Estate
Tray Payne, a West Texas native from Post, is a seasoned attorney known for his integrity and community commitment. After earning a BBA in Accounting from Texas Tech University in 1996, Tray began his career as an auditor at Bollinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss. He then attended Oklahoma City University School of Law, excelling in leadership roles and trial competitions.
Tray returned to Lubbock in 2000 to practice law, first as a general practitioner and later as an Assistant District Attorney. He quickly rose to Chief of Homicide by age 31 and served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the...
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Matt Powell an experienced and aggressive litigator who has dedicated his entire career to protecting clients. He joined Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler after a distinguished tenure as the elected Criminal District Attorney for Lubbock County, Texas. During his time as District Attorney, he advocated for thousands of victims, serving as their voice when they could not speak for themselves.
As a prosecutor, Matt conducted over 300 jury trials, which included approximately 60 murder cases and 17 capital murder cases, and he maintained a perfect record in felony cases. In addition to criminal cases, Matt served as the chief counsel for...
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Real Estate
Matt Chandler is a partner at Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler in Lubbock, Texas. Licensed to practice law in both Texas and New Mexico, he is uniquely qualified to represent clients in a wide range of legal matters across both states, both in and out of the courtroom. Originally from Clovis, New Mexico, Matt was raised in a family with a strong foundation of faith and an exceptional work ethic. His father, a former Magistrate Judge and New Mexico State Senator, gave Matt an early exposure to the legal profession.
Before joining Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler, Matt served for over...
Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Criminal Defense, Administrative and Juvenile
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Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
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,...
Criminal Defense, Appeals, Immigration and Personal Injury
Practicing law in Lubbock over the last twenty years has allowed me to work for some of the finest, most hard-working people. I have enjoyed having the chance to earn the respect and trust of my clients as we work for them. I have been privileged to handle personal injury cases, wrongful death cases, train collisions, automobile collisions, truck wrecks, insurance claims, and the many other types of cases in state and Federal courts.
Together with my outstanding staff members, we make it a priority to treat each client like the only client, and help navigate through the complicated legal system....
Together with my outstanding staff members, we make it a priority to treat each client like the only client, and help navigate through the complicated legal system....
Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Geoffrey Puryear is a sixth generation Texan and his family has called Texas home for more than 150 years. He was born right here in Lubbock. He graduated cum laude with a degree in Public Administration from Texas State University in 2004. He came back to Lubbock for law school, graduating from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2007.
While in law school, Geoffrey balanced traveling on the school‘s criminal law mock trial team with clerking for Matt Powell, then the elected Lubbock District Attorney. Since then, he has devoted his legal career to developing the skills to obtain...
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Matt Hawkins was born in Amarillo, Texas and raised in Pampa, Texas. Matt attended Texas Tech University and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition. After working in the legal field for a personal injury attorney, Matt attended Texas Southern University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and obtained his J.D. in 2002. Matt found employment in the legal field for two years before partnering with Raymond Shackelford, III to form Shackelford, Hawkins & Associates, P.C.
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Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Employment and Personal Injury
"S. Rafe Foreman is the 2021 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award presented each year at the prestigious Educating Advocacy Teachers conference held at Stetson University School of Law.
Rafe, a partner in Hutchison & Foreman PLLC, has been representing people who have been wrongfully accused, discriminated against, and/or physically and emotionally injured, since 1988. He is a trial lawyer, consultant and professor,...
Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Novert Morales is the founding partner of Morales Law Office, Attorneys at Law, PLLC.. formally Morales & Navarrete, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. Morales Law Office has law offices in Austin, Midland, and Georgetown, Texas.
Novert Morales practices primarily in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury, and in Federal Court. Novert Morales is the past Chair of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is also a former Director with the Texas Young Lawyer Association and a former member of the Bar Leadership Committee and the Hispanic Issue Section of the...
Novert Morales practices primarily in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury, and in Federal Court. Novert Morales is the past Chair of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is also a former Director with the Texas Young Lawyer Association and a former member of the Bar Leadership Committee and the Hispanic Issue Section of the...
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Brooke Hendricks-Green grew up in West Texas, and attended McMurry University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Degree in Political Science in 2002. Brooke worked for a criminal defense firm in Huntsville, Texas for a year before she went off to law school.She was accepted into Texas Tech law school, where she was involved in the TechLAP mentoring program, the Women's Caucus, wrote for the Texas Tech Lawyer Alumni Magazine as a staff writer, and worked for Legal Aid Society with her third year bar card. Brooke received her J.D. in 2006 and was immediately hired with...
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Steve Brannan, Esq. is board-certified in personal injury trial by law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Steve is a straight shooter with a reputation for success and over 40 years of experience practicing law. He works closely with each client, compassionately guiding them through the process.
He takes pride in providing upfront legal advice during consultations and effective, strong legal representation when he takes a case. Meet with Steve and his staff to see why he’s the right attorney for you.
Steve is a straight shooter with a reputation for success and over 40 years of experience practicing law. He works closely with each client, compassionately guiding them through the process.
He takes pride in providing upfront legal advice during consultations and effective, strong legal representation when he takes a case. Meet with Steve and his staff to see why he’s the right attorney for you.
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Chuck Lanehart is a shareholder in the Lubbock firm of Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl, P.C., where he has practiced law since 1977. He is a 1977 graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law. He is board certified in the field of Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Chuck is a former director of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is co-organizer of the annual TCDLA Declaration of Independence statewide readings and serves on TCDLA’s ethics committee. TCDLA awarded him the President's Commendation for "Outstanding Service to the Citizen Accused" and also honored him with...
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
I am a three time graduate of Texas Tech University. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2008, a Master’s in Business Administration in 2011, and a Doctorate’s in Jurisprudence in 2011. I have been licensed to practice in all the courts of the State of Texas since 2012. While attending Texas Tech School of Law, I was awarded the coveted Excellence for the Future Award, only given to the students with the highest grade in their class. After a 9 month externship for the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, I formed The...
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Lubbock Criminal Defense Attorney Cynthia Mendoza is dedicated to protecting clients’ rights when they have been charged with or accused of a crime in West Texas. She established the Law Office of Cynthia Mendoza in 2006, focusing exclusively on criminal defense. Because of her knowledge, insights, and professional experience, she is able to sit with clients and help them understand their options and what the process entails. Cynthia Mendoza is also fluent in Spanish and she often assists those who need legal counsel in in Spanish, or who only communicate in Spanish. Attorney Mendoza offers free initial case consultations. Call...
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
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Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
John Wolf is a criminal defense attorney committed to providing skillful legal representation to individuals facing criminal charges. As a former Assistant District Attorney for Midland County, John understands how criminal cases are prosecuted and uses this expertise to provide his clients with superior representation.
Prior to attending law school, John spent over a decade in law enforcement. He was a federal law enforcement officer with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). He also spent several years as a local law enforcement officer.
Most importantly, as a former prosecutor...
Prior to attending law school, John spent over a decade in law enforcement. He was a federal law enforcement officer with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). He also spent several years as a local law enforcement officer.
Most importantly, as a former prosecutor...
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Troy is from Lubbock, Texas and practices in Lubbock and the surrounding counties. He double majored in Economics and Political Science at Hardin Simmons University before attending Texas Tech University School of Law. He is committed to building his practice by providing his clients with highly personalized attention to their case, communication throughout the process to put the client at ease, and zealous representation for YOUR day in court.
Practice Areas:
- All Felony and Misdemeanor Charges
- Weed and THC Defense, Drug Crimes, DWI, Manslaughter, White Collar Crimes, Theft, Gun Charges, etc.
- Expunctions and Orders of Non-Disclosure
- Wills, Trusts,...
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Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
As a former felony chief prosecutor for the state of Texas, Tommy understands that just because someone is charged with a crime does not make them a bad person. It fact, being charged with a crime does not even make someone guilty of anything. It is the state’s responsibility and burden to prove guilt in a criminal case and there are many obstacles and areas of weakness that may be discovered and attacked by an aggressive criminal defense firm seeking to protect your rights. Tommy would like nothing more than the opportunity to use his exceptional...
Criminal Defense
Andrew T. van der Hoeven is a proven litigator with experience in over 80 jury trials. He has tried numerous Violent Crime, DWI, Possession, Drug, and Theft cases and brings those experiences to bear on every case he takes. Andrew was a prosecutor for over a decade with the Midland County District Attorney’s Office, serving as a Felony Team Chief for over half his time with the DA’s office.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, there is a high probability Andrew has handled the same type of case AT...
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Fred Stangl is a longtime Lubbock resident and criminal defense attorney. A graduate of Texas Tech University, for more than 25 years, Stangl has defended clients charged with a variety of crimes. With extensive experience, Stangl is further certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Fred is a partner at Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl, one of the oldest criminal law firms continually operating in the South Plains. Stangl continues to represent clients at trial and out of the courtroom, assists with expunctions and orders of non-disclosure.
Fred is a partner at Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl, one of the oldest criminal law firms continually operating in the South Plains. Stangl continues to represent clients at trial and out of the courtroom, assists with expunctions and orders of non-disclosure.
Criminal Defense
Are you searching for a criminal defense attorney in Lubbock who will actively and passionately fight to make sure your rights are protected? If so, look no further than King Law, P.C. Attorney Michael King is devoted to the practice of criminal defense alone, which enables him to truly know the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. Mr. King recognizes that no two cases are alike, and when a client retains the firm’s representation, he works to develop a strong defense that is tailored to fit their specific needs and goals. Attorney King also has experience working for...
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law and DUI & DWI
Practicing law in Plainview and the surrounding area. I was born in a small town in Oklahoma that was very similar to the small towns dotting West Texas and love this area and its people. My goal is to bring the best legal services at an affordable rate. Our firm was opened in 1938, and the lawyers I work beside have over 120 years of experience for us to put toward your case.
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, Family and Juvenile
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Criminal Defense, Appeals and DUI & DWI
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Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
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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...
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Cheryl A. Wulf is a highly skilled and experienced attorney dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation in family law and personal injury cases. As a Board Certified Family Law Attorney and Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Cheryl has demonstrated a level of expertise and commitment that sets her apart from other attorneys in the field. Board certification is a mark of excellence held by fewer than 10% of attorneys in Texas, showcasing her advanced knowledge and specialization in these complex areas of law.
With over a decade of legal experience, Cheryl is known...
Criminal Defense
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...
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...
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
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As a founder of Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC, Galveston attorney Jonathan Zendeh Del has in-depth experience in both civil and criminal cases.
Jonathan has worked on both sides of complex issues, including representing insurance companies in complex personal injury litigation. He currently focuses his practice on DWI/DUI defense, criminal defense cases, and plaintiff personal injury matters. He also serves as local trusted counsel for out-of-town firms who can benefit from a familiar face in the courtroom.
Jonathan has been recognized by...
As a founder of Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC, Galveston attorney Jonathan Zendeh Del has in-depth experience in both civil and criminal cases.
Jonathan has worked on both sides of complex issues, including representing insurance companies in complex personal injury litigation. He currently focuses his practice on DWI/DUI defense, criminal defense cases, and plaintiff personal injury matters. He also serves as local trusted counsel for out-of-town firms who can benefit from a familiar face in the courtroom.
Jonathan has been recognized by...
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
I am Herman Martinez, the founder of The Martinez Law Firm, a committed criminal defense firm located in Houston. With over 25 years of experience in the legal field, I offer valuable support to individuals facing criminal charges in Texas. My professional history includes serving as Chief Prosecutor for the Harris County District's office and a City of Houston Judge. These roles have provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system from both perspectives, enabling me to defend my clients effectively.
My colleagues in the legal community hold me in high regard. I am an active member...
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